We had the mozzarella fritta, arancine, Caesar salad, and carbonara pasta. Everything was solidly…read moreokay. It was very busy on the Friday night we went with friends, so reservations are a good idea. Getting seated was a bit chaotic, as the same area is used for both takeout and dine-in. The servers were clearly busy--managing multiple tables while also plating and serving desserts.

We arrived around 5:30pm a few nights before Valentine's Day. Even without reservations I was able…read moreto get a table for two, but I wouldn't guarantee that will always happen. When we finished our meal there were multiple people (probably at least 10) waiting to be seated. So I recommend dinner reservations. We enjoyed our chicken Parmesan. The bread they serve is wonderful. Our waitress was Stacy and she was friendly and helpful...10 out of 10.

Best Italian restaurant in the area. They treat you like family, and the service is great.read more

Great family atmosphere Easy parking…read morePeach martini was huge and delicious Fried calamari and mushroom toast good Fresh bread delicious Chicken piccata- chicken Milanese was delicious Smore dessert was worth every calorie Service was outstanding!! We will keep coming back!!

Took my best friend out for lunch for her birthday had a great time food is awesome love the…read morechicken Parmesan

Great pizza! Their new space is beautifully done and a…read moreneeded welcome addition to the area. Always have great fast service.

Great food by the creek! This is a must go see at least once . Downingtown is a pretty…read morePlace so come down for a Night

Dining at La Sponda is a crap shoot. Here's why…read more Food is a 4-star. Cook staff is good with both the presentation and taste of the food. That's what brought us back. Unfortunately that's where it ends. Service is a 1-star. There seemed to be a language disconnect with the server. An overall near-zero experience. Our server was attentive to other tables seated after us who received their desserts before our entrees. Not one table check-in before, during or after the meal. Had to actually get up out of the seat to make sure the drink order was understood and it was right because the server did not seem to understand. Maybe that put the server off. We also flagged down other servers for assistance during the meal and even for ordering dessert. It took a long time to take payment for our bill. We almost got up to pay at the bar. Thus the crap shoot gamble at La Sponda. Atmosphere a 2.5 star. Loud atmosphere with a heavy metal music rotation. Good music, just not for this dinner atmosphere. Overall a 2.5-star on the strength of the food. We will not be back. Spending the money I did, even though the food is good at La Sponda, I don't want to risk a bad service experience again there. Not worth it for us but might not matter for others. Nevertheless - Caveat Emptor.

Cozy little spot but not the best service. Waitress seemed annoyed by gluten free questions and…read moredidn't know what modifications could be made. Food was average.

Consistently great food. Love the Alfredo. Waitress remembers what we like and gets it when we…read morefirst come in the building. Nice ambiance.

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

Service is so great and the restaurant is always so clean. We went with a large group and they were…read moreso accommodating and helpful. Not to mention the food was great! We didn't grab many pics but everything was delicious and the sides of broccoli rabe and stuffed mushrooms were very memorable. As a meal I got the pasta dimare - it was enough to share with the table! Very good and the portion was HUGE!

Go for the food! Delicious, hot, and aplenty. The associated bakery is to kill for! The lighting…read moreis a bit glaring and there was no Italian music playing in the background when we were there. Not exactly a romantic setting. They don't take reservations because they don't have to. It's always busy. Shout out to Kevin, our waiter.

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.

Food very good. After dinner the waiter said they were out of decaf coffee but we did not see him…read morego back to check on that and he had already tallied up our bill before we asked about coffee. Not happy about his service

came for mother's day with a reservation. waited 40 minutes to make the order. our only request was…read morea straw for our 3yo kid, which was forgotten. apps took another 30 mins to come out, and the another 30 for the pastas to come out. couldn't find a person to give me a water refill. tried smiling and eye contact -- nothing. understaffed, i understand. but then they had the audacity to add 20% service charge for a party of four adults and one well behaved 3yo kid. and asked for additional gratuity. on top of that, the food was disappointing in portion and taste.

Great costumer service! Wonderful family friendly atmosphere. Owner and wife kept coming over to…read moreask how the meal was and how they could serve us better. Food was amazing. My husband and I had the manicotti and the chicken ziti. Portion size is larger than I thought and the prices are reasonable. Our meals also included a house salad and garlic knots. Everything was made quick, fresh ,and tasted wonderful. Overall my husband and I walked out paying $26. You really can't beat the price. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

We were visiting from out of town and came here for some pizza and salad. Our hotel was close, the…read moreratings were high so we figured this would be a great place to go for some pizza. The slices they had out looked terrible and I should have walked away at that point. I ordered a margarita pie and my wife got a salad. She said her salad was disgusting and she hardly ate it. I wasn't impressed with the pizza either. The sauce was very plain. There was barely any cheese and the crust was a little too floppy for my liking.