Was expecting more crab in the crab pastas. The pasta was rather bland and the Friday special were sold out before 6pm.

Juliette along with Gabriella take exceptionally great care of our dinner crew. Each Thursday a bunch of us look forward to the awesome food and service. Thanks for a great evening read more

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This was a lovely dining experience! The interior is spacious and has tons of natural light. I was genuinely impressed by the decor and layout of the building, despite the opulence of the exterior. Their menu is a bit small, but everything on it is done well. My Buccatini Alla Sciciliana was quite good and the portion was large. My husband's short rib pappardelle was amazing! I was jealous and will be ordering it next time. The cocktails were good, though not particularly unique. I had an Italian Lemonade which was made mostly of limincello, and it hit the spot. The ambiance is good so I'm a fan. I don't think you could go wrong here. read more

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Food tasted good! The quantity of the crabmeat ravioli was sparse (5 pieces) so the price wasn't justified. They can add a few more potatoes to the branzino (come on, two small pieces?). Service was alright. Friendly, but not too attentive. Had to flag them down for water and the check never came. We had to get up and proactively ask how we can pay at the host stand. read more

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We went to Spasso on a Monday night for their price-fixed deal. On Monday and Tuesday nights, you can pretty much order any appetizer, entree, and dessert for $45. Plus, if two people order this deal, you get a complimentary bottle of house wine. We started with the Spanish grilled octopus. The accompanying hummus and chili oil added to the flavor of the octopus. We also ordered a meat and cheese board which was enjoyed by all. I loved the fettuccine with mussels, clams, and shrimp, and the gnocchi was a hit as well. Although we sat in the bar area, Spasso has a great upstairs dining room surrounded by windows. read more

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The food is outstanding. Everything we've had we liked. Chicken parmigiana you can cut with a fork. Pizza dough is THIN. Excellent sauce read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

The food here is very good and I love that when the weather is warm they have two outside areas to sit and eat. We love coming here and sitting outside in the summer. The pizzas are a must try. My family loves the margarita pizza. Also the rice balls are amazing! We get them everytime. The only "bad" experience I've had is when I've ordered takeout, I was waiting an extremely long time for the food to come out. But we have only done that once so I don't know if that's the norm or not. I definitely recommend coming here for dinner. read more

We have been wanting to come back since the first time we went. The location is adorable with outdoor and indoor options. Service was lovely for my birthday! All the pasta dishes were delicious and a fan favorite! read more

Stopped by for lunch and sat in the main dining area. I ordered and enjoyed the roasted beet, goat cheese, and arugula salad with grilled chicken and the grilled chicken with Brocolli rabe. I also tried a blood orange mule--one of their non-alcoholic drinks. All the food was on point as was the service. This place will be on our regular rotation for lunch and dinner too! read more

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Second time going to Spasso and I was not disappointed. The first visit was okay, noting remarkable but the food was really good. This time I came as part of a large group to celebrate an engagement. Our server, Zach, was very attentive even though we were in a side room. He also got all of our orders correct (even with multiple substitutions and changes) and he was also great at the end when we needed our celebration cake prepared and cut. The drinks and food were great as well. I was a bit bummed that the pasta dish I wanted didn't come with vodka sauce which is my favorite, but I was able to easily switch it out! The whole table was very impressed with the food and service and said we'd be back to try the weekend brunch special. read more

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Great family Italian restaurant! The pasta here is amazing. You can tell the difference. It's better than typical pasta. They must have some family secrets. The pasta melts in your mouth the crab ravioli had a very fresh basil pesto and the sundried tomatoes gave it a perfect accent. The other dish is the Burata tortellini I didn't taste it but it was enjoyed. No doggie bags plates were cleaned. We also had grilled and fried calamari for two different takes on a favorite. Both were good. I liked the grilled best because it's not as common. Had molten lava cake for desert and tartufo yum. Will go back! It's worth the trip. Also cute town with a nightlife if you want to make a night of it. read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Burata tortellini brown butter sage - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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We spent over $120 in this visit for the experience to leave this review. Food was 4 stars but service was very lacking (on a week night when they were only 1/4 full). SERVICE: Server was friendly and I think meant well, but if they were new, it was not disclosed. They had no knowledge of anything on the menu. I asked about pomodoro sauce; they didn't know what that was. They said "that doesn't get ordered much" about the pomodoro, like don't try it. (I wish I had tried something different after the penne that had a canned flavor.) I asked about bourbon and whiskey selections, again, server had no clue. I rarely drink, so I absolutely appreciate a non-drinker, but please know your products when it's your job to sell them! Since I do rarely drink, I want something specific on the few occasions I try to enjoy a cocktail. I also have allergies to certain alcoholic products, so that is a huge reason a server should know this! Server also wasn't proactive in finding things out when they didn't know. Didn't offer to ask, and when we requested they get the info, it was a big chore, and we never got any answers. All the plates were late. Server was never there to follow up with anything. I had to ask for water twice. We had to wait forever for server to take check despite telling them we were ready to go (after already waiting a long time with dirty dishes in front of us). FOOD: We've always had entrees in the past so we tried Happy Hour this time. HH Cheese plate (no description in menu so here is what it was) had six slices of cheese, a cut up fig, apple slices, 2 thin toasted baguette slices, and a sauce cup of jam (who knows what it was so I didn't eat it due to allergies). For $10 it was fair. Not a value but not tremendously overpriced. I disliked one cheese but was very pleased with the other two so I guess it's fair. Of course our server gave zero info on what cheeses there were, and absolutely no comprehension that she ought to know this information. HH pizza pleased my son and we had leftovers to take home, which they even boxed in a mini pizza box. Thumbs up! Nice touch! HH penne was yuk! Very little flavor from the bacon, sauce was dull... even the peas weren't happy. Just tasted like it was made in a huge batch with watered-down ingredients, and zero love. HH gnocchi Gorgonzola was great. Layers of flavor, sharp, creamy, slight garlic-herb flavor. Gnocchi was well prepared and all flowed. HH meatballs... 2 average size meatballs for $8? The marinara was good but I expected more. Desserts were tasty. House made crème brûlée was delicious and addictive. Very nice! Tartufo style ice cream bomb was a good size and very satisfying for kids! Thought the ice cream with espresso was another kind of ice cream bomb (since it was listed in a cluster with those items). So, plain ice cream with espresso liquid on top was way not worth the money at all. All in all decent food but service was really not up to the standard of similar restaurants and the atmosphere/prices charged command better than amateur service. read more

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My husband and I decided to have a day date and have lunch in Media, PA  and stopped by Spasso. It was lunch hour on a Monday, and it was not crowded. We were greeted by our server Sarah and immediately seated in the dining room facing Jackson Street. As you enter the establishment, you are greeted by a polished bar and beautiful brick oven. The dining room was equipped with stained hardwood floors and plenty of natural light making for a pleasant atmosphere and ambiance. We shared the following appetizers: (1) Grilled Octopus, (2) Grilled Calamari, (3) Gamberetti (Rock Shrimp with Cannelini Beans in a broth), and (4) Aracini (Fried Rice Balls). My husband and I agreed that the Grilled Octopus was our favorite of the four because, in addition to tasting great, it was cooked to perfection (not chewy nor heavily charred). Next, the Gamberetti was not what we expected as it was essentially a soup, but it tasted great and the seafood broth was enhanced by the garlic saltiness. Our third ranking was the Arancini which was seasoned well and fried but just okay. Sadly, our least favorite was the Grilled Calamari as it was heavily charred (bitter) and overcooked (chewy).  For lunch my husband enjoyed the Veal Saltimbocca, and I had the Chicken Fontinella. My husband thought the Veal was cooked perfectly considering it was thinly sliced (think Thanksgiving turkey breast). It was smothered in mozzarella cheese and prosciutto with a demi glaze sauce and served atop grilled veggies including spinach, onions, bell peppers and carrots. He cited while enjoying the meal that a side of either angel hair or linguine pasta would've made the dish a perfect 10/10. I thought that the Fontinella was fine and very cheesy (fontina), though I added grated parmesan on top too. Also served on grilled veggies including bell peppers, carrots, onions, and asparagus with a tomato sauce, the dish was quite tasty. I also believed that the only thing that would've made it perfect was if it was served with pasta. Our server, Sarah, was welcoming, informative, and fairly attentive throughout our dining experience. We opted out of adult beverages but were impressed by the decent wine lists. We agree that we will stop by again for dinner service, and maybe next spring/summer, check out their Beer Garden. read more

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Very busy restaurant for mediocre food. I feel like I can make better pasta at home. The pizza and steak were also meh. Maybe everyone's there for the ambience? It is in an older/nice building. But, I probably won't be back unless it's to just grab drinks. read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Steak - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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The food is pretty good. I've gone here for a couple client meetings. It's a little overpriced for what it is but it's still pretty tasty. The service is always pretty good and the restaurant is pretty read more

We frequently visit Spassos. Service is fast, efficient, and good. I love the margarita pizza. Staff is super friendly.

Literally the worst service, waitesss took my meal from mid bite basically. Got Spinach ravioli, it was a mistake. Friend didn't like her gnocchi either. They had no red sauce dishes and it felt like mayonnaise central. read more

We just hosted a Bridal Shower in the beer garden for my daughter here in Media yesterday and it was amazing!! We had last minute adjustments due to the wind but the Spasso team was ready to respond and resolve the situation!! Their entire event team and support staff were friendly, super helpful, and on top of their game. The Food was excellent as always & 1 of the reasons we chose this venue. We had approximately 50 guests and the price was definitely within budget! A big thanks to our server Ally- our Bartender ( beer garden side), host Tony and ALL the staff who helped make our day a huge success!! Thank you again!!! read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

We went for happy hour with a group of about 10 people. It's pretty but tough to sit outside due to the many bees. The food was mediocre but the martinis were very good. Service was terrible. We had to get up and go find the server many times for food and drink refills. read more

We have been going to Spasso in media since they opened over 20 years ago and we slowly watched it go downhill over all the years, but we kept going there hoping things would improve. The food now is mediocre at best and the prices are ridiculous. We haven't went there in a month or two and boy were we surprised when we got the bill for two pasta dishes, and a cup of soup. We usually do takeout, but sometimes we eat in this was a takeout order. Over $71 for the two dishes and a cup of soup and the food wasn't that great. So needless to say we will not be going back again. It's sad because we really enjoyed their food over the years. We also went to the one in Philadelphia, which was always good, but I don't know how they are now. read more

Very cool space (formerly a bank?!) we were there in between lunch & dinner so it wasn't busy but we had a reservation. They definitely wanted our reservation info. Staff was very helpful and professional. I had eggplant parmigiana and there was plenty for 2 dinners. Delicious! read more

My bestie from NY was in town for the weekend. I have her a few options to choose from and she landed on Spasso specifically due to the "homemade pasta" on the menu. Spasso did not disappoint! The room we were sat in was bright and full. It was a bit difficult to hear/concentrate on the specials out server David was relaying but nothing that couldn't be fixed with a quick question. We started off with cocktails (me an espresso martini and her a special apple drink). Delicious! She got the beet salad as an app and I the caprese salad special. Her beet salad did not scrimp on the beets! My caprese was the perfect amount of savory. I was sad when it was gone. For entrees she got the Gnocchi Alla Vodka and I the Short Rib Pappadelle but swapped out the sauce for the gorgonzola. It was the perfect pairing! Very decadent in the best way. We both left with to-go boxes as we HAD to save room for dessert. She got the chocolate mousse cake and I the creme brulle. We devoured them. This place is a must go and David was a fantastic server! Excited to try more off the menu! read more

Solid Italian menu but be prepared for the noise. It's generally a loud restaurant. Add children...and well, there you go. For the food, solid Italian. Not extra, not fancy. Highly recommend the arancini. The calamari was good but did not have nearly enough dipping sauce. The chicken parmigiana was MASSIVE and covered in sauce. The bucatini alla Sicilia was so flavorful and cooked perfectly al dente (also bucatini is the best). The wood oven pizza was amazingly thin and completely covered in prosciutto and a massive ball of burrata. To wrap up the meal the flourless chocolate tort was absolutely amazing. read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Arancini - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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So looking forward to our meal tonight. My 10 friends and I are here most Thursday nights. Juliette is the best, between her memory and serving the best food around along with her fantastic personality. A lot of fun to be had here. Keep up the great service with a smile. read more

Special Wednesday addition of drinks and food with Amigo Dan. We got the pizza and this was our best stop of the day. Well, until a group of 18ish came into an empty barroom and stood right behind us. I don't know what was on the pizza. We asked for their best pizza and this is what we got. All the pieces, dough, toppings and sauce, were great individually and together. Bartender was polite and professional. read more

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Had the best drink made by Savannah. The Purple Rain. It was naturally colored by butterfly pea flower and was the perfect spring cocktail. By the time we left, the whole bar was drinking this cocktail. read more

Spasso Italian Grill - The Purple Rain cocktail - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Food can be amazing. I I wish they would clean up and get an exterminator though and whatever you do do not buy any wine from there that says opera on the back of the bottles because it's about a two dollar bottle of wine and it's absolute fake garbage just a heads up. read more

I'll start by advising you to take advantage of their Monday and Tuesday night special: appetizer, entrée and dessert for $35. Free bottle of wine with every two dinners. Unfortunately, this wasn't noted on the menu, or suggested by our waiter. We noticed the deal online after the fact. Spasso ranks below four stars, but because of the two entrees that we enjoyed, I rounded up. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his chicken fontinella (fontinella cheese, peppers and asparagus in tomato sauce, served with grilled vegetables and potatoes.) My chicken saltimbocca (mozzarella, prosciutto, spinach) was delicious. Now for the decline. Linguini and clams was a big disappointment. Devoid of flavor. Rather than the vegetable/potato combo that came with the saltimbocca, I asked for pasta. Again, flavorless and doughy. Garlic, olive oil -- something! -- would have jazzed it up. Our friend who had clams, said the same for her pasta. We ordered a bottle of chianti that proved mediocre, and started our meal with Caesar salad. One salad split three ways was enough for a starter. They give you a gratis plate of caponata with a basket of Italian bread. On a nice evening, the front patio is conducive to an al fresco meal (something I always enjoy.) Note that nobody that we saw on staff was masked, despite the surge in Covid cases. read more

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Second time here. First time was several years ago. Decor is nice. The space is a bit tight. The restaurant was relatively busy when we arrived. They do not take reservations unless it's for 6 people or more. We waited about 15-20 mins for a table. Very noisy so hard to have a conversation. The food was delicious. I got the grilled octopus, salmon, and creme brulee. The creme brulee was one of the best if not the best I've ever had. We were celebrating a birthday and the server put a candle in the creme brulee for the birthday girl. I would definitely come again. read more

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This was our first time eating here. We are a group of 11. We had a lovely time. We spent our Easter dinner with family and that is always rocking! The restaurant was busy but not overly crowded. When we arrived, we were greeted by the hostess who was pleasant enough to show us to our table. Our table was on the bottom floor. the room was quaint and cozy. We started with appetizers such as rice balls, broccoli rabe with sausage etc. the main course was excellent. I had the shrimp Fri Diablo which was enough for 2. The shrimp and pasta were cooked to perfection. The sauce was spicy but not super hot. I can only speak for me but there were no complaints at the table, everyone raved about how delicious their food was. The cost of my dish was $26.00, which we felt was reasonably priced considering I had enough for another meal the next day. Our seating options could have been better, sitting in the basement would not have been our first choice but being with family made up for that. We had a wonderful dinner and the company was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful time. read more

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This was my first time to the restaurant and was excited however, was charged full price for a happy hour item and when approaching the waitress regarding the issue she told me that she was unable to adjust the price as I already ate half of the meal. I was unaware that the "small plate" happy hour items are significantly smaller portions compared to entree sizes, which is not the same as most restaurants. Poor customer service overall and will not be returning. read more

I love everything about this place, had a delicious dinner as did the rest of our party of 8, the cream puffs mini's stuffed with gelato was amazing. Service was top notch so was the ambience read more

We were there for a baby shower in the basement room. The food was very good. It was cramped at the tables. Too many people pressed too close together. The servers were very quick and helpful. We had a sit down lunch w multiple courses. All in all it was very nice except that they crammed too many people in the room. Tables and chairs much too close together. It was hard to maneuver. read more

Good food and fast service. Bartender was very attentive. We made a stop along 476 on the way to the airport.

We had our office party there and felt stuffed in. Would think twice before we go back with the fifteen of us.

The food was good and priced right for family. The service was excellent we will definitely be there again

I love Spasso's but today was bad. I ordered the Shirley Temple as a drink, and I've definitely had better. Then I ordered the Penne Spasso. It was HORRIBLE. I love all their pastas, but I just couldn't eat it. It tasted how rubber smells. They took it back thankfully, and let me order something else. All our food arrived quickly. I ordered the Penne with Marinara Sauce. I really enjoyed it. Service was fast and nice, and I always enjoy the ambiance of this restaurant. I would come back, but order something else. read more

Spasso Italian Grill - Penne with Marinara Sauce - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Food very salty Front dining room had 2 flies buzzing around the entire time I was there for lunch; waiters completely ignored the issue read more

We had a large family get together and we were accommodated without any issues. Pizza was similar to our favorite New Haven style. Very good service and atmosphere. read more

We took my boyfriend's mother out for a late lunch today. She lives in the Media area, so I did some research online before deciding on Spasso's. Food: overall, excellent. I like that they bring you fresh Italian bread before you order, but the tiny little butters wrapped in gold foil have got to go! They also brought oil to dip the bread in, but it didn't taste good. My boyfriend got the mussels in red sauce for an app. The sauce was sooooo good! We were dipping the bread in it. For our meal, we ordered 3 pizzas: 2 Margherita and 1 mushroom. These pizzas were some of the best we have ever had! The crust was thin and crispy, and the toppings were sooo fresh and delicious. We are pizza snobs, so this was a big deal for us. We loved the pizza so much that we actually ordered another Marg to take home with us! Service: overall, good. Our waiter wasn't very pleasant, but he was attentive and got our order correct. Everything came out fast, hot, and fresh. That's important. Ambiance: overall, good. The place was empty when we got there, as it was an off-time. We got to choose our seat. My boyfriend said the chairs were very uncomfortable. His mom and I sat against the wall on more of a booth, which was fine. The place itself is really cute and simple. It wasn't very cold in there because they were in the process of getting their air conditioning system replaced. There was somewhat of a funky smell too, but it wasn't overbearing. The room temp was tolerable. Conclusion: we would def go back for the pizza. It's in our top 5 now! read more