I went here last evening for the restaurant week. You get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $45. There were a few dishes that were an up charge of 10 bucks but everything was completely delicious and worth it. This bar is way bigger than you think with so many different rooms throughout. The staff was incredibly friendly and bubbly. A lot of the sauce is made in house and was so delicious. It was a great experience and every dish was worth the order. I can't wait to come back and try different menu items! read more

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Haven't been here in over a year. Couldn't remember why until... Just walked away from the outside seating. Lovely night. Unfortunate that the wait staff here is so horribly slow. Over ten minutes at the table without so much as a "hello". Limoncello for us tonight! Always great! read more

Love this place! Our server, Rayna, was the best! She really went above and beyond. We didn't order dessert but she knew it was my friend's birthday and lit a candle for her to blow out. So sweet! Also, the hostess was so sweet and the bartender makes great drinks! Apps- roasted long hots were sooooo tasty and the margarita pizza, I couldn't stop eating. Entrees- cutlet lemon and crab. Delish and a crispy cutlet. I want to get chicken parm next time. My friend got the chicken and filet tips which she loved. Steak was cooked a little over the medium temp she wanted but she didn't mind. Will def be back!! read more

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Another happy hour trip here and i have to say the HR apps and cocktails are well above average. I suspect we're not the only ones that feel this was as the bar was packed at 4pm on a Friday and thinned out only as it came to a close around 6pm. Everything we tried on the menu was good. it made for a truly "happy" two hours lol. read more

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It was pretty good! I liked the bar experience. We went here in the evening and the drinks were really great. Kyle was a really good bartender and took care of us. We came back the next morning for brunch with my family because we had such a good experience at the bar. It was pretty good overall. We wished they had more breakfast options as the brunch menu was limited & a ton of lunch/dinner food like heavy pastas, chicken parm, etc. My mom's eggs benedict was cold so I felt bad about that. My food was also cold. I had steak & eggs and aside from the temp, the food was good. My dad loved his french toast, my fiancé really enjoyed his burger (he added an egg on it to make it a brunch burger) and my sister and her husband enjoyed their pasta & chicken parm. I would return here to try their dinner and appetizers since I stuck with breakfast food read more

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Always a great time here at the bar, great happy hour specials, food and drink. The bartenders are nice and the bar is always quite lively. I also enjoy the parties the bar throws. Last night Santa was there and it was an amazing experience with Xmas music and pics with Santa. Highly recommend. read more

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Great drinks, friendly bartenders! Stopped in for a drink on the way to another place for dinner. Would love to go back next time I'm in town! read more

We were able to eat outside in the road during happy hour! The happy hour drinks were definitely worth going however their happy hour food could have had better options. The service was friendly and fast. We decided to get the Avalon Smash Burger and a pesto pasta. Both were YUM!! read more

First I want to say that I'm don't give out stars easily. I am hard to impress. We ate at Avalon for dinner. The service was good, the food was great, the atmosphere was ok. Scratches on chairs and old thermostats on the wall kind of stuff. They will bring you butter in a plastic cup instead of a real dish, things like that is why I could not give them 5 stars. Portions are fair, food quality is very good. I can't complain about the food, very good. We had the spicy shrimp and it was delicious. Only 4 shrimp though. We also had the sausage and ricotta dish. Very good. Not like typical restaurant sauce, it was definitely made homemade. I would definitely recommend and go back, but if you're looking for a more upscale bougie type of place it's not. If good food is most important, this place hits! read more

Excellent customer service. Every dish was more delicious than the next. Cant wait to go back! read more

Bar Avalon - Chicken Milanese, Judy Foodie Pasta Dinner, and a special that night Filet Tips and Shrimp. - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Really good quality food and drink but nothing really unique. Definitely get the braised short rib egg rolls. read more

Cannot beat the bar. The staff is always on it and the vibes are unmatched. Order the Hugo Spritz! read more

Bar Avalon - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Great ambiance, our server was darling and very attentive. Great HH menu. Limited wine selection and the music was LOUD! read more

Service was excellent and the cocktails were wonderful!!!!!! I was early for an appt and just stopped in for a drink. Whistlepig rye old fashioned was wonderful!!!!! read more

Drinks on a Saturday night. Can only judge bar. Service was good. Bartender was nice. Sangria was yummy. Main Bar is comfortable, multiple TVs. Space is inviting and well deffiently come back. read more

Nice spot for a bite , great menu selection , I had the Penne it was great, good vibes and staff

The food is subpar. Not worth the prices and has fallen down significantly. They used to have such great options, but recently nothings been impressive. The ambiance is nice, however I've heard and seen the owner screaming at his workers. I don't support companies who disrespect and verbally abuse their workers and customers. I was extremely disappointed and will not be coming back. Don't support a company who can't even be decent to his workers. read more

got to sit outside and enjoy such a nice meal! our server bella was awesome, super friendly and attentive. i loved the gnocchi in vodka sauce and the tortellini and burgers were awesome. read more

Bar Avalon - gnocchi in vodka sauce, alfredo tortellini, avalon burger - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

I haven't been to Bar Avon in a couple of years and I had never been for brunch, I was totally missing out. The staff was so friendly and attentive, the space was so much larger than I originally thought it was so there are plenty of tables. A friend and I went for their Sunday Brunch and we each ordered a Mimosa Board! The absolute cutest idea for brunch and I've never seen it anywhere else. It would be great to share if you are planning to get other food or perfect to enjoy yourself if you are having that as your meal (which you totally can). It is such a good deal, for less than $30 you get two mimosas and a huge board of delicious food (French toast, beignets, cheese, parfaits, fruit- it also came with some salami/meat, which I do not eat so I gave that to my friend). It was a genuinely fun meal and I cannot wait to go back again! read more

Bar Avalon - Mimosa Board - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Came for brunch with my mom, and we had a great experience! We ordered a frittata and the steak tips + eggs, and both were fantastic. Food is very consistent each time we come here! read more

Of course we're back! Had to hit the last taps of the season to see what specials they had. Lemon drop martini did not disappoint. Tried the buffalo chicken arancini and hot honey sliders that were such a sweet addition to the menu! We were served by the bar tenders and they did a great job. As always, the dimly lit bar is the perfect space for a date night. read more

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We checked out downtown West Chester and Stumbled upon Bar Avalon. The outside is very nice and clean. They have outdoor seating on the sidewalk. The grilled chicken salad was good, the beef pasta also very good. The berry Moscow Mule was . The sangria was not good. The service was awesome . read more

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Took my best friend here for her birthday! We both got a drink off the cocktail menu and started with the fried cauliflower! The cauliflower was amazing and so are the drinks. We were obsessed with the whiskey, sour with a red wine floater on top for my meal, I had the chicken Melanese that had a beautiful piece of Barata on top and a lemon aïoli sauce on the bottom. Delicious, chicken was very crispy! We finished with dessert for her birthday, Tiramisu. Everything was amazing. read more

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We celebrated my husband's 58th birthday at Bar Avalon! We did the chefs tasting menu with a wine pairing! We sat outside and Jimmy was our waiter! From soup to nuts it was beyond excellent! My favorite being the pasta! read more

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We celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday at Bar Avalon today. We wanted to do a brunch and we were so excited to find out they started doing Saturday brunch recently. Our food was delicious and our server was amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

I have never felt more humiliated or disrespected in a public setting. What started as a peaceful outdoor happy hour with friends quickly turned into a disturbing experience that I can only describe as discriminatory and profit-driven. A manager came over to our table--unprovoked--and told us we had to leave because we had been there for an hour and a half. There was no signage or mention anywhere of a time limit, and we were still ordering drinks and waiting on another guest in our party. Then the owner stepped in and escalated the situation further, speaking to us rudely and demanding we leave unless we agreed to move inside. Strangely enough, no other table was asked to leave. But here's the part that can't be ignored: our group was the only one that was racially diverse, with several African American guests at our table. It felt targeted--and intentional. To make matters worse, they had removed a chair at our table before our final guest arrived, as if trying to prevent him from even joining us. It's hard not to see this for what it was: a calculated decision based on both race and revenue. It's clear that the manager and owner were prioritizing profit and appearances over fairness and decency. I can't help but believe that money and prejudice were both factors in how we were treated. I will never support a business that tolerates or enacts racist behavior, whether overt or subtle. If you value equity and dignity, I urge you to take your time and money elsewhere. read more

The food and service are excellent. The owner and managers, however, are terrible, unorganized, and rude to customers. They kicked us out for no good reason other than we stayed too late and it was inconvenient for them and they had not planned accordingly. The owner was, quite frankly, shitty about it. read more

The food here is always amazing. It's become our go to date night. The service is great, the pasta is always amazing. We've also had brunch here before & it was amazing as well. The breakfast charcuterie board was highly recommended. The waiters are also always nice & service is fast. read more

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Came here last summer ('22) w my bestie for a day trip from Delaware. This place has the perfect vibe, we sat outside, had some ridiculously good food & chatted for a lovely long time. At no point were we rushed out..absolutely love this place. read more

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The drinks off the menu are solid. I like coming here on Friday nights. It's not a college crowd but still young and fun. The bartender is very nice and relatively attentive no matter how busy they are. read more

First time there. Food and drinks great, awesome service by our server. Vibe inside is nice too. read more

Bar Avalon - Cocktails - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Took our daughter for her 21st birthday! Drinks were great, apps were fantastic and meal was good. Our server, Lucas, was fantastic! The restaurant is beautiful and atmosphere was perfect for a celebration! Definitely enjoyed the apps more than the main course. The mains were good but a bit underwhelming. The blackened shrimp was way too salty and my chicken milanese was a little tough. The pasta dishes were enjoyed. I'd def return for happy hour. Drinks and apps are where it's at!!! read more

Bar Avalon - Chicken Milanese - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Awesome place! Highly recommend. Great service and food was delicious. Great desserts too!!

Stopped here for a happy hour drink. Good prices and options for happy hour, $10 cosmos. Food selection looked great also, get here earlier to get a good seat at the bar. Bar tenders were attentive and friendly, worth checking out read more

Bar Avalon - Cosmo - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Spectacular!!! The Lamb Bolognese and Croissant Beignets are a must get here! Our waitress kind and attentive to our table. The ambiance of the was soft and rustic. read more

We came here for a date night. To be honest, we've been following this place on Instagram for a while, and we came here because their Instagram (particularly the owner) is pretty entertaining. We arrived at about 8pm on a Saturday, and didn't make reservations. This place was packed, but we were able to be seated at a high top in the bar area. The restaurant itself is bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside. And the atmosphere of this restaurant is awesome - gives me European vibes. We started with a fingerling potatoes/pork belly appetizer (I forget the specific name of the item on the menu). The menu said that if you were going to try an appetizer, this is the one to try. They are correct, and I second this. It combines ingredients that (most) everyone loves - fingerling potatoes, pork belly, melted cheese, avocado, and sour cream. The Lil Miss JBL drink was delicious and refreshing. The Avalon Margarita was good too. They have a good selection of beers and wines too, with an emphasis on the latter. The menu has something for everyone, but given my wife and I are suckers for risotto, we tried the two dishes that had a risotto base. We really liked our dishes. The seafood parts of the dishes were cooked perfectly. As for the risotto, it had a little bit more of an oily texture than we typically like, but it was still good! The waitstaff was great and attentive throughout the entire dinner. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Do Not door dash! 2-1/2 hours for delivery. Food was terrible and couldn't eat it. 2 drivers tried to pickup.

Have not had the food, but my friends and I sat at the bar and enjoyed some superb cocktails. I highly recommend the "Empress Lemonade" made from beautiful purple gin, St. Germain, and lemonade. Pretty to look at and very flavorful read more

Bar Avalon - Empress Lemonade - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

My husband and I had a really great experience at Bar Avalon. Service was great, cocktails were fun, and the seafood penne vodka was amazing. We also really appreciated the gluten free options! read more

Food was okay, but I came with a friend who ordered a glass of wine so they checked both of our IDs. The waiter insisted that my ID is fake (it's not, I'm 22 and have a PA ID) so I showed him my Global Entry card (another government document) that confirmed my date of birth. He asked to get a second opinion on my ID, which I said was okay, but returned 15 minutes later and it's now creased down the middle. I bent it back a little, but it's still not straight. I was not even ordering alcohol, and if my friend knew it was this much of a hassle, she wouldn't not have either. read more

Bar Avalon - My now bent ID, which being bent like this makes it look questionable. - Italian Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania