I will start with the food. We ordered the little gem lettuce salad and the grilled polenta to…read morestart. Both were beyond what we expected. My wife had the tagliatelli bolognese and I had the porchetta. Both were stand outs. We finished with tiramisu (we had to share because we were both very full.) Our server was excellent. Couldn't have asked for better. Attentive and answered any question we had. As far as ambiance goes it was a really nice space. Not too big. It felt cozy and just enough "farm to table feel." If you get the chance you should go.

I'm no Alton Brown, who famously raved about this place, but this is just a quick note to Leeann…read moreand Taylor and their amazing teams at Luca. I dined there yesterday, Sunday, September 20th, and I can't say enough about the great service. Big smiles, polite discussion with us, everything. Kelly waited on us at Luca and she was fantastic. We enjoyed the burrata and the focaccia as starters, so delicious. I had the ravioli in the sun gold tomato sauce and loved it, and my husband loved the Sunday meatballs. For dessert, Affogato has long been my favorite dessert whenever I see it on a menu. Luca's is one of the best I've had. My husband loved the olive oil cake with the blackberry jam! This is a beautiful restaurant with comfortable seating and while buzzing with energy, not so loud that we couldn't chat over our meals. Lancaster is indeed lucky to have such a great fine dining restaurant!

Tough to be move than average when we never got to the meal…read more Made a reservation and seated promptly. Nice and comfortable inside. More lively than busy. Ordered drinks while looking at the menu. As we ordered our top 2-3 choices were sold out. Guess that's a good thing if you were there before us! Limited menu with some eclectic pairings. There wasn't a single menu item that I felt was a slam dunk for my palette. I think the eclectic menu pushes people to few things and they run out. Would go back but frustrating to get to the point of ordering to find many items unavailable.

I had brunch at Passerine this past Sunday when I spent the morning town before heading back home…read moreto Baltimore. The restaurant is beautiful - elegant but casual, with great light. They call themselves a neighborhood restaurant and bottle shop, so I was excited to get some wine with my brunch! Although I was tempted by a lot on their menu, I ordered their Herb Shakshuka (Brogue hydroponic herbs, jalapeno chicken sausage, poblano pepper, and marinated feta) and a glass of Côtes de Gascogne. Everything was delicious. I'd repeat the dish and the wine. The service was great, and it was just a lovely spot for brunch. I'd love to return. What a charming spot for brunch! Lancaster restaurants continue to surprise and charm me!

I've visited this place twice now and usually I'm not too inspired to write a review, but my visit…read morelast night really showed how much I enjoy the general vibe and especially the food of this place. When you enter this place its at ground level and immediately you recognize you need to take the stairs up. Once you usher yourself up it opens up to two areas where you wait to be seated. The place is an older vintage like gastropub where the front is one bar and some seating, but on the backside is more open seating with where the band and another bar are situated. This place isn't meant to be for large groups, but could possibly accommodate groups of 6. The main bar which also next to the kitchen is an older vintage style bar and whisky's is nothing special but once you sit down and hear the music you settle in nicely. Service has always been courteous and prompt and the menu looks like there are a good assortment of choices. The two times I've been here I've ordered the mussels which includes great sauce and spread with seasoned ground meet. Was so yummy! The second time I came I tried the CHICKEN FRICASSEE. Man was that great! It includes 4 pieces of bread, chicken and the mushroom sauce. So good! Both times I had some of their assortment of single scoop ice-cream which in this area, something about the milk from their amish cows is so creamy. All that said, this is one of my fav places to come enjoy a glass of wine and food. Oh and Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday's they have some instrumental band playing too.

You know those meals that are so darn delicious that days later your still thinking about it?…read more Well this was that meal!! OMG. In a recent visit to Lancaster I did some searching online for places to eat and followed the recommendations to the Horse Inn. Sooo happy we did!! The food was amazing. My husband says it was the best shrimp and grits he's ever had! My steak tips were equally as yummy. The sauce was out of this world good!! The fries!! Jesus what was that sorcery ?? YUMMMM. Hats off to the owners and chefs! Only bad thing is we don't live close by and we can't go back soon. But we will be back!! Special mention to our wonderful fun server, Luis, who made the experience even better for us! Give that guy a raise. THANK YOU!!

We had a lovely anniversary dinner. One of the best meals we've ever had - I had the trout and my…read morehusband had the shrimp and grits. The layers of flavor were outstanding from the amuse bouche to the very last bite of dessert. The ambiance is perfect and the server was very attentive. Note - the location of this restaurant is inside of a hotel - but don't let that drive you away. The culinary experience is worth it!

First, I love the rustic meets modern aesthetic here. I'm a sucker for exposed brick and stone,…read moreconduit and other throwback "finishes". The hotel lobby and bar are welcoming and represent entree to this small eatery. This place features local farm items so the menu is always subject to change. We went to celebrate an anniversary (not ours) and it was a nice welcome for the server to offer the celebrants complimentary prosecco. From there, it was an adventure. Three of us had the shrimp and grits, which, uniquely, were not the typical southern dish but an earthy creation featuring very barley forward grits that also included very chunky carrots and other enhancements I am at a loss to identify. Good, but a surprise for my southern shrimp and grits-expecting palate. The shrimp were pretty overcooked and detracted from the barley-enhanced grits. Two enjoyed the wedge salad. For mains, two enjoyed the shrimp bisque, and the pan fried boneless chicken breast. I had the meatloaf and found it to be a bit gamier than expected likely due to using grass fed beef. The mushroom gravy was nice despite some of the mushrooms having gone over the rainbow bridge. The tallow fried potatoes were luscious despite one being undercooked. The desserts were interesting and all supposedly made in-house. I had the mint chocolate chip ice cream which I found somewhat grainy and crystallized and very lacking in mint flavor. The flourless chocolate cake will likely shock you with its petiteness, but trust me, it packs a wallop of richness that will probably satisfy you. The tres leches cake and honey lavender crème brûlée got high marks. Overall we all liked the ambiance, and were somewhat disappointed with the food. 3.5* rounded down to 3*.

always amazing service, the setting and ambiance are cozy and intimate, the food never fails to…read moresatisfy. this is our spot for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions!

Our second trip to this fantastic restaurant! It didn't disappoint in any way. A wonderfully…read moreelite Sunday night dinner. The cocktails were excellent. We had the raspberry cosmo and a regular old fashioned with Woodford. The bread is amazing. The wait staff were attentive to every detail and made excellent recommendations. I had the crispy duck and it melted in my mouth. This is now on our list of favs when looking for a fine dining experience.

Food was amazing and the service was super friendly. Wish they had more seating outside thoughread more

This is a no brainer!!! You gotta stop in if you're anywhere remotely close or in the area!…read more This is tucked away between a major highway and a Costco shopping area. Very simple to get to and quite a decent amount of parking. I went on a Saturday Afternoon and it wasn't too busy at all, but it should be with how amazing the food is! Vibes were pretty dope. Lots of outdoor seating and some music playing. Ordered the Pernil Arepa, Chicken Rice Bowl, and Pulled Pork Rice Bowl. If you're afraid of flavor, this is not for you, because the flavors were amazing! And you can customize your bowls with add one to your liking such as roasted corn, avocado, cheese, plantains and more! Loved it and will definitely make it part of my itinerary whenever I'm in the area.

Okay, I see you, Lancaster. If there's one restaurant to allure the Michelin guide to Lancaster,…read moreit's Josephine's near the famous Central Market. Joining for dinner on a Thursday evening in July, here's my experience. 1) Food: The chef and pastry chef take their jobs seriously. Every dish was unique, full of flavor, beautiful, and worth every dollar. To start, they bring out homemade bread made fresh every morning with salted butter. I ordered the special- five jumbo shrimp with smoked garlic aioli. (They have cocktail sauce if you want it, but the garlic is phenomenal.) Before the main came out, the chef brought over the gazpacho using vegetables from his garden. The soup was thicker than I'm used to, but it paired perfectly with the vegetables. It was delicious! The scallops for the main were perfectly cooked and worked with the sauce in the middle of the plate and the green sauce on top of each scallop. Another winner! The lemon custard was refreshing for dessert. It's presented so well where you uncover more layers with each bite. 2) Drinks: They have a full cocktail menu with drinks named after famous people, wine, beer, and mocktails. Enjoying more sweet drinks, I ordered the "Marilyn Monroe." It was a fun drink, but a little too sweet for me. If you like berry and sweet drinks, you'll love it! 3) Service: It's excellent from start to finish. My server Tate was friendly, passionate about the menu, and efficient. His timing with everything was impeccable. 4) Space: It's beautiful. Despite on the basement level, it's lit well with photos of famous icons on the walls. It's iconic!

20 years with Bird called for a great night out and Josephine's absolutely delivered…read more From the moment we walked in, Tate and Grant were incredible and made our anniversary dinner feel genuinely special without overdoing it. Great service like that still matters. Bird went with the crab cake and was already planning her next visit halfway through dinner. I started with the shrimp cocktail, followed by the Caesar salad and filet, all outstanding. Everything was paced perfectly and cooked exactly right. And then came dessert...which somehow topped everything else. Incredible way to finish the night. Between the food, atmosphere, and service, it was the perfect spot to celebrate 20 years, plenty of laughs, good memories, and another adventure for the books. Highly recommend.

Owner and her daughter are incredible. They really are welcoming and have great conversations…read more We already knew their cheesecake was the best in Lancaster. Add in their Restaurant Week Special of Banana Pudding (regular and biscoff) and they have raised the bar! Small little place, no real seating, but the cheesecake is so delightful, it does not matter at all! We LOVE Urban Farmhouse Cheesecake!

Excellent cheese cakes !! All freshly made and quantity is…read morelimited so get there early before they run out.

Southern Market in Lancaster is like a smaller-scale version of Union Market in DC or Faneuil Hall…read morein Boston. There's plenty of variety without feeling overwhelming. The food hall leans impressively diverse, with fusion spots spanning lots of cuisines- Colombian, Thai, Jamaican, Mexican, Laotian, Moroccan, etc. At the center is a circular bar with TVs, which makes for a great gathering spot. The vibe overall is relaxed and family-friendly I tried an empanada from Mekatos, a Colombian-Laotian spot, filled with brisket and potato! It was fantastic. As Colombian-style empanadas, they're also naturally gluten-free. I highly recommend. The service was friendly and quick.

Visited Southern Market Lancaster on a Friday night, which is located a few blocks from downtown…read moreLancaster. We arrived after 9:00 PM and were able to find street parking right in front, but there is no dedicated parking lot, so parking may be more challenging during busier hours. One thing to note is that many of the food vendors close around 9:00 PM. By the time we arrived, most stalls were either already closed or in the process of cleaning up. We were still able to grab empanadas and non-alcoholic drinks from Mekatos Eatery and bring them over to enjoy at 1888 Bar, the central bar area within the market. We sat at the bar and watched a game, and the bar stayed open until after 11:00 PM when it ended. Southern Market is a great space, it's very large, clean, open, and modern, with what appears to be a beautifully renovated warehouse-style design. The black-and-white color scheme, exposed metal elements, and high ceilings give it a contemporary industrial feel. Southern Market seems like a great spot with a wide variety of food and drink options when all the vendors are open. Based on our experience, I would recommend visiting for lunch or an early dinner to take full advantage of everything the market has to offer.

Great service , wonderful meals. The veggie mo- mos made a great start…read more Beautifully decorated which made a great atmosphere for dinner.

Norbu is a colorful cute little space that also has outdoor seating. It's a little hidden and if…read moreyou need to drop someone off and have the bad luck that someone is behind you so you can't back up into the parking lot, you will be caught up in the eternal one-way maze of Lancaster streets to get back there, but it's still worth it. Because the food is wonderful!. I would especially praise the pakoras and momos, but everything else we had was also delicious. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and can give good explanations and good advice. It's obvious that they also eat there and like it. We will certainly be back soon!