My parents come here periodically, and I'd been trying to join them on one of my visits back home,…read morebut on a couple occasions we couldn't get reservations, and then the third time, we got one but it turned out they were going to be closed that week for a post New Year's vacation. Fast forward to this latest visit home. I finally secured a reservation...but then late yesterday afternoon my mom's knee started acting up to the point where she could barely stand on it. Fortunately, ice, Advil and rest overnight--and my mom really, really wanting to come here--kept us on track, and tonight I finally made it. It's a cozy spot, and I can see it making an excellent date night, especially since the BYOB setup allows you to bring the wine of your choice (and save some $$). We were seated promptly--this Sunday was relatively mellow--and the servers were super accommodating about removing a chair so that my mom's walker could occupy the unused space on our four-top. The menu is what I call right-sized. It may seem smallish, but there is a strategic assortment of salads and apps, pastas and mains (and, of course, desserts) that is sure to accommodate everyone. Dean, the young man who would go on to do an outstanding job taking care of us for the night (with the other two servers chipping in seamlessly as needed), went through the specials. My mom was particularly intrigued by a squid-ink fettucine with lobster and shrimp (and cherry tomatoes) in a saffron cream sauce. Could we split it as an app, we asked? Would it be too much food? On Dean's advice, we went ahead, while my dad got the mussels. All three of us ordered the pork chop, which my parents have been raving about for a couple years now. How could I not try it? Ordering finished, bread and olive oil (with a bit of balsamic) arrived at the table. Knowing I had a pasta coming and that the pork chop was a good-sized portion, I didn't want to overdo it, which I think was ultimately a good choice. The bread took the edge off, and then the pasta arrived. It was just the right amount for two people to share as an app, and we both enjoyed it, while my dad loved his mussels (and then dunked lots of his bread in it). Then came the main event. The pork chop lived up to (and frankly, exceeded) the hype. It was tender and perfectly cooked and oh-so-flavorful. Definitely one of the best I've ever eaten, and this isn't my first pork-chop rodeo. It was accompanied by asparagus and yummy baby Yukon Gold potatoes; I left a view of the latter, not because they weren't yummy but rather because the pork chop was huge and I was not skipping dessert. For dessert, I went with the house-made cannoli, which was a lovely, sweet (but not oversweet) ending to an excellent meal. I'd be happy to come back to Burrata anytime.

Walked in on a Saturday night around 6, they were able to accommodate a table of 2 for us. The…read morerestaurant is small and was loud but the food made up for it. So did the service. The waiters were very attentive. The menu was limited but has something for everyone. I went with the Chicken Parmiginia. The sauce was flavorful and delicious. The chicken was so tender and the portion size was just right. Not overwhelming at all. My wife had the squid ink pasta in a white wine and garlic sauce with crab meat. She didn't leave a morsel. We were amazed at how good our food was and why we hadn't dine here before. We split a mixed greens salad which was also delicious with apples. Topped it off with Strawberry Gelato and Limoncello cake. We had a great date night and can't wait to go back. Very reasonably priced and also a BYOB. So grab your friends or family, some adult beverages and have a wonderful dining experience. Burrata we will be back and sooner then later.

Wow wow wow! INCREDIBLE SERVICE, DARN GOOD FOOD! The food exceeded my expectations entirely…read more Outdoor seating was enjoyable. Cannot wait to go back!

Overpriced, salty, sloppy food and not nit professional at all . I felt like we were dining at a…read morefuneral luncheon. It was not good.

We have been to Buona Sera in Havertown a few times lately and have enjoyed every visit. The…read moreservice is excellent, the food is delicious, and although it can be loud when full of patrons, it's clean and well maintained.

Absolutely horrible customer service. Ordered 3 items. Only received entree. DoorDash blamed…read morerestaurant. Restaurant blamed DoorDash. Person was clueless and restaurant offered no apology of any kind. Will never EVER order from here again. Total embarrassing disaster for them.

I booked a table for "Sinatra Night" at Giampinos. First, I had to leave a $25 (non refundable…read moredeposit, with credit applied to the meal). The rest of the meal had to be paid in cash. Very strange, since they were able to take my credit card for the deposit. But whatever.... we were all very excited to go. We even decided on our meals ahead of time from their menu online, which seemed a little pricey. Well......first......they had a VERY LIMITED OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE menu for Sinatra Night! They charged $48 for Veal Piccata! In fact, nothing on the menu was cheaper than $36 and that was for pasta!!!! And....you might think that the Veal must have been delicious at that price, but it wasn't!!!! It showed up on a plate soaked in bland gloppy sauce, no garnish, no nothing. They gave me a side bowl with string beans boiled potatoes. It was like they had a bunch of side dish bowls made up ahead of time. They gave absolutely no thought to food presentation, what so ever. And then when the bill came. We had to remind the waiter to apply our $25 per person credit! If they needed to cover the cost of the singer, I get that. But why not be upfront about it and charge a cover? Why not offer your regular menu? They only had one seating all evening. So disappointing! I feel really bad about having to leave this review, because I really want them to succeed, but I really resent feeling ripped off for sub par food at a premium price. On a positive note, Rich DeSimone was fantastic! He makes a great Frank Sinatra. We will see him again, but definitely NOT AT GIAMPINOS! DL

the food was amazing!! My waitress was so sweet and was quick with everything. The place was so…read moreneatly done and a very homey vibe, and the owners were my favorite part of my whole experience. I highly recommend going!!!

Best roast beef hoagie Cheese steaks are super…read more Service always friendly and helpful Great deli atmosphere Only wish they had bigger Kaiser rolls all the time Picasso paints the windows for seasonal displays Great value Makes Brookline Blvd a choice over market delis

Dearest Reader, I…read morehave struggled with this review for a while now. Do I say anything? Should I keep this to myself? Sigh. Better angels have prevailed. Centrella's Deli sells Stock's Bakery pound cakes. Vanilla, marbled, iced, straight up. and ... They sell Isgro pastries. The jewels of two legendary Philly bakeries under one roof. Oh, sure, they have a great deli, a supply of P & S (fitting, since the space used to be a P & S store) and some grab and go foods, too. These are great. Their pepperoni & cheese Stromboli is fantastic, mostly because it's wrapped in buttery garlic bread. Mmmm. Staff were lovely. One said "Don't worry, no one's going to take your pound cakes away" as they saw me clutching two against my chest. Yep, I'm making sure of that. Parking parallel on Brookline is pretty easy. There's also a flat lot 1/2 a block away. Both are pay/metered.

We had a very nice night our first dinner. Remember it's a…read moreBYOB We had Caesar salad and stuffed artichoke for appetizers. Salad was good, artichokes were good, I feel the mozzarella cheese was lost in the artichoke flavor The risotto was a bit gummy but had good flavor and the scallops were cooked well I had the special. Fresh pappardelle in a white sauce with shrimp and scallops. Very nice. Desert was good. Basic

Overall not that impressed. All the food was kinda bland. Nice that it's a BYOB…read more It's very loud inside. It gets packed on Saturday night, need a reservation. So crazy busy. Reservation was at 8 but not seated until 8:40 They prefer the whole order at the one time. Egglplqnt app- thin but chewy and not much flavor Artichoke- good, tender but not much flavor. Caesar salad- classic but basic. Not much flavor Penne- very Al dente. Ok flavor Special pasta- squid ink linguini with shrimp and scallops. Scallops are buttery and chewy but not much flavor. Chocolate mousse- very good. Very sweet Lemon tart- refreshing lemon flavor. Great almond crust base

Delicious food and drink. I love trying the different specials they have. We had a flatbread with…read morefig and prosciutto .. soooooo good.

It was a nice lunch with friends on my day off! Our waitstaff was prompt...attentive and provided…read moregood service. The decor and aesthetic of the restaurant creates a chill and relaxed ambiance. The food was flavorful and cocktails were top tier!

Very nice to have a local restaurant like this, which based on desserts with a giant sparkler being…read moreserved is a special occasion outpost for sure. Very busy house on a Saturday night and oddly but graciously quieter than many steakhouse environs. Service is good, as should be expected with this type of "pricier" option. If nitpicking, a side dish of Brussels sprouts delivered later than all entrees. Plates for "finished" diners cleared before all diners were through, which is understandable but not practiced in some higher end places. Steaks are truly cooked to requested temperatures, medium, medium rare, perfect and not as common as portrayed. The octopus appetizer is really well done. The halibut special was presented nicely and was delicate and flavorful all at once. Our server apparently makes the cappuccino herself and was quite proud of her skill and was really a nice touch.

My friends and I enjoyed Social Hour (Happy Hour) at DePaul's on a cold Sunday evening…read more We were seated right away at a booth next to the bar. Social Hour was nearing the end, so our server, Rebecca made sure we ordered what we wanted in enough time. We ordered drinks and several appetizers. Everything was so delicious. The Lobster Guacamole, Filet Kona Tips, White Truffle Parmesan Fries, Custom Blend Meatballs, and the Crispy Buffalo Shrimp. DePaul's feels cozy and warm as soon as you walk in. The service is great. I love that they have a coat room, especially in the winter. There's a huge bar with plenty of seating around it. Several booths in the bar area and many tables in the dining areas. They also have an upstairs dining area.

Buona Sera does not adequately fill the void left behind when Cascata Caffe exited the premises…read more The people are friendly, and the prices are about what you'd expect them to be at an Italian BYOB. Unfortunately, that's about the only positives I have. The food was really bland. The calamari had absolutely no flavor to speak of, and the marinara sauce that came with the calamari was also bland and runny. It almost tasted like ketchup. The bread seemed like standard white bread. My pasta looked outstanding, but it was not very good. Again, it was bland. It needed some salt. I'm not saying it came from a can, but it definitely tasted like it. I also don't really like the overall ambiance of the restaurant. It has been "brightened up" too much. No longer feels cozy. Really a shame. I want to like Buona Sera, but I simply cannot.

Great food and attentive service! The food Was very good and…read morewe will be going back to dine again.