Friendly service. Good for groups. Good food in a relaxing atmosphere. One of the few places in the…read morearea.

I liked this restaurant. The food was hot and served quickly. I got the shrimp scampi and my friend…read moregot spinach ravioli in blush sauce. Husband got chicken Caesar salad. We all agree the each of our dishes were excellent and very affordable! The bread served was hot and fresh and we also got garlic bread that was toasted perfectly. Jess was out waiter and had a cool sense of humor. We left full and still had about half of dinner to take home I will say I was a bit disappointed in the sauteed broccoli rabe. I was thrilled to have it on the menu and it was mostly cooked perfectly, the disappointment was that it was slightly past peak and was a bit too fiberous to eat the stems. Husband was picking on the ambiance and I jokingly ask what was he expecting neon Las Vagas signs? Decor was subtle and appealing.

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.

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.

Awesome Gluten Free options with two different types of pastas. One of the best filets and Alfredo…read moresauce in the county, hands down.

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!!

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.

We live close by and haven't been since it's been La Sponda. Went there today with family for an…read moreearly Mother's Day lunch. What a great experience! Our server was great and attentive, the food was really good! We ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, chicken with crab, veal saltimbocca, pasta with shrimp and crab, pasta with meatballs (the person who ordered didn't care for the meatballs but is very particular), baked salmon, and chicken parm dinner. Only issue I would address is that some of the parties food came out at least 5 minutes before the others (about 1/2 the party) which made it awkward. Otherwise, a great experience and all want to return!

Saw this restaurant listed as one of the 4 good Italian restaurants off the beaten path. Besides…read morethe Italian cuisine, the fact that it is on the banks of the Brandywine River was the attraction. I like dining close to water. When I arrived, I drove past the restaurant because I did not know where it was located. I turned around at the municipal building and drove around to the main entrance which is behind the building and not on East Lancaster Avenue. We were there for lunch so there was plenty of parking. Given the large number of tables that they have, I can imagine that the parking lot can get crowded when the restaurant is full. The interior is large with lots of tables inside and outside. Outside there are tables on a patio overlooking the river. The building appears to be a converted mill. We ordered the Caesar Salad, Basa Francesce, Seafood Fettucine, and Chocolate Mousse Cake. The Caesar Salad was delicious. The dressing had a hint of anchovy flavor. The Basa Francesce was a light fish washed in butter with a lemon butter sauce. The fettucine was not as flavorful as I expected. The Seafood Fettucine by contrast was extremely tasty. The Chocolate Mousse Cake was rich and delightful. I expect us to be back again.

Arrived and met at door by the owner who graciously showed us to our table in the small but well…read moreappointed dining area with an open view of the kitchen. I like restaurants that allow you to see the food being prepped. No hanky panky! This is a BYOB and we actually came prepared this time with a really nice red. We were promptly served fresh bread with olive oil, and approached by a very pleasant & smiling waitress. She went over the specials and left us to check over the menu. My wife is a big fan of Bronzino and the had that on the menu. I ordered a pasta dish. The food and the service were wonderful. Everything was delicious and the service impeccable. We topped off with a wonderful dessert that capped off a perfect first visit to Trattoria Valona. We will most definitely be back. Boun appertite

I'm in the minority on this one. It's not a 3 but also not a 4…read more The staff, the place itself all very nice. The menu has many interesting items and the shared appetizers were a good start. The Arancini was very good as was the Special Grilled Octopus in a Hummus Salad. There were 4 of us and we all felt that the entrees were good but didn't rise to what our expectations were, based on other reviews. The Lobster Gnocchi was good but seemed to be missing the lobster. The best part of the Scallop Risotto was the perfectly seared Scallops but the risotto itself was just ok. The Fiochi di Pere was good but overall didn't have all that much flavor. The Chicken Parmigiana was a very generous portion of chicken and pasta but the Italian seasoning was almost overpowering. I don't like writing reviews like this but like I said, we're in the minority review-wise on this one. Give it a try. Our experience just wasn't as good as what we expected.

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.

Service is so great and the restaurant is always so clean. We went with a large group and they were…read moreso accommodating and helpful. Not to mention the food was great! We didn't grab many pics but everything was delicious and the sides of broccoli rabe and stuffed mushrooms were very memorable. As a meal I got the pasta dimare - it was enough to share with the table! Very good and the portion was HUGE!

Go for the food! Delicious, hot, and aplenty. The associated bakery is to kill for! The lighting…read moreis a bit glaring and there was no Italian music playing in the background when we were there. Not exactly a romantic setting. They don't take reservations because they don't have to. It's always busy. Shout out to Kevin, our waiter.