We had the mozzarella fritta, arancine, Caesar salad, and carbonara pasta. Everything was solidly…read moreokay. It was very busy on the Friday night we went with friends, so reservations are a good idea. Getting seated was a bit chaotic, as the same area is used for both takeout and dine-in. The servers were clearly busy--managing multiple tables while also plating and serving desserts.

We arrived around 5:30pm a few nights before Valentine's Day. Even without reservations I was able…read moreto get a table for two, but I wouldn't guarantee that will always happen. When we finished our meal there were multiple people (probably at least 10) waiting to be seated. So I recommend dinner reservations. We enjoyed our chicken Parmesan. The bread they serve is wonderful. Our waitress was Stacy and she was friendly and helpful...10 out of 10.

Great family atmosphere Easy parking…read morePeach martini was huge and delicious Fried calamari and mushroom toast good Fresh bread delicious Chicken piccata- chicken Milanese was delicious Smore dessert was worth every calorie Service was outstanding!! We will keep coming back!!

What a great find in the Reading, PA area! We walked up to the restaurant, hearing the music of…read moreLou Monte, a Jersey favorite, and, upon entering, heard the owner and a patron conversing in Italian. These were good signs that an authentic dining experience was about to occur. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting and the staff is terrific. We enjoyed it so much we made a repeat visit the next day. We were lucky to have Maya as our server on both occasions -- what a wonderful young lady! She spent ample time with us explaining the whole menu, some local favorites and the love that the owner/chef puts into his dishes. And she checked in with us often. Excellent! We had a great time on both visits. From cocktails, appetizers, entrees and our desserts, Maya walked us through everything - so friendly and knowledgeable! We enjoyed the sampler appetizer with bruschetta, meatballs and mushroom crostini. Very good! Bread came out with our soup and salad - my wife's Lobster Bisque was very good and my house balsamic salad hit the spot. On the 2nd night we had the crostini variety, with fig, honey, prosciutto - great! For entrees, the "Sunday Gravy" dish can easily feed two - delicious! An assortment of meat simmered in their sauce with homemade pasta. My wife enjoyed that on visit #1; my son went for it on visit #2. We also enjoyed the Chicken Milanese and 'Ndunderi - delicate gnocchi in vodka sauce with small Wagyu beef meatballs baked with smoked scamorza cheese (similar to mozzarella). Excellent! Desserts included chocolate lava cake w/ ice cream and a smores-themed dish. Very good! We can't wait to visit again ! Definitely try Salute when you're in the area! Ciao!

We have been here a few times. Every experience has been wonderful. You are offered so much food,…read moreand it is outstanding. Each time we come we bring different family members. They all are amazed at the portion sizes and the exquisite tastes offered. The servers are constantly busy, so wait times for food are longer than usual. However, that works to our advantage as it gives us plenty of time to socialize with our guests. As far as ambiance, it is loud. But that just adds to the whole "homey" experience. When will we be back? Soon, I trust!

Went to the restaurant to order pick up, since the online wait was over an hour. Ordered quickly…read moreand the wait was only 30 minutes. So the bad is that there was no seating area for the wait so I had to go back to my car in the rain. Online order doesn't include a salad and bread, but it does online. Ordered the branzino and chicken Marsala, unfortunately they were bland. No salt and the food lacked flavor. The salad was good but they need to give more dressing. The best thing was the tomato pie bread.

Great food by the creek! This is a must go see at least once . Downingtown is a pretty…read morePlace so come down for a Night

Dining at La Sponda is a crap shoot. Here's why…read more Food is a 4-star. Cook staff is good with both the presentation and taste of the food. That's what brought us back. Unfortunately that's where it ends. Service is a 1-star. There seemed to be a language disconnect with the server. An overall near-zero experience. Our server was attentive to other tables seated after us who received their desserts before our entrees. Not one table check-in before, during or after the meal. Had to actually get up out of the seat to make sure the drink order was understood and it was right because the server did not seem to understand. Maybe that put the server off. We also flagged down other servers for assistance during the meal and even for ordering dessert. It took a long time to take payment for our bill. We almost got up to pay at the bar. Thus the crap shoot gamble at La Sponda. Atmosphere a 2.5 star. Loud atmosphere with a heavy metal music rotation. Good music, just not for this dinner atmosphere. Overall a 2.5-star on the strength of the food. We will not be back. Spending the money I did, even though the food is good at La Sponda, I don't want to risk a bad service experience again there. Not worth it for us but might not matter for others. Nevertheless - Caveat Emptor.

The food was great. I had the lamb chops in ordered mashed potatoes with them and ended up with…read morespots, but that's not the waitress fault. The atmosphere was extravagant. Looking forward to seeing the main menu. Overall good experience.

The service was very good, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had a reservation, but there…read morewere still a few tables available for walk-ins. The food had both highlights and disappointments: * Lobster Ravioli: Tasted very good, although the portion was small. The sauce was flavorful and enjoyable. * Cioppino: This was the standout dish of the evening. It was loaded with delicious seafood, and while the pasta was slightly overcooked, it was still a very good meal. * Penne alla Vodka: The sauce was delicious and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the pasta was overcooked, but we still enjoyed the dish overall. * Caprese Salad: This was disappointing. The mozzarella balls tasted like they came straight from a container, the tomato wedges were not ripe, and instead of fresh basil there was a dark green paste-like topping. It did not taste fresh. * Chicken Parmigiana: This was the weakest dish we tried. The chicken was neither crispy nor particularly tender or flavorful, and the penne pasta was very soft and overcooked. Bread with olive oil was provided, but salads were not included and had to be ordered separately. Overall, this is a decent restaurant with excellent service and some very flavorful dishes, but consistency in the food and pasta preparation could be improved.

A cozy Italian slice of deliciousness in the heart of Kennett Square. There is a small finely…read moredecorred bar tucked discreetly in the back of the restaurant where you can enjoy one of many expertly crafted cocktails or you can just get a table and get down to business, and in an Italian restaurant, that business is eating!! I enjoyed a smoky Bourbon Old Fashion with a tastily prepared arancini appetizer. The rice balls were crispy on the outside and deliciously cheesy on the inside!! Not one, or two but Six came with appetizer, like I said, we were there to eat!! Tempted by the creative menu and the numerous seafood dishes, we opted to keep it old school, chicken cutlet parmigiana!!! A massive cutlet covered with love and a thick layer of oozing hot parmigiana. Fantastic! The cutlets came with a rustic bowl of penne in a tantalizing blush sauce and kissed with some yummy cheese shavings. Completely full, I was unable to explore dessert but I happily managed to cleanse my palette with a complimentary shot of homemade lemoncello which was like a goodbye hug from a staff that was welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. I will be back! To enjoy the seafood dishes while wisely leaving room for dessert!!!

My parents and I took a trip to Trattoria La Tavola prior to the annual Christmas parade in Kennett…read moreSquare. This is a beautiful and unique, earthy and classy space with ample seating. Our waiter was kind and attentive, which was impressive given the obvious crowds during an especially busy day. We ordered some bruschetta to start, which is divine with the a nice bite of cheese and sweet tomatoes. We also ordered some mushroom soup, a staple of Kennett Square, which was SO good. This might've been the highlight for me. It was rich and flavorful without being heavy. For my entree, I ordered the seafood pasta special, which was gorgeous and colorful with shrimp, clams, and mussels in a lobster cream sauce. It was creamy and the fish was very fresh. I didn't pay this time, but it was a bit on the pricier end with entrees ranging from $25-$35. I really loved it here.

Just thought I would pop in and grab a quick meal. To my surprise the atmosphere was from far the…read morestandard pizza place. The owner came out and chatted with me while my order was being prepared; very welcoming. He was really interested in local people and what I was looking for in a pizza restaurant. They are planning to start delivery within 6 miles. Once I was home I was very satisfied with my order. The Veggie Stromboli was perfect; you could taste the dough was made fresh. Additionally I had two salads; I mixed them together and all I can yum. Well worth driving up in the awkward driveway/parking lot.

my rating is mixed because I love this pizza place, it was one of my favorite places to come and…read moreeat. But now that they have changed owners everything is a little messy ... and while I try to give grace some of it is just poor management. The guy taking orders at counter is new and "training" but fully operating by himself ... so keep that in mind. But I came in lunch time a little busy so I ordered and sat down. Ordered a plain slice and pepperoni stick. 3 people who ordered after me were served with food and eating. I'm still waiting and have been approached 3 times to ask what my order was. Now 30 minutes later I finally got my food but the pepperoni stick is not enjoyable because it's not fully cooked. Very upsetting just not the same atmosphere anymore.