I have to be honest about this one and I really hope I don't offend anyone. I wouldn't exactly describe the food as "delicious". I was at Evivva on Saturday afternoon with my family for a Bar Mitzvah. I couldn't believe how small the parking lot was, so just be grateful that they do offer Valet Parking. We were one of the lucky ones to get a spot. I do have to say that Evivva is very elegant and the appetizers were tasty - Chicken Satay, Mini Hot Dogs & Crab Cakes, Shrimp Tempura & Broschetta. There was only 1 Bartender to accommodate about 125 guests but then again only Soda and White Wine were served. The main course was disappointing. You start out with some lettuce and a tomato w/ a very bad Vinegarette Dressing. They throw on a couple of Cranberry's I guess to offset the vinegar taste. The choices were Talapia, Chicken Marsala & Filet Mignon all served with Risotto and Fresh Vegetables. I chose the Chicken and my husband, the Filet Mignon. I couldn't eat mine. The sauce had a very bad peppery taste to it and I did sample to Filet Mignon. Also a peppery taste. If you happen to eat there, definitely ask for the sauce on the side otherwise my guess is that you will be returning your dish like we did. I didn't care for the dessert at all. It was this checkered cake w/ mocha and chocolate on the outside. Don't even attempt to ask for more coffee/tea because you'll never get it, even after asking for it 2 times. The dance floor was so small, it was like they just removed 2 or 3 tables to make some room. I couldn't believe it. If you've ever been to a Jewish affair, you know you need a lot of room for the dances!! The regular dinner menu may be different if they even offer dinner (it may just be an affair type restaurant), but if you are going to attend an affair at Evivva, definitely eat beforehand or just hide a snack in your bag. read more

We used Eviva for our wedding three years ago and people are still talking about it! The location was perfect. We held the ceremony and the reception there and the staff was amazing in every way. I have a video of the wait staff avoiding drunken dancers as they cleared tables - and I never noticed them on the day. Everything went smoothly and was well worth the price. If you want to have your event at Eviva you better book early - George relies totally on word of mouth and books up quickly! read more

I stand by my previous review. I came here for a "ladies luncheon" in the larger event space - again - beautiful at first glance but then you notice that rugs/carpets are old and chandeliers are loaded with dust. The ladies room with 2 stalls was inadequate for our group of 88 people and stunk. No ventilation in there. Eew. Service was fine but the 4 servers were way understaffed (4 people for a seated group of 88 at 10 tables.) Food was lukewarm - we had a choice of pasta primavera (again - I skipped it now!), a cheese omelette or salmon. I opted for salmon which was edible but boring. They use the cheapest possible foods to keep cost low. Parking is kinda weird, too. They have a very good looking European guy flagging in cars - later he served us coffee. The place is very, very odd. But it is inexpensive so my group keeps having functions here. read more

On 4/18/15 I hosted my best friends baby shower at Evviva (after major brain surgery). The ambiance was beautiful and the staff were all welcoming and professional. The problem came when I received the final bill totalling well over $1100 for 21 adult and one child at $35.00 per plate. At my initial meeting with the owner, he ensured me the the following: I would be charged only $35.00 per person /per plate... all food was made to order and fresh. We were also informed gratuity would be at our discretion. I had a total of 21 adult guests and one child. The bill should have only been $800+... (I already paid my $300 deposit, leaving me to pay $500+). The bill was (as I stated) grossly inflated totalling $1100+. At $35.00 per person / per plate, 22 people and no alcohol served the bill should NOT have been that high. On top of that, I was charged $250 gratuity. The owner stated he charged me for 34 or 35 people (not sure where that number came from). I just had major brain surgery, planned a shower (in pain), purchased gifts for those who helped me and ended up having over $400 taken from me! In my assessment, stolen from me. If I was charged for 30 + people, the extra food was not offered to us (not that we would have even wanted it) I loved the place and staff but will NEVER go back. The owner refused to refund the money until I got my attorney involved. It's only be a few days since the shower and i still habe not be reimbursed. If you go, pay close attention to your bill PLEASE (wealthy or not)! read more

Evviva is a very unique place. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is charming; and the owner, George, is extremely accommodating. The only downfall is that the parking lot is a bit tight. But once you are inside, the appetizers are delicious, the menu offers excellent choices and the dessert was tasty. Try it and you will not be disappointed. read more

My perfect wedding venue! My husband and I were married here on Sunday, July 28, 2013. We also had the night before/out of town guests' dinner at Aldar's Bistro. Both places the food, service was exceptional and customer service oriented. We plan to visit again soon to celebrate future occasions, read more

Came here for a rehearsal dinner and enjoyed it. The party was held upstairs in a private room (there were about 40 people) and the staff handled it very well. We started with a cocktail hour and passed hors d'oeuvres and then were seated for a sit down dinner. The food was very good. The filet was cooked surprisingly well as was the salmon. I liked the ambiance of being in an old style house, yet it wasn't stuffy. It seems like a very popular place in the area for special occasion parties and for good reason. read more

When I first went to this location with my girlfriend to help book her wedding, the owner was very pleasant. After she decided to have her wedding here, the day of the wedding that same owner was nasty, rude and impatient. His staff was the same as he was(sometimes worse) with the exception of one lady. Although the food was delicious, I am big on customer service, especially when they are being paid for their services. I will NEVER go there again! Lastly, I learned that when My friend and her new husband went to pay the bill, the owner was dishonest....enough said. read more

It's time for a little customer service training for the owner and a member of his staff. However, Joanna, is magnificient in problem solving and putting out fires. read more

Had a large party there and there are lots of spaces to reserve and there are many options of foods to serve and the food is good not great. But it takes a long time to cook all the foods and the servers are very slow and don't communicate well with each other. read more

We were there for a small wedding which was held upstairs. The parking is limited, as others have noted. We got the last available spot. I think there was someone on duty to help others park who arrived later, so perhaps it's not a big problem. There were appetizers before the ceremony and dinner afterward. The appetizers were few and far between. I got exactly one shrimp, so I can't say much about the quality of the appetizers. And we weren't late or the last to arrive. Perhaps there was a miscalculation. The interior is decorated in a totally over the top manner, like a Hollywood version of a French brothel from the 1920s. Apparently the designers agreed with Mae West's dictum: "too much of a good thing...is wonderful." I wouldn't clasify it as tasteful or elegant, but it certainly was entertaining. The food served at dinner was excellent. The salads were very good. Both the filet mignon and the salmon were cooked to perfection. However, both were accompanied by the skimpiest portions of vegetables I have ever encounted in any restaurant. Each plate had exactly one and one half tiny finger potatoes, six tiny string beans, and a tiny sliver of what may have been zucchini. Unnecessarily stingy, I think, and it detracted from the elegance of the entrees. The wait staff was superb and I can't say enough to praise them. Each of the three young men who served us was the consummate professional, attentive, skilled, discreet, and able to navigate very tight spaces in a room that was a bit too small for the event. read more

Charming, Charming, Charming Go for the chicken and stuffing on the high holidays or the salmon! Just make sure your chicken has plenty of gravy with it, sometimes a bit dry. Enjoy! read more

I just had my wedding here a few weeks ago. The owner was very accommodating to my diet and offered DELICIOUS vegan alternative for every course. Everyone that I spoke to absolutely raved about their food choice. In fact, yesterday one of my guests told me that it was the best "wedding steak" that they had ever had. There was 1 small downsides: my florist told me that the owner gave her a hard time about coming in early to set up. But, this was a very small con to an amazing experience. For me, Evviva was absolutely perfect and I'm very happy that I chose it! read more

I was here for a Wedding and had a very nice time. I loved the cocktail area which had a beautiful large bar, a pianist was playing on their baby grand piano & hors'd'oeuvres were brought around on silver platters. Definitely one of the nicest weddings I have ever been to. I highly recommend it! read more

The only reason I give this venue 1 star is because of the owner. Food was great, beautiful place, staff was awesome... but George is NOT to be trusted. If you are holding an event here INSIST on a contract ... if not he will try to hit you with fees that were never discussed. We wanted to renew our vowels here, but because of his dishonesty he lost our business. read more

My husband and I were delighted by our reception at Evviva on October 29th. A neighbor had suggested Evviva and we couldn't have been happier with her recommendation. Our guests remarked on the ambiance of the restaurant and especially its cozy, homelike feel, as well as the delicious and varied food that one rarely finds at a reception. We were happy (and relieved!) to work with George, who made the entire process very easy. Within minutes of meeting one another, George and I had decided on a menu and I had one less thing to worry about on my wedding day. George's staff were as easy to work with as he was: they were present but not pushy, and the service was seamless. I wholeheartily recommend Evviva and George to anyone interested in having a reception on the Main Line that is delicious, reasonably priced, and sure to please both hosts and guests. read more

For two years, I drove past Evviva, admiring the gorgeous gardens landscaping the beautiful restaurant. Then, while driving through Narberth my boyfriend and I decided to give it a taste. Upon entry, the decor sends you abroad. The walls have hints of lusterous gold and small roses etched on skylights-- from top to bottom, Evviva is detailed with thought, precision and beauty. During our meal, George, the proprieter engaged my boyfriend and I in conversation. He is an interesting and notably successful man with true passion for nuturing Evviva cuisine with the flavors of the earth. With a background in engineering, George has mastered the art of fusing flavor and beauty. Moving to our meal, we ordered the escargot to start--unbelievably fresh and incredible preparation. The escargot was in a beurre blanc sauce, sandwhiched lightly between feuillete sheets. For the main course, my boyfriend ordered the Filet Mignon and I the Halibut- both succulently prepared accompanied by local treats fresh from George's garden behind Evivva. Following that experience, we also headed there post residency graduation, and once there again, and it was flawless. I am sure there will many dinners to come again at Evivva! read more

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful - we had our wedding there. Almost everyone I encountered was nice and for weeks after the wedding guests commented on how great the bartender was (it was a huge bill, by the way). All my guests had a good time even though we had a Sunday brunch wedding. Only 3 stars, however, because a) they did not accommodate us to have a rehearsal dinner b) it was impossible to get a hold of anyone via phone or email (I had to actually stop by every time I had a question or what have you), and c) after asking 3 times for them to deliver wedding cake to a specific table (for some reason they totally skipped that table) they didn't. We also felt rushed - the staff kept going to the DJ to make announcements (time for the dance, time for the cake, etc. even though that was OUR job!) - and I felt we were being kicked out to accommodate the next party. Not good. Overall, an ok experience if you are ok with not having the perfect event. Ours was not perfect but it was enjoyable, regardless of the huge bar bill and being rushed. The venue was just so beautiful to me during the spring time I just had to have it. However, I think it works best for smaller events. read more

I can't believe there is anything less than five stars. I had my wedding at Evviva 11 years ago and I still have the best memories, as do my guests and family. It is a beautiful and a unique find. The owner George helped with everything--the flowers, cake, etc... so I didn't have to do anything. I had very little time to put my wedding together and he helped take away all the stress. There is a wonderful bar where the guests were able to mingle and socialize while we were busy getting our pictures taken. There was also a piano in there so we hired a piano player--it was awesome. Then we moved into the large hall which was a few steps away and beautifully decorated. Food was great. Staff was nice and attentive. Although it's been 11 years, last year my babysitter was getting married and being on a tight budget I told her about Evviva and she ended up having her wedding reception there. She was not disappointed so i am guessing things are still the same a decade later. Can't say enough great things about this charming and unique place! read more