I've ordered takeout from here before, but this was my first time dining in, and we had a great experience! Located in Bryn Mawr on Conestoga Rd, there is a private lot and street parking available. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. We were greeted by a friendly server before we even stepped inside. The host station is right inside and we were welcomed warmly once again. They offered us our choice of inside/outside seating. Being our first time there we wanted to see the interior. I mentioned this and they gave us a great table upstairs overlooking the restaurant. The store is decorated with a lot of Italian transportation...small cars and Vespas. I loved the high ceilings, and the upper level seating. They also have a huge TV on the wall, and decorated for the 2026 World Cup, despite Italy not qualifying! Our server, Alex, was very personable despite being busy with a large bday gathering and several other tables. He made us feel welcome as he went over the specials and took our orders. I got the chicken Parmesan which is my goto litmus test, while my date got the beet salad with grilled chicken. The food arrived promptly and looked and tasted delicious. My chicken parm was yummy, crispy chicken with melted cheese over delicious spaghetti! The beet salad was also well received. We saw several tables getting some delicious bread and asked for a basket. I thought it may be complimentary however it was 8$ a basket. They make it in house and drizzle it with olive oil. Served with some fresh rosemary and soft butter, it was delicious and well worth the price, just don't fill up on it! We were pressed for time so turned down their house made gelato, however we passed the gelato station on the way out and regretted this decision, it looked amazing! I mentioned to Alex that my entree was delicious but what set the restaurant apart was the service and atmosphere. It was warm, welcoming, and friendly. Some Italian places can be a bit on the cool/formal side so this was a nice change. Stop in and check it out, save some room for that bread and the gelato! read more

EXIT 13 - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

I was interested to try a new place on the Main Line and was drawn in by the 4.6 star reviews on Yelp. Unfortunately, I do not think Exit 13 deserves such a high rating. The service was very good: attentive and friendly. The ambiance is similar to Not Your Average Joe's in Ardmore with the upstairs/balcony seating and downstairs and big screen TV showing sports, but much noisier, especially as the upstairs also was filled with guests. By the time we left at 7:45pm after a 6:45pm reservation, it was loud enough that we had to fairly shout at each other to continue our conversation. The food was okay, except the salad which was excellent, but not worth returning for just the salad. - beet salad - 4.5/5, plentiful small diced red and yellow beets, avocado, arugula, a light dressing and burrato with crushed pistachios. a very solid starter salad and the server kindly split a large order into two small plates for us to share - fried calamari - 3/5, having just eaten at Estia last night which has a very good fried calamari, this one was not breaded as consistently and some of the pieces were a tad on the large side for a reasonable bite and too chewy to be cut with the fork or knife. - penne puttanesca - 3/5, my husband ordered this and while he not a self-proclaimed foodie, for him to say it was just okay means it was really just okay - linguine vongole - 3/5, points for the very plentiful offering of clams, i counted probably 20 generously sized clams (sometimes you get miniscule clams with this dish), but overall the sauce was too salty and there's not much you can do to fix that, and the linguine was a bit overcooked, definitely not even close to al dente We skipped dessert as by that point our ears were starting to ring with the high decibels coming from around us on the balcony and the floor below. It looked like a lot of people were having a good time so maybe it's just not for us. read more

As quickly become my wife's favorite dining establishment for family, friendly environment on the mainline. We have enjoyed all the atmosphere and vibe provided not to mention the quality of the appetizers and entrées. My personal favorite is their bar pizza. I burned my mouth every time as I can't wait. read more

It's a nice place for a casual dinner on a Friday night. Service was fun, food was good, and ambience is a interesting in a good way:

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! The food is top-notch, the service is awesome. And the ambience and the decor are so cool to look at. I keep returning again and again. read more

A Taste of Abruzzo in Bryn Mawr ? Exit 13 isn't just a restaurant -- it's a warm, home-style escape straight into the heart of Abruzzo. The moment you walk in, the vibe hits you first: vibrant colors, rustic touches, and an ambiance that feels like stepping into someone's family dining room back in Italy. It's authentic, comforting, and alive with culture. The food? Unreal. Their **homemade bread** sets the tone -- rustic, fresh, and full of that old-world character. The **pizza** is on another level with dough that's so good it almost steals the show. Every pasta dish carries that handcrafted feel, the kind that tells you the recipe didn't come from a cookbook -- it came from memory. Appetizers are just as impressive, but the **grilled octopus** stands out as a true star. Perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and proof that Exit 13 puts heart into every dish. This is the kind of spot where the atmosphere and the food work together -- where the vibe feels like home and the flavors taste like heritage. Exit 13 doesn't just serve Italian cuisine. It brings Abruzzo to life. **A must-visit for anyone who loves real, soulful, authentic food.** read more

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We went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The parking lot in front and on the side were full. We parked in the Rosemont Business park across the street. I did make reservations because I wasn't sure how crowded it would be. The woman who took care of us was friendly. She told us that they make their own bread and pizza crust. We tried the G. Hill Special as an appetizer. It's fried dough topped with prosciutto, burrata, and bruschetta. It was delicious. We also had the burger, the chicken parm sandwich, and the caprese sandwich. Everything was delicious. The homemade gelato for dessert was creamy and delicious. read more

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Really cool spot. Perfect for a nice weather day when the garage doors are open and there's a nice breeze. If you plan on dining in be sure to make a reservation; this place gets packed! Hugo spritz- good and classic. Whiskey Amargo Sour- very strong. Good homemade sour mix. Cesar salad- ok, the dressing is bitter and acidic Arachini- very good. Crispy outside and tender rice inside. Great creamy cheeses flavor with a perfect balance of the black pepper flavor. Pasta- tender pasta, not too al dente. Great creamy sauce pairs well with the shrimp and scallops. The scallops were very tender and buttery Pizza- great flavor combos. Crispy thin crust. So good read more

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Go to spot for me and my family! Some of our favs are the seafood pasta, hot honey wings, and the chocolate lava cake. Service is always great, Alex is our favorite! Very cool and unique interior of the restaurant. Drinks can be a little pricey but worth it. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Service was just fine. Ambience was ok - pretty loud. It was the food that needs improvement. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but the new harvest salad was a plate of arugula with a few bits of fruit added in. For $17 I was seriously unimpressed. I won't be back to check out more items. read more

I tried Exit 13 with a friend last night (Friday). We had 5:15 reservations and were seated immediately. The decor is adorable. Food was good. Our waiter was kind and obviously working hard. My entree arrived 10 minutes after my friend's which was a bit awkward, but easily forgiven. LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES after we received the receipt for our meal and boxes for the leftovers, a manager came to our table and told us we had to leave because they were busy and needed the table. Embarrassed, we left immediately. Upon departing, I noticed that there were several empty tables, both inside and outside, and NO ONE was waiting. There were also patrons present who had been there since before we arrived. Having come straight from the office, we were dressed professionally, we were not loud, voiced no complaints, paid as soon as the check arrived and tipped 20%. However, my friend was the only African American present and I have a sick feeling this might be why the manager wanted us gone. In my 57 years of life, I have never been asked to leave a restaurant- even when I have lingered! Asking patrons to leave a mere five minutes after receiving a receipt is both inexcusable and suspicious. read more

Some of the most delicious Italian food in the Philadelphia region the atmosphere is cheerful and the service very attentive. I recommend making Reservations. read more

We sat on the second floor overlooking the lively first floor which I didn't mind as it was quieter upstairs. The umbrellas on the ceiling are a fun touch. My daughter and I shared the Mediterranean octopus as an appetizer which we enjoyed. Nonna's pizza with prosciutto and broccoli was just okay and on the dry side. However, we both loved the shrimp and scallop vodka fettuccine. The fettuccine bolognese was also good according to my husband. Our server was attentive, but at the end of the meal while I was looking over the bill, two items were a few dollars more on the bill compared to the menu. We brought this up to our server who said something about a price increase that wasn't reflected on the menu, and he offered to fix our bill. However, please check your bill. I'm guessing most people don't, and thereby get charged more. read more

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Food and drinks were absolutely AMAZING!!! But best of all the service was incredible. Alex is the man. Super kind and you can tell he cares. Me and my fam were blow away by his expertise. Cannot explain the vibe. It was super calm but VERY colorful. Umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and mo-pads on the wall with the headlights on. Beautiful restaurant and bar with great food and service. read more

Unbelievable food!!!! Everything was excellent - well prepared and delicious. We have a mushroom allergy at our table and they were very conscious of it with the grilled artichoke app. I had a burger, my friend had the BLT w/avocado. Amazing! The bread was grilled on the Sammy and the crispy onions in my burger was out of this world! I remembered to take pics of dessert. Fried bread (homemade!) with Nutella. We will be back!! read more

EXIT 13 - Fried bread w/nutella - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The Halibut special tonight was one of the best entrees I've ever had. If it was on the menu I would have it every single time. The kitchen staff are the best overall and by far the best in the area bar none!! Kudos to everybody!! read more

Very solid Italian Gastropub. Excellent pizza, perfect branzino and linguini, and a nice veal picante. Will definitely return.

Fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, the drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was exactly what you want for a night out with friends. Great energy, great service, and a place that makes you want to stay awhile. We'll definitely be back. read more

Always love this place the pizza, cheesesteak and all the apps are great. Atmosphere is awesome too. Plenty of TVs and open garage doors.

Great place,food and service!!!! We continue to recommend this place to friends and family.

We ate there recently for the first time and enjoyed the service and food. The dishes are typically priced at mid-level, and the three dishes we had were delicious and plentiful enough so as to pack half to bring home. WE like fried calamari, and this appetizer ($17?) was delicious. I had one of their pizzas (with drizzled hot honey), and my wife had the penne with vodka sauce and prosciutto, both excellent. We'll be back (but not like the Terminator ). read more

Ambiance and decor are amazing in this upbeat Gastropub. Came in for dinner with family over the weekend. Food and service are all off the charts. I got Buffalo wings along with a cheesesteak called "The Jawn". Bread on the cheesesteak was killer as well as the use of cooper sharp cheese which also makes it perfection. This place is right up the road from Villanova and Rosemont College. Fantastic, can't recommend enough. Wish we lived closer... read more

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Lively, modern, neighbor restaurant near Villanova University. We were greeted & seated right away when we entered. It was quite busy for a Tuesday night. I wish I tried this restaurant a while ago. We ordered the chicken wings appetizer, spaghetti and meatballs, and Seafood pasta. Everything was fresh and delicious. Very generous portions too. We will definitely come back! Highly recommended read more

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The service here is unsurpassed. Ro is an attentive amazing bartender and she is backed by the lovely and energetic Francesca. These two ladies made my day. Great atmosphere and food. read more

My favorite place in the suburbs. Food is awesome, and the restaurant is well-designed/ great aesthetics. Owner is a super nice guy. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

We hit the trifecta when we recently visited the Exit 13 eatery. The food was presented well but the flavors made the grade. Our server was absolutely phenomenal, she had a great personality and served my wife and I with grace. The atmosphere was chic and inviting. Plenty of TV's bright and engaging. We didn't know what to expect when we made an Exit ..13. But I'm glad we did. We will be back for another Trifecta.... read more

EXIT 13 - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Ordered the scallops ala vodka with fettucini. The scallops were NOT fresh as they left an ammonia after taste, a sign they were spoiled. The chocolate hazelnut gelato had freezer burn and was definitely NOT gelato but ice cream. Our server said there were no specials but the table next to us had a different waitress who rattled off the multiple specials of the evening. Fee for bread?!?!bb You're serving pasta!!!!! The bill was brought even though we did not request it. We won't be returning. We are EXITING EXIT 13. "The Nose Knows: One of the most reliable ways to determine scallop freshness is through your sense of smell. Fresh scallops emit a mild, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of the sea. However, if you detect a strong fishy or ammonia-like odor, it's a clear indication that the scallops have passed their prime and should be avoided." https://thefatbutcherph.com/blogs/news/how-to-spot-bad-scallops-your-guide-to-ensuring-freshness-and-quality?srsltid=AfmBOoqwC-o72Fqa7Hawf1lo7C7w87q4tFUuf7nZwVRW8O4jPWplKes2 read more

Double Short was really good and portions size for pasta was huge Lamborghini pizza was also very good read more

Right down the road from Villanova University, Exit 13 is a newer exciting neighborhood gastropub with a great selection of drinks and delicious food. With plenty of tables, a large bar, TVs, and colorful decorations littered on the walls, this place is perfect for a casual night out with friends or family. We started off with the arugula salad and the meatballs. The salad was okay, the meatballs a little dry, but covered in a super delicious sweet gravy. We then moved onto "The Jawn" (cheesesteak) and a pepperoni pizza. The cheesesteak was unbelievable. Stuffed inside a delicious homemade roll was tender sliced meat, perfectly cooked onions, and melted oozy copper sharp that will make your knees weak. It truly was one of the better steaks I have had in a while. The pizza was delicious as well. A little greasy, but overall cooked perfectly with tasty ingredients. Service was amazing. We sat upstairs and there was no issue at all. They even had a busser upstairs ensuring our plates were cleared and water filled at all times. Will definitely be back for another Jawn! read more

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Great happy hour! Also awesome food, friendly service, great atmosphere! Truly recommend!

Amazing food, highly recommend! Everything was delicious and the interior is so fun! Definitely coking back again.

Our New GOTO place on the Main Line. Tucked away in Garrett Hill in Bryn Mawr this little sleeper is a diamond in the rough. Excellent customer service. They have the some of the best server's. Thank you Maddie for making our evening delightful. The daily entrée specials are not to be missed. Yelp only let's me give a 5 but they are a 10! read more

EXIT 13 - Birthday - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The food is typically very good here and it is a very nice place. It tries to walk a line between casual dining and fine dining. The Italian offerings here are among the best on the Main Line, certainly. Staff and management are friendly. There are little, but important, things here that need refinement: servers sometimes aren't consistently attentive. Sometimes I have had a server that doesn't seem to know the food very well and struggles to make recommendations or clarifications. Consistently, servers don't seem aware that they have a pepper grinder available and when asked will bring over a tiny pepper shaker. They don't put the pepper on for you when they do bring the grinder. They clear plates before all diners at the table are done eating. They need to polish the service skills offered. It's precisely because of the meal price point in question (it's not cheap) and the clear intent to be a cut above that the issues above should be rectified. I recommend this place for sure and will continue to eat there, but the things above annoy me and are easily rectified if they make the effort. read more

Food is the most flavorful I've had anywhere in Philly. Every dish I have had has had the perfect blend of ingredients, flavors and textures. The service is the embodiment of excellence. The building in itself is a work of art and the atmosphere is the perfect blend of intimate and lively. I've been here 3 times now and every single time has been a flawless dining experience. Worth every penny (and it's really not that many pennies all things considered). read more

Nice small local place. I thought the prices were on par except for the artichoke app. It seemed expensive for what you got. We made a reservation so we weren't worried but it was a full restaurant. The bar was hopping and a good atmosphere was seen. There was a good drinks menu and we weren't disappointed with the bottle of wine we ordered. I wish I had tried the white sangria but there's always next time. I didn't have the arancini as I am not a rice fan. It was a bit different as it had actual mozzarella cheese in it. I am guessing some would like that and some wouldn't. The grilled artichokes were good with a light truffle oil drizzle and cheese over the top. They were on a bed of prosciutto. The chicken parm was a very large portion with a nice side of pasta. We subbed angelhair but no complaints on this one. The scallops and risotto were a nice portion as well. Scallops were done perfectly Personally the star for me was the pescatore special. I asked for it in a fra diavlo style and it was great. Just enough heat but not too much. There was lots of seafood as well a very robust dish Only downside if I can call it that is that we think they probably have too many tables on the floor or added too many chairs to some tables. We had trouble entering and exiting our table based on the set up of the table next to us. read more

Food is always excellent and service is great. It is clear they take pride in their business and care about their customers.

There is parking, but it's not in a paved area so it's quite difficult to walk if you're in heels. Very loud and difficult to hear. Food was excellent. Absolutely loved the simple water glasses. To the point I may call to ask where I can purchase the same style. I didn't have the octopus appetizer but the family we dined with did and shared that it was cooked to perfection and was delicious. They would highly recommend. read more

The whole family had something that they enjoyed. Lots of different options on the menu and they were all delicious. Really cool decorations and layout of the resultant. read more

Food was delicious. Started with two pizzas as an appetizer...very good crust and sauce. Had the cannelloni and it was a very light and a well made entree. Also had the tiramisu and a cannoli. Both desserts were excellent. Very good service too. read more

I saw an episode of Kelly Drives one evening and the next day I took my wife to lunch at Exit 13 Mediterranean Restaurant. It is a quaint restaurant in a quiet community, just minutes from Villanova University. Let's say that we were NOT disappointed. The prices were reasonable; the food was delicious; the portions were adequate, and the presentation (plating) of the food was top-notch. The ambiance was unique. This restaurant, which used to be a Pizza Shop, was decorated with replicas of FIAT's and Scooters, paying homage to the Owners' hometown in Turan, Italy. Finally, our waiter was a rock star!!! He was very attentive and knowledgeable. He never wrote down anything regarding our order but retained every detail. I rate this restaurant with 5 Stars... if I could give it 10, I would. Everyone needs to visit this establishment. read more

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