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.

Stumbled upon this gorgeous hidden gem serving eclectic small plates featuring global flavors and…read moredelicious crafted cocktails! We easily grabbed a seat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender who gave excellent recommendations. The food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled incredible! I wish we hadn't eaten dinner at a different restaurant before we came! Highly recommend and would absolutely come back! Pink Pony Club Station Old Fashioned

Lots of really cool menu options! The pineapple coconut cocktail was super fruity and good. Got a…read moresprite but it was pretty flat but they changed the soda machine and got a new one which was better. The calamari was probably the best I've ever had. It was super thin and crispy batter, not greasy at all, and the peppers added nice flavor. The wings were good with a slight kick to them. I got the steak, cooked perfectly. It would've been nice if it came with some kind of sauce. The fries were super crispy and it came with an aoli sauce. The chicken dish was lightly breaded and was super tender. For dessert I got the espresso gelato. Not too strong but good flavor and it came with a cookie. Everything was nicely plated and our server was super nice and helpful. Classy ambiance with tables and a bar. Definitely would want to go back and try other dishes!

Been around for ages!!! Great food and kind staff. Service is fair and ambiance is relaxing.read more

Local, came here for dinner. FYI, it's cash only!…read more Ambiance: Old restaurant feel. Seating: Sat at a table. Bar seating is also available. Service: Friendly, good service. Crowd: Older. Drinks: OK Food: Bland and overcooked calamari. Mushy (overcooked) spaghetti. Bland and overcooked veal. Notice the theme here ... Restrooms: Didn't visit. Parking: Plenty of parking. Value: You get plenty of food to take home, just wish it were better. Experience: Meh ... probably not going back. I so want to like this place - the kitchen is definitely the weak link. This place was probably good when Italy won the world cup in '82, but that was then and this is now. Like the soccer team, they didn't qualify. :-(

Just went to Casa Herrera to celebrate my son's birthday. Fun!! Just mentioned the birthday to our…read moreserver, Rosario, and she did a phenomenal job making our experience special. THANK YOU ROSARIO!!! We started with a regular sized nacho platter. It had seasoned grilled chicken. Delicious. We also enjoyed the warmed tortilla chips and salsa. My younger son loves their queso so we ordered that to go with the tortilla chips and to pour onto the nachos. So good that way. You have to try it. We were a party of 5. My husband and I got taco salads. I got mine with ground beef. He got his with chicken. My 3 sons all got the Quesabirria tacos. I almost did too because it's that good. Drinks were Spicy Piña for my son. For me, I got the Mangosissimo. Wow!! That is the most amazing drink. You have to try that too. I got mine on the rocks. Alternatively, you can get it frozen. Then for desserts, one of my sons ordered a flan to share. But in addition, the servers came out and presented my son with a giant sombrero to wear for that perfect b'day pic, a churros and ice cream dessert with lit candle and also sang happy birthday to our table. It was amazing, loud , and fun! Even patrons from another table stopped by and wished my son a happy birthday. My son said it was the best b'day dinner out. Thank you Casa Herrera!! We will be back for every birthday, holiday and for any reason to go have another Spicy Piña and Mangosissimo.

The food here is always fabulous! Authentic Mexican. We had the chicken Fajitas for lunch. Our…read moreserver was really good! I wish it was closer to my house. We will definitely stop back when we are in the area.

Food A+ delicious creative tasty consistent. Service A…read moreterrific knowledgeable friendly. Ambiance C great space size and location. overdue for new beautiful artwork. need a good scrubbing in the restrooms.

In the last few weeks I've hiked trails near Downingtown twice. After my first hike, I came across…read morethe Station Taproom as a place where I hoped to get a beer (or two) while I was waiting for the train back home. After my second hike no question that I wanted to come back here for another visit. Station Taproom is an attractive and comfortable pub with what I found to be an unexpected menu. Many dishes had an Asian influence, but with the additional plus of showcasing some exciting combinations of ingredients. VEGAN BANH MI ::: I had this on my first visit. The sandwich was made with plant-based meatballs, along with carrots, cucumber, plus much more in the mix. (I detected a note of hoisin in the mix, though not mentioned in the menu). "Meatballs" were definitely unexpected in a banh mi. WONTON NACHOS ::: On my second visit to the Taproom, which was last week, I had "wonton nachos". As per the menu, some of the ingredients were "hoisin-berry BBQ pork" as well as mozzarella and pepper jack, and wonton chips. Presentation was important, and I could see that they had spent extra time in plating the dish. A finishing touch was the "micro cilantro" that was delicately sprinkled over the top. I love cilantro, but had never seen it in "micro" form. It was very fresh, wondering now whether they grew it themselves. BEERS ::: On both my visits, "Rachel" made excellent recommendations for hazy IPA's. Great experiences both times.

This place is amazing... IF you go inside. However, they…read moretreat their takeout customers like most businesses. They'll give you whatever is lying around because they know it's hard to complain about takeout. My entrée was cold and it tasted sub-par. When I get a table, everything is incredible.

This place is a hidden gem right in our neighborhood. Went to Thorndale Inn with a large group of…read morefriends for HH during the week. The owner Sam was very accommodating. Our server did an excellent job tending to our large group. The food was incredible. The best potato skins I ever had. Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere was lovely with a fire in the fireplace. I will definitely go back. Highly recommend! Thank you Thorndale Inn

Loved this place since it opened !!! The manager, Mike, is a sweetheart. Very friendly!! Love all…read morethe food!! Atmosphere is tranquil and relaxing.

Very beautiful interior at this place! I stopped here one afternoon for some Japanese food and…read morefound the tempura udon wonderful. I didn't expect it to have fish cake or naruto but it was a very pleasant surprise!! I loved them! Fast service as well.

It had been nearly two and a half years since we first traversed the narrow gravel lane and parked…read morein the unpaved lot adjacent to the stone ruins of an old dairy barn... From there, it was just few brief steps to a secluded little restaurant retreat known as Orangery, which is also the residence of head chef Sabrina Lutz and her husband, Paul. As though caught in a time warp - tucked away in Glen Isle, a bit of bucolic bliss just off bustling Business Route 30 on the western fringe of Downingtown - it remains very much a world apart, a hidden gem from another age. The 40-seat enclosed sunporch, is both cozy and romantic. On the other hand, in warmer weather, nothing is quite so pleasant as dining alfresco on the restaurant's comfortable patio (pictured). The five-course set menu of hearty Tuscan fare changes fortnightly; so, as I also noted in my first review, the items I mention here may be somewhat different from what you will experience. However, this intro will still give you some idea of what to expect (to discover precisely what Orangery will be serving during a given week, please consult the restaurant's website). Dinner here generally begins with Crostini, which means "little toasts" in Italian, and consists of canapés adorned with a savory topping. During our first visit, Sweet Peppers Crostini was quite delicious; the second time around, the Shrimp Crostini was less so - and infinitely more filling (more on that later). In lieu of a second course salad, the kitchen served up a Mini Vegetable Quiche (pictured), which was quite good, although - falling victim to a not uncommon faux pas - inordinately bland. Once again, however, the pasta course - in this case, Gnocchi with Salmon pictured) - proved the weakest link in the culinary chain. Bathed in an unctuous cream sauce, to say that this dish was exceedingly rich would, indeed, be an understatement. It was simply too much of too much of a good thing... But, more than this, several misgivings voiced as a result of my first visit, I note verbatim: "In the midst of a five-course meal, unless you happen to possess the appetite of a starving yak, the portion size was entirely too large"; and, in addition, "as you may note from the photograph, it was not terribly attractively plated." Even a modest sprinkling of parsley or other herbs would have gone a long way toward significantly improving this dish's bland dropped-onto-the-plate-from ten thousand-feet appearance. The Chicken Pizzaiola (pictured), though, was right back on track. This is a variation of carne alla pizzaiola, or pizza-maker style beef. Legend has it that, because they were so busy, pizza makers in Naples needed a dish they could easily prepare with ingredients they had on hand. And this is one of those dishes that is absolutely sublime in its simplicity. The chicken breast is lightly breaded, gently fried, and then topped with a sauce comprised of tomatoes, olive oil, oregano & basil. The finishing touch, a tiara of fresh mozzarella. And all is as it should be... the chicken is moist & tender and the sauce has just the proper interplay of sweetness and acidity. My only quibble is that, once again, I consider the organic green salad with asparagus and parmesan cheese a rather odd, and not particularly well-chosen, plating companion. My preference definitely would have been for a wild rice pilaf and a nicely arranged green vegetable, sans superfluous greenery. The sweet ending...? A moist and flavorful chocolate cake garnished with strawberries. One or two closing notes... What I mentioned in my first review continues to hold true... Your ultimate opinion of this restaurant will very much depend upon your expectations. If you're looking for a sophisticated Michelin-starred experience, you've definitely come to the wrong address. The cuisine here is hearty homespun Tuscan and, on the whole, quite good. The service is not professional; however, it is young, friendly, well-meaning, and has definitely improved since my previous visit. If you have never dined at the Orangery, it is, in my opinion, certainly worthy of a visit. Given its pastoral setting and homey, unpretentious ambiance, it is a delightfully restful step back in time. Just keep the above-mentioned caveats in mind, and you will not be disappointed. BYOB... And reservations are de rigueur.

They never return my call when I try to make reservations. Poor service from that standpoint or I…read morewould call it "no" service.