This menu is completely unexciting and overpriced. However, everything I had when I was here for dinner on Tuesday was great, and the portions are huge. I ordered a side portion of the arugula salad, and it was amazing- lightly dressed with a balsamic dressing, with pine nuts and cheese and olives aplenty. Then I got the small portion of the bruschetta, which was also really good- fresh tomatoes, lots of cheese and garlic and olive oil... definitely large enough for two people to share by the way. The person I was with got the appetizer portion of the mussels, and it was a huge bowl of garlicky tastiness. We also both got desserts- my cannoli was massive, and filled with ricotta cream. It had a lot of cinnamon in it unfortunately- but I still ate it :) It was good, just not very traditional. Our total bill for two people with tip was $50. So, you can get an affordable meal here. Just be sure to order off the appetizer menu!!!! read more

I've been here a total of two times and it will always remain that way. Truthfully, you could find better Italian restaurants in the area. The first time I came here it was for happy hour. Pizza was decent. The second time I came here I got the gnocchi which is by far the worst I have gotten as far as presentation and taste. It was just a glob of mush. Will not be coming back. read more

Amazing food and friendly service. The manager came and made sure everything was satisfactory which was much appreciated. We sat outside and enjoyed the great ambler atmosphere!! read more

Great food!! Awesome Happy hour! Prompt and kind service!! Love From the Boot in Ambler!!!

If you are looking for delicious authentic Italian, this is your spot. Can't go wrong with the Sunday Gravy!!

We have had two parties here this spring and they were wonderful. The staff treated us like family. They couldn't do enough for us. The food was delicious! Many of our guests commented on how good the food was.... I am so glad I choose to have our parties here. I cannot thank the staff at From the Boot for making our parties so special! read more

My family and I picked From the Boot, the latest BYOB in Ambler, for my dad's big birthday party. It was a risky choice as none of us had tried out the restaurant yet and were solely relying on word of mouth. It could have turned into a disaster of epic proportions given that there were 16 of us, including four children and a vegan (me!). It was a wonderful dinner. We ordered several appetizers including bruschetta, calamari, and roasted peppers with cheese. I got an order of bruschetta without cheese added. I was told the calamari was a little too chewy. The bruschetta was good, with not too much garlic. The entree portions were so large that everyone had at least half of their order packed for leftovers. The kids loved their chicken fingers, fries, pasta, and drinks. Again - giant portions so even the kids had doggy bags! I can't say enough about our waitress. She was very attentive and helpful. She checked in on our table just enough - no so much that it was annoying; not so infrequently that we were without anything (bread, water, drinks) for more than a few minutes. I'll definitely go again. It was a great dinner and a great location for a party. read more

Delicious, casual and portion sizes were perfect. Their red sauce was perfect!! I highly recommend!

Incredible homemade garlic rolls greet you shortly after sitting down. Two per person. The waitress was very prompt. The aroma from the building actually made us choose this spot over other choices. The decoration is very nice. Parking is available but metered. Back to the food. I had their signature Filet Mignon, which was pan seared to perfection. Plates came with pasta and potatoes that are tasty and well presented. The salad was very fresh and vibrant. My friend had rigatoni that was awesome with the right amount of gooey melted cheese. We were too full to try dessert but they looked yummy. Next time. Portions are generous and presentation well done. This one is a keeper. read more

We love their other location in Germantown, but it's always such a long wait to get in. I tried this location out on a weeknight and there was no wait for tables. Refreshing! The place has undergone a nice makeover to a cozy Italian restaurant. The liquor license is in and the selection at the bar is good! Friendly bar staff served up some wine and amazing seafood pasta with their heavenly garlic knots. Seriously, they have enough garlic to keep you vampire-free for a month. Make sure your date eats them too! ;) Happy to have another great dining choice right by the movie theater. Sign me up for more trips into Ambler! read more

One of my favorite spots in Ambler. A little on the pricier side but great, authentic Italian food. I have been here several times and never had a problem. The only thing that bothers me is that they don't take reservations unless you have 5 or more people. I understand but it's just inconvenient sometimes. Their garlic knot bread is always fresh/hot and you get 4 huge rolls as soon as you sit down. I really like their bruschetta appetizer as well as their mussels and stuffed mushrooms. I have gotten their Chicken Piccata and Shrimp Scampi before, both great dishes. Not too heavy but just enough. I have also had their Vodka Rigatoni - a classic favorite. For dessert; I really like their riccota cake and cannolis. Honestly, I just really like the atmosphere here. It's in the perfect spot in Ambler where you can walk around to the different shops and bars in the area. Street parking and lots are available as well. All in all a great place for a good meal! read more

Dined there three weeks ago with a group of six. Made reservation one week in advance and was followed up on by restaurant the morning before our meal. Still they didn't get the guest count right. Management is not customer oriented and wait staff needs work. Food is hit or miss. Manager of restaurant and hostess staff could care less about customers beyond chatting amongst themselves all evening. Second class food and third rate front house staff. read more

Ok, let me start by saying we stopped here on a whim. Ambler was having. A Street fair and we decided to check out the food trucks, well I found something better! From the Boot is a cozy little place in the heart of Ambler . The food is amazing and the prices are moderate . Started with the best bread basket I ever had, followed by a small Caesar salad , delish! The hubby had the small plate calamari , awesome hot, crispy, not overly breaded. Our main dish was the crab cakes, my favorite! 2 crab cakes in a wonderful capers butter sauce, also roasted potatoes . Everything was served hot and our waitress was delightful. Can't wait to come here again. I wanted to lick my plate !!! read more

Stuffed mushrooms are amazing - just sop up the sauce with the free garlic rolls. Everything else is very good. Seating is comfortable, and the service is solid. Glad we have a FTB nearby. It gets four stars and its sister restaurant in Lafayette Hill gets five because we love BYOB, and this site has a liquor license (which means an extra $28 on the bill). read more

My Red Hat group visited this place on June 8th. There was torrential rain and winds going on, and they would not permit our hostess to step inside the alcove at 11:45 (they opened at noon). She was drenched - and had to chase her hat which flew off in the windy weather. For that, I give it 1 star. That was just downright inconsiderate to do this to anyone, especially a senior citizen. The food was excellent, however. As was the service. Our server was professional and paid attention to detail for all 14 of us. read more

I absolutely loved my dinner at From the Boot! First of all, the garlic knots they put at the table are to die for, and I had to move the basket to the other end of the table, so I wouldn't reach for anymore. For dinner, I ordered the lobster ravioli, which was delicious. My companions ordered several other things which all look very good, and our service was great. I will definitely come here again. read more

Just had my bridal shower here and it went great! Very reasonably priced with yummy food and drinks! Attentive service the whole time, and allowed us to come in early to set up! Very responsive during the whole planning process-- was also able to bring our own cake! read more

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I went back again 6.7.12 because I couldn't get enough Fettucini with mushrooms/shrimp/chicken. I ordered the food to-go and it was ready upon my arrival 25 minutes later. Today my friend, daughter, and I ate all the leftovers from this entree and the other from earlier this week. Muy delicioso! read more

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Normally, I have to drive to the city to get a great meal, but From the Boot delivers exceptional Italian food. Started the meal off with some tasty complimentary garlic knots. Then savored a bowl of pasta fagioli. The pastas are fresh and cooked perfectly. Delicious ravioli. The one complaint is that our waitress was so bad it was humorous. After our order, which she repeated several times, she disappeared for awhile. As I asked for a glass of wine, she began to walk to another table. At the end of the meal, she said "you guys are finished, right?" No mention of dessert. We had to ask her to see the menu. But don't let one waitress overshadow what is a great restaurant. read more

We ordered food from here for my daughters baby shower! Omg it was awesome! Nothing to complain about at all. Everyone was happy and the people that got leftovers even happier! Thankyou for making our day complete! read more

I was here for the first time this past week for a business lunch event, so I think this will be a pre-review since I didn't exactly experience the full restaurant dining experience. We had a party of close to 50 people and were seated at tables in the downstairs banquet hall. The upstairs looked like a really cool atmosphere with a community table in the bar area. One of my co-workers was raving about this type of setup; great way for people to meet new people kind of thing. While our interaction with the server staff was limited, they were very polite, smiles and welcoming to our party. We had a really awesome spread of food including sopresetta, salami, olives and caprese salad. A mixed salad which was also good but just a tad too much dressing. The main courses were baked ziti, eggplant parm, chicken marsala, meatballs and roasted veggies. All the food was really good and they were kind enough to allow us to take home any leftovers. You typically don't see that in a buffet event, or at least I haven't. Oh yea and those garlic knots, warm, fresh and so dangerous! It was a really pleasant experience and I would definitely consider coming back with my gf for a dinner. They did an excellent job at handling our very large party so I have confidence they can handle a party of two with ease. read more

Ate here for the 1st time on New Years Eve. The food was amazing, one of the best meals I have had in a long time!! Our waitress even went out of the way to take our groups' picture downstairs by the Christmas tree on one of their busiest nights of the year! read more

Bottom line first: Really good Italian food, good service, good times. The Philadelphia area is filled with good Italian restaurants. To stand out, the place has to be really good. From The Boot stands out. The pasta is cooked perfectly. This should not really be a selling point, but so many places over cook the pasta. The pasta here is perfect. The sauces are balanced and flavorful. They seem to favor cream sauces, which does not bother me but it may some. Overall, a good selection for dinner in Ambler. read more

This is a nice restaurant with decent food. It was a bit loud inside, but perfect for a group of friends. My husband and I went during Ambler restaurant week so that's why we might have felt the service wasn't that great. We felt rushed and the server forgot to bring out the pairing wine & bread we asked for. read more

We went there for the first time about a month ago. Every thing ordered was delicious and the server was amazing. I am actually headed back again tonight and my mouth is watering, I am so excited. read more

Great food and great service. My friends got together for happy hour before a show at the Ambler Theater. Our waiter was nice, attentive and kept an eye out for taking orders as people in our group arrived. The manager was very accommodating, introducing himself. We really appreciated they set aside part of the community table for our meetup. Drink specials were tasty and original and the grilled veggie antipasto was delicious, flavorful and easy for a group to share. Still have to give a shoutout for the calamari, my favorite entree at the Boot. Go and have a good time in a classy bar environment. read more

They did a great job on our event! The food was awesome, the service was tremendous and the staff was top shelf. Highly recommend it!!

My girlfriend and I have been there 4-5 times now for both dinners and happy hours, and I can say that I officially dislike the food (outside of the complimentary garlic knots). The pasta dishes are bland, often with poor combinations of flavors leading to overly bitter (or garlic-tasting) entrees. I've had multiple dishes, each of which simply had something "off" about it in some way. That said, the restaurant earns a few stars because of the waitstaff, bartenders, beer/wine choices/value, and decor, all of which are great. read more

There are times and places in ones culinary life that shouldn't be forgotten nor missed and this place definitely qualifies as one those experiences. Albeit the "atti-rude", as my sister calls it, is a drawback of the serving staff. They just do enough to get by, without forethought about when to come check on things or give updates or requests.....except at the end of the meal when the tip is on the line. To be fair, I've only eaten there about 5 times and once, we had a very good waitress all the way through. Now back to the most important part, the food!!; it is palatable sensory fulfillment, and i give them points for ambiance and the bar selection is very good. I only wish it were closer to my home, then again that could be dangerous to the budget! read more

I'm gonna give this three stars with a chance to become four later. This was my first time here, and I hate giving crap reviews. You never know who's having a bad day. I went there for lunch with my family. I'd heard really good things, so I was excited to try it out. Well, we kinda stood in the doorway while our waitress told us to hold on a sec so she could clear out a booth. The bartender actually swept over and seated us, which the waitress kind of looked bummed about? Dunno why. I ordered the baked Raviolli and a salad. Our waitress acted really tired and frustrated, a vibe we all sort of picked up on. We wound up getting our food about about a half hour of downtime (the place was dead so that was weird...) The food was decent, but it sort of tasted like it may have been frozen prior to being on my plate. Fair enough. My grandmother commented on not having any bread there and how weird that was. She asked the waitress for some, and the waitress said.."You want more bread?" My grandmother mentioned we didn't actually have any. By the time we were almost finished eating, a really snarky-faced bus boy brought us some bread. So like..we had bread for dessert. I guess. Good bread, though. I was pretty disappointed, but I'm wanting to go there for dinner to give it another chance. Honestly, the vibe I got was the waitress had waaaay too much on her plate and no one was really helping her out with it ,and I'd hate to give someplace a negative review because someone was having a crap day. So we'll give this a "meh" with definite intentions to give it a second go. read more

This was my first time at this restaurant. I went with a friend for dinner and we were seated promptly, but only because we agreed to sit outside. The wait inside was about 40 minutes which is pretty long for a Wed. nite in the suburbs. One of my only frustrations is that they dont accept reservations for "small parties", which can be a little inconvenient at a place this crowded. While the service was slow, the food was wonderful. I had the sangria which was nice and light and fresh, a fried calamari appetizer and gnocchi in a vodka sauce. Gnocchi is a favorite of mine so I tend to try it as my gauge of a new Italian restaurant. It was absolutely wonderful, not at all dense or heavy, and the portion was satisfying without being overwhelming. I will definitely dine here again! read more

Love this place. We sat at the bar and the bartender was amazing; made me all sorts of unique drink creations. All were amazing!! I got the veggie pizza - DELISH. Fiance got the veal, also amazing. I will go back!! read more

As someone with a gluten allergy, this is a difficult place to eat because I can only eat seafood and some chicken entrees. I enjoyed the salmon though and it was a large portion of salmon. I was able to substitute the pasta for potatoes as well. Unfortunately, There is no gluten free pasta, bread, or pizza here. My grandparents absolutely love their chicken francese though! read more

Terrible... the only thing that was good was the free garlic bread. The chicken Parmesan had an overpowering taste of lemon and so did my sons chicken breast. The Caesar salad was swimming in dressing and had three croutons. It was one of the worst meals I've ever had. And for 4 adults and 2 kids I got to pay $205 plus tip... yay!!! This is why I don't eat out, a weeks worth of groceries for my entire family for $200 and tasty home cooked meals or one meal out n eat garbage... stay home read more

After reading so many varying reviews I was a little nervous about coming here, but honestly I wasn't disappointed...but I also wasn't blown away. The wait staff was aloof as depicted in previous reviews, but nothing overtly offensive or bad, & they were prompt though we did have to get their attention. My friend & I came for dinner on a Tuesday evening & it was pretty full, with a great ambiance. I ordered the stuffed mushrooms not realizing they were stuffed with crab (as a vegetarian) but that was my fault & luckily my friend ate the crab. I also ordered the pasta primavera but requested to substitute gnocchi for the penne because I had heard such good things about the gnocchi. The sauce was great & the veggies were perfect, while the gnocchi was a solid B+. They were huge & slightly smooshed--could have definitely used a minute or two in the sauté pan after being boiled. Not terrible, but I wouldn't order them again. The highlight of the meal was the tiramisu we shared--creamy but also fluffy & just perfection. All in all I would come back, if someone really wanted to come here, but I probably wouldn't travel all the way from my house in Paoli otherwise. read more

wide variety/quality of the apps we ordered from above par meatballs and salads to ihop quality eggplant parm with way to much cheap gooey chease vs the brusc with above average topping and crunchy/seasoned bread full bar ready to go and no great deals at $10 drinks to be expected in Ambler read more

Start off with amazing complimentary garlic knots! Gnocci was great! I've been here multiple times, would definitely go back read more

I ordered a pizza for take out on 12/18/20 and when I came home I noticed the pizza was completely burnt and it was very poor quality. Last time I go to from the boot. I work too hard for my money to give it away to a restaurant that gives you poor quality food and burnt pizza. There's better restaurants to go to! read more

Wow. This restaurant is brilliant. For starters, the food was phenomenal and the service was pretty good. At first, they said there would be a ten to fifteen minute wait, yet, they seated us only two minutes later, to our surprise. Their garlic bread is to die for, despite the fact that it'll leave you with garlic breath for a day or two. It was a wonderful dinner for me. I ordered the rigatoni vodka, which was absolutely delicious and I daresay that they had the best vodka sauce that I've tasted in quite a long time. It was rich in flavor and the consistency was just right. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Wait: 5/5 Overall rating: 5/5 read more

Great food like the other two locations. This place has a bar so beware do not BYOB or you will be charged corking fees. Food is great, garlic knots are addicting and the atmosphere is the best out of their three locations. This location is the most spacious as well. Get there early for dinner. read more