Sigh... updating this review because my last two experiences have been horrible. Tonight we had made a reservation, arrived right on time, sat and waited 20 minutes without anyone speaking to us. We tried to wave people down, servers were chatting all over. We decided to leave. When we left, the host/manager thanked us as if we ate. When we told her that no one served us, she didn't care at all. We had a similar problem with service the visit before. I think tonight will be our last. Two stones (bar next next door) has great salads though! read more

Hearth Kitchen - Salmon - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Sat on the patio on a mid-warm day. Service was polite and swift. I only ate from the shareable and app menu, so I didn't try enough of the menu to warrant a 5, but I was happy with what I ordered. There were a number of larger groups inside for lunch, so it seems like a good hot spot. I will say, I get that it's part of a restaurant portfolio, but plastering "platinum dining group" everywhere just takes me out of the experience. Even on the wine glasses. To me, it takes a place that feels like a local bistro and throws it more in your face that it, in fact, is not. read more

Wonderful dinner this visit! The menu had some minor updates and the special was enjoyed by two members of my party. Our server, Maeve made the difference. Service can be hit or miss and she handled a party of six flawlessly. Ambiance is good. Not the place for a quiet dinner at peak times, but it's the space. read more

I dine out frequently and my expectations are high. Last night my scampi entrée came out cold. Before sending it back, I asked the others at my table if their food was hot and they said that it was but I have my doubts. I told our server that my food was lukewarm and I'd like it hot and he took my plate away. The manager came out a few moments later with a fresh plate that was as cold as the first. Then, I felt pressured to be finished even though I wasn't, when the server came to clear dinner plates. I left disappointed and hungry. I will say the steamed clams were extremely good and were served at just the right temperature. PS LEFT THEM A MESSAGE ON SUNDAY MORNING... NO RESPONSE SO I TOOK BACK ONE STAR. read more

Had a great dinner with my 93 year old mother who said they made the best cocktail she's ever had. She had the calamari and ahi poke. I had the roast beets and a pizza. Everything was fantastic, everyone was fantastic. read more

I think this place is fine. I am not impressed with the server or the food honestly. We got a variety of dishes to eat and share. Clams were good, garlic bread was extremely bland and flavorless. The "spicy" rigatoni was not spicy at all and a little bland. The chicken was dry on top. My lychee cocktail was good. The inside is pretty and clean. read more

Hearth Kitchen - Spicy Radiatori alla Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Came here after few weeks ago for brunch with my friend. It was both our first times here and I can only speak for myself, but I definitely enjoyed it! The staff were friendly, and Drinks were strong and tasty. I ordered the Russian Twist and loved it. Their brunch menu is small, but you get a good amount of food for the price. I'd definitely come back here! read more

Hearth Kitchen - Hearth Breakfast - Sunday brunch special - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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I was excited to learn that Hearth Kitchen was acquired by The Platinum Dining Group. My husband surprised me and made reservations for dinner for their Grand Opening. When we arrived, we were greeted by several people and seated in a booth. The remodel is beautiful, and the small table lamps are a nice touch. (Nothing worse than trying to read a menu in a dark restaurant). The menu is simple and I love it. They have something for everyone, offering pastas, salads, fish, homemade pizzas and more. We started off with cocktails and two appetizers, the Tuna Poke and the Fried Calamari. The calamari was very good and the sauce was spicy but I liked it. The tuna melted in your mouth and I liked the grilled pineapple. The cocktails took a while, and one drink went back twice because it wasn't right. The server apologized and the manger did as well. For dinner we ordered the Seared Halibut and the HK Smash Burger with french fries. The halibut was cooked perfectly and I liked the corn and little pasta. The smash burger was good but tasted salty and I liked the bun. For dessert we split the Budino, a vanilla custard with coconut, hot fudge and mini butter cookies. It was delicious! Overall, the food was great but the service was not. We had to ask for water and our food and drinks took a while to come out. However, it was a busy opening night and the manager did comp us two drinks for the mishap. Once things get worked out, I am sure it will be amazing. It's a beautiful restaurant and an awesome location in Kennett Square. The Platinum Dining Groups restaurants are all wonderful, and I can't wait to try it again. read more

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First of all - I don't write reviews but, this restaurant was amazing. Appetizers with three different entrees- all perfect. The service impeccable and the ambiance comfortable. The perfect combination for a perfect evening. If you haven't been you should add it to your "to do" list - you won't be disappointed. read more

This has been one of the most perplexing dining experiences I've had. We came to Heart Kitchen after visiting the Longwood Gardens. We saw the decent reviews online on Google, but regret not checking Yelp first. Our visit to this restaurant was on a Monday afternoon and was almost empty when we arrived. Even though there was plenty of staff available, it took a while for us to get our order. The menu is confusing. I'm not sure if this is a Mediterranean or American type of restaurant. The ambiance was quiet. We had the Chicken Milanese and Gnocchi. Both tasted ok but not great. However, we were disappointed by the plating. The plating was some of the worse I've seen. The chicken milanese was completely covered by the salad. The Gnocchi did not look appealing at all. Highly disappointed that we came here. read more

Hearth Kitchen - Chicken Milanese - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Very nice setting , quiet and really nice. We sat at the bar the bartender was little quiet and not really attentive. Food came out , appetizers were fine. Entry came out the pork chops were under cooked , potatoes were cold. We decided to order desert and we asked about they cookie dough chocolate chip. Sherri's to talk us out of it. Stating it takes 25 min to prepare . Smh the pizza guy told her no it doesn't . We ordered it anyway. Not bad . Bartender walked by several times never asking. If we needed anything as our glasses were empty . Was not that busy maybe why she was working. The gentleman who was standing by fill our glasses a few times . Maybe they should cha he rolls . This place was ok. Will not be rushing back any time soon . Maybe an off night . So I won't rule it out . Maybe I try the dining room experience next time . This place falls short of the A list . Mr A. read more

First time to hearth since the ownership change. We ordered drinks before looking at the new "improved" menu. Given they didn't change the name it didn't even cross our minds, but lo and behold it's completely new and frankly...not that good. We didn't want a single appetizer, and then we saw the prices. Did they forget they're in a strip mall next to an eye doctor and a TJ Maxx? If I'm spending 50 a plate, it's not going to be here, and it's not going to be for THAT menu. The middle of the menu says it all: go French with a bottle of veuve clicquot and fries for 147 bucks. That's literally 1/6th of the ENTIRE menu visual real estate. So we kindly told the waiter we'll finish our drinks pay and get out of their hair since this simply wasn't what we were in the mood for, we'd been here prior and liked it and didn't expect the menu change. What happens? Lots of conversations between the waiter and presumably management, clearly talking about us, never coming over to ask why (if they cared enough to talk about us, they should have asked if there was an issue), and they made us wait for the check during all of this. I'm assuming they were thinking we balked at or couldn't pay the prices. We can. You just aren't getting my money for a restaurant redo that just isn't do-ing. We left and got food elsewhere. Thanks for making it embarrassing to say "no thanks" when we were incredibly kind and direct to the waiter about it. We even offered to move to the bar to free the table for them, which felt right to offer since we were changing gears and holding a table. The waiter said no big deal, just stay. Bad customer interaction took this from not so great to horrible. We won't be back, and we'll make sure others know why they shouldn't go there anymore either. read more

Food and atmosphere was wonderful. Philly pizza, mushroom soup, and pasta dishes were great. I would probably get a different appetizer. The lamb meatballs were a bit dry. read more

Service was horrible, food was below average and management did not care. Never going back

Decided to check out Hearth Kitchen after seeing that they are under the same family as La Fia and Merchant Bar in Delaware. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. I made a reservation for a Friday night. Overheard the hostess saying that they were completely booked for the next two hours. The restaurant filled up pretty quickly. The restaurant has happy hour from 4-6. The portion size was great. The cast iron crab dip was tasty. My only complaint was that the pizza ends were a little too done for my liking. I decided to go with a wood oven pizza with half meatballs and cheese. The meatballs were a weird texture but the pizza was flavorful. I always like to check out the dessert menu before I visit a restaurant, but I could not find a dessert menu on their website. The waitress brought over a dessert menu and I was relieved. I ordered the bourbon butterscotch pudding. The perfect ending to my meal. The desserts seem to be seasonal. I saw an apple tart on their social media page but did not see it on the menu. The restaurant was family friendly and saw several families come in with young children. If you are visiting Longwood Gardens, you should check out Hearth Kitchen. read more

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Nice relaxing vibe on a busy Saturday evening; food was delicious and very fresh and the mushroom soup was to die for: our waitress Devon was a delight and made the evening that much more enjoyable read more

Run don't walk to this amazing restaurant! It is a mile from Longwood Gardens and we had brunch today and dinner a few weeks ago. Both were absolutely amazing! The bar drinks were fantastic and my husband's bloody mary was like an appetizer! Chef Alex came to our table to say "hi"! The staff top to bottom was friendly and attentive to every detail. Ambiance abounds! read more

was a little pricey, but food was actually worth the price! service was excellent. indoor seating was fine, not too noisy, even next to the bar area read more

Food was delicious , although portions small. No bread offered. Service was great! However, I don't think I can justify $240 for four with a bottle of wine. Also....Menu stated BYOB Wine ( as most places in Kennett) but a $25 cork fee! Too many other places in Kennett Square to enjoy than this. read more

Spend the late morning hours at Longwood Gardens and drive about a mile to Hearth Kitchen. Ate outside on the patio which was a pleasant atmosphere with a slight breeze and great music. The waiter , Justin, we had was fantastic! We ate gnocchi and agnolotti which is somewhat like a ravioli with a great cheese in the center! Both dishes were lovely! I also had the Prosecco and the mixed a sparkling water with lemonade for my dinner guest. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Hearth Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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If you think you're going to get the same quality and taste of food from the original Hearth don't come here. There was an earlier review where they said something similar so I'm glad I'm not the only one. We had reservations on a Saturday evening and upon entering this place was packed and very loud. We sat at the bar because they couldn't seat us yet and ordered an overpriced bottle of French wine. The wine was very good but their wine prices are what I expect after the tariffs take effect. Most restaurants around here are charging obnoxiously high wine prices and it's unacceptable. They are still a BYOB, but they now charge a $30 corkage fee, whereas the original Hearth only charged the $15 corkage fee. $30 for a corkage fee is a total douche move. (Read on to see my last comment.) We were finally seated, although about 20 minutes after our reservation time. Our server was very nice and did the best she could and the hostesses and bartenders were also very nice. I don't have a complaint about the service. Now the food. The only reason I rushed to this restaurant is because they had me at medi platter which consisted of baba ganoush, feta, and hummus. The baba ganoush and feta were incredibly disappointing and tasted packaged. I make better hummus and baba ganush than this. The feta was gross. It was so lemony I ended up taking it home and then throwing it away. I ordered the halibut entree. I'm very cautious about ordering fish around here because I don't think many chefs know bake it properly. I was pleasantly surprised so five stars for the halibut. It was delicious. Even the leftovers were really good. My husband had the hamburger and was incredibly disappointed. It just wasn't that great and it was lukewarm. Don't think we'll be rushing back here. There was another review who mentioned that the owners and management should have talked to those who frequented the original Hearth to find out what they liked and what they didn't. Based on what I'm hearing from the stree, t sounds like the owners did not do a very good job with transiting over for both the original staff or their customers. The $30 corkage fee definitely speaks to this. Tisk tisk. read more

What a great time we had at The Hearth Kitchen this evening... My wife, myself and our 2 sons had dinner, and it was awesome...We had the calamari, a couple of pasta dishes, and the pepperoni pizza, along with a great desert...The calamari was off the charts good...Our pastas were super, and the pizza was great as well...The desert was the Smores, and was sooo good...The server (Jordan) did a great job...She was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient...Karl, the owner, and Kelly (one of their multi-site managers) stopped by to chat with us, and left us feeling very appreciated...Will definitely be back...Looking forward to trying their Smash Burger...Well worth the visit... read more

Closed. Bought by new group" Platinum Dining". Will reopen in March after renovation . New menu etc

Second time-will not be back. Food is meh, more expensive than old Hearth and does not deliver. Drinks also just blah. Service is bad-zero attention to customers in an empty restaurant. Had simple issue with a drink, was told ok will tell him and never saw anyone ever again. We were loyal old Hearth clients-in 1x a week. Sadly we are done. read more

Place recently re-opened under new management, but same name. Appetizers were tasty, and drinks were served very well. Took away some pizzas for home and they were delicious as well. Recommend if you are in the Kennett area! read more

Some things are better than the previous management including the sandwich selection. The pizza is not as good. Its not bad pizza but the pizza at the original Hearth Kitchen was one of my favorite and this does not match that. read more

Husband and I had dinner last night at Hearth - one of our go-tos . We love the Crow cocktail and it was delicious as usual. Husband had chicken parm which was quite good. Came with a very large portion of spaghetti . I had the Ribeye- it was delicious - came with an herb butter on top and was served with smoked potatoes and roasted maitake mushrooms. The steak was just a shade rare - ordered medium rare - but I happily ate it - so buttery and tender. read more

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New ownership has really taken the food down a notch. I wish they would have spent the time they spent on redecorating on finding out what the regulars liked most about Hearth Kitchen. I got the baby gem salad - which was literally a head of Romain lettuce with the bottom cut off and its few other ingredients tossed haphazardly on the plate. I added 4oz steak to my salad - it was overcooked and fatty. My husband ordered the euro chicken breast - basically just a chicken breast with potatoes and carrots. We had nothing to drink and the bill was $67. We don't mind paying for a good meal, but this was average at best. I do not think we will be back. read more

Been to two Michelin starred restaurants in my life and the service here was on par with both. Drinks are a solid 9.5/10 overall with the presentation for some (Kennett Squared and Ill Picante) really brings a wow factor. Made-in-house pasta, delicious pizza, and unique shareables made it an amazing dining experience overall. Been here twice so far with more visits planned for the future. Recommendations would be garlic bread, south Philly pizza, and cacio e pepe, but the medi trio and pork chop are great too. Beautiful environment and table settings as well made for a wonderful overall experience! read more

I was a big fan of Hearth Kitchen after my first time coming here. There were four of us dining, and we came on a Saturday night for dinner, which was pretty packed so make sure you make a reservation! We all shared the cheese board to start, and it was really good! Lots of good cheeses and meats to go around. Since my friend had mentioned that their pasta is really good, we all ordered a pasta dish. My bucatini dish was good, but my bf's pappardelle dish was even better. The tiramisu dessert was also very good. They had a great drink selection, as well. I think everyone at the table was very happy with the cocktails ordered! read more

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The first time we tried Hearth was for order out pizza a few months ago simply because it was the only place we could get an order out pizza a Monday. I'm very fussy about pizza since I make my own. First, the crust - it is crisp without being dry - it has a loftiness without being too soft or doughy - it has an earthy flavor and not too salty Second, the sauce (on Margherita pizza) - great flavor - not overly salty - just the right amount on the pie Third, the topping - the Margherita pizza has just the right amount of cheese - it could use more fresh basil - the extra request for garlic was roasted cloves and not too oily I've also tried the Garlic-Ricotta pizza and the crust, cheese, rapini all perfect balance. IMHO - the best local restaurant pizza around. We have eaten in location, too. Food and salads was good. Serve was very friendly. Actual service was really slow and this was on slow weekday evening, and we had reservations, so not sure what the hold up was. read more

We've been here a few times, but I've regrettably never sat down and actually reviewed it. The service is always great, the bar is consistently providing good cocktails, and the food never disappoints. Tonight we enjoyed the hush puppy app (they were a special) and the garlic bread, especially the butter served with! For dinner I got the cacio e pepe and my fiancé ordered the chicken parm (which was by far one of the best I'd ever tried). Highly recommend this place, even if you're in the mood for a delicious wood fired pizza and a glass of wine it's worth the visit! read more

Hearth Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana - Pizza Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Wow. The meals I had during restaurant week were phenomenal. I particularly enjoyed the flavorful butternut squash soup as a first course. For the second course I had the tasty short rib and the steak. The steak was the best steak I have had in my most recent memory. I love a great steak, and when I go to restaurants to eat steak, I am generally disappointed by the flavor and/or toughness. When I go back here, I will order the steak again! read more

Came here with a large party to celebrate a friend's engagement. It was only a 6 min drive from Longwood Gardens. The place itself isn't too too big, but we were seated in a private room due to us having a party of 20ish. We got a special menu that was addressed to the friends and family of the celebrant which was really nice. The atmosphere itself was pretty nice, ambient lighting and offers a warm, comforting feel. We started with drinks which were pretty great. I had the Crow and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it, though be warned, one drink was plenty for me and lasted me the entire meal. Had the calamari and beef empanadas for appetizers and while the flavor wasn't bad, we agreed that they could have been cooked longer to make it more crispy. For entrees I had the gnocchi, which I was a bit disappointed in. It felt like I was eating regular pasta while I was expecting pillowing potato gnocchi that I'm used to. My food also came luke warm instead of hot which I was hoping for. The "pasta" tasted very aldente, almost too hard for my liking, maybe a little more time cooking would have been better. Chose the creme brulee for dessert and this probably brought the most disappointing because the whole dish tasted salty? As if they used salt instead of sugar for the custard. The torched sugar on top wasn't torched enough so instead of a nice sugary crack I just tasted the granules of sugar. Despite the other reviews, I thought the service was pretty alright. Our main server was attentive to us and was very pleasant. One of the food runners did set my plate right on top of my phone but that just made me laugh. The food did take a long time to come out but we're a big party so I kinda figured that would be okay. Overall, I probably wouldn't come here again, but it was a nice place to accommodate our big party for us to celebrate our friends. read more

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To start with, our server Monica was lovely. She was very nice and quick with our table, and I can confidently say she was the best server I have ever had in my entire life. I will never forget Her attitude, speed, and kindness with our table, truly remarkable. Now with the food, I got the steak frites medium rare and it was perfectly cooked, the fries were properly salted and the asparagus and mushrooms were delightful. Overall, the scenery and decor of the restaurant are beautifal, the food is amazing and our server Monica was very delightful to be around and I hope to be served by her many more times, because I am definitely coming back here again!!! read more

We stumbled upon Hearth Kitchen as we were looking for a place to eat after Longwood Gardens, when we saw Hearth Kitchen we immediately knew it was our vibe. It was busy and the pizza looked insanely good. The atmosphere and location are perfect, close to my Longwood Gardens and open late. they also have an excellent bar program so they make some pretty great cocktails. There was no wait when we went. Around 6:30pm, but the place was pretty full. Pizza was good, wish it was more crunchy or toasted. I've had other Neapolitan pizza that had more crunch while not being overly hard. Maybe it's a preference. Again the pizza was good just couldn't say it's the best pizza I've had. The pizza did not blew me away. I was also impressed by the hot sauce selection, they have local small batch hot sauce. Not many places have this, so it's a big plus in my opinion. Service was good, but I did feel it needed to be a little more attentive. It was friendly and informative however. Overall we had a good meal, but not great and there was not a single reason to not recommend that you go here. I was very happy and you will be too. read more

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First time trying and I must say I was blown away. We had the Boar dish and the Ricotta Gnocchi dish. Absolutely spot on from flavor to portions. Finished off with the bourbon bread pudding and espresso. Not one negative comment from a 36 year food service veteran. Very impressed the owner Rich came out to every table to show appreciation which is a lost art in the restaurant industry. To the folks that are complaining about service and wait times, you must not realize that this is an issue in every industry nationally!!!! Feel blessed you can go and and enjoy a great meal at a great restaurant. read more

Service was excellent. Atmosphere was nice. The food was both tasty and filling. The portions were the perfect size.

The food was good, 5 stars actually. But it took forever to get our drinks. I like to have a cocktail before my entree and then wine with my entree, but I didn't get to order my 2nd drink until we were placing the desert order. Then the drink arrived after we had finished desert. I said no thank you to the server, and he understood it was ridiculously late. He did comp the drink without me having to ask. The server was so nice but not good. I do like the atmosphere at Hearth and good music played. read more

Our experience was horrible! So sad because we've read the menu and we're excited to try this place. Very poor service, no hostess, waiter took 10 minutes to come to table and the food ugh the food was not edible. The calamari was a very small portion and not shareable for $13. We ordered 2 pasta dishes that were a kids meal size for $22 each. There is no offer of bread or salad with the pasta meal. It's not required but for the price it seems expected. I could go on and on about everything that is wrong with this restaurant but I'll leave it here...overpriced, poor service all around, and disgusting food. read more