Wow!!!! That's an understatement for this place. Talk about a hidden gem. The service and food is next level. This is probably the second time I will give a 10/10 on a restaurant in the past 20 years. Chris at the bar was absolutely phenomenal. Their escargot yellow fin tuna appetizer are next level. read more

It is very rare for a restaurant to be this good in all categories, food, ambience and service. If you go to Lark you will not be disappointed. The cocktails were excellent and the food was delicious . Our waitress was attentive and friendly. All this made for a perfect meal and a perfect birthday dinner for me. Hats off to the chef. read more

Lark - Interior - New American Near Me - Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Yelp, prompted us to try the newly opened restaurant in Bala Cynwyd. I have to start off by saying please make a reservation, either by calling the restaurant or on resy.com Lark's atmosphere very modern and inviting. The service was excellent! I order Century for my drink- I have to say I was quite disappointed with the flavor - there was an aftertaste that I didn't quite care for and the cocktail glassware they served it in didn't quite make sense to me, quite awkward to drink from! I ended up swapping for a glass of wine (side note they did charge me a small fee for the cocktail.) For our appetizer we ordered albacore tune with blood orange ponzu, which was delicious but portion was small and not quite to share. I recommend ordering individual apps. For our entree I ordered the squid ink chitarra with lobster, calamari and garlic crumbs - very simple dish but quite flavorful and my husband loved the roasted Dorade with roasted fennel which was cooked perfectly! Dessert, we ordered the ricotta pound cake with gelato - it was just ok! The decaf drip coffee was yummy! Great spot for date night or larger groups! read more

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One of the best meals ive had in a long time. The staff was so friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and the restaurant itself was beautiful! The scallops were one of my fave and I typically hate scallops! Def order the squid ink pasta and the tartare, I could that every day. Cannot wait to return. read more

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There are almost no words for how lovely Lark is and our experience there but I will give it a shot. First of all, after frequenting the Landing Kitchen many a time, the location is great for anyone either on the Main Line or in NW Philly and not far for anyone father flung to get to. There is ample parking and in the daylight it's a cool place to walk around and hang our. Lark is on the the top floor of the Residence Inn and there is a private elevator to get there. The decor in the restaurant is lovely and it's spacious enough that, for someone who has only had a handful of indoor dining experiences in the pandemic, I felt comfortable (all staff was masked). But the main event - the food - is the stuff dreams are made of. We had 4 small courses, 1 pasta course, 1 main, 1 dessert, and 2 drinks between 2 people and spent $100 pp including tax and tip which for a nice night out is very reasonable. What we had: Gnotto Fritto - Basically a savory donut with ricotta and prosciutto, it was diving. Red Snapper tartare - So good with the fried sunchokes on it. Burrata with beets - Even I, a non beet lover, enjoyed a decent amount of this. Devilled Eggs - So, so good also I, a non olive lover, loved the tapenade on the top. Squid Ink Pasta - OMG so like, homey but also so upscale and tasty which is a rare Venn diagram of amazing. Duck Breast - Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Coffee Budino - A delight, perfect to share. I feel the need to make my next reservation ASAP and figure out the babysitter + scheduling later because it was so good. We will definitely be back! read more

Lark is nicely located if you live outside of the city and don't want to struggle with traffic and parking. The ambiance is 5 stars, great view with your standard fine dining service. It wasn't overwhelmingly warm service, but there are plenty of staff. The drinks were good and appetizers (bass and octopus) were well executed, but not very imaginative. It was pretty much standard city fair. The entrees were very disappointing. We had the skate, which was bland and undercooked. The scallops were cold, bland with no sear. Even the vegetables on the dish were undercooked. The lamb pasta special was delicious with a great pepper and cheese flavor. I would go back for the view and some apps, but I won't waste money on entrees again. Overall, I just felt it was same old, same old boring fine dining to satisfy the burbs of Philadelphia. I'm surprised so many people rave about it. read more

Overpriced and incredibly noisy. Focaccia was right on the edge of being burnt. Entry was small and not very flavorful. I will not be returning. read more

Came here for date night and did not leave disappointed. We started with the gnocco fritto with ricotta and sea urchin deviled eggs. The fritto came out warm and acted like a cracker for the ricotta and prosciutto. The prosciutto was not the highest quality but the lemon and ricotta were good. For the deviled eggs there was a lot of flavors fighting for your attention and the uni flavor was completely lost in the mix. Next we had the grilled octopus and mushroom ravioli. Although the ravioli does not look like much the flavor was definitely there and the hazelnuts added a different texture preventing you from getting sick of the dish. The grilled octopus was delicious but was a smaller portion only having one medium sized tentacle for the dish. We finished off the night with the coffee budino which was a bit sweet for me but my girlfriend liked it a lot. I would suggest sharing this one as it is rather large in my opinion for one person. read more

Ate here this week with friends for a celebratory dinner and it was a wonderful meal. Service was outstanding. I didn't notice how the place was decorated as I was facing a large window with a great view, but my friends enjoyed the room. Loved the food. One friend had the Little Gem salad, which turned out to be not so little, so we all tasted that and it was delicious. I had the escargot and I loved the sauce they were in, with enough bread to share. Another person had the octopus, which he didn't offer to share, but he thought the portion was large enough that it could have been a main dish. I'm not a big pasta eater so skipped that course, but tasted two of the others. I loved the Cappelletti, and will order that if it's still on the menu when we go back. My friend had the special of the day, which looked like spaghetti but the waiter called it something else, and she enjoyed it. Someone else had the rigatoni, and the consensus was that it was too spicy. Two of us had the scallops, which were cooked to perfection and the accompanying spring vegetables were interesting flavors and textures. The other couple shared the branzino, and they enjoyed it. We did opt for dessert, and 3 of us had the croquant, which was actually large enough to share, and delicious. Looking forward to coming back again. read more

Overpriced for what you get. The wait staff is very pleasant, though. They don't even put bread on the table.

Great food. Service was good. Ambiance is the best. Such a nice vibe. I would go here again. read more

It is quite rare to find such high quality place in a random location. Everything was great!

I normally don't like these high price and allegedly small portion restaurants but we had an excellent experience! The food and service were amazing. The portions were very fair and yes, it was pricey, but one of the few places like this that are actually worth the money. We will be back! read more

Lark was an incredible experience. Went with a couple of friends to celebrate a graduation and they personalized the experience by having all the staff sign a card. The food was excellent, all well balanced flavors and playing with textures. The area is open and bright, taking full advantage of outdoor spaces. While it may seem a bit pricey, the quality was worth the price. read more

Came to Lark to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and we had a great time! Food, service, and ambiance were all on point. We were greeted with a handwritten birthday card- such a cute touch. Andre, our server, gave great recommendations throughout the night. My favorites were the octopus and the branzino but everything was a hit. I am looking forward to visiting during the summer time and enjoying their beautiful outdoor space. Found a new gem! read more

Gorgeous atmosphere, delicious food, and phenomenal service! The perfect place for a celebratory dinner. I loved our experience!

All around Amazing experience! The food was superb and the atmosphere was inviting. The deck was a real treat

Food was delicious, wait staff was so polite and friendly. The restaurant was really good looking, high ceilings. Great for birthdays or celebrations of any kind. read more

Had another incredible meal at Lark this past weekend. Like many things these days, I feel that it was more expensive than the last time we went. Overall this is a city quality meal in the burbs and I would def recommend! read more

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Food is insane. Ambiance is gorgeous. I don't even like pork but the pork chop was succulent. The pastas are innovative and fresh. With all the restaurants in Philly I struggle finding the motivation to go to the same place twice. I've been back multiple times.... read more

Excellent food and service in a beautiful space. A great addition to the Main Line Looking forward to returning very soon. read more

Food and service were as expected for this price point. Portions were generous. My primary beef is the noise level. It was virtually impossible to have a conversation. This is not an intimate environment, more like a party atmosphere. The view is great and the outdoor patio would be great for a drink. Otherwise, plan to be drowned out by the noise, or speak, very very loudly. read more

If you ever enjoyed dining at Laurel (or even if you never went there), go to Lark. It is a great setting - beautiful, comfortable and welcoming - with even better food. We had the Gnocco Fritto and Crests do Gallo as starters and will have a hard time not ordering them again - they were that good! The Gnocco was also a lot of fun and a whimsical surprise! We each had fish - my spouse the branzino with caponata and fennel - and I the black bass in a bouillabaisse reduction. Both were generous portions of perfectly cooked fish and super flavorful vegetables. Our server recommended a glass of pinot noir which my wife said was very good with both of her dishes. I had the Dollars and Cents mocktail; worked for me with a dominant grapefruit flavor and not sweet. Regrettably we didn't have room for dessert - guess we'll have to go back soon as the menu for them looked amazing! read more

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Great food, best hard boiled eggs I've ever had and their ribeye was spectacular. Servers were helpful, attentive and had a great attitude!

Great food! Great service! Overall fantastic meal. Make sure to eat a meal before and do not show up hungry! Or expect to be hangry about 30/60 minutes after read more

Delicious food, but very small portions. Spent over $90 on two entrees and still had to buy snacks at the hotel lobby because we were so hungry. Currently heating up microwave pizza as I write this. read more

Best restaurant around! The food is excellent. The service is better. After having our first date at Lark, it is a big factor in why my wife and I are now married. Thank you Lark read more

The food was delicious. The view was amazing. Service was excellent BUT my husband and I noticed that all the waitstaff were White and all the serving staff were POC. Hopefully management will strive to do better and then get my five stars! read more

The location is perfect, decor remarkable , drinks excellent....food limited....a bit pricey...but a great vibe

Nice rooftop. super nice team, spaceful, bright with big windows but a bit noisy. Food was good, portions could be larger.

This review is only relevant if you're planning to host an event at Lark. The restaurant service and food are fantastic and I've been a repeat customer. However, the professionalism is lacking in the events department. I reached out six weeks ago inquiring to host a dinner for 50 guests. We would both agree on a scheduled time but the Director of Events was either a no-show or unresponsive until I followed up. This happened multiple times, with one excuse after another for missing the scheduled call. I reached out to the GMs for assistance and the response was that there is only one event coordinator, whom has not been very helpful. This would have been a great venue that we will not be moving forward with. @LarkPA, your event booking is not up to par with the great service and food. read more

Food was exquisite, ambiance is great, a bit loud and tightly packed in non booth seats, service is top notch. Highly recommend everything on the menu! read more

Lark - New American Near Me - Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

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We had an outstanding dinner at Lark. Our waiter , Kevin, was exceptional. He explained all the specials and entrees. He was particularly sensitive and attentive to one of our guests who had a peanut allergy. The meal was scrumptious!!!! Every bite was delicious. The venue was stunning. Even on a rainy night, it was warm and cozy. Already looking forward to going back. Great job!!!!! read more

This has been my favorite restaurant of all time. The price is affordable, atmosphere is romantic and relaxing, food is phenomenal, customer service is top notch. 10/10 read more

My husband surprised me for my birthday and we arrived at Lark the building itself was impressive ample safe parking The staff was warm nice and knowledgeable the decor gorgeous out door deck with fire pit and comfortable seating .. lounge area decor beautiful lighting beautiful .. bar ambiance fabulous Food over the top amazing each entrè was delicious and presentation beautiful.. wine selections great! they even gave me a birthday card signed by the staff and chef...LVE Lark and will be back. read more

The ravioli is special, but the $35 two tiny pieces of duck breast are hilariously overpriced. The uni deviled eggs are not much better than $5 deviled eggs anywhere else. The service was very warm for the most part, and the setting was delightful, but the food here is not worth the astronomical price tags. read more

The food was mediocre at best. The Barada was good. The octopus was OK, the bucatini had no flavor, the rigatoni was undercooked, the duck was undercooked, the Bronzino was overcooked, server was very quick to take my unfinished cocktail away. Nice ambience I think the food could be better and more consistent. Saturday night everything should be perfect. read more

I have dined around the world and have even enjoyed meals with royalty, but I have never felt the distain from the hostesses like I felt tonight. The food was ok, but the lasting impression I have is the utter rudeness of the front receptionists. They greeted us with, "Oh, you're here"? Our table was not ready on time and we had to wait, which would have been fine if it wasn't followed with, the hoity response, "Oh check back with us in ten minutes"! Even though we had to secure our reservation with our credit card and if we did not show up on time we would be charged. Absolutely arrogant, snobby, vain hostesses who talked about us in front of us as if we should praise the fact we were allowed in. We were going to host a huge party there and decided to try it out first. No way! This is an over priced, self-inflated restaurant that caters to people who like to be treated like crap. Our waiter was good though. He had a nice demeanor. But seriously, the women in the front are horrible. If I'm paying $100 a head, at least look up to say good night and pretend to mean it! read more

Very pretty restaurant.Good service but will not return.Menu is limited in terms of entrees with very small portions .I ordered the duck I think there was more meat on the McDonald's chicken sandwich.My wife ordered steak not close to capital grille.At $54.00 I would have expected better.You better pre-game because at $16.00 a drink got a Manhattan it might have been 2oz same as my wife's vodka.Very disappointed read more

Go! Drop some money, it's worth it! We had a 4 course meal because we wanted to try everything on the menu. Are too much, for sure. The food was inventive, delicious and presented well. The cocktails was great. Interior decor was nice. Parking is ample. The place was packed but felt roomy. I get the interior ambiance, look and feel, but the place is loud. Totally solvable. Enjoy, this place is fantastic. read more