The experience of brand new Greek and Italian flavors at Mandros Imported Foods…read more The visit to the store taught me about the diversity of Italian pantry staples. The shelves are packed with a huge selection of imported canned goods, pasta, cheeses, and so on. With the authentic ingredients imported directly from Europe, you can taste the origin of foods. Like the Parma prosciutto, the cured meat made under strict regulation in Italy with its mixed salty and sweet flavor. On the shelves, the cheese, tea, pickles are carefully catagorized and varied by type -- definately helpful for customers to find their hometown flavors. The wall decorations, includeing old photos and a map of Pennsylvania cheese, adding a real European vibe to the store.The store is not only a good place to seek for authentic ingredients for your meals, but also a wonderful spot to learn about European culture.

By far the OG of Lancaster imported food retailers in Lancaster. I have been going to Mandros' for…read moreover 50 years. When entering the store the air is filled with the sharp aroma of cheeses, olives and spicy salami. The Mandros family has stayed true to the Mediterranean food traditions and here is where you will find those special ingredients.

To Market, To Market…read more.. Gourmet international food store located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster, with another in Downtown York, as well. The Deets: *Cooking classes offered *Worldwide foods available to purchase, including some locally-made items *The man running the shop was as sweet and nice as could be. *Free samples--try the peanut sauce and the green hot sauce! So good! *Great gifts for the foodie in your life *Check the Pic of the hours I posted, as both Yelp AND Google had it wrong. *Prices were fair and not exorbitant Conclusion: Great spot for foodies who cook and a good place to get gifts for the cook in your life.

Snack boxes in the fridge. Get them. Delicious cheeses, fruits, peppers, Humus, etc. These are…read moreamazing and very filling. Also, Starbucks next door messed up by not having their snack boxes a few days so I was a bit grumpy at first but relieved to find a replacement right next door . I'm completely converted. The little Peruvian peppers are the treat I had no idea I needed in life. Plus the staff rocks. They seem to really enjoy what they do.

There's a lot of hype around LUCA and after my first visit, I can say it's deserved…read more I had originally hoped to eat here with some friends, but a week ahead they were already booked solid. But I stopped by with a friend a couple hours ahead of time to just get a cocktail and a snack and was not disappointed. They squeezed us in at the bar (I promised to be gone before their reservations started arriving) and had great food and drink. It's a beautiful spot and the service is sterling.

Dined here recently with our family. The menu offerings are eclectic and different than other…read moreItalian establishments in the Lancaster area. The good: The food was very delicious. We enjoyed our wine, olive appetizer and entrees. I got the ravioli and my wife enjoyed the guinea hen dish. The portions here are not large, so it's good to get a few dishes. The ambience in the side dining room was nice and much easier to converse in than the louder, main room. Our server was very knowledgeable and excited about the menu. The not so good: The wait between our appetizers and entrees was nearly an hour. We had another event to get to and were somewhat pressed for time.

First of all wow! Service was fast, multiple employees checked on my group. Food was amazing. I…read morebelieve it was the manager but they gave us complimentary cannolis! Great experience, perfect spot for date nights and family gatherings.

So, let's get it over with. We have a gap in decent Italian in Lancaster. We have one high end full…read moreof itself overpriced place. And we have some pizza joints so Carrabba's has a niche. They have great soup. Their stuffed mushrooms are great. The service is always good and even. better they get your to-go order right and are unfailingly pleasant. I wish the menu changed more often and they had something more akin to Maggiano's (sorry), but it's still generally a solid base hit if you're not looking to break the bank

I've watched the nice lady preparing a line of sandwiches one day, took great care in each of them…read moreand the presentation was excellent! Today I got the Dutchman. Blend of sausage and onions and cheese. Delicious!! While eating I got to converse with some kind people while enjoying my lunch. God bless.

This place was great!! Order a sandwich that was recommended from staff and it did not disappoint…read moreme the meatball caprese was one of the best ones I've had in while. Stand was clean, employees were nice and I'll deff be back when In the area.

Love the amount of choices and how sweet all the ladies always are! Super yummy chicken salad and…read moresoups are always great!

Ate there yesterday. Food was great, prices were reasonable and service was outstanding! Will…read moredefinitely return. Place is handicap accessible as are the bathrooms. Ate in and also took food home. Great choice of deli salads.

This place is a little strange to navigate on the first visit…read more.. Tables no table service although someone brings you the food. My wife had the spaghetti with sausage and it was good I had the Italian Trio which was a disappointment. Nothing was hot and I was expecting more of a pounded chicken cutlet vs. a thick chicken breast. Actually tasted like it was bought that way...and dropped in the fryer. Either way not sure if we will return but at this point being new to the area will still be looking for that weeknight Italian BYOB.

Really really good! We ordered online for pick up and it was ready on time. We ordered 1 Greek…read moresalad and 6 pies. (Plain, white and pepperoni) we all really liked it! They were very hot and tasted fresh - would absolutely recommend this spot!!! The ambience inside looks so nice too! thanks for a great meal!

Lovely new spot in downtown Lancaster. The bistro is an extension of the restaurant and the…read morelocation now includes an outdoor space with fire pits and dining tables accessible via garage doors that open from the bistro space. The bistro does not take reservations however we called ahead for a large party and they were kind enough to set a few tables together for us. Abby, behind the bar, was wonderful to our entire party- helpful with recommendations and efficient with the food and drink orders. She let us all open separate tabs, remembered everyone's names and opened a bottle of wine to allow me to taste it prior to purchase. It's the kind of place that you seat yourself, find a menu, order at the bar and take a number to your seat so that the food runner will find you with your meal. The food - very tasty - upscale sandwiches, pizzas, pastas and salads. There are also takeout family size items available from meatballs and sauce to full pans of lasagna, ziti, etc. Yes, the price is a bit higher end but the quality is also higher end. The space is beautiful with a large bar and several tables between two rooms...linen napkin ambiance...it's definitely worth the trip. Parking is available on site, but street parking looked easy as well. Mangia!

We enjoyed our experience! The inside has a lot of fun decorations and is a very laidback vibe. The…read morefood was delicious. We got the bruschetta crostini, cheesesteak, and meatball sub. We also both got the Summer Lovin Spritz and we will definitely be back for more food! We even sent it to all our local friends as a must-try! The only reason for four stars and not five was the service. They were a little slow in getting drink orders, slow to take food orders, and felt like forever to get their attention to pay the check. The food came out very quickly. It seemed like the girls behind the bar weren't sure who was responsible for which with one saying, "I'm just a runner today". However, I am sure this is because it's still somewhat new and they're working through the system still.

Fabulous brunch at Passerine. From the moment you enter this charming restaurant, you'll feel…read morewelcome. Be sure to begin your brunch with a cup of their robust coffee or your favorite brunch cocktail. We stuck with coffee but the cocktails looked divine. Small but interesting brunch menu. Really appreciate Passerine's commitment to local producers.

My wife and I dined at Passerine in Lancaster for Valentine's Day and chose the $75 per person…read morefixed-price five-course menu. Unfortunately, the evening was very disappointing. When we were seated, we were given the prix fixe food menu but never provided with a drink menu. We were served water, but our waitress didn't ask if we'd like cocktails, wine, or any featured Valentine's drinks. For a special occasion dinner, that felt like a major oversight. The bigger issue, though, was the food. Several courses were noticeably undercooked and difficult to enjoy. The carrot salad had hard, undercooked carrots and a very bitter sauce that overwhelmed the dish. The grilled Badger Flame beets were also undercooked and had an unpleasant flavor. The beet risotto was firm and lacked the creamy consistency you expect from a properly prepared risotto. The halibut tasted overly fishy and seemed undercooked in the center. For $75 per person on Valentine's Day, we expected a polished, thoughtfully executed experience. Instead, the meal felt poorly prepared and not worth the price. It was an unsatisfying way to spend what should have been a special evening. The ambiance was very nice but the rest of the experience left a lot to be desired.

I got thot the cheese steak pizzaiola....very disappointed. No cheese but advertised cheese, just…read moredry meat‍

Very good pizza. We got cheese, Sicilian and a garden. So not really anything that would keep me…read morefrom ordering again, but I'm used to heavy Sicilian pizzas and this was more airy if that makes sense. Again I had no issue with it and overall each slice is lighter, making the lunch hour not so sleep inducing but yes the dough is bit airy. Came on time even with a large order