The food here is great. The atmosphere is wonderful. Would recommend this to anyone to go to and…read morethe service was very nice.

Come back, Culturas! When this tapas joint opened up in 2008, I was excited -- I already loved El…read moreSerrano, and Culturas was just a kicked up version with more options and smaller plates. It quickly became my go-to place for special occasions and date night. To get there, you walk through the main dining area and take an elevator upstairs -- it feels like you're being whisked away to your own private VIP area. The tables upstairs are smaller and fewer, so it's naturally more intimate and less noisy than the main floor, below. The menu had everything you could want -- papas rellenos, yucca, lomo, lamb lollipops, chuletas, camerones, fried avocado, and the most delicious gazpacho I've ever had. When my family was in town, we used to order two or three plates each to share and a carafe or four of Sangria for the table. They changed chefs, they switched hours, they updated the menu (which no longer included gazpacho!), and the last time I was able to go was in 2018. Now the staff tells me Culturas is temporarily closed while they try and find another chef. It's a shame, because it really was one of a kind for Lancaster, so I hope they reopen and expand the hours again. Most recently they were only open two days a week with limited hours. A real bummer.

Service was decent. Our Saturday night (July 26) waiter was polite and professional. Not sure of…read morehis name tbh. The bottle graveyard they keep is interesting lol. They have a lot of interesting-sounding offerings but today i kept it simple with the steak frites with chimichurri entree. It wasn't hot. For a nice clean, plain dish i didn't hate it. It wasn't a fabulous steak tho. But it was fine. Honestly for the price it was a good basic item i shouldn't really complain. The fries were seasoned well but the bland steak juice dripping onto them, of which there was a lot, was making them unpleasant. The special tonight sounded really good I have a feeling that item would've been to a higher standard. My date liked her veg options. Next visit we'll try the cordero and the papas bravas

My daughter treated me for early Mother's Day. This was my first time there and it was a great…read moreexperience. Our server was wonderful. Our food came out within a reasonable amount of time and it was freshly prepared. Everything I had was so delicious, I certainly have to go back to try some other things. My daughter and I started with a pitcher of red sangria which was the best I've ever had. Our food was Gambas Al Ajillo (sautéed shrimp), Ragut de Setas (sautéed mushrooms) and a board (I don't remember the name) which contained fried cheese, chicken strips, fried pork chunks, empanadas and more. We had plenty to take home! The atmosphere was nice. I really liked the booths.

I was in the burbs of Philly and saw some old friends. She asked what kind of food would we like,…read moreand I said Spanish, so she suggested Amada by Jose Garces - James Beard Award winner. Oh this was so delightful and delicious. Every detail of each dish was perfection. The staff was super nice, and the GM came by our table to thank us for dining at Amada on this evening. I have to say thank you for having us! Pro tip. The Lancaster Ave location is on the 1st floor of an office building and you will likely not see it from Lancaster Ave. I suggest for your 1st visit, use GPS. There is plenty of free parking in the back of the building. For those who want valet parking and door to door service, that is available too.

It used to be better! Our waiter only offered us bottled water (then I see other tables getting tap…read morewater...). We were a group of 6 and we ordered the 18 recommended tapas . They rolled out food sooo slowly, we sat with salad on the table for at least 30 min. The whole dinner took 2h! I was so uncomfortable sitting in that booth for that long. Dishes worth returning to: Patatas Bravas Beef skewers Croquettes Stuffed peppers The rest was meh. Cheesecake was overcooked, salad was under seasoned, salmon had a weird sauce to it, octopus was fishy and slimy. I used to love this place. It's a shame the quality has gone down. In both locations. Time for chef to come check on his restaurants.

Fabulously delicious, great waoit staff and very accommodating each time we go... with or without…read moreGROUPON! they now have PASTINA soup with kale and REAL chicken (not tiny chunks - but parts of breast meat slices!!) just like Mom's .. actually my go-to comfort food with a sprinkle of grated cheese! Oh, and try their Lavender White Russian... smoothe. honestly, don,t just treat yourself ... indulge .. in their separate cocktail lounge their dining room or theie outdoor seating. and above all as well ... they have a well serving team .... willing to help each other if need be.. worth every penny .. oh Panna Cotta for dessert! We've been going over 4 yrs now even with our move a bit further.. worth thge trip. Buon Appetito! Joyce & Harry

Upscale menu with upscale pricing. Staff is not. Hostess was too busy on her phone to acknowledge…read moreour departure. Sorry, to me upscale means no boogie rings. I will not be returning. There are other restaurants that deserve my dollars.

Stopped in on a weekday and loved the ambiance, service and tasty food. I feel like their portions…read morewere not too much and not too little but just right. Started the meal with the sourdough bread and butter. I thought it was delightful and a must. I had the scallops and crab pasta dish that was full of succulent flavors. The butter sauce was swiped up with my bread and the combination was delightful. Closed the evening with bread pudding topped with white chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The combination of everything was just what I was in need of.

Very nice dinner on the deck last night. Clare is a great server! Loved my gnocchi and Arneis, and…read moremy friend enjoyed the gazpacho, char and gelato. There was an event in the front room but they didn't miss a beat.

A delightful small plates experience in downtown Doylestown! What a great dining night we had last…read morenight! The staff explained their process and how things work prior to ordering and excelled at pacing the plates during our dinner. Every plate was wonderful and flavorful. My faves were the cod special and the ribs. But the oysters were divine, the truffle and smoked potato chips a real surprise, blue cheese toast delightful, and the wild boar skewers yum! Wonderful small place with just the most perfect lighting. Great for groups or just romance.

Great night out with another couple. Small plates were served spaced out, leaving time for tasting,…read moresharing and socializing. *****

Be prepared for confusion as you walk into this historic block-covering building on South Jersey's…read moreSwedesboro's classic village main street. There are three separate restaurants accessible through the main doors and an ice cream window along the building's alley way right side. The Red Hen restaurant is to the left and the BLK SHP to your right. Frankly, I never found out what bar/eatery is in the middle but it was the BLK SHP that was calling to us with their classic tapas menu. I walked through the door on the right to discover a warm comfortable dining room with a massive fireplace. The windows at BLK SHP offer glimpses of traffic along this classic South Jersey town and for non-rainy days there are seats on the old porch, which looked very comfortable. The menu is a fun curiosity with dining options listed under categories such as: "Earth, Greens, Land, and Water." It's a tapas bar, which means small plates and of course questions because we needed some menu insight. The waitress was awesome and VERY patient because she was facing newbies. Her recommendation was 2 to 3 items per person. She said some folks start "small" and add items throughout the meal, which she encouraged us to do. She did say some order a lot knowing they will be boxing food at the conclusion of their meal. My shared meal was pretty much close to perfect. Roasted Butternut Salad (The dressing was really good.), Arepa Pastor (Nice kick to its spices), Wild Mushroom Ragout (The waitress applauded this choice and although it was a relatively small plate they were very good!), and the closer was the lemony Queso de Cabra whose melted goat cheese served as dessert. If you go make sure your friends like to share food because this experience is all about sharing. Sharing delicious and filling food ... no room not temptation to check out the ice cream window. The doors swung open towards a rain drenched street and we looked at each other agreeing that the BLK SHP is a great choice to meet for dinner. I don't know what's in the middle at 1301 Kings Highway in Swedesboro and the Red Hen is to the left but comfort and great food are on the right at the BLK SHP.

Delicious vegan options, great portion sizes, expansive menu for whiskey, beer, and other drinks…read more I went around 4pm so it was quite empty, and it was really peaceful. Service was prompt, helpful, and not overbearing. Food is served as it is ready (not 3-course style) which makes for a fluid, natural dining experience. Would love to come back and try from their local craft beer selection & order more from their vegan meals!

We had dinner on Wednesday June 24, 2026. My son and I we're early but there were still a number of…read morediners. The dining room is beautiful and very comfortable. Our server Angela greeted us right away. She introduced herself and asked if we were celebrating. She was very sweet and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We had the arancini (3) which is amazing! and the pesce cruda, yellow tale with lemon, radish snap peas and sesame. We then had Casoncelli a veal stuffed pasta with golden raisins, amaretti and parmigiana as well as Siscillian Meatballs (3) served in escarole broda, crumble pine nuts and parmigiana. We had no room but still got dessert! The pistachio cream cake with cherry jubilee and a beautiful flor de latte ! we also had the espresso ice cream cake with toffee and salted caramel. I can not put into words how delicious and beautiful everything was! it was art on a plate. We wanted to compliment the chef and he came out to thank us!!! What a talented and nice man. Thank you Angela for superb service and making our experience so memorable and to Jesse for the absolutely incredible food and his down to earth spirit! We highly recommend and will come back!!! Hopefully we can have Angela again!

The experience was a little bizarre. Their website says "Rosalie doesn't allow reservations for 1,…read moreplease just walk in". I walked in, as directed, just for a very flustered man at the front of the house to fumble with his system for a good 10 mins. Telling me there was a table, then taking it back and saying there were no tables for the night, then saying nevermind and making me a reservation for two (which I would have done if not discouraged by the website) for half an hour later. At this point I already had a very bad taste in my mouth from the level of chaos. I waited outside for my table. When I got to my table I will say my server was very nice until a strange comment came up at dessert. Once I ordered my dessert, he left and came back with two spoons, saying "I brought two spoons for us." It almost seemed implied he'd join me. I dine a lot alone, voluntarily. Most of the time it's after work and I really don't want, let alone need, company. His comment gave me anxiety as I wondered how I would politely tell this man I wanted to dine alone. When he brought the dessert he did not join me but made sure to say "I'll be back for a few bites." Maybe it was a joke but to me it was very odd and made me pretty uncomfortable. I gave three stars just for the Cacio e Pepe. It was very good. I did (without giving tmi) have a very sick stomach after the meal and the morning after so I wouldn't return just incase that was the cause. Like a said... a weird experience.