Great service and sophisticated food that is consistently good. I love the atmosphere with the walls of wine read more

Melt - Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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The ambiance here is so astonishing, beautiful. Definitely gives that luxurious vibe. The place itself just makes you want to come here. I got the almafi passionate cocktail and it was great (9/10) I ordered it twice. Unfortunately the food was not as impressionable. The Calamari was very dry. So I ordered a burger well done. That came out pink and juicy ( opposite of what I asked for ) . Idk if its what I got or the quality of the food is just not good.It has the potential to be outstanding. Shoutout to my server she was kind. The butter here is so good it'll have you asking for more bread read more

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Let me clarify my previous review regarding the "melt (owner)" response, because the response you posted is factually inaccurate and completely misrepresents what happened. When my party arrived at Melt, only one person ordered a drink. Another member of our party did not have a physical ID and was told by the bartender that a photo of their ID was not an acceptable form of identification. That individual was completely fine with this and simply did not order a drink. There was no argument, confrontation, or issue over the ID. My original review was specifically about the melt bartender, whose name I unfortunately did not get. The bartender was clearly not in a good mood and was unnecessarily unfriendly toward our party. Because of that interaction, we decided to leave Melt. We then walked across the street to Torre. Before we had even sat down, looked at a menu, or spoken to a bartender, our party was called in by Melt and we were told that we would not be served. When I asked what the issue was, I was told that Melt had reported our party for an invalid ID. This was particularly confusing because we had not even attempted to order a drink at Torre before being told that we could not be served. I questioned the manager further because this made no sense given what had actually occurred at Melt, but he simply repeated that they would not serve US, meaning our entire group, and that we needed to leave. So to be very clear, we were, in fact, denied service. Based on what we were told at Torre, this leads me to believe that important context is missing from what the bartender at Melt communicated to Torre. Whatever was discussed clearly did not reflect what actually happened during our interaction at Melt. What is particularly frustrating is that the manager at Torre did not even address the individual who had been told at Melt that a photo of an ID was not acceptable. Instead, he treated the entire group as though we had done something wrong, based on information apparently provided by Melt. And if Paxos policy is that every customer must have a valid physical photo ID regardless of age, then that policy was not applied consistently. The person who actually ordered a drink at Melt was not asked for identification. The interaction with the Torre manager was unprofessional, but the response from the owner is arguably even more disappointing because it shows a complete lack of accountability and a clear lack of understanding of what actually happened. Rather than acknowledging the experience described in my review, you chose to post a response that painted an inaccurate picture of my party and the incident as a whole. If you are going to publicly respond to a customer complaint, at the very least, make sure you have the facts straight before accusing the customer's account of being something it was not. read more

Melt is an Italian-American restaurant located at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. It's open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with later hours on Friday and Saturday until 10:00 PM, and Sunday until 8:30 PM. I've been to Melt before, so I went in with fairly neutral expectations, not expecting anything terrific, but not expecting it to be terrible either. My friend and I started with the calamari fritti. As I went to pick up my first bite, I noticed how light it felt, which made sense once I realized there was barely any calamari beneath all that breading. Next I had a bowl of their homemade pasta e fagioli. There wasn't much in it but it came out hot and had a nice, comforting flavor. For my main, I went with the garlic herb buttered scallops with house-made orzo, Parmigiano, fava beans, and pancetta, listed on the menu as capesante. It was so salty that by the third bite that's all I tasted. My friend went with the chicken Parmesan with house-made buttered pasta, listed on the menu as pizzaiola di pollo. Unfortunately, both the chicken and pasta were rubbery, and the tomato sauce lacked flavor. The entire dish came across as if it had been reheated. Our server was polite, but he never asked how the food was. Not once. My first visit was average, my second visit was awful, and well, there won't be a third. On a positive note, Melt is exceptional for Thanksgiving. I've gone the past three years, and the food and service were both top tier. read more

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they lie on reviews to make themselves look good and like they did nothing wrong. I am 24 and forgot my id at the bar and they would not serve me which is fine. no arguments were made and we peacefully left. we go to their sister bar and before we can even take a seat, the manager comes up to us and tells us we cannot be served because of an "invalid id" and kicked us out. That means the grouchy bartender watched us walk across the street and called Tore as soon as she could to make sure we would not be served there. they tried to lie on google reviews and say this did not happen. ridiculous and terrible management and bartender. read more

Another wonderful meal! Waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Food was perfectly cooked and tasty! read more

Melt - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

I have not been to Melt in about 15 years. However, it is just as visually impressive as ever and has the best aesthetics of any restaurant I have visited. Our hostess was truly pleasurable, Juan was our kind and helpful server who really took care of us. Our Sunday brunch was wonderful. I enjoyed the crab stuffed portobello mushroom though the lemon-based sauce became a bit overwhelming. My girlfriend loved her omelette and potatoes. We look forward to returning for dinner. read more

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Came here for a rep dinner, and honestly, this place is usually pretty solid. The servers were fantastic as always--friendly, hustling, and doing their best to hold things together. Unfortunately... that's where the good ends. There seems to be a serious lack of management. We waited so long for salads and appetizers I thought they were growing the lettuce out back. And the main course? I'm pretty sure they sent someone to Alaska to personally catch the salmon... and then walk it back. By the time our food finally showed up, everything was cold. Not "slightly cooled off" -- I mean borderline "left it on the counter during a snowstorm" cold. It's a shame because the servers are carrying this place on their backs, but without better management and timing, it turns into a long, cold, and frustrating experience. Would come back for the staff... but maybe I will eat elsewhere beforehand. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant. They have the best booths. And great service. But the food, meh. Apparently the chef doesn't taste the food. The Italian wedding soup was good, but relied on salt. Was hot and steamy. The crab cake had sweet red pepper. Disqualifying for me. Barely cooked. Aioli was overpowered by Dijon and garlic. Arugula salad over dressed with lemon, not adequately balanced by evoo. Figs needed finer dice and walnuts needed heavier carmelization. read more

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pleasantly surprised by the good food for a place in a shopping center. I had the fresh catch of the day and it was prepared perfectly with a great salad of artichokes and parsley. very tasty. my wife and son had spaghetti and meatballs which they both loved. my wife had a burrata appetizer which she said was fantastic. read more

Suffocatingly upscale eatery that would have you feeling underdressed in a tuxedo. Fortunately I did my laundry and showered before my visit so I was reluctantly allowed entry (kidding.) The good news is that the food here is outstanding with pricing that simply pinches at the edges but does not gouge as is the current custom at most modern pastarinas. The crab cakes and the service were both outstanding. If your goal is to impress your date, Melt delivers on every dimesion with a romantic flair. Five easy tuxedos. read more

We had 10pm reservations and called ahead to let the restaurant know we would be running late. We were informed there was a 15-minute grace period. We arrived at 10:17pm. Two of us went inside while the car was being parked, and we were not acknowledged when we walked in. The host was behind the bar talking to who I assume was the bartender and didn't come over right away. When he finally approached and asked how he could help us, we told him we had 10pm reservations. His response was simply, "We're closed." We explained that we had called and were told there was a 15-minute grace period. He then responded rudely, emphasizing that it was now "10:20" and that the kitchen staff had already left. He claimed they waited to see if we were coming and since we didn't show, everyone left -- yet we were standing inside the restaurant only two minutes after the grace period. Had we been acknowledged when we walked in, this entire situation could have been avoided. I also find it disappointing that no one thought to call us when they decided to close early, especially since we had called them directly to communicate we were running behind. The host's attitude was unnecessarily dismissive and unprofessional. Honestly, I'm kind of glad we didn't get to eat here anyway. After looking into it further, it seems the food is overpriced for the quality, and if the service is any indication of the overall experience, I probably saved myself from paying top dollar for disappointment. Between the lack of professionalism and the careless way guests are treated, this place clearly values closing early more than it values customers. read more

My wife took me to Melt for my birthday dinner. I was neither impressed or disappointed. Actually, for the money we spent, I would never go back. The service and ambiance were 1st class. The food, not so much. Their attempt to serve out of the ordinary dishes is commended. The end result, not so much! If you seek to go upscale for dinner, you'll like Melt. If your're an experienced foodie, don't get your hopes to high! There are simply to many way better places for superior food, considering what you get for you're money! Albeit, if you live in the Lehigh Valley (like me), be prepared to drive longer distances to get what you want. Bottom Line: I wasn't impressed with theirfood! read more

I haven't been here in years, so I stopped in for lunch while I was in the area for work. I am definitely glad I did. I started with the pasta fagioli soup which was one of the best I have ever had. Then I had the chicken parmesan (pizzaiola pollo) lunch which was the perfect serving size and it tasted great. They have a large variety of wine and bar selections as well. The bartender Tyler was great! read more

Melt - Pizzaiola Di Pollo Lunch, very good! - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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Great Thanksgiving lunch. Hoping they might have an Easter option as well. Lots of opportunities to try a different things besides the regular, standard Thanksgiving fair. read more

Excellent excellent !!! Four great dinners. Four take home boxes. My wife and I were in Italy for two weeks this summer. --- this dinner was on par with the best. read more

Good service and good food are a start for melt . Then the the manager and waiter made us feel special. How does this happen? Come to melt and see. We are coming again ! read more

Our meal at melt was quite tummy. The antipasto misto board was filled with delicious Italian snacks and was a good size. Our entrees took a bit of time to come out but they came out hot fresh and delicious! Our waitress was attentive and the staff was all friendly. The ambiance is very nice, upscale dining. I would go back if in the area again! read more

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Very nice. Italian food, good cocktails, great service, upscale setting. The food was very good and the prices were not outrageous. $90 plus tip for 3 adults at lunch read more

I was there in November 2 x for a meeting. The employees so friendly, The food from antipasto, calamari , salad to entree fettuccine Bolognese& dessert and my wife had the steak everything cooked to perfection. Place well decorated as well very cozy. read more

Melt - Melt restaurant - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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The restaurant is so pretty and the service was amazing!! We went for a girls night and the food and ambiance were perfect. We loved our server Laura and will be requesting her only from now on!! Such a great experience read more

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Awesome place. Night life here is booming. Staff is attentive and fast. Food is great, awesome wine selection, top shelf liquor. Food portions good and prepared perfectly. Will be back here for sure! read more

Melt never disappoints. Selections are great and the 7 of us had great lunches. While I don't love the upstairs dining room, it was pleasant. As it was Easter Sunday, there was a good crowd, so our server was very good but it took quite a while to be served. read more

What a quant location for an office celebration. The food was great, drinks refreshing. A definite return is in order. The food choices were plenty, started with he pasta figoli and had the ravioli Both very good Many selections, coworks got the salmon, scallops and pasta dishes. They do have GF options, too My party enjoyed everything we ordered. Pictures were not taken, was enjoying the company. read more

Very nice drink menu with a list of cocktails, whiskeys and wine by the glass or bottle. We opted for calamari, burrata and meatballs for appetizer. The calamari was light, tender and not greasy. The meatballs were delicious with great meat sauce. The burrata was very nice. We ordered veal Parmesan and Parpardelle Al Vittelo. The veal in both meals was spectacular. The tomato sauce for the veal and the meatballs was different which was nice to have a different taste profile. It was Fathers Day and my wife's birthday. We had great service. Enough food for lunch or dinner for the next day. read more

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Dark and intimate, relatively well laid out, however the booth seating is a bit tight if you're a big guy. The front desk for reservations seemed a bit confused after checking you in they come back to your table and they ask you did you have a reservation? By the way it's the same staff who checked you in, makes no sense. The wait staff was phenomenal, waiter was attentive, courteous and polite. The food service was correct, for what you would expect and what is claimed as an upscale Italian restaurant. The food however, less than mediocre I personally had the Parmesan it was done okay, The crab cake appetizer, which was the special, was not special - in fact a $21 crab cake better be done the best, and it was not, The portion was small the sauce was skimpy, not nearly enough from me and my date to eat. I got tremendously upcharged on pasta which I switched to angel hair with vodka sauce buyer beware they whacked me for an additional $8, on $1.50 pasta.... Unfortunately, I have eaten at some of the best upscale Italian restaurants in New York City... The drinks, we're good, however Manhattan prices in the Lehigh Valley. Experience was nice, yet mediocre at best. As a fan of Italian, you're better off going to your local mom and pop shop. read more

We had family visiting and needed somewhere to bring them for lunch day after Valentines day. Our favorite restaurants in the area were fully booked so we ended up at Melt. Sadly, we will never go back here on our dime. The interior and service were nice. The food was very disappointing. My husband ordered a pasta dish so I wanted to order something different - I went with steak. I asked for medium and it came out almost well done.. very chewy and dry. The exterior was crispy. Nice place, super lackluster food. read more

Food and service is amazing every time! The pasta dishes are fresh and I've never had a bad plate. Dessert is worth getting and prices are incredibly low for the quality and atmosphere. read more

They had great service and food. I highly recommend this place I had spaghetti and meatballs, which were fantastic. My wife had a salad and she really liked it . read more

Overall, an upscaled dining location with a nice interior that is supposed to be more centered on their Italian food. Enjoyed all the food but was not blown away by anything. Large portions so lots to take home, and decent service. If you've been to Blue (all under Paxos) the pricing and food are very similar but I didn't find any items that were must trys Calamari: solid and nothing unique but good Antipasto misto: large platter great for parties practically a cheeseboard with meats Polpette di melt: enjoyed these meatballs that come in tomato sauce, not your typical round meatballs Margherita pizza: thin pizza with small slices of basil - a tasty starter pizza Arugula salad - simplistic and decent portion Mash potatoes: very creamy and delicious Asparagus: cooked with wine and lots of butter, but felt overpriced for some greens Capellini e gamberetti - angel hair pasta with large tomato chunks. Not too many shrimp pieces but very large portion. Everything was cooked well and the sauce had a little of spice, but the sauce was awkwardly lopsided to one side so I had to mix it myself Pasticcino di cioccolato: a dense chocolate torte that's very rich. Decent but not amazing Ambience: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 read more

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Went to Melt yesterday for an early dinner for my birthday. The ambiance and aesthetics are great! I read through plenty reviews and many have a common thread of service being subpar and that was true of my experience as well. Our server just didn't seem all that concerned with coming to our table despite ours being 1 of 2-3 in the restaurant at the time. We ordered red sangria and the who cares cocktail. Both we good and came out rather quickly. The bread is good. The olive oil is plain, but they do put salt and pepper grinders on the table, which make it easy to spruce the oil up a little. We had the polipo (grilled octopus) as an appetizer. It was very over cooked and rubbery. Maybe after a bite into that our entrees came out. My friend had the fettuccine bolognese and said it was delicious. I had the pappardelle al vitello and enjoyed it. There were more mushrooms than meat and maybe 2 shavings of parmigiano, but it was flavorful. My friend had the pistachio gelato for dessert and said it was delicious! Overall, I had a decent but underwhelming experience. read more

Melt - Red Sangria - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

The place is beautiful. Pricy. And the food is okay. I had the ribeye and it was tasty. The service was fantastic. I want to complain about the prices, but it's definitely a very beautiful and upscaled restaurant. I'll go back read more

Melt has at times exceeded my expectations and yet today I leave disappointed. The caprese salad was mediocre with shriveled basil and way too much balsamic vinegar. I love the chicken parm, but today the pasta was not warm and the chicken was rubbery. Service at the bar was not good. I will say my previous visit was much better. Maybe it was an off day? read more

I've been here for business dinners and dinners with friends! It's nice, and cozy, and the food is tasty. They've got a good wine list too. It is a little expensive, as other reviews point out, and I really wish they had more vegetarian options. As it is, I can really only order the ravioli di formaggio. Which is a good dish! But a bit boring. Plus, the last time I was there, there was a meatball in the ravioli. I get really sick if I eat meat so I pointed it out to the server. In her defense, I think she was a bit new so she asked me what I wanted to be done about it. I said that I just wanted to let the kitchen know but wasn't expecting a new dish or anything-- just that they should be aware for other food contamination issues. I was really glad that a couple of other individuals (at least one manager) came over to check in with me (although one person strangely denied that it was a meatball, agreeing that it was "meat" but not "a ball.") They took it off the bill, which I appreciated and really felt like the whole thing was handled well! But for folks with severe allergies or Celiac, I don't know that they could totally trust eating here. Still, I'm sure I'll be back... Just hoping that there are some more menu options for vegetarians in the near future! read more

Recently visited Melt for a Birthday celebration with my husband I had the Pappardelle All Vito which was a braised veal dish in a red wine sauce. It was delicious!! The Veal was Moist and tender enough to cut with your fork. The Parmesan cheese was Freshly grated and distinctly tasty. The portion was enough to feed 2 or 3. Our Server was friendly and attentive and made sure our birthday celebration was recognized with a complimentary dessert ... which was also scrumptious!! We sat in the outdoor dining area which was clean, and pleasantly decorated with plenty of shading from the hot sunny day! It was overall a very Enjoyable dining experience! read more

Melt - Pappardelle Al Vitello fresh wide ribbon noodles, braised veal ragu, mushrooms, red wine, shaved parmigiano, herbed ricotta - Italian Near Me - Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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The Restaurant absolutely Beautiful the food was so.good staff very friendly kind can't wait to go back soon service was absolutely amazing

Some restaurants are successful because of location and lack of competition. Mediocre food with extremely ridiculous pricing. Do not modify anything on this menu or they will make up a price and overcharge you. read more

Great experience, great atmosphere and great staff, overall loved this place and the food they provided. read more

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Food was good but old fashioned was way too sweet. House Cabernet was awful. Filet was awesome.

Cool vibe. Average to slightly above average food. Aloof, impersonal, inattentive service. Sat at the bar. Got waited on fairly quickly. Playmate had some kind of martini. I had a Manhattan. Both were ok (Manhattan was a bit sweet for my taste). Cesar salad was real good. Playmate's Carbonara was heavy on the bacon and light on the pasta. My rib eye was cooked med rare but was still tough and chewy. Nice seasoning, tho. The downside was I had to cut it with a butter knife. They didn't bring a steak knife and not one of the three bartenders ever stopped by to ask if we needed anything. No exaggeration. They walked past several times and never so much as glanced at us. Odd but true. Tab was $130. I tipped 20%, which is as low as I go unless you're downright rude and dismissive. Even reasonable service will get you 25%. And at most of our regular haunts I tip 30% or more. Just wasn't their night. read more