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    Minella's Diner

    3.5 (485 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Eleni J.

    Went there last Saturday and it was fully packed. The atmosphere itself is something to experience--I've never been to a diner that almost ran out of parking spot. Everything was good, from food to service!

    Breakfast Burger

    We haven't been to Minella's Diner in ages but we were in the area and decided on a late lunch early dinner. The place didn't disappoint. As old as it is in beautiful condition and the architecture is authentic and classy for an ageless diner. So on to the food, everything was excellent. The menu is endless and the food was delicious, well prepared and fresh. I had the breakfast burger delux and my wife had the open face turkey sandwich. Both were excellent. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Excellent experience

    YangHwa P.

    My family and I have been coming here for many many years. The quality came down right after the pandemic, and now I feel the quality went back up again (thankfully). The service here always has been stellar with super friendly servers. The quantity of food they give you is always plenty. I can easily just eat half, and other half home, but I always end up eating everything The place looks full most of the time, but the space is pretty large so they always have tables for us. Just a side note: during Villanova University's school year (especially weekends) this place is very busy.

    Minella's Reuben
    Carolyn S.

    The food is actually awful. I grew up here, I know it's a really classic spot, but the food is just awful. No complaints about the service, just the WORST food. If you are under the age of 75, go elsewhere. I got a Reuben, and it was the worst reuben I've ever eaten, no exaggeration, in my life. It wasn't even on rye, even though the menu said it would be. The meat was rubbery and lukewarm. My husband is REALLY easy to please, and even he said his burger was "really bad" and he "powered through" to get it down. My cousin got the Greek salad with chicken, and it looked decent enough. Nowhere near worth the price, but probably the best of our orders. But definitely not worth the price.

    French Toast, scrapple & eggs.
    Suzanne C.

    Can't sit down until your entire party is there. Big menu with plenty of options. Very busy on weekends so be mindful of potential wait times but food comes out pretty quick. Pay at the front so it's convenient if you're in a rush during busy hours.

    2 eggs over easy.  Country potatoes.  White toast.
    Jenn H.

    Good comfort food cooked perfectly. Usually I ask for my corned beef hash BURNT, well done and crispy. I forgot, I was sleepy from taking the red eye from LAX. It was cooked perfectly! Eggs were eggactly how I love them. Potatoes were a little crispy and soft on the inside. I wanted sourdough but my only choices were white, wheat and rye. The toast was Texas toast little sister. Had a thickness to it but very light and fluffy. The server was very hospitable. Although I saw 3 people standing at the counter and I desperately wanted more water. It took a couple of minutes. Place was clean and well kept. Bathroom was very clean.

    Yummy tortellini Alfredo (with added green peas)
    Lisa C.

    Hosts weren't very friendly but our waitress was. Chicken noodle soup of the day was good and so was my tortellini Alfredo (which the waitress was ok with adding green peas to). Yummy rice pudding. Would definitely go back.

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    The local favorite. Unique teas. Coffee is great. Food is great. Never have a bad experience or bad meal.

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    The pefect diner. They have everything you could ever want, the food is delicious, the staff is wonderful and the prices are reasonable.

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    No very friendly. The food I had pancakes and sausage wasn't nothing to write home about. Maybe I was there on a bad day

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    A wide variety of delicious foods, and we were honestly surprised at just how fast our food was served.

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    Classic diner with a fully stocked bar. Everything you'd expect from a diner including polite, attentive servers.

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    Clean, efficient and good food. Exactly what you except of a Northeastern diner. Good omelet and great home fries. No gluten free toast.

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    3.9(867 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$
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    3.8(418 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
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    Always such a fun place to go, especially for celebrations! Great drinks, delicious food, great…read moreservice and of course the atmosphere is always fantastic!

    I've always loved this restaurant, which is why this experience was so disappointing…read more Unfortunately, it feels like it has gone significantly downhill. Overall Experience We arrived to an almost empty restaurant, so it was immediately off-putting when the host acted as though finding us a table would be difficult and said she needed to check with her manager. We were eventually seated in a booth in the bar area where we have sat many times before. There were only about three occupied tables in the bar area and four people sitting at the bar, yet our drinks still took almost 15 minutes to arrive. We were there to celebrate my son's eighth birthday, but by the end of the meal we were so uncomfortable and frustrated that we didn't even stay for cake. Ambience & Service It was cold and rainy outside, around 58 degrees, yet the restaurant was aggressively running the air conditioning. All of us were freezing throughout the meal. It made what should have been a cozy birthday dinner genuinely uncomfortable. Service also lacked attention to basic details. When our entrées arrived, none of the bread plates, used silverware, or empty dishes were cleared. There wasn't even bread left on the table, yet we were essentially playing Jenga with dirty plates while trying to eat our entrées. Food The specials were another early warning sign. The seasonal soup was a watermelon gazpacho, which struck me as an odd choice for late September when watermelon and summer peppers are no longer at their peak. It didn't exactly inspire confidence that the seasonal menu was focused on what was freshest. The warm bread was perfectly fine, but unfortunately things went downhill from there. My husband ordered the steak, and the quality simply did not come close to matching the price of almost $70. It was extremely fatty, thin and chewy. I ordered the approximately $40 stuffed spinach chicken, and as soon as I cut into it and took a bite, it appeared that the chicken had been previously frozen and had not been fully defrosted before cooking. I had to send the entire entrée back. By the time my replacement arrived, my husband and son were nearly finished eating. While I waited, I was given a very small ramekin-sized portion of lobster bisque. Given how significant and embarrassing the issue was with my entrée, I was surprised they didn't simply offer a normal cup of soup. I later ordered a beer and was told that the beer would be complimentary. That was also a strange response to the situation. I had already ordered a nice glass of wine, and considering the problem was a $40 entrée that had to be sent back, comping a beer felt disconnected from what had actually gone wrong. This used to be a restaurant we really enjoyed, so I don't write this lightly. But between the nearly empty dining room, slow drinks, uncomfortable temperature, lack of table maintenance, disappointing steak, and an entrée that had to be returned, the quality and attention to detail simply did not resemble the restaurant we remembered. There are so many great restaurants in the area so I won't be coming back here because frankly it's overpriced and the food is proven to not be fresh.

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    Rosalie

    4.1(256 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    •$$$

    We had dinner on Wednesday June 24, 2026. My son and I we're early but there were still a number of…read morediners. The dining room is beautiful and very comfortable. Our server Angela greeted us right away. She introduced herself and asked if we were celebrating. She was very sweet and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We had the arancini (3) which is amazing! and the pesce cruda, yellow tale with lemon, radish snap peas and sesame. We then had Casoncelli a veal stuffed pasta with golden raisins, amaretti and parmigiana as well as Siscillian Meatballs (3) served in escarole broda, crumble pine nuts and parmigiana. We had no room but still got dessert! The pistachio cream cake with cherry jubilee and a beautiful flor de latte ! we also had the espresso ice cream cake with toffee and salted caramel. I can not put into words how delicious and beautiful everything was! it was art on a plate. We wanted to compliment the chef and he came out to thank us!!! What a talented and nice man. Thank you Angela for superb service and making our experience so memorable and to Jesse for the absolutely incredible food and his down to earth spirit! We highly recommend and will come back!!! Hopefully we can have Angela again!

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    3.8(121 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Refectory is a beautiful restaurant located right on the Villanova campus and makes for a great…read morespot for dinner or a special occasion. Parking was also easy, with a garage directly across the street that the restaurant will validate for you--a nice bonus considering parking around a college campus can sometimes feel like its own competitive sport. The restaurant itself is spacious and also has private rooms available if you're planning a private celebration or event. We were seated at one of the tables surrounding the large bar area, which had a nice atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive throughout the meal and did a good job taking care of us. We started with the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, which were really good and definitely a great way to kick off the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Nova Cravers, which are essentially three sliders served with fries. The sliders were decent, although I do wish the fries had been a little crispier. My wife enjoyed her Fried Chicken Cobb Salad, while our son was happy with his Chicken Parmesan and side of pasta. The highlight of the meal, though, may have been dessert. We finished with the Banana Beignets, which were absolutely delicious, especially with the yummy dipping sauce. All in all, we had a great experience. Between the beautiful setting, convenient parking, attentive service, and solid food, Refectory is definitely a place we would come back to.

    Had dinner here with a large group. We shared some bread baskets, Brussels sprouts, and the…read morewatermelon salad. I ordered the chicken parm and the banana crème beignets. The portions are generous - I have leftovers. The service was excellent, especially for such a large group. The food was delicious. If I lived locally, I'd be a regular here!

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