We live close by and haven't been since it's been La Sponda. Went there today with family for an…read moreearly Mother's Day lunch. What a great experience! Our server was great and attentive, the food was really good! We ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, chicken with crab, veal saltimbocca, pasta with shrimp and crab, pasta with meatballs (the person who ordered didn't care for the meatballs but is very particular), baked salmon, and chicken parm dinner. Only issue I would address is that some of the parties food came out at least 5 minutes before the others (about 1/2 the party) which made it awkward. Otherwise, a great experience and all want to return!

We stopped in here for a late lunch and were hoping for a 4+ star dining experience…read more That did not happen. My dining partner ordered the bolognese and was very happy with that. I ordered the wild mushroom papperdelle. There was no evidence of wild mushroom in this dish. The papperdelle ate plain. The mushroom "ragu" was sliced button mushrooms that were barely sautéed in a watery/ milky broth (not creamy) as if they did not cook the water out of the mushrooms. The Parmesan was added on top at the table to both dishes. Was there a hint of truffle? Maybe in some truffle oil-maybe. The dish was grossly underseasoned. Not a dish I would reorder. I also ordered the octopus appetizer salad. The octopus was seasoned with harissa (not quite Italian but ok). Unfortunately it was slightly overcooked leaving it chewy. The greens were well-dressed arugula. Again not a dish I would reorder. Our waiter was doing double duty in the kitchen while the bus girl was bussing the table so fast she took our flatware before we could pack up our leftovers while tossing the dessert menus on the table. Just did not get a welcoming vibe and would not return.

Service is so great and the restaurant is always so clean. We went with a large group and they were…read moreso accommodating and helpful. Not to mention the food was great! We didn't grab many pics but everything was delicious and the sides of broccoli rabe and stuffed mushrooms were very memorable. As a meal I got the pasta dimare - it was enough to share with the table! Very good and the portion was HUGE!

Go for the food! Delicious, hot, and aplenty. The associated bakery is to kill for! The lighting…read moreis a bit glaring and there was no Italian music playing in the background when we were there. Not exactly a romantic setting. They don't take reservations because they don't have to. It's always busy. Shout out to Kevin, our waiter.

Great Italian food and customer service. They also deliver locally on there own without third party…read morewhich is a plus. I love their cheesesteak Stromboli's and pasta.

Went back for another round of happy hour, and it was substantially the same. Decent portion sizes…read moreand good prices --. even if the menu is somewhat limited, they deliver on it. Beer and shots are inexpensive. Which is my choice these days. Friendly atmosphere so we enjoyed it.

Absolutely amazing place. Popped in on a Saturday while I was in the area. Parking is tough. They…read moreare in a strip mall and there are not a lot of spaces. I got lucky and found one out front. The joint was hopping. But not too noisy. I was greeted immediately and shown where the menus were located. I was getting the order to go. I got a slice of pepperoni, a slice of sausage and a grandma slice. I wish I could have ordered a bunch more - including dessert. :-) Everything was amazing. If I lived in the area, I would eat here on the regular. Highly recommend!!

My go to for pizza, salad, cheesesteaks, stomboli & hoagies!!! Small town favorite! New location is…read morehuge with 2 indoor/outdoor bars and tons of open table seating.

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

I don't know how an Italian eatery can pass this nastiness off as Chicken Marsala. There's no…read moreMarsala reduction at all! It's literally over salted chicken in a butter bath with some mushrooms. It went right in the trash. Absolutely inedible. The accompanying salad was browned on the edges. My hand torn salad from my fridge that was three days old was fresher. I won't be back. I'd give it 0 stars if I could.

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.

This is great place to host any large events, parties. The catered food is awesome and very…read morerightly priced. The food is very authentic and tastes awesome, especially the salmon, chicken, Baked ziti and Salad. There is a swim club that we visited later was well maintained and organizes lot of events here. Great place highly recommended.

The first time we were here it was good! Tonight...not so…read moremuch. Dining room was empty except for one other party, yet they sat us at the smallest possible table. So, ok, no big deal! Took one sip of water and the taste was awful. So, ok, no real issue. Ordered drinks, both of which had that same chemical taste. I asked for a different drink, wine this time, and that same taste was still there, just not as strong- as if the glasses were not rinsed properly. The food this time was just ok so I gave 3 stars for that and the service. We won't be back.

I'll start by admitting I have a soft spot in my heart for PA "Tappy's". The tavern culture is a…read morestaple in SE PA. You can usually count on good to above average food, a reasonable selection of beers and liquor, decent prices, and a very local crowd. Beaver Creek Tavern fits that bill. Stopped in or lunch on a Saturday. Fish and Chips, burger, and Ham 'n Cheese. graced our table. Generous portions, hot and quick. no need for apps - it would have been too much. Kudo's to our bartender/waitress who was one of the most professional folks I've encountered in a Tappy - truly outstanding service! looking for a place that wont break the bank and still offers great value and a cool local friendly vibe? You just found it. Of course - i still remember the days when every Tappy had a Snapper Soup on the menu - alas tis no more...

A hidden gem in Downingtown! Super friendly service and the food is always great. Kid friendly as…read morewell - recommend the Reuben or chicken Caesar wrap.

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