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    La Sponda

    4.4 (281 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Cream burlee which was delicious..wish the chocolate was on the glaze not the plate
    Shadyside T.

    Service and food were great. I ordered the special fish of the day which was the grouper on a bed of mushroom risotto. Very tasty... Grouper cooked just right. Nice and hot as well. Cocktails served just right as well as my Negroni. Unfortunately for me the chair I was on was uncomfortable and pinched me in my back. Better seating would be appreciated. Overall great dinner. Recommend.

    Braised short rib
    Olivia G.

    I ordered the braised short rib and it wasn't very tender... kinda tough actually. And my server took and really long time to grab our check after we put the card out. I wanted to love this place but it wasn't my favorite

    Gnocchi rapini
    J P.

    We came in on a Wednesday at 6:30 with a baby stroller. We had no reservation. The staff was very welcoming and it was absolutely no problem. We got a table near the back that had plenty of space for the stroller so we didn't have to worry about getting a booster for a six month old baby and we weren't in anyone's way. We told the waiter we would be needing quick service since we had the baby with us and he was wonderful. The food was incredible too. I had the gnocchi house made gnocchi rapini which had chili flake - I asked him if it was spicy and he said no, it's just a nice flavoring. He was so right. DELISH!! My companion had the butternut squash agnolotti - scrumptious!! As promised, svc was quick and just in time as baby began to fuss! Highly recommend this place!

    Madison M.

    Always a go to spot!! Even when they are busy and you don't possibly think they can fit you in... they ALWAYS DO! the host is amazing! All the workers are great and the food is great excellent!!

    Pat M.

    Growing up in NYC and now living in northern NJ, one gets pretty spoiled by the large number of great Italian restaurants. Traveling to Downingtown to visit my stepson, my wife and I were so happy to find La Sponda in this awesome town! The decor (we're guessing it was once an old mill), and the food was fantastic. We started with glasses of wine and the bruschetta appetizer. Made with mascarpone and a delicious tomato jam on top, it was one of the best I've had. The entrees didn't disappoint either. My wife had the Basa Francaise and my stepson and I both had Nana's Castellane. Nana sure knew how to cook because this dish with pasta, meatballs, sausage, and pork, was amazing! We finished off the meal with coffee and slices of the Lemon and Chocolate cakes. The extra calories were well worth it! Our service was attentive, but never rushed. Parking was easy in back. Prices very reasonable. This restaurant which opened in 2021 (a tough time for new places to open), is doing it right!

    Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Eric M.

    This was our 3rd visit and it all begins well when we see Rose's smiling face when we walk in the door. The food was great. The service was amazing. We can't wait to go back.

    Bread and Oil
    Jason L.

    I wanted to like it, I really did, but maybe this building is cursed because I've lost track of the number of restaurants that have been here over the years. It's a shame because it's a really beautiful location. I had made a reservation for 1PM but after arriving I couldn't even get anyone's attention for 5 or 6 minutes, during which time two other groups of diners came in after me and looked equally annoyed about the lack of someone at the front desk. The guy I flagged down seemed irritated that I had walked into the restaurant to find someone, and he just waived me at a table. Another member of the staff brought me some bread and oil to start and I ordered a bottle of sparkling water. That water took nearly 10 minutes to come out. For a starter I ordered the Caesar Salad, which again, took a really long time to show up. It was good though. Very heavy on the cheese, so if that's your thing, you'll be happy. It was also pretty inexpensive for the size. The entree is where it really nosedived though. I ordered the Short Rib Ravioli and unfortunately it wasn't any good. The veal demi glace was so strong it completely covered up the flavor of anything else on the plate, making the whole thing very one-note. Also, unlike the salad, this one wasn't a great value either and if it had tasted better I'd have probably been annoyed that there weren't another two on the plate.

    Beef carpaccio
    Linda M.

    We were in Downingtown for another sports practice and decided to celebrate our Anniversary. The outdoor dining had a lovely view of the creek. Our waiter never missed a beat, very attentive and friendly. We started with the beef carpaccio. It had a lovely mix of arugla, fennel, pickled onions & shaved cheese on top of it. It gave it a great balance to the beef. We especially loved the fennel in it. As our entrees we got the pork cheeks radiatori & seafood risotto. I loved the pork cheeks, the pasta was unique and helped to soak up the creme sauce. Yummy. My hubby liked the seafood risotto but wasn't blown away. Would we come back? Yes, we would love to try other dishes. A great date night.

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    Really cool atmosphere, bartenders are average, slow and not attentive , food is above average.

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    6 months ago

    Fabulous food, server was on point! Everything came out piping hot! Has been a consistent experience every time! Can't wait to go back!

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    7 months ago

    Perfect spot after exploring the area with kids! Everyone enjoyed their food and service.

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    8 months ago

    We had a beautiful bronzino broiled to perfection then deboned at our table side! We will definitely go back.

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    10 months ago

    A warm and welcoming staff. Great food and great service. Excellent value as well. Loved the music that was playing. We will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Great spot for a relaxing meal in Downingtown. Terrace seating is lovely. Fish, salads, and pasta all very good.

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    1 year ago

    Great service and food. We'll be back! Lovely place, great for parties or a romantic dinner.

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    Wonderful Italian restaurant with good food, generous portions and very experienced staff

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    A great evening of delicious food and excellent service! I look forward to our next visit!

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    Good food and friendly service in a cool old building. I had Carbonara and it was served in an interesting and fun way.

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    The food was not that good, I think you'd be better off walking past for the views but eating elsewhere.

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