New restaurant just opened. They are obviously still working out the kinks. Beautiful new location under the conservatory. Lunch was very good and we were in no rush anyway...but it took 2 1/2 hours... yikes! Not quite as "elegant" as expected - little things, like mixing up who ordered what, giving the bill to my wife, leaving extra place settings on the table, being seated at a table set for 4 despite having a reservation for just the two of us (pet peeve). Food was excellent. The PB&J dessert was amazing. read more

1906 Fine Dining - PB&J dessert - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

We had a great lunch today. I split the mushroom Wellington and the beef carpaccio. Both were excellent! The mushroom Wellington comes with some tender microgreens and a foamy sauce. The beef carpaccio comes with a small piece of burrata cheese and some toasts. We had the chocolate mouse dessert which comes shaped like a mushroom. It was amazing. Do not skip dessert!! The restaurant is beautiful. We had a table right next to the windows and the sun poured in. This was my second visit; the first time was close to when it opened in November. The food wasn't as good the first time- either because of what I ordered (the mushroom soup) or just because they have gotten better with time. It's a special place to have a delicious lunch while at Longwood. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Chocolate and caramel mousse dessert. SO good! - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Superb quality is a hallmark of this wonderful restaurant. In fact if it were in France or New York it would be a great candidate for Michelin star. Service can be a bit slow on weekends as the restaurant is usually full, but well worth the wait. Be sure to reserve a table well in advance unless you are willing to wait for a seat at the bar. Best of all, the background noise level is moderate so one can actually have a conversation. Far too many even so called high end establishments pump in irritating background music --certainly not the case here. The wine selection is limited but outstanding. The cote de Rhône was reasonably priced and an unexpected treat. Can't wait to come back! read more

We have been longtime visitors of the gardens but I recently tried this new location of 1906 for the first time. The interior of the restaurant was decorated so beautifully, but was also very cozy at the same time. All the food was really amazing and I would definitely recommend the mushroom soup, crab pasta was to die for, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Honestly everything we tried here tasted great, and there was such an attention to detail in the presentation. For dessert you have to get the chocolate mousse as it shaped as the cutest red mushroom! read more

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While at Longwood, we stopped at 1906 for some cocktails. The bar was full and we didn't expect to get a table, but they squeezed us in and it was wonderful. The view of the light show outside was great, the inside is very beautiful, and the staff were all extremely accommodating and over-the-top polite. Everything is pricy, no doubt about it. That's why we ate lunch down at the cafe. But for some cocktails in the evening with the twinkly lights? Stupendous. I'd come again. read more

Truly a five star experience. 4 of us had a late evening reservation and had drinks served to us in the waiting area. The decor and vibe is very cool and sophisticated but not pretentious. I started with the Pate, velvety mushroom goodness. Another had the mushroom soup but said it could be heated up some. For my main, the French Omelet. My companions made fun of me until they saw it delivered. Beautiful and filled with Maine Lobster, bearnaise and some greens. It was delicious. My companion had duck which she said was amazing. For dessert, the Caramelia came out like a giant mushroom and the warm du pont donuts were yummy. It was expensive but it is really special and we will be back to taste more of the menu. read more

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We were excited to try 1906 in Longwood Gardens. The ambience is incredible, everything is so beautiful. Unfortunately, i think the service end needs work. Nothing was actually wrong, but the hostesses seem kind of snooty and nobody seemed very warm or inviting. Almost like the wait staff has to project a certain image and they're not terribly comfortable with it . Husband and I had cocktails that were beautifully presented in gorgeous glassware, but for the price extremely small. We started with pull apart Brioche rolls that were delightful. Probably my favorite of the evening. It came with a delicious butter . I then had the mushroom bisque, which is poured over a mound of mushrooms. It was good, but not outstanding. The mushrooms had a bit of strange texture. I couldn't tell if they were dried or roasted or what. Husband had the beet salad which he said was good. I had the Day boat scallops which were delicious and perfectly cooked, but the vegetables that came with were kind of strange- not terribly flavorful. Would not order that particular dish again. Husband got the French Omelet with lobster and it was delicious. We were too full for dessert ! I wouldn't be in a hurry to return, mostly because of how expensive it is. Would love to sit in the lounge but no one could even tell us how that works! read more

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Tried the recently renovated, gorgeous 1906 restaurant during a recent girls' trip to Longwood for Christmas. We had booked our reservation for 7 people months in advance (along with our Christmas tickets) and were asked to put down $25 per person to hold the table, though this did come off of our bill at the end. We were seated immediately, and though it did take a while for us to receive drinks due to the dinner rush and they did miscount our round of mushroom bisque initially, the service was otherwise fine. A few of us opted to enjoy beverages --- the Nuts and Berries and the Whitetail (with a dominant pear flavoring) were both excellent. A few of us chose the tea-infused non-alcoholic offerings and enjoyed those as well. We all started off with the Mushroom Bisque, which the restaurant is known for, and it was certainly delicious. For those who are plant based or lactose intolerant, our waitress shared that it is actually made with coconut milk! For my entree, I opted for the Mushroom Wellington as I often prefer to try items I cannot easily make at home. This was a delicious, though lighter entree with buttery pastry and smooth mushroom Duxelles, served with a side of greens. For dessert, we asked which items were shareable and were told "all of them," though I would argue that there are probably some more easily shared than others. In any case, we chose the Caramelia, which includes chocolate and salted caramel mousses encased in chocolate/white chocolate to look like a little mushroom, which was both tasty and adorable. We also order the apple, which was similarly shaped like an apple that melted under a pour of warm bourbon dulcey sauce to reveal caramel mousse and apple sorbet --- this was probably the table favorite. Longwood Gardens members also get to enjoy a discount --- just one member of the party has to show their card for your whole dinner party to receive it. Overall, a pricey but delicious place to eat with a charming atmosphere. Would definitely go back on future trips to Longwood. read more

Delicious American food. We visited 1906 on a Saturday afternoon, and it was mostly full. The restaurant has large windows with a view of the outside, green booths and pale green cushions atop the wooden chairs, and purple flowers at the tables. Classic pop and motown music played over the speakers during our visit. I ordered the carajillo to drink, we split the brioche as a starter, and I ordered the blue oyster as my main. The carajillo was delicious with an excellent coffee flavor that was well complemented by the tequilla. The brioche was light and sweet with a sweet butter. The blue oyster dish was scrumptious with a lovely blend of flavors. Overall, I had a surprisingly lovely experience at 1906 and would highly recommend dining here for a nice lunch at Longwood Gardens. read more

Beautiful restaurant with views of the water fountains! Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was great and the presentations were wonderful. Great cocktails. I had the basil Collin's and it was refreshing. I'd definitely recommend for a date night or girls lunch! read more

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Everything about 1906 at Longwood Gardens is top notch. The food, service and ambiance are wonderful. We ordered the tasting menu. It was well balanced and delicious. Our table was at the windows with a view of the fountain show. read more

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Came here for Thanksgiving dinner and food was delicious. It was a prix fixe menu for the holiday for $125 per person. 3 courses and you get to pick one. Portions were great and we were not super full. The ambiance was very nice as well and produce is from the garden at Longwood gardens. read more

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New restaurant is beautiful, plenty of staff running around, but not very organized. We both ordered drinks. partner was given a mixed drink instead of a glass of wine. They almost did not believe her that they got it wrong. My beer, a local brew, took forever to arrive. Paid $9 for what I call the Longwood pint, about 10-12 oz. I ordered the duck, very expensive for two pieces of meat the size of my thumb, no crispy skin, no sides, for around $39. One piece had grizzle running thru it, not much flavor either. We ordered dessert, I ordered a small ball of sherbet for $9. It arrived with a candle and Happy Birthday. It was not my birthday, so they took it back. Next, they bring TWO dishes of sherbet, each with a candle and Happy Birthday charm. They did comp her wine and the dessert. You cannot dine there without paying full admission to get into the garden, on top of the crazy high prices in this place. read more

Made reservations mid week and decided to get the Chef's tasting menu. The price is very reasonable for a 5 course meal! Most of the vegetables are grown at LWG, some of the mushrooms are imported from Japan but that's ok because I love shitake mushrooms! My server, Patrick, was attentive and made sure the Spaghetti alla Chitarra was included in my tasting menu since that's the dish I really wanted to try. The menu changes often depending on the season and can be different depending on the day. Ambiance is great! Decor simple and elegant. I'm definitely coming back! read more

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There are pros and cons here. Came on Monday of a holiday week for the first time. Had a 445pm reservation and was at around 515pm with 6 of us. Have the following comments... - for the price, if expect 5-star service. Instead, service was a snails pace. The brioche app for the table came within 10 minutes. Was another 30 minutes for the other apps we ordered. Our drinks (ordered same time as apps), came 15 minutes after the apps. Our entrees arrived just under 90 minutes after sitting. We ordered coffee after entrees and after 30 minutes of waiting for coffee, we asked for it to be removed and for our check. Overall, we had 2.5 courses in 2.5 hours. And the server was far from attentive. Never got to order a second round from the bar. 1/5 stars - brioche - very sharable between the 6 of us 4/5 - flower salad - while I wanted the cesar salad, I couldn't have the homemade dressing, so the server recommended the flower salad. It smelled like a bouquet on the plate which was lovely. Then it literally tasted like weeds. After nearly throwing up the third bite, I was done. 1/5 - mushroom wellington - this was phenomenal. I dream of the gravy that came with it. Was it worth $34? No but I happily paid it. 5/5 - rooibos mocktail - this was wonderful and enjoyable. 5/5 Other friends had the French omelet that they found amazing as well. At the end, the entrees and cocktails were amazing, service was miserable. The ambiance was nice with a nice view of the outside. My portion of the meal cost was about $75. I sadly do not need to return. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Flower salad - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Nestled in Longwood Gardens it's great to have an upscale restaurant to enjoy. Known for their mushroom soup which is flavorful albeit rather salty. I recommend the wild salmon which was well prepared and not dry. Service is friendly and quick. Prices are city prices but I think I would prefer over some burger and fries joint. Can't wait until the new iteration opens in October read more

Major disappointment. 1906 is a Christmas tradition for my family and we were excited to check out the new spot. While the ambiance was nice, the service and food were horrible. Food - It tasted like mass produced catering food. Our brioche came out lukewarm (the table next to us their butter was frozen). Pretty sure my steak was not the cut it said on the menu and only had 4 small button mushrooms. Service - Where to begin, we were seated 35 minutes after our reservation time. It took another 20 minutes for our server to acknowledge us. Had to ask for a steak knife and we were never given a utensil to serve our shared side. When I asked to pack up our leftovers the waitress only packed up one item and left the others on the table. I miss the old 1906 the food was so much better and the service was never this slow. The new restaurant is pretentious (you can tell just from the menu changes) and is trying to sell itself as fine dining when it's far from it. If you wanted to give this restaurant a try do yourself a favor (save money and time) and skip this spot on your next longwood trip. read more

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I'm an old patron of this restaurant. It's been a disappointing decline. The old restaurant was celebrated for the fresh entrees, be they sourced from the docks or farms close by. You could rely on the local specialities like snapper soup, mushroom bisque and the house-made crab cakes. All that is gone now. Now the 1906 menu is a sort of Whole-Food Nutrition and Macro / Fitness fusion cuisine. Simply put: very veggie, low fat, not particularly pathbreaking, and only modestly flavorful. I don't think Mr. DuPont would approve. The ambiance is lovely... but I considered the old restaurant to be a very tastefully appointed dining room. Suffice to say, the small improvement in the aura of the room hardly counterbalances the decline of the cuisine. read more

The vegetarian holiday pre fix meal for 2025 -2026 was very disappointing . I went there because my wife is vegetarian and her entrée consisted of a bowl of root vegetables. No rice, no lentils, no chickpeas. Simply a small bowl of root lentils. It's insulting for a vegetarian and completely thoughtless as a chef. Dear patrons Think before you leap to this vegetarian mess. I did write a polite email to the chef and the restaurant manager, but never heard back. Also thoughtless . The gardens, however, are beautiful . Irate meat eating husband. Would love to hear other opinions on this. most people seem surprised. read more

Innovative prix fixe menu but the steak main (with a $15 upcharge) was a disappointment. A flat iron cut that was a bit tough and accompanied by a bland pepper sauce. The Caramelia chocolate desert almost made up for it, however. Service was attentive and professional. read more

The new venue of 1906 is very nice and significantly improves the overall ambiance. Service was excellent and our table by the window overlooking the Christmas fountain decorations was lovely. Food was generally good but the lobster appetizer had very little actual lobster, mains were good except the sea bass was slightly overcooked, venison and the seafood pasta both very good. Desserts were nothing short of spectacular and made the meal. Wine service was excellent even though they did not have the vintage on the menu of the bottle ordered. However wine was well stored and served at the perfect temperature. An expensive evening at $175 per head all- in but worth it for the beautiful location and warm service. read more

Had a lovely dinner with my sister and some friends. It is interesting that this place is only open for dinner on Friday and Saturday, I hope they open that schedule up soon. I had the Whitetail cocktail, very tasty, my sister had the Winter Chic and my friend had the Nevergreen. All were very good. The bar takes a bit of time, but they seemed to be very busy. John our server was very knowledgeable and explained all the dishes we asked about. We ordered the beef carpaccio, salmon tartare, and the artisanal cheese board. All were very good. My dinner was the little gem Caesar with white anchovies and the Spaghetti Alla Chitarra. Both were spectacular, at first I thought the spaghetti was a bit salty and al dente, but since it also had had huge lumps of crabmeat, the flavour evened out and the chewy pasta worked well. I had two glasses of the Skouras Moschofilero from Greece which paired very well. Desert was stellar, the banana cake is a floor show as it is served, the warm dupont donuts were also very good. I will be back. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal. We got the Chef's Choice 5 course. Each course was a surprise and just simply impeccable. Worth.Every.Penny. read more

Ambiance is what you are paying for here. A little too pretentious for the quality they are serving up. They really need to focused on quality, execution, flavor and returning clientele. Caviar tray for $120 was just a bunch on condiments. They emptied a can of caviar, then filled half with creme fraiche, and placed some caviar on top. Just disappointing. Garden risotto was mediocre, with a dusting of dried garden powder. This is not a joke, the vegetables in this dish were powdered and sprinkled all around the plate. Short rib cannelloni was pretty good, i liked the flavors of the dish. The horseradish and shallot jam were a nice touch. Wrapping the short rib in a poorly cooked dry cannelloni was just amateur. Duck Breast was also...just okay. The meat was cooked properly but was cold by the time it reached the table, and the skin was soggy not crispy as duck skin should be. And the breast was strategically placed on top of one sweet potato french fry. Hahaha just so amateur it makes me laugh. The Caramelia dessert was quite good and a visual treat. I would prefer a little more cake then mousse ratio, but well prepared and plated. Some servers were very polite and worthy of a high end restaurant, some others should be working in a diner. Our other guests were disappointed with the Halibut. read more

Nice atmosphere and very attentive service staff. Very pricey and left me hungry with the portions. On a non food suggestion, it is very difficult to move your chair on the rug flooring. Installing sliders on the chair legs would be a great improvement. read more

i was so looking forward to going back to 1906 as past visits have always been lovely. this was a major departure from those experiences. gone are the lovely soft rolls served in little flower pots...though for $12 you can buy a roll. i ordered the entree scallops served with potatoes, which consisted of a mere 3 scallops on a decorated plate accompanied by 4 tiny cubes of potato all of which together consisted of a single bite of potato. fortunately i had ordered the brussels sprouts and of course their strategy of ridiculously underfeeding you left you hungry enough to be ripped off by ordering the dessert. the food taste was average, nothing special but my mocktail, entree brussels sprouts and dessert cost me about $85 with tax and tip. read more

1906 Fine Dining - The $32 scallops & potato bits spread across half a dinner plate and decorated with garnish so you don't notice you are being ripped off??? - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Absolutely fantastic experience. The food, service, fountain show, and ambience were all 10/10. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated - a perfect blend of fine dining and the magic of Longwood Gardens. Highly recommend! read more

1906 Fine Dining - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at 1906 this evening at Longwood Gardens. Tara greeted us with a smile and a lovely attitude happy to be serving us. She truly made our experience. I had asked for a mocktail which was not listed on the menu, Tara suggested something that I absolutely loved; I believe it was a citrus caffeine free tea mocktail with lime. We ordered the brioche to start, the taste of the brioche with the butter with honey was delicious- seeds on the brioche from the gardens itself and homemade butter...YUM. For a main entree we ordered the Dayboat Scallops and Spaghetti Alla Chitarra with a side of the Grilled Brocollini; it was all phenomenal. We also enjoyed the Caramelia for dessert, which was presented looking like an adorable mushroom! The dining room was enormous, smelling of flowers all around. If you have ANY specifications due to seating, your diet preferences definitely put that in your reservations and definitely do not show up expecting a walk in- without a reservation expect a least an hour wait (we had reservations weeks in advanced and were glad we did as we were seated immediately). We were treated amazing by all the staff and I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed our first experience at this fine dining restaurant. We will absolutely be back for more special dinners. Thank you to Tara and all that catered to us this evening! read more

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What an experience! I went with my Mom on a Tuesday for lunch after a snow storm. The view from our table was towards the fountain and tower. The staff is very helpful, greeted us at the door and did the coat check. Our seat included a wonderful view and they allowed us to move over a few tables to avoid the sun shining in our eyes. I loved the beef carpaccio with its salty like mayo sauce, crispy crackers and egg. There were some greens in the middle too with the same sauce which was delicious all together. The meat was thinly sliced with melted in your mouth flavors. They were out of gnocchi so I got the fusilli with pancetta, brown butter and winter squash. I also really enjoyed the pasta and the sauce was sweet and the flavors complimented each other. My Mom got the bisque from the mushroom section of the menu but she said she preferred the mushroom soup in the main dining area better. It was very earthy. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a light flavor. It came with three, some broccoli and cauliflower and greens. The mashed potatoes were buttery and standard. The cabbage (Caramelized Savoy) had a vinegar like taste which is described as crispy cabbage with keepwell soy. I enjoyed both sides but ended up having some to take home as we were getting full from the other dishes. We got the Caramelia desert which was shaped like a mushroom! It was filled with chocolate mouse, white chocolate outside, espresso caramel that drizzled out when you cut it open. All of the things on the plate were edible including the soil and rocks which are chocolate candies and cocoa soil. The dishes were very creative and artistic. I want to come back and try out more delicious food! Our waiter was very friendly and knew the menu well. He helped us pick items and described ingredients and presentation. They have a cheese board option and drink menu also. The music was calming and not too loud. The bathrooms are single stall with orchids inside. I will be back again. read more

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Tried the chef's menu with my partner and we absolutely loved it. We are not fine dining people and usually dinners out include massive plates of tacos, so we were a bit skeptical about what to expect in terms of taste and portion sizes. However, we were more than pleasantly surprised. The service was amazing. Everyone was so courteous and accommodating in terms of food restrictions. The view and ambience is beautiful with a grand view of the main fountain garden. We were celebrating a special occasion here and it was a perfect setting. Coming down to the food, we were served a total of five dishes, not including the palate cleanser. We were told Kennett Square is the hub of mushrooms for the entire world, which we had not known previously, despite living in the area for several years so we were excited for the mushroom dishes especially. The dishes included: 1. Caesar salad - this was a typical salad, but the highlight was crispy well-seasoned mushrooms. We could not get enough of those mushrooms! 2. Mushroom bisque - a creamy earthy mushroomy soup, again with crispy mushrooms. Very flavorful and will definitely get it again. 2.5. Cucumber sorbet(?) (Palate cleanser) - while this did not count as one of the five dishes, it was very cute and refreshing. 3. Ocean Trout - this was one of our favorite dishes. The trout was very well cooked with crispy skin and sat in a creamy flavorful potato gravy. We thoroughly enjoyed this and scarfed it down in minutes. 4. For this course, I received crispy tofu and my partner received the lamb due to our differing food restrictions. Crispy Tofu - this was also very tasty, exemplify a fine dining Thai dish. The plating was exquisite and the curry was the highlight. Lamb - my partner enjoyed this and it was also plated beautifully. 5. Caramelia - was quite far the cutest dessert I've ever had. Molded into a perfect mushroom, reminiscent of toad from Mariokart. We almost felt guilty eating it, but we were so glad we did. It was so good, and we will definitely be back for more. Overall, this was a wonderful fine dining experience, even for those who are not well experienced in such settings like us. We will definitely be back to explore the gardens further and to dine at 1906 again. read more

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Fabulous! Four of us had a wonderful dinner and experience! The setting at the conservatory and the decor/ambiance of the restaurant are unmatched. We arrived a bit early to have a drink at the bar and our cocktails were great: Negronis, a Frosted Violet, and Cosmo. Then seated at our table (with comfy chairs) we had a lovely view of the fountain lights - perfect on a cold, dark winter night. The decor is modern but very warm with a lot of wood and greenery (all from Longwood), perfect lighting, and acoustics. Though the restaurant was busy, we could hear ourselves talk due to the special acoustic ceiling. Service was on point: energetic and very friendly. We asked lots of questions about the restaurant, and staff were happy to engage. We were most impressed with the food: choices, presentation, and flavor. Everything from brioche, flatbread, mushroom Wellington, fish, pastas, to desserts was delicious and did not disappoint. We all agreed the experience reminded us of a "Michelin" spot without the pretense. Overall, a great night out; we all look forward to returning. read more

We had an excellent meal. We do not dine in restaurants often. Between crowded atmosphere and rumors of poor service across the hospitality industry post pandemic we just don't. I am so glad we did this time. We were there on a very rainy weeknight and the restaurant was half full at best which is how we like it. This is an upper scale place. We normally opt for the cafeteria which is consistently good or the beer garden which we have had mixed experiences with. First atmosphere. The inside has a nice updated look. We actually were outside on the terrace in a heated tent. Lots of fairy lights and Christmas trees for the season. Even on this cold, rainy night we were very comfortable. All the tables had fresh flower arrangements, which were beautiful but I would expect nothing less from a public garden. This is the type of place where you have multiple servers and they were all very attentive and worked together well. Water was refilled, plates were taken, new silverware placed all quickly and without prompting. Now the most important part the food. Complimentary brioche bread was served in mini flower pots - so cute. I ordered the mushroom soup as I have had it many times before and it is excellent. One of my favorites. Delicious as always. We ordered truffle gnocchi, salmon, and the pork chop. All was served hot and fresh with beautiful presentation. We all loved our food. Then we saved room for dessert. Desserts were between $12-15 if memory serves, and I was expecting a very small portion but excellent presentation as is typical in higher end restaurants. Imagine my surprise when a very large tiramisu was served in the form of a log with a gnome. (I love gnomes.) Fresh flowers added a lovely touch. My daughter got the flower pot. Everything you see is edible including the pot. My husband ordered the cheesecake. It was all delicious. Amazing experience. 10/10. Highly recommend read more

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Everything!!!! My experiences there have all been fabulous... I love the view. Great food.... And the service has always been impeccable. I consider it A 5 star restaurant.!!!!!' read more

Was shocked to be so disappointed by 1906. Started off badly after ordering glasses of barbera from Wayvine (Nottingham, PA) but getting, instead, a red blend from the same maker. It was a harmless wine but the volume amounted to less than 2/3 of a cup, which is quite an astonishing markup at $15/glass, and seemed comical given they chose to serve it in huge glass that would likely hold 2 21/2 cups. And the wine guy launched, unprompted, into an idiotic speech about how much he liked the label, as if he was selling us a used car. The mushroom soup wasn't as good as what is served in the primary dining area. If I'm paying several hundred dollars for a meal located in Kennett Square, the mushroom capitol of the world, the mushroom soup should be excellent. The fish and venison were both overcooked (luckily, waiter managed to get a new venison made that was perfectly done). I was so tired I didn't try to get another fish. Desserts were overly complicated and seemed to be made for instagram, not tongues. On a positive note, none of the dishes was over-salted. We will never come back. read more

This is just for the BAR! Stopped by after a sub-par Xmas light evening at Longwood, the bar was the highlight and only redemption of the evening. Ambiance: Open, modern, comfortable, crisp - very nice! Seating: Sat at the bar, but there is a dining room if you have reservations. Service: Bartender and head mixologist were awesome - friendly, helpful, made the evening. A+ Crowd: Older Drinks: Excellent cocktails! We like our mixed drinks and these custom creations hit the mark! A+ Food: Food is good, no complaints. Restrooms: Unisex, clean, very nice. Parking: Huge parking lot. Value: Little too expensive for what it is. Experience: Had a great time at the bar, loved the atmosphere and the bartenders; it was not cheap. After the disappointing Xmas lights this year (seems like it is less and less each year) the bar saved the evening. Give the bartenders and the head bartender/mixologist (British guy) a raise - professionals all the way. read more

Service was good. We did not wait a long time to eat. We actually showed up early for our reservation and were seated right away. Food was good not great. I had the scallops and my husband had the chicken. Cute place. read more

1906 Fine Dining - Scallops and chicken - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

I rarely post reviews. But 1906 was so good, I have to share. Setting is beautiful and service was gracious and timely but not rushed. And every dish was superb--little gem caesar, corn & crab soup, blue oyster mushroom agnolotti, crab & saffron pasta. Fresh, seasonal, delicious. Finally, presentation was beautiful--agnolotti, pictured, give a sense. Highly recommend read more

1906 Fine Dining - Blue oyster mushroom agnolotti - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

1906 is a really fine restaurant on the grounds of Longwood Gardens. Excellent and innovative food with great service and the beautiful surroundings of one of the most beautiful and elegant botanical gardens in the world! WOW! read more

I had been to the old dining room and I remember liking it a lot. This new experience needs a lot of work. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time despite being 10 minutes early. Not a huge deal but the host said that we would be offered a drink which we were not. We sat down and eventually ordered a drink. For a 7:00 reservation our first drink arrived at 7:50. Our appetizer at 8:00. Not great. For appetizers we had the little gem salad. A few leaves of lettuce were dressed well. Then big chunks of lettuce core with no dressing. Overall not good. The beef carpaccio was tasty but pretty rich with a lot of sauce. The scallops were a little bland. We ordered a second drink. Mine arrived but my wife's never did. For entrees we had the crab pasta which was very bland and the mushroom Wellington which was just ok. After our dinner plates were cleared the waitress came over to pour my wife's wine. Since she wanted it with the meal we turned it down. Because the tables are on top of each other we heard the same conversation on our left and right. Three tables, all members of Longwood, zero intentions of coming back. Seems like this was a waste of $90 million dollars. read more

I'm usually a gatekeeper, but feeling generous tonight. This restaurant continues to deliver wonderful culinary experiences! If you want huge portions, don't come here. If you want exquisitely prepared food with local ingredients, curated wines and splendid views- 1906 will not disappoint. Love this place. read more

1906 Fine Dining - New American Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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