Philly is a city of many small neighborhoods. Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill is one of few that offer an…read moreintimate small-town charm. Nestled next to Lincoln Drive, Mount Airy Tavern is a local spot that juggles the paradox of being a dive bar and family-style restaurant. Environment This restaurant is a nice embodiment of exposed brick and gentle conversations.I've only sat inside on one occasion and the service was prompt yet inviting. Food This is where the restaurant truly shines. Yes,they have a handsome selection of local beers but the food outshines them all. Typically, I grab the Cajun Shrimp Pasta(only for those that can handle and appreciate spice) but if you're on the hunt for a quick snack the Parmesan Fries are also delightful. THE SAUCE Without question,this is my favorite restaurant in the Chestnut Hill/Mount Airy area. I would recomened this place to anyone looking in need of of a restaurant for a modestly priced first date or somewhere to rest your work demons. Happy eating!

Lovely outdoor space with great service and very kid friendly. Yummy beet salad and a tasty…read moreoverloaded shrimp poboy.

Went with my family to celebrate my sister's birthday, and we really enjoyed our dinner! I loved…read morethe orange wine and the gnocchi. it was pretty quiet when we went on a tuesday night, and we did find it a little odd that the one worker stood right behind our booth the entire meal... he even added to our conversation a couple times and surprised me!

Disappointed experience. I went with a friend Friday around 7 pm…read more The lettuce had dirt on them and my salad was missing the goat cheese, the almonds and the poppy seeds . I basically got dirty greens and two slices of orange . Our waitress went back to the kitchen and gave us the lame excuse that he was told it was "pepper" lol. No comment about all the missing ingredients. We changed the order to a margarita pizza that was tasteless and lacking of mozarella . Would never go back. Not an apology not a courtesy stop by the manager

First time here and a very enjoyable dinner. First, while the restaurant is on Lancaster Ave, there…read moreis a sizable Septa lot behind accessible directly across from Ardmore Ave. The inside is deep. Front to back is big, with a good crowd despite sub20 degree cold. It's a sharing menu and we followed staff suggestions on number of plates, and frankly was too much. Next time I'd cut back. The charcuterie is just fantastic and ample. The miso broth mussels are perfect. The Peruvian meatballs, tender, and flavorful but not for me, but others loved them. Really a taste profile for me. The server is uber knowledgeable and helpful. Wines and drinks, including Cheat code, a NA drink is wonderful.

Great vibe here. Quiet enough to hear your dinner companions, but with enough energy and…read moreexcitement to enjoy the restaurant experience. They always have new creative dishes and cocktails. You can tell flavor is front of mind at all times. Easy to park behind the restaurant. Deck out back in season. Loved our charcuterie board tonight too with great sides like lavender honey and strawberry tahini provided to accompany our cheese and meats. Creative, warm restaurant. I need to go more often.

Brand new "gem" of a restaurant in the Germantown section of Philly! It's been open roughly 2…read moremonths now and gives upscale downtown fine dining vibes! A huge plus is you don't have to pay for parking. They have a parking lot but if it's packed you can find a spot on the street to park. Not ideal for large parties, I'd suggest no more than six (6) guests and book your reservation well in advance. It's a small quaint place and the food is very good. It's tapas style. Small plates meant to be shared. This way you can to try a variety of food when each person orders maybe 2 plates or more depending on your appetite. Don't go too wild with ordering too much though as some might find their food palette overwhelmed by the varieties and textures. Self-awareness is key! They have a nice selection of dinner entrees, well seasoned and vegan/vegetarian options. The menu changes every few weeks. My favorite were the lamb ribs! Better get them while they last since the menu changes. If you like spicy (hot) noodles the Rad Noodles might be your jam (shrimp, coconut red curry, thai basil). It was too spicy for me but i'm a baby when it comes to spice. I also thought the noodles were too cumbersome...They were cool looking just a little weird on trying to figure out logistics of getting them in your mouth. Slurp them? Cut them? Twirl? Our service was superb! Our waiter Doug was knowledgeable and he was hospitable in offering the best possible dining experience. In between meals he offered us Oshibori which are Japanese warm towelettes used to clean or refresh your hands. This really enhanced my experience and added to the warm welcome setting. Desserts are delicious but depending on what you get you might find it small and not worth the money. I think this will vary depending on what you get or just you as a person. I thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie baked in a clay dish and served with a dollop of ice cream. It was reminiscent of a brownie almost and was cooked with brown sugar butter crumbs..it was really an elevated way of presenting and indulging in a common fan favorite. Drinks are good quality and reasonably priced. Drinks can be strong but you get what you pay for! Nice selection of beers. If there's a wine you'd like to try before purchasing they allow you to sample.

This charming, cozy restaurant offers delightful small-plate options, and my husband and I truly…read moreenjoyed our experience. We savored sweet potato tostones, Brussels sprouts, coconut rice, shrimp and noodles, and ribs--all absolutely delicious. Our waitress was terrific and very attentive to our needs.

Love it here! Amazing drinks and great ambiance. Service is amazing and bartenders are so nice!!!read more

The service at Blondie is outstanding, and the staff always make sure everyone feels welcome,…read morerespected, and has a great experience. There was one instance where another customer made a very disrespectful comment, and the waitress handled it immediately. She shut it down right away and came over to sincerely apologize to our table, which showed how much they care about creating a comfortable and respectful environment for everyone. Blondie's food, drinks, and atmosphere is 10/10. I also love when they have a DJ there because the music is great!

I believe in sharing positive experiences and spreading good words for good work. It wouldn't be…read moreright to not give props to 1874 Social after the management at Hooks and Ladder refused to serve us drink for incomprehensible reasons. Cam was always wonderful every time we are here and her super yummy and pretty Cosmos made everything better. Goes to show how important it is to have great staff that treats people right. Always have good times and good drinks with Cam and James here.

food was okay, the chips are VERRRRYYY salty though :( however the truffle fries is absolutely to…read moredie for. service was nice but a little different from what we're used too. the ambiance is nice too, had TV set up and different tables to choose from.

Visiting family and we stopped in for a late dinner last night. For a Monday night it seemed cool…read morewith a DJ playing so great throwback jams. Service was good for the most part and the food was ok. The main reason for the low rating is because as we were eating a mouse runs out from the kitchen and we brought it to the attention of the staff who took about 10 minutes to catch the mouse. Now no one from the staff apologized for the rodent issue so I'm assuming that this is a common occurrence. None of the staff seemed bothered by the situation to let their manager know and no one offered us a discount due to that scene that just transpired in front of us. So my sister and her family who live here in Philly as well as my wife and I will not be eating here again.

We asked our server three times for utensils and napkins but didn't get them until after he brought…read moreour food out. Awkward moment when we were all staring at our plates without forks. My girlfriend had to ask again for utensils after plates hit the table and only then did we get them. Appetizers were already cold by the time we got them. I ordered the mushroom pappardelle, it came out as a soup. Literally under seasoned noodles drenched in this thin viscous soup. Had this film on the top of it that looked like it had congealed. It tasted awful. My girlfriend got the shrimp scampi. Same problem, VERY soupy. We sent our dishes back two bites in. Aperol spritz I ordered was the sugariest drink I ever had. Place is a triple threat: bad drinks, bad food, bad service. Hey at least the interior design is nice.

As someone who grew up in the PNW I was so excited to wines from Oregon getting so popular in…read morePhilly! I first tried Orange Popsicle at Tria Wine Bar and was a fast fan. I visited the winery a few weeks later on my birthday and had so much fun doing a flight of the wines they had to offer. This quickly escalated to becoming a member of their wine club and now I receive bottles a few times a year. The owners are so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to see how the brand, business, and tasting room grows!!

Okay I'm not by any means well versed in wines but this place seems like the perfect spot for those…read morewho are!! Chill interior with a lot of space, and a deck for outdoors seating

a very belated birthday-dinner review, since I'm an established slacker. But this is also fitting…read moresince whether its been driving by it back in the day, or through gazing up at it on the hill when I was in Manayunk, La Collina is one of those places that has been in my peripheral vision for a few decades now! For 20+ years, I've known La Collina to be that fancy and classic-looking Italian restaurant on the hill that I've been needing to try. But it took coming across its name when doing my research for possible spots to go to for my birthday to put one and two together, and it led to quite the majestic experience. The friendly and hilarious valet attendants ensured that service was incredible before we even entered the building. And upon entry, we were treated to spot-on recommendations and quality service throughout the evening. For cocktails, I was in awe of the Anejo Old Fashioned, which used Patron and agave syrup instead of the usual whiskey offering, and I also appreciated the classic Negroni. For appetizers, the classic meatballs with homemade marinara and ricotta were an absolute delight, and the eggplant rolatini with spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella was sheer perfection at its most decadent. For my entrée, I initially expected that I would be eating all the pasta. But the restaurant is also known for its seafood, and the risotto frutti di mare especially caught my eye. and with its calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp, and perfectly cooked and seasoned rice it absolutely delivered the flavors! Toss in a salted caramel chocolate soufflé with a candle on top, and it easily made for another memorable birthday dinner and a deserving place to recommend!

Very disappointed in La Collina…read more We ALWAYS wanted to go here because we love italian and it looked awesome on the hill overlooking Manayunk. We booked reservations for our wedding anniversary here. I specifically asked for a window overlook view seat. This was not granted and we were placed in the back room by the bar. Service was poor. We spent 2 and a half hours at this restaurant mostly waiting for the food to come out and the server to bring us our check. I don't believe the server came back for drink refills until after we were done with out meals. The serving sizes like stated in other reviews are very poor for the price you pay. For 2 to eat here you are pushing 100 easily. I got the chicken parm and pretty sure there was a out 12-15 noodles with it. My wife did enjoy her seafood pasta with scallops, but the price outweighed the amount for sure. Overall I had high expectations for this place and it let us down big time. Hopefully they continue to improve so we can give it another chance.

Had a nice drink here will be back for food some time…read more Bartender super friendly Just an overall good time

I've been waiting to try this place and it did not disappoint. The food was good - well done and…read moreflavorful. They've got a great selection of drinks, just an overall easy spot to hang out.