I usually go to Estia Philadelphia before shows/performances and love going there. Tried Estia in…read moreRadnor last night and it was excellent as well. Service was attentive although funny in that our server would ask us how our next dish was immediately after it had been placed in front of us and before we had a bite. It happened three times! So maybe not quite as attentive come to think of it. We both ordered from the prix fixe menu (sharing the appetizers) which is a good deal, and I don't remember so many items involving an upcharge so that's new to me. - fried calamari - 4/5, very good, nice aioli dipping sauce, breading was consistent and not too heavy, light tasting and delicious - greek salad - 4/5, I usually love this and it was still delicious and fresh but I noticed that 1) they've changed the name so it's no longer called horiatiki, and 2) we had a very small piece of feta with the salad whereas in the past the ratio of feta to the tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, cucumbers has been more even. And now there's a $6 supplement charge for this appetizer which seems like A LOT for a salad. Next time I might skip this because of the upcharge - lavraki - 5/5, this light white fish is just the right amount of flavor and portion and my go to choice when I go to Estia. Also a $6 upcharge but this seemed more worth it - baklava - 5*/5, also a $2 upcharge but worth it as these four pieces of cylindrical baklava, while a little difficult to eat (use your hand? try to cut a cylinder with a fork?) it is an excellent baklava We went at 5pm before it got too busy and were seated away from the bar so we were able to have a quiet conversation but as the restaurant filled it definitely got noisier and I would not want to be seated near the bar. They do have a lovely outdoor area at the front and side of the restaurant so we could have sat outside since last night was quite mild in weather. One downside of the prix fixe is no zucchini and eggplant chips which are my favorite, and I didn't want to order that on top of the appetizer, entree, and dessert. Next time!

I dined at Estia on Sunday and it was exceptional!…read more Our reservation time was 5:30 PM. We probably didn't need one, but I made one just in case as we're nearing the holidays. I was celebrating my birthday a few days early. There was plenty of parking available. The hosts at the front desk and our waitress/wait staff were all very, very kind. It was a pleasure dealing with everyone here. The interior is decorated beautifully. The restaurant provides complimentary hummus with sliced bread or pita bread. We chose the pita bread. The hummus was delightful. Super creamy and flavorful. I ordered the Dionysius cocktail which was quite refreshing and light. I was in the mood for a carbonated drink and this was perfect. The Estia Chips are a MUST, especially if you're a zucchini and eggplant fan. These little half moons were fried to perfection and come with a side of tzatziki. I was sad when we finished them. Their tuna is cooked rare (it's reflected on the menu as such) but oh so yummy. I was expecting a steak, but instead, squared pieces of tuna wrapped around sautéed spinach were served to me. Highly suggest this! One thing about me is I always leave room for dessert, and I was with my fiancé who loves cheesecake so we asked for that. The pistachio crust was excellent. I had never tasted anything like this before. It was my first time having Greek food, but it definitely won't be my last!

We enjoyed our time at Teresa's cafe. They have a great beer selection and my husband was happy…read morethey had his favorite beer available. The servers were nice and friendly. The restaurant was a relaxing place to have drinks and food. We ordered a couple specials (their wagyu burger and ramp pizza), along with the mussels Provençal. The Wagyu meat was excellent! I liked the pizza crust: it's quite crispy and thin. I might want to try one of their more traditional pizzas next since the ramp flavor was a bit strong but that is just me. The mussels were ok -- some of the mussels didn't taste super fresh even though the mussels themselves were really juicy. The side salads they give are fresh and yummy! I would probably go for another pizza next time!

Overall: came for lunch, everything was okay, not great and not terrible. Apps were decent but Prob…read morewouldn't come back unfortunately. Service was great and pretty quiet so good for kids. Apps: mozzarella balls: the cheese tasted a bit off, maybe I just didn't like how the mozz was prepared. Fries: large portion. Drizzled in gravy (?) Seafood/shrimp pasta: tasted a lot of wine in the sauce and not enough salt, I generally like milder taste in my food but this dish a little TOO mild. My friends got other pastas though and they said it was good. Tiramisu: huge piece for $10, best thing I ate here and very creamy

My friends and I love this place. Been going for years. We love the happy hour drinks and…read moreappetizers. Can't wait to go back.

Although it hardly seems possible, it was April 2009 when I first paid a call to 333 Belrose…read more Interestingly enough, however, not a great deal appears to have changed in the interim. Chef/proprietor Carlo deMarco, a Villanova native, is still turning out top-notch contemporary American fare with international flair in a lively yet decidedly sophisticated setting. And, although Mr. deMarco's seasonally changing menu continues to offer his patrons exciting new possibilities, there are still a number of old favorites that I remember from my first go round. The inordinately tender yet crispy Salt Pepper Calamari with beguiling pumpkinseed aioli, for example, still makes a fabulous starter, as does the Butter Lettuce Salad garnished with Danish blue cheese, candid walnuts, shaved apple, and finished with an outstanding Champagne vinaigrette. Entrée-wise, as I mentioned in my initial review, pork still plays a major role. The Java Pork Tenderloin (pictured) with smashed yams, mango salsa, black bean sauce, and maple jus remains a house favorite, with the Grilled Pork Chop accompanied by down-home andouille-spiked mac & cheese finishing a close second. Our most recent visit, however, was somewhat different in scope, as my dining partner and I decided to take advantage of Main Line Today Restaurant Week. Which meant that though our menu choices were limited to three apps, three entrées, and two desserts, the price - $39.95 per person (plus beverages, tax & gratuity) for a three-course dinner - and the overall quality of the cuisine were more than sufficient compensation. To start things off, I chose the Spicy Asian Brussels Sprouts (pictured) embellished with peanuts, shishito peppers (shishito peppers are small mild peppers from Japan with an average of one out of ten being on the hot side), and sweet chili sauce. Brussels sprouts are just one of those vegetables... you either love them or hate them, there seems to be no middle ground. I am most definitely of the former persuasion. And, to the kitchen's credit, the sprouts were perfectly prepared... Not too crunchy; not too mushy. Just right. My only quibble is that the word "spicy" is really something of a misnomer, as there was infinitely more sweetness than spice at work here - indeed, describing the dish as "cloying," at least from my palate's perspective, would not be considered hyperbole. My dining partner's Butternut Squash Bisque (pictured), on the other hand, was spot-on perfect, a simply superb rendering of this traditional favorite. The squash is beautifully seasoned with ginger and touch of curry, then combined with sautéed onion and submerged in copious amounts of apple cider. Once puréed, hot cream is added, followed by a bit of sour cream, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The flavor is rich, complex, and incredibly addictive. Definitely distinctive and not to be missed. Entrée possibilities included the above-noted Java Pork Tenderloin, Chef's Choice Chicken Entrée, and the Simply Grilled Salmon (pictured). On any other occasion, I have no doubt, one or both of us would have gone right for the pork... But on this particular evening, for some reason, we were both in the mood for salmon, which turned out to be an absolutely fabulous choice. The fish was a beautifully prepared - just as our server suggested and we specified - medium rare. But not only was it simply grilled, but also simply presented with a house salad of mixed greens, goat cheese, toasted sesame seeds, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, crispy wontons, and utterly seductive orange-ginger vinaigrette. And that lovely orange-ginger concoction proved to be not only a marvelous dressing for the salad but also a wonderful complement to the salmon, transforming a relatively straightforward dish into something sublime. Dessert choices were especially limited and pretty basic - either Warm Bread Pudding (pictured) or Flourless Chocolate Cake. I freely admit to being something of a chocoholic, but flourless chocolate cake - at least for my palate - is just too much of a good thing. Just too much of too much. I opted instead for the bread pudding... as did my dining partner, who is not a particular fan of chocolate. ... And, once again, this proved to be a most fortuitous choice, as the bread pudding succeeded in surpassing all expectations. Rich, creamy, and calorically out-of-sight, it added a decidedly decadent note to a perfectly delightful evening at table... And, as I mentioned above, the price was right.

My partner and I dined here after a meeting we had in Newtown Square. She larned about the…read morerestaurant from Kelly Drives, a program on the local TV station that features establishments in and around Philadelphia. We did not have to wait very long before being seated at a booth. The booth is semi-private. The ambiance of the restaurant is subdued. We ordered the Wagyu Beef Gyoza, Garden Ginger Salad, Beef Drunken Noodle and Tuna Trio. The Beef Drunken Noodle was outstanding. I don't usually like noodle dishes and absolutely love this one. The service we received was very good. This is definitely one of our favorite places to go for Japanese food because the flavors remind us of the meals we had in Japan.

I've been eating sushi for many many years and this was honestly very disappointing... I was told…read morethat this restaurant was a "rival" to another very well established in high-end sushi restaurant in Newtown Square... They are not even in the same league. I ordered two rolls during lunchtime and they were genuinely so disappointing... When the sushi is ground for a spicy roll, it automatically diminishes the quality... I can tell their quality of fish is subpar. Also, there was lettuce in my shrimp tempura roll, no tobiko or spicy mayo. I think that that roll is pretty standard so their take on it is underwhelming.

Stopped in on a weekday and loved the ambiance, service and tasty food. I feel like their portions…read morewere not too much and not too little but just right. Started the meal with the sourdough bread and butter. I thought it was delightful and a must. I had the scallops and crab pasta dish that was full of succulent flavors. The butter sauce was swiped up with my bread and the combination was delightful. Closed the evening with bread pudding topped with white chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The combination of everything was just what I was in need of.

Best food I've had in Malvern, hands down…read more I ate there recently for my wife's bday. The staff was very kind and accommodating from when I made the res, until we settled up. The weather was awful outside, snowy/rain causing the roads to be less than ideal. The coziness of the dining room and bar were both perfect for the night. Looking forward to my next meal there!

This one of the best meals I have had in a while. Service…read morewas pleasant and attentive. The meal started out with delicious bread and what I believe was a red pepper dip. It was delicious. I ordered the pasta with a creamy pesto, shrimp, calabrian pepper, and stracciatella. It was truly exceptional, and a great portion. My husband ordered the carbonara which was very delicious. The guanciale was overly salty, but it was cooked the right way, nice and crisp. My only gripe was truly with the calamari. It was overly breaded, so much so that it took away from the calamari. The espresso martinis were also made perfectly!

I focus on bathrooms, ambience, and parking. You have to pay for street parking (kiosk), but it's…read morepull in spots and it's next to train stations in case you can't find any spots. The bathrooms are down a little hallway in the back of the restaurant, which is nice. I hate when bathrooms are in the same room. There are two individual unisex bathrooms. The ambience and service are good, I would go again. I got clams Casino (very good!) and wings (not crispy enough, but I didn't say anything).

We lunch at S52 every time we visit KOP, which is an hour away and we visit once or twice a month!…read moreMy wife loves the flatbreads and I go for the Shrimp and Grits, Best outside the coastal south. The Staff is awesome as well! And the restaurant looks like Northern California. Love it!

We were frequent visitors here before Covid. My wife liked it, me not so much but our last visit…read moresealed the deal for her. No care in the preparation of the food. It's overpriced. We came for the early bird and were forced to sit in the noisy bar because that's the only place the early bird is offered. The rules for the early bird are ridiculous! The drink deals are restricted to just a few items and the entrees did not seem appetizing. The food we did order was completely unappetizing, tasteless and certainly not worth the price. Even if the service is great, if the food sucks who cares that it was delivered but friendly attentive staff. We are done with this place. For not much more we could have had a really nice meal at Davio's around the corner.

There were 4 in our party for my birthday, we were seated right away in a beautiful side room…read more Water and bread came right away and our waitress met us. She told us the specials and took our drink orders. After the drinks came she took or dinner orders. Our soup and salads came out in about 5 minutes. My wife and I both had the mushroom soup and friends split a Caesar salad. Our main courses came out about 5 minutes after we finished our first course. We had Lasagna, chicken parm, mushroom ravioli and a 16oz grilled steak. All were hot and fresh. We were never rushed

Great service, buzzing ambiance, delicious food - this is the spot to go for a nice Italian dinner!…read moreMy parents brought us here straight from the airport and we waited for maybe 10 minutes before we were sat. We ordered a nice cabernet sauvignon with our dinner. The standout dish for me was the squid ink pasta with crab! Perfectly cooked noodles with a deep savory seafood flavor and a generous topping of sweet crab meat, this was the best dish of the night. It was a great way to start our time in Pennsylvania.

I stopped in w/ a friend one evening to catch up - my first time there, but my friend was pretty…read morefamiliar with this spot, as he grew up in the area and had gone a bunch of times over the years. In fact, he said that he recognized a few of the staff there from the many times he'd been there before, though he hadn't been there in more recent years. Nice to have that history, and it's a charming spot - not modern like Sly Fox also in town, but I really appreciate the dive vibes! Each of us ordered a beer (I ordered an Icelandic one, which was quite nice), pretty great price on beer IMO, and the food was on point as well. I ordered chicken wings with buffalo sauce, and they tasted great! Service was pretty great - our server was attentive and swung by a good amount of times to check on us, as we sat in the corner to try to have a little less noise vs being right by the bar. She's the one that my friend said he recognized from years past. Overall I definitely appreciated this spot and would absolutely be open to returning!

Staff was very rude. Bartenders kicked everyone out early while many people still had full drinks.read more

Everything was phenomenal…read more.... Food..10 out of 10 Service.. 10 out of 10 Atmosphere. 10 out of 10

The ambiance of this restaurant was great. I enjoyed the inside wholeheartedly. I disliked a few…read morethings about this place. To start, service was rocky in the beginning. When I asked for wine recommendations, he couldn't give me an answer which is weird to me. A simple 3-4 of some best sellers or ANYTHING would've sufficed in my opinion. We went for Tomahawk Tuesday where you are given the choice between a Tomahawk or Porterhouse, 2 starter salads, 2 sides, and 2 desserts. Great pricing for that. Another issue, the food took FOREVER. There is no way a salad should have taken that long to come to a table. The steak, I understand. Upon the arrival of the steak, it was beautiful! The steak was ordered medium, it was dry when actually eating it. It did have a great char to it though. Towards the ending, the service got better I guess, but I was already over the experience.