Excellent Italian family style restaurant with all the classic dishes, copious portions, good…read morecocktails and good service - all at a good price. The restaurant was packed when we were there on a Sunday evening so do make reservations. Lots of family groups and everyone seemed to be leaving with boxes of leftovers.

The food and selection is excellent each and every time I have been there. The service is also…read moreright at the top. Highly recommend this restaurant

Delightful dinner... food and portions were great. Service was great as well. We would go back.read more

Fantastic food, did amazing with gluten free for a celiac friend, great ambiance and staff, overall…read morewonderful experience!

We ended up at Testa Rossa on a Saturday afternoon after dropping off one of the girls for a…read morebirthday party at SkyZone. Dinner was only a few hours off, but a bit too soon for a full lunch. However, the menu got the best of us and we ended up ordering a bunch of little things which ended up being far too much, but definitely in a good way. The space is quirky with a wonderful neo-mod design that is very eye catching and makes great use of the old diner aesthetic of the previous space, while improving upon it a hundredfold by making it much classier but not over the top. It does feel decidedly like a 1960's Italian locale out of a Roger Moore or Sean Connery era Bond film; to great effect. Another thing I loved about the design is that it feels compact but not small. I dislike huge restaurants, and love the family owned vibe, and this space occupies the very nice Goldilocks zone between being 'just right'. The food was good and I will get to that, but what really made our experience was our outstanding, amazing, dare I say...... legendary server, Alice. She was just flat out hands down an all around pro with a great attitude, a kind smile, and a wonderful personality who knew exactly how to keep a table like ours happy, engaged, and ready to come back again. This is something that I feel has been missing in so many places since Covid occurred, and encountering someone as great as Alice just really made the whole time there a notch above. Finally getting to the food, which was obviously delicious, there was nothing that was absolutely mind blowing, but all of it was very unique and extremely well prepared and flavorful. I did like that not everything was tomato-centric on the menu and there was a vast variety of different dishes that match the uniqueness of the space. The highlight for me was the carrot soup, not an every day item, that was nice and heavy with cumin. Brilliant flavors but not too forward, which followed our caprese dip that was an outstanding take on a dish that everyone loves, but is overdone at this point. The bread they are serving here is insanely good; either lightly toasted or grilled quickly on a flat grill, I am not sure, but slathered with high quality olive oil and it's perfectly soft, crispy, crusty, and chewy all at the same time. Testa Rossa is definitely worth checking out, and we only went for a few small plates with the intention of it being a snack. Apparently the family has more than one location, although I am not sure where the others are. If you are near Glen Mills, it is definitely worth the trip to stop in here and give them a try. Oh, and don't forget to pair your food with the super cool espresso martini tower, because you get to choose the flavors, but I'm still sticking with classic as my favorite!

Wow!!! Sad...sad...sad…read more.. Pick a place to celebrate your daughter's 30th birthday and what a disappointment... Service the absolute worst- Bar very slow...and needs to purchase more rocks glasses... It shouldn't take 10 minutes to get a glass of wine!! Busy? Hire more f**ing people... Order pizza well done came out under cooked Ordered lasagna extra hot!!! Came out warm... I will say they did make another pizza and didn't charge us for either the pizza or lasagna Although all the while as we are stuck with half the table eating and half waiting for their food had no choice but to order another round of mediocre Pinot Grigio (they sell by the glass but not by the bottle...) asked our server about buying a bottle which she NEVER found out for us!!! Manager tried but honestly not much you can do at the point he showed up... Restaurant business is tough- been there done that but come on this was pretty basic stuff that was 100% screwed up!!! Personally NEVER AGAIN

My boyfriend and I came in for our anniversary and they gave us private seating in the wine room…read more The restaurant was beautiful and the food was excellent. Everything, including their pasta, is homemade! I would definitely come back. Thank you to our server, Heather, for making it such a special evening!

i had the best service from a young sweet italian boy. He was just so handsome and polite cant wait…read moreto come back!

We completely enjoyed dining at Scalessa's. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and Host Rich is…read moreincomparable. The Broccoli Rabe was indeed the best, and the Eggplant Parmesan was delicious! You must go!

Food - so very good! Everything was hot and fresh and house-made. The gnocchi were little dumplings…read moreof pasta numminess. Yes, nummy. The chicken picatta was so, so good- just the right amount of lemony goodness. The Marsala was my husband's favorite- he's said it's some of the best he's had. My daughter said her veal was delicious. Get the cannoli- even if you don't normally like cannolis. My daughter loved her gooey snickerdoodle butter cake topped with ice cream. The decor and staff are everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant. There was Sinatra music playing and My Cousin Vinny on the TV - it was great. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a small restaurant with limited seating. If you are pressed, make a reservation. Don't go here, if you want quick, impersonal service. Street parking, just a heads up.

My husband and I live around the corner but this was our first dinner here. Everything was…read morewonderful. We both had a Caesar Salad - excellent. We could have shared one - we will know for next time. We had Seafood Ravioli and the Spaghetti with Shrimp. Both were delicious. We both enjoyed our entrees and paired it with wine. We also both had dessert and they were also delicious. We definitely will be back. So many items to try we can't wait. The service was perfect. Thanks for a great dinner.

Reserving in advance we expected to be seated in one of the nice white tableclothed deuces, which…read morewere available. Waitress put us against the wall. No light. Not a great start. Alas the menu was less than half of what had been published online. Crab dish without flavor. Good scallops not well accompanied: arugula definitely over the hill. I ordered a sweet sausage and veg dish; I received a huge portion of shaped pasta al dente, with minced sausage. And wine? Two whites only - we went for a Smoking Loon Chardonnay (out of nostalgia - once a California innovator, SL is now a screw top mass marketer). $ 41. Retails online and in shops for $ 9/11. I Vietri is a charming, folksy high ceilinged spot with real decor and a nice feel. Large portions and prompt service. We had a very pleasant if brusque server. Kitchen staff also served - foully dressed - maybe it was just that night. Try to sit in the front. Don't expect too much. Sadly what we had was not very Italian.

This was a very underwhelming dining experience. There was no hostess when I arrived and after…read morewaiting 5 minutes to be acknowledged, I flagged down a waitress to be seated. While the food was not very good, I have to say my waitress was very kind and her service was spectacular. However, I ordered the eggplant Parmesan sandwich and it was very stale. I could tell it was reheated rather than freshly made. Not what you want for $15. The bread also came out very cold and I had to ask to have it heated up. However, The sun-dried tomato oil that comes with the bread was delicious. I am sure that with some tweaks to the food and interior this could be a great restaurant. I may stop by to give them another chance!

Taverna added a cheesesteak to its lunch menu and it was excellent. Good quality meat, good…read moremeat/cheese ratio, and nice seeded roll. Service by Katie was warm, efficient and seamless.

A cozy Italian slice of deliciousness in the heart of Kennett Square. There is a small finely…read moredecorred bar tucked discreetly in the back of the restaurant where you can enjoy one of many expertly crafted cocktails or you can just get a table and get down to business, and in an Italian restaurant, that business is eating!! I enjoyed a smoky Bourbon Old Fashion with a tastily prepared arancini appetizer. The rice balls were crispy on the outside and deliciously cheesy on the inside!! Not one, or two but Six came with appetizer, like I said, we were there to eat!! Tempted by the creative menu and the numerous seafood dishes, we opted to keep it old school, chicken cutlet parmigiana!!! A massive cutlet covered with love and a thick layer of oozing hot parmigiana. Fantastic! The cutlets came with a rustic bowl of penne in a tantalizing blush sauce and kissed with some yummy cheese shavings. Completely full, I was unable to explore dessert but I happily managed to cleanse my palette with a complimentary shot of homemade lemoncello which was like a goodbye hug from a staff that was welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. I will be back! To enjoy the seafood dishes while wisely leaving room for dessert!!!

Great cocktails, delicious Italian food. We sat at the bar and had a smoked old-fashioned- heavenly!read more