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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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

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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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 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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Tonight I had one of the best ribeye steaks I've ever had, and I've gone to most of the best steakhouses around Philadelphia. The ribeye, was outstanding! The ambience in there is cool and the staff is very available and nice. read more

EXIT 13 - We also got the hazelnut espresso martini and I had the Gray goose with blue cheese olives. Perfectly made. - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Great food, pizza is excellent as well as an extensive menu of apps. Drinks are always good and so is the ambiance.

Party of seven; first visit for four of us. Great food; great service! I lived the eggplant tower and the short rib risotto - great flavor and loaded with mushrooms! Will definitely return when in town! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! The pizza is out of this world. The pasta dishes are so unique and authentic. Service and staff, phenomena. Decor and ambiance! 10/10 a must try. read more

Love it here! Service is always amazing, and I've never had a bad dish here- also have a great portion size! It is well decorated which is a plus. We will always be back. read more

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Following his dad's dream Luchi has put together a premiere destination to eat for great gastopub food and atmosphere and will continue to get even better as time goes on. Service is also good. read more

New favorite restaurant! Unpretentious, great service, full bar, and surprisingly good food!! Mussels, salmon, burgers, all excellent.

This is our new favorite place!! Love the bartender!! He makes the best Aperol Spritz! Food is amazing! Arugula salad is awesome ! Everyone is nice and friendly!! Thank you! read more

EXIT 13 - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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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Great spot. Great food. Wonderful bartender. The drinks were solid and the ambience is cool. It's a welcome addition to the mainline. . I would highly recommend. read more

Had drinks and dinner last weekend and thought the food was delicious and the service very attentive. Would highly recommend exit 13 as it has a great ambience and parking is pretty easy which is a plus. read more

I had been meaning to check out this spot for a few weeks and finally went for happy hour. The bartender, waitress, and chef all chatted with me and gave me recommendations. Everyone was just SO nice! The decor is cute. The apps we had were pretty good, but the upside down pizza was delicious! The crust was perfectly crisp and the roasted red peppers were a great touch. I loved the summer vespa cocktail. The happy hour prices are totally worth ditching work early for. read more

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First off- I Iove the decor- it is uniquely decorated and really feels like a tastefully designed place. I love the openness of it with the large window in the front being open and the fresh air from outside coming in. The Vespa's and European feel make it a really unique location for Garrett hill. My family and I went during happy hour because we wanted to get some discounted food prices. Their normal food prices are quite pricey in my opinion so we figured this would be the time to try. My sister and I shared a margherita pizza and Buffalo wings. The pizza was okay, it definitely had a unique flavor and sweetness to it. I couldn't tell if it was the sauce or pizza crust that was throwing me off a bit. The Buffalo wings, however, were perfectly sauced and crisp. Our step-dad ordered Buffalo wings and meatballs and said both were great. I was also watching the bartender make drinks that looked absolutely delicious with fresh muddled ingredients. I definitely would suggest trying during happy hour first to get a sense of if you like the food before going for dinner and spending a good chunk of change. read more

A$16 drink without any liquor in it was very disappointing. These scooter bar seats were aesthetically pleasing however my friend and I sat on them while we had a pizza and they are the most uncomfortable bar stools you'll ever sit on. They certainly don't make you want to stay a while. The pizza was good so think about a to-go order of that. Menu very basic with nothing out of the ordinary. read more

EXIT 13 - These scooter bar seats were aesthetically pleasing however the most uncomfortable bar stools you'll ever sit on. - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Came here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing! The ambiance was quirky but sophisticated (authentic, modern Italian), the server was very personable and attentive, and the food was generally quite good. My gnocchi was nothing to write home about, but my dad's fettuccini bolognese was to die for, and so was my mother's branzino. I also had an espresso martini that was amazing, and my mom's rose-flavored cocktail was also impressive. I also highly recommend the tiramisu and cheese bread. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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