Acqua e Farina

AINELLO, our server, had us at CIAO. What a beautiful luncheon experience we had today in the…read morecolorfully decorated restaurant in downtown Newtown Starting with an appetizer of prosciutto Crudo, shaved Parmesan, over a bit of arugula and topped with roasted red peppers, we were completely blown away. The olive oil is sublime, and the bread is fabulous. Adding to this were our entrées of Lemon Chicken with capers and of course, the signature spaghetti carbonara which is creamy and so delicious you want to cry with happiness. The service is always impeccable and extremely personable. Molto Molto bene e GRAZIE!!!!

Vecchia Osteria was a pleasure to revisit on a recent visit to family on the east coast…read more Our party had dishes ranging from fried calamari and grilled shrimp and scallops for appetizers to veal Sorrentino, veal with mushrooms, and chicken parmigiana for main dishes. My mussels fra diavolo were excellent-- sweet, fresh, plump mussels in a tomato sauce redolent of garlic with a nice touch of spicy heat. It's a BYO restaurant, so the wine is whatever you care to bring to enjoy with your meal. Prices are fair. The tan for six of us was $211 (3 appetizers and 5 mains) not including tip or the wine we brought. Everyone left happy!

Inside seating

Spaghetti with blush sauce

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La Stalla

3.8(415 reviews)

0.2 mi

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I think this is definitely a top Italian spot in the suburbs. Always delicious and the vibe at this…read moreplace is cool and rustic I would say. For my drink, I got a hugo spritz which is my go to at an Italian place and it was great. They give you a bread basket with oil which always gains points for me. For an appetizer, we shared fried mozzarella which was very good - crispy, cheesy, saucy. For my main I got the Penne Vodka. No notes - it was great and I would definitely get it again but nothing super special! And of course for dessert, I got pistachio gelato which was creamy and delicious!

Friends of ours invited us to dinner at La Stalla on Friday, February 13, 2026. The place was…read morepacked when we arrived for our 6:30 reservation. Clearly an extremely popular spot. We were seated at a round table for six near the front of the restaurant, which gave us a great vantage point to watch the bustling Friday night crowd while still making it easy to talk. The energy in the room added to the experience and set the tone for a fun evening. There were lots of cocktail options from both the regular menu and a Valentine's Day special list. The food menu offered many choices. We started by sharing lamb chops with the guys and I grabbed a taste of the burrata salad from the girl side of the table. The lamb was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The arugula burrata salad had a great blend of fresh flavors. For my entrée, I ordered the rigatoni carbonara: ample portion that afforded me leftovers. Others enjoyed the lobster linguini and tortellini bolognese. Great food, great atmosphere, and a lively crowd. We'll definitely consider coming back again.

2.13.2026

Cavatelli e Broccoli

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Exterior view

Piccolo Trattoria

3.6(343 reviews)

0.5 mi

Visiting family in Bucks County, Pa. And we were recommended to go to Piccolo for dinner…read more The food was very good and so was the service. Tasty, hot, and very flavorful dishes and enough that both the appetizers and entrees could be shared by 2 people. Wish we had this restaurant in California. Prices were very reasonable and hope to make a return trip before we return back home in California.

We had a great experience getting delivery from here. I had the gnocchi with eggplant that had the…read moreperfect amount of al the ingredients and chose the soup of the day as a side, which seemed to be some sort of shrimp bisque (also amazing). My whole family loved their dishes ranging from pasta to sandwiches. We will order again when we are back in town! Yum!

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Grow Side Mixed Vegetables

Meglio Pizzeria

3.9(178 reviews)

0.3 mi

Worth the wait! Staff is friendly and attentive! Food delicious pizza yummy prices decent large…read moreportions

Ordered take out, usually order in. Picked up food was hot and delicious. Best cheesesteak we've…read morehad in a while also can beat their wood fired pizza.

Bread

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Francesco's Pizzeria

4.2(125 reviews)

1.4 mi

Francesco's is still the nearest Italian restaurant to my home and does a decent pizza, sub and…read morepasta dinner. I enjoyed the eggplant parm submarine (breaded, pan fried in extra virgin with a thick red gravy), but found it less than generous in content. Restaurant inflation continues unabated, turning $10 plates into $14 disappointments. Service was friendly and efficient.

My husband and I wanted to do a chicken cheesesteak tasting at our local restaurants. We ordered…read morechicken cheesesteak with mushrooms to go from three places and brought them home for the tasting. All were similarly priced. MaGerks was overfilled with the meat, cheese and mushrooms. We took some off and made another sandwich with a roll we had at home. Next time we would ask for it to be light on the cheese. It also came with a small bag of potato chips and a firm pickle. We think this might be the best out of the three if less cheese. Clubhouse cheesesteak is a go to for us. It is consistently delicious. We had a choice of fries, chips or coleslaw and we went with the chips plus there a few pickle slices. Francesco's cheesesteak was good but it had a different chicken taste. It came a la carte and was noticeably smaller. The bread wasn't as good either. This was our least favorite. We definitely will be going back to MaGerks to try other dishes as well.

Chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms from 3 different places to do a taste test

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Harvest Seasonal Grill - Newtown

4.0(381 reviews)

0.6 mi

Came just for dessert! Lemon tart and hot tea! Absolutely…read moredreamy service and treat! See you again!!

Awesome farm to table restaurant! What a great concept. Menu rotates with each season. There was a…read moregood variety of options for everyone no matter their dietary restrictions, allergies, etc. Wine and sangria flights were great - would highly recommend! Service was attentive. Nice seating options both indoors and outdoors.

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Ardana Food & Drink

3.8(88 reviews)

0.6 mi

Wonderful service and relaxing and spacious ambiance. Came…read morefor a birthday gathering. We ordered a mezze plate to share and octopus. Very very delicious. I ordered salmon for dinner it was beautiful and came next to risotto which was flavorful. We all enjoyed our meals and would definitely come back. Lots of lovely staff working for hard!!

Ardana is one of our favorite spots in the area! We have been to both locations but love that…read moreNewtown has an outdoor space. Both times we have done the 5 course chef's tasting menu; it is a ton of food, but so worth it! We wanted to the lamb chops and it was only $10 more a person to do the chef tasting. It comes with the mezze trio, 2 apps, 1 salad, 1 pasta, 1 main, 2 sides and gelato for each person. Insane! Service was fantastic, and everything was delicious. The cocktails are great as well!

8:00pm no flash a the bar

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Tre Fratelli

4.0(85 reviews)

1.1 mi

We shared a Caesar salad, garlic bread, medium margarita pizza and a side of cheese ravioli in red…read moresauce. Food came quick, but not too quick. The Caesar was enough for 4 people to have a side salad and was perfectly dressed. The garlic bread was fine. The raviolis in red sauce were tender and tasty. The pizza was good. The crust could have been thinner and a little less sauce but I would order it again. It looks like a takeout pizza place when you walk in - you need to let them know you want to sit in and eat. The intimate booth seating was a nice touch. Our server was attentive but not too much. The bathrooms need a bit of work. All in all, a nice lunch and I would go back.

I came here this weekend for my grandfathers 90th birthday lunch. I loved the food ! The sauce that…read morethe mussels came in ( red ) was AMAZING. I also wanted to say my lobster ravioli was perfect. I wish I was able to eat more food but I got so full from trying everything. The bread was warm and tasty. The mussels in white sauce were also really good. The service was great and the ambiance was cute and comfortable. If I didn't live so far away in NY I would come here more often. My family lives near by so I will definitely come back again when I'm in PA!

Margarita pizza (medium)

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The Temperance House

3.6(142 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great food, live music & World Cup match…read more Bartenders were great & the neighborhood vibe was perfect

I had chicken parm for $36 with a group of ladies. The chicken was burnt and could not be cut with…read morea steak knife. They brought me another piece which was just as burnt, hard and horrible. A horrible experience and expensive. The woman in charge didn't even apologize.

Amazing authentic Edward Hicks fresco (per Nick the manager

Beet salad and meatballs

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O O.

6 years ago

Acqua e Farina is the only place that has pizza like we had it in Italy - amazingly delicious! Unfortunately, everything else was a disappointment. We had a reservation for 7, were seated at 7:20, ordered by 7:45, but didn't get our appetizer until 8:30. That appetizer of fried calamari came out at room temperature, when it should have been hot, and only tasted okay. We ordered two pizzas, one came out at 9, and the other came out after we'd nearly finished the first one. Entrees should generally come out at the same time. The wait staff was slow to bring us water, then never came back to our table to refill it. The table next to us didn't get water until after their food came out. By the time we finished it was nearly 10. We loved the pizza, but would only consider going back here for take-out. read more

Sofi M.

Elite 24

1 year ago

The best pizza I've had in Pennsylvania! The focaccia crust is absolutely perfect--soft, airy, and with just the right crispness. The toppings are fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. My personal favorites are the Diavola and Buffalina pizzas--true masterpieces! This is my go-to spot, and I often come here just for their amazing pizza. The tiramisu is also outstanding--light, creamy, and perfectly balanced in flavor. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, the staff is always friendly and attentive, and the place is spotless and welcoming. Highly recommend this place to any pizza lover! read more

Julia S.

452

9 years ago

It was my friend and I's first time so a couple things to note: The service is outstanding. The pizza is SO perfect and fresh. This is NOT just any pizza..wood-fired, succulent dough, and a wide range of authentic Italian toppings that create the perfect pie. We were so pleased with the service that we offered a large tip. The waiter was so happy that he gave us some DELICIOUS Italian ice to try for free. read more

John S.

8 years ago

Love this place! Went there last Thursday for the first time. Pizza might be a little pricey but definitely worth it. We also had a calzone which was amazing. All the ingredients are so fresh. Will definitely go back again. Want to try a salad next time. read more

N M.

5 years ago

We've been here a few times and we've never been disappointed! Lots of great choices in their menu but I usually choose one of their amazing specials. read more

Peggy P.

7 years ago

Excellent pizza even though the price is on the high side. Can do much better with seating as there is no one to seat you or take orders.

Zau K.

2 years ago

Pizza was great , we will definitely return to this place again--friendly staff and delicious pizza.

Jeff T.

9 years ago

delicious pizza and very traditional. we have been here a few times since it opened

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