Everything is excellent here ... albeit a little pricey. The crispy brussel sprouts with pancetta and balsamic glaze were amazing, as was the mezze platter appetizer. We had several pasta dishes at the table ... All very freshly made pasta cooked to perfection. The wild boar meat sauce is a favorite ... And the meatballs were very good too. The pizza was ok. Probably not the best choice. Great friendly service, too. We'll be back. read more

I was seriously impressed by my experience here for lunch on a Saturday. My bf and I made a reservation because we didn't know how busy it may be. It wasn't crowded but many tables were set up for reservations. We were seated immediately and waters/complimentary bread arrived shortly afterward. The bread was warm and delicious. I also had a latte which was great. My bf loved the eggs Benedict special which had pork belly and vegetables and home fries. I had the special sandwich and a side salad. The sandwich was the best part of our meal with walnut pesto, prosciutto, and roasted peppers. We also shared the roasted Brussels which were delicious! (Who doesn't love bacon+ Brussels) The service here was so flawless I wish they would train all other restaurants. From start to finish all employees were pleasant and accommodating! We are visiting but anytime I'm in the area we will make a point to return. Overall the food was wonderful, portions generous and service was excellent! read more

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What's delicious dinner! A fantastic farm to table restaurant. The meze platter was delicious with the the homemade lavash. Be sure to tell them of any allergies - they were super accommodating. The mushrooms were good, the soup carrot/harissa/coconut special was spicy and comforting and the pork chop was honey glazed and one of the best we've ever had. read more

We ate at Sovana recently and our meal was pretty horrible. We called ahead to do carry out and spoke to the extremely friendly hostess who took our order. When we arrived I was informed that the fries that are served with the burger we ordered are cooked after the customer arrives so that they are crisp. Unfortunately this was really the only good thing we ate. We started off with the Spanish octopus which was a smallish tentacle served with small potatoes, chorizo, romanesco, and an olive and lemon vinaigrette. I didn't see any chorizo anywhere but there were onions on top of the octopus that were not part of the description. Not that it mattered much, as the sauce that was served with the octopus was a smoky gluey mess that did nothing to hide the slightly over cooked octopus. My wife's burger was ok. It was two smaller patties and served smash burger style. I tried to order it medium rare but was informed that they just cook the burgers one way. It was decent enough but for $17 I would not try to recreate something you could get at Five Guys for half the price. As mentioned before, the shoestring fries that came with it were good. For some reason I ordered a barbecued half chicken for $38. In my defense, I tried to order the daily fish special, which was swordfish, but was informed that the fish can't be ordered to go. Why? I have no clue, especially when other restaurants seem to be embracing take out customers. Anyway, my chicken was in a word awful. It was boneless and served with an achiote glaze, a few pieces of picked onion, cucumber, and pineapple, and a corn 'soubise' which is a type of sauce. The chicken was dry and overcooked and despite trying to cover it up with the little sauce that came with it, I gave up and only ate half of it, since to be honest it tasted a lot like the octopus for some reason. Looking back on it, it was the worst BBQ chicken I ever ate at any price (much less $38). It's really a shame that the food at Sovana (or what you are permitted to take out) pales in comparison to the really nice people that work there. read more

Out-of-towners here....we stopped in for lunch upon recommendation from a real estate agent we were working with. What a pleasant surprise! Healthy menu options with dietary restrictions considered. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious and homemade chips were so crunchy! Attentive, friendly waitstaff! Desserts seemed wonde6, but we were too full to taste! read more

I was told that Sovana had the best pizza in the area, and they did not disappoint! My family and I have lived in (and had lots of pizza in) places like New York, New York, Geneva, Switzerland, and San Francisco, CA - I mean, it may be an overstatement to say that Sovana's pizza is the best in the world until we've traveled a bit more, but it's the best pizza I've had out of those places, at least. We tried the local sweet corn, fig, and pepperoni pizzas. Pepperoni is a classic, of course, and it was perfectly done. The local sweet corn pizza was unlike anything I've ever had before - I'm not sure who had the epiphany that corn, salami, and jalapenos would go together quite like that, but they sure were right! It was like a party in your mouth. The fig pizza was sweet and delicious, with the salty bacon serving as a perfect offset to the sweet figs. We also tried the watermelon salad, which was inventive and scrumptious. They served it with big hunks of perfectly ripe watermelon, and the mix with the olive tapanade and other taste sensations was pretty remarkable. We had takeout, so cannot comment on the ambiance of the restaurant itself, but I have heard that one of the best interior designers in the country worked on the decor, so I am excited to see it on our next visit to town. Keep up the great work, Sovana! You have carved out a rather epic culinary niche here, and Kennett is lucky to have you. read more

I live in the area and had a friend recommend Sovana Bistro because of the food and the atmosphere. I had a chance to go in May and had an interesting experience. While walking in we were greeted by 2 of the young hostesses at the door and another behind the host stand. The host behind the host stand was tan with dark hair, we later learned she was the owners daughter. She seemed nice but there was an underlying tone of entitlement and "im better than you" in the way she talked. We were seated and I watched as she interacted with the other girls who worked up front. They all seemed very on edge any time she spoke to them. At one point during the night she seemed stressed and when one of the hosts with long brown hair went up to help she snapped at her and we were shocked. We watched as her face drained and she walked back to grab a drink of water. All I wanted to go was give that poor girl a hug! She also didn't seem to follow any of the standards/rules that the other girls were following like standing at the door to greet people. We had good service from our server and the food was great however the atmosphere just seemed very tense and unenjoyable and if I felt that as a guest I cant imagine how the employees feel. After seeing how the owners daughter was treating the other girls I would NOT want my daughter getting within 10 feet from this place. She seemed very catty and drama oriented and I wouldn't be surprised if people have left because of her. She even made me uncomfortable. I may return but hopefully on a night where she isn't working. And for the poor girl she snapped at...I hope she doesn't work there anymore! read more

Great menu. Amazing service. Catherine was the best. She helped guide us through the menu and made the evening a delight.

Where to begin...the ambience is lovely along with the beautiful staff..this charming restaurant nestled in a shopping plaza does not disappoint. The locally sourced food is so robust& flavorful. I've brought friends and family here and the food is always outstanding I truly enjoy visiting Sovana especially when I visit Longwood Gardens. read more

Always delicious and creative, the food and the service never disappoint. The quality of the ingredients, the freshness, the flavors all top notch. The space is amazingly beautiful and warm. The staff is abundant and well trained and attends to every need. Beau and Matt and the bar are always outdoing themselves and wooing their Customers with creative and indulgent libations. Over and over again through the decades this place is our go to place for all good reasons. read more

Food was very solid. Restaurant is very loud. It's quite expensive. Party of two all in with drinks and apps and desert $230. Little much for pasta dishes and ice cream. But a nice time. Great service. read more

This place is wonderful. Great food and great Ambiance The service is exceptional and it was just an all-around great experience. This is gonna be my new logo go to place read more

Sovana Bistro - This is what is left of the fig, Gorgonzola, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

Thank you, Chuck, great apple caramel pate au choux...all the tapas were delicioso especially Brian's blue cheese dipping sauce for the truffle laced pomme frites...highly recommend this Bistro to anyone looking for a charming atmosphere of industrial chic and low lighting for intimate parties. read more

Sovana Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

A delightful place to eat. Delicious food and excellent service. Nice ambience too.

We enjoy going here for lunch. The food is delicious and creative. The staff is always fun and attentive.

Came here for a business lunch. Was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is pretty cool yet relatively casual. I was there on a Wednesday at noon and had no issue getting a table or anything as place was not very busy. The food was really good and they had an express lunch item which was really good. I exchanged the soup for a full sandwich and they didn't give me any issues about that. I would definitely recommend this place for a good lunch. One I day I might try them out for dinner if I happen to be out that way. read more

Sovana Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

Sovanna used to rock. Now it's passionless & the food is tasteless. We have complained more than once but the chef never changed a thing. Nothing improved. They took our money and just didn't seem to care. Chef is in the wrong business because how could a real "chef" serve food that is absolutely tasteless. The fish is very fresh...but the chef did nothing to it aside from making it "no longer raw", yet charged astronomical prices for zero effort on the kitchen's part. Smh! But......If u want a great bar and an even greater bartender go there for cocktails!! Bo is excellent!!! Fast, kind, attentive and pours a mean drink. Plus he's totally hot. But if you want to eat great food that you're going to be paying a ton of money for, I recommend going someplace else. **I should add I haven't been to Sovanna for nearly a year. Idk even know if it's still there but prob is. Ppl are learning to expect less. It's really sad. I only gave 2 stars because of Bo's effort who deserves 5 stars. But the 2 are for the overall bistro read more

Awesome restaurant. Food and service is excellent. One of my favorite places to dine.

Food was very good but beware when paying by credit card you are charged a service fee. We also purchased a gift card and we're charge the fee for that. The sad part is you are not told of this until your card has been rung up. read more

As i slowly grind away the Philly magazine list of top 50 restaurants, I found myself in Kennett square. The location does not scream fine dining but the inside is beautifully decorated. I started off with a mojito. The drink was a bit strong on the rum but still consumable. I got the calamari as an appetizer and was perfectly salted. I finished up with the asparagus ravioli. I was hoping for something as good as a lobster ravioli but was disappointed. Still it was a great experience and worth a return or two. read more

Sovana Bistro - Asparagus ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

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Nice decor service good food ok. Prices outrageous. Stripe bass $48. Cocktail $16. Med. pizza $20. With tip dinner for two $150. We are only people that care as restaurant was packed. I can afford to eat wherever I like but never again here. Fool me once not twice. read more

Good and service were great. Food was well seasoned and portions were perfect. Chelsea was a wonderful and attentive server. Would recommend Sovana Bistro. read more

Amazing restaurant! Very charming spot to visit with friends or even a date night. My friend and I went at lunch and the server was very considerate and asked right off the bat if either of us have food allergies, which I do. Being gluten and dairy free, he walked through all the menu items that I could have and told us the specials. The wait for the food was a little long but it's worth it as the food is very fresh and delicious. I got the al pastor tacos which were INCREDIBLE and didn't even taste gluten free. Will definitely be returning! read more

Foods quality has been lacking since they burned down. Bartender play favorites and hold seats for his regulars. Does not take accountability for serving drinks to customers and then black lists them. Needs professional bartenders not con men read more

I love the new, rebuilt space and had great hopes for the food. It was always very good before the fire. Unfortunately, my recent lunch was under par with my expectations. I'll try again and hope it was an off day in the kitchen. read more

I love this restaurant. I often go for lunch. I wanted to take the time to write about this place for awhile. I really wanted to keep the secret since it is so awesome! :D Best Pizza for lunch and my husband had the Tacos. We will go back again. The service is really good. Food comes out promptly. It is a very nice place for lunch. The place gets crowded but they seated us immediately. I will be back and I recommend it. read more

THE WORST WAITER IVE EVER HAD! Unprofessional, didn't know the specials, didn't clear the table between courses, took forever to take our orders, didn't fill up our waters until we asked. He also said, "you get a free desert for your birthday." At this type of restaurant you'd expect a waiter to have better decorum and say "we'd like to offer you a complimentary dessert for your birthday." He was completely unpolished and annoying. He tried to make up for his terrible table side manner by attempting to be charming, which completely failed. The pasta special was great. Burger boring. Calamari way too salty. This waiters poor performance ruined our experience and was extremely disappointing. read more

Sovana Bistro continues to impress. Food is consistently delicious. Service is always friendly and prompt. Even when I get take out at Sovana, the food quality is not sacrificed. Spent the same amount of money at another local establishment, and the food was terrible and quality sub par. I'm going to stick with Sovana! read more

The food was great! I had papardelle with wild boar bolognese. The pasta was fantastic and the bolognese was flavorful with a kick of spice. The salads were tasty, and the crème brûlée fir dessert was delicious. The wait staff were friendly and moved the dinner along at a good pace despite the restaurant being very busy. It was a little loud, but otherwise the ambiance was nice. read more

My parents and I were being tourists in Kennett Square for the weekend. We found this place online, and it had good reviews, so gave it a shot. It was a busy place -- loud and crowded on a Saturday night, which seemed like a good sign upon walking in the door. If I was ranking on food alone, this place would get 4 stars easily. Unfortunately, we encountered a number of service flaws that left me less-than-impressed. Starting with the food and drinks, we got cocktails at the bar. I would not recommend the Pisco Sour, but I really liked my Negroni. We got a bottle of wine with dinner, but be advised we saw several tables BYOB, so I guess this is an option, just not highly advertised. We had salads, which were quite large for one person, shared the fig and prosciutto pizza, and had the duck breast, skirt steak, and pork loin as entrees. Everything was definitely tasty, the portions were sizeable, and nicely presented. On to the service...1. took forever to get ice water upon getting seated, finally had to ask. 2. After ordering and waiter telling us bread was coming, bread never came. Once again asked, got bread, and then our appetizers came out 2 seconds later. 3. I asked for my salad to be wrapped up so I didn't spoil my appetite. Never got the salad back after they took it back to the kitchen to pack up. 4. Took way to long to get our entrees. 5. Never actually got silverware to eat dessert. Went ahead and used our coffee spoons, instead. I will say, they get some credit for trying to remedy the service flaws. They brought out 3 glasses of champagne, and our desserts were on the house. We didn't even have to say anything, they just did this, knowing that we waited a long time for our entrees. If you have good service, this place would be spot on. Unfortunately, I probably won't be rushing back next time we are in the area. read more

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What a pleasant surprise. An elegant bistro with a full bar! I had a terrific whole wild bass, filleted (not that tasteless pretender, 'Chilean Sea Bass' otherwise known as common Toothfish). My wife had a spicy pasta dish, and we started with some lamb sausage and hummus. Thanks, Yelp users for such a nice little find only 25 minutes from home! read more

Sovana Bistro - Handsome chandelier - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

was dxc to try and old fav for the first time since it reopened. Unfortunately, we left hungry, out $150 for a party of two adults and a child, and will not be returning. To start, the staff was Fantastic and very attentive but that's where the positive experience ended. 39$ baked chicken is insane, the 19$ 10" pizza was burnt to the point where the only flavor that stuck was the taste of burnt Crust and the pasta portion was less than ample. I really really wanted to love this places but that was n read more

Salty food but goes down easy. The best Mango ice tea and express lunch. Seating indoor or outside is great when Mother Nature cooperates. Lots of yummy options and a must try if local to visiting the area. read more

Yah know those restaurants that when you leave you know that nothing could have been done better? Yah, Sovana Bistro makes you feel that way. My friend and I had tickets to see a show at Longwood Gardens last week and, just for a change of scenery, wanted to try a restaurant out in the suburbs instead of in the city. We did a quick Google search and stumbled upon Sovana Bistro's menu. We saw they had an artisanal cheese plate and were done searching (I have an affinity for cheese plates :/ ) The decor is very chic, trendy, and relaxing! Our server was very knowledgable and friendly. There were all different types of food runners and bussers that serviced our table and every single one of them was friendly. To start, we both had a glass of Montepulciano and split the cheese plate. Instead of the server just telling you what cheeses they had, they were written out on the dessert menu, with a short little description. We had a blue cheese, an Italian one, and an American cheddar. Each was paired with a spread and some candied assorted nuts. The cheese plate was just phenomenal. Another nice touch, one of the multiple food runners brought us out a taste of rainbow chard and some vegetable (I can't remember what), which were compliments of the chef. Very classy, Sovana Bistro, very classy! After the cheese plate we each had salads. I had the apple salad which was just great- beautiful presentation, so fresh and light! For my entree, I had the Moroccan-braised lamb that came with couscous, pita, chick pea fritters, and a mint-pesto sauce. The lamb was falling apart and the presentation was, once again, perfect. For dessert, we shared some of the homemade ice cream. OMG GET THE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM. We had 2 scoops of chocolate and the ice cream special which was banana stracciatella. It did not disappoint. Do be aware that this restaurant is on the pricey side but is totally TOTALLY worth it. read more

Sovana Bistro - Moroccan-braised lamb with couscous, pita, chard, chickpea fritters, and mint-pesto sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

I haven't set foot in this place in four years-I had no idea they expanded into another bar, room, and outside terrace. I had remembered that everything I ate from this restaurant years ago was executed nicely and was creative. This holds true as of last evening. Beau-the bartender- provided the best service to us (a group of cackling women enjoying multiple cosmos and glasses of wine). He was friendly and prompt- I was never without a beverage. Now the good stuff: the food. We ordered a corn pizza- ugh it was so good, complete with jalepeno, and salami. We also ordered the asparagus and egg pizza which was equally as delicious. For my main, I ordered the small size of the wild boar papardelle- the flavors were amazing, but the temperature was luke warm. I was impatient so I did not send it back. The smaller of the two portions is the perfect size when ordering appetizers. This restaurant is very pricey, but the quality of food is worth it. I definitely will be back when I visit my parents. read more

Sovana Bistro - Corn Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

The food here is great. Reading the menu makes your life difficult because everything sounds better than the last. Get a medical marijuana card, snag some bud, burn one in the parking lot and take your taste buds on an adventure. This place fucks. read more

What an absolutely fantastic dining experience, one of the best of my life. I went on a late Sunday afternoon and it was very crowded. Me and my date didn't have reservations, so we were seated at a very tiny and awkward table by the window. Sovana Bistro is in a strip mall, so the window doesn't exactly provide a great view. The table was so cramped, I had a difficult time just getting in and out of my seat. But that would be the only complaint of the night. The waitress brought complementary glasses of champage. We had brought wine from the Chaddsford Winery, but it turned out to be unneccesary as the champagne lasted the night. And it was good. I started with the "artisanal" pepperoni pizza appetizer. I laughed at their attempt to make it sound like more than a pepperoni pizza, but it turned out to be one of the 5 best pizzas I've ever tasted, made with spicy pepperoni, fresh local mushrooms, and shallots. I ordered the free range chicken with butternut squash and brussel sprouts for an entree. Chicken can be boring, but this chicken was bursting with flavor and juiciness. The dessert was also spectacular: a vanilla bean creme brulee with fresh berries. While waiting for the appetizers and the entrees, one of the waitstaff came to the table both times with complementary samples of various items from the menu. It was a nice little touch that makes you feel special, even if you're not. All in all, the food was great, service good, and the price wasn't crippling. Made for a fine ending to a Sunday well-spent. read more

Sovana Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - East Marlborough, Pennsylvania

Our favorite restaurant in the Wilmington area. Great food and great service. I love that it is a byob. We are glad that they have reopened. Will be back soon. read more

Food was ok, not exceptional but solid it was also very overpriced. I had a good time until I was rudely asked by the owners daughter to leave. She texted waitresses to have me escorted because her friend does not enjoy my presence. I was attempting to enjoy my nice margarita pizza I was told to leave. read more

Went for lunch and ordered the burger, but not good with some supposedly cheese...with a very acidic taste...terrible. Asked about it but they just didn't care. read more