I would definitely return to L'Olivo. Food was incredible from a fritto misto--perfectly grilled to…read morethe unexpected presentation of the Caesar Salad. Service was on point. A definite must try.

If Chef Francis Pascal's name sounds vaguely familiar, this is undoubtedly because he and his wife,…read moreNui, are the proprietors of the immensely popular Birchrunville Store Café. Making its debut in 1999, this charmingly intimate BYOB quickly became critically acclaimed for its sophisticated French-Italian fusion cuisine... L'Olivo Trattoria, the couple's most recent venture, opened for business in October 2025, settling ever-so-comfortably into the space previously occupied by Suburban Brewing Company. L'Olivo, which means The Olive Tree, pays homage to Chef Pascal's Italian roots and his mother's heritage, offering patrons a menu inspired by generations of family recipes and a passion for authentic Italian cuisine. Originally from France, Chef Pascal began his culinary journey with classical French training, later broadening his experience in both France and Italy. In 1989, he brought his culinary expertise to America at the Monte Carlo Living Room in Philadelphia... Joining him as the power behind the stove is Executive Chef Jonathan Amann, formerly of the highly regarded Amani's BYOB in Downingtown. Even without perusing the menu, given the background of the proprietors and the culinary credentials of the dynamic duo holding forth in the kitchen, you can be reasonably certain that the food served at L'Olivo is not going to be typical run-of-the-mill Italian fare. But let me clarify... If your primary predilection leans toward items such as spaghetti & meatballs smothered in marinara, trust me, you have definitely come to the wrong address. The cuisine here is both subtle in approach and sophisticated in style. Culinary creativity is very much in evidence; but it is appetizingly understated, making itself known in an enticing whisper rather than a screeching howl... My dining companion and I lunched here recently and were most impressed. The menu - divided into Antipasto, Salads, Paninis, Pasta, Dessert, and Sides - provided just enough interesting choices to arouse the appetite without befuddling the brain. Since my dining partner loves bread in any way, shape or form, it was no surprise that she went straight for the Mozzarella Stuffed Focaccia garnished with olive oil and fresh herbs. For my part, since I thoroughly enjoy pasta in whatever manifestation it may be presented, the Baked Orecchiette (pictured) pressed all the right buttons. The "little ears" were beguilingly blended with nuggets of pork belly; spatters of spinach, tomato, ricotta, provolone, and mozzarella; and finished with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente, the seasonings superb. A rather straightforward dish, but also quite profound in its simplicity... And utterly delicious. I would hasten to add that, although we did not partake, both the Godfather Burger (smash burger, mortadella, provolone, Calabrian chili aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on brioche) and the Salmon BLT Burger sounded mighty tempting... Ditto the Grilled Eggplant Panini and Primavera Bucatini (sautéed vegetables, tomato herb broth, house-made bucatini, fresh parmesan). Should you be planning to stop in for lunch, they are certainly worthy of your consideration. In the meantime, my dining companion and I were confronted with a little gastronomic conundrum of our own: choosing dessert(s). The possibilities included a number of the usual suspects - Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Blood Orange Panna Cotta - as well as a tempting Chocolate Crostata (toasted hazelnut tart with salted caramel & chocolate ganache)... Decisions. Decisions... We finally decided to take the down-home route, sharing a Butterscotch Bundt Cake crowned with vanilla gelato. Which, I am happy to add, was a most satisfying conclusion to our afternoon at table. We'll be back for dinner... At which time I will post a complete second review of our dining experience.

Had to stay near this area so stopped by for a quick dinner. We got lucky as happy hour was still…read moregoing on so decided to order few things from that menu. 1/2.dozen oyster and pigs in a blanket were just to my liking. The buffalo wings were just ok as it lacked sauce and there was no spice to it. Pub burger and mini pizza were like.... kids menu quality from a franchise family restaurant. Service was great as staff were very attentive and super friendly.. We sat inside but the patio seating area seemed nice. Great place to hangout and eat !

There is a rather large professional mammal employed at this location. He is an award winning Chef,…read morea family guy, a big fan of ritz cracker and ice cream sandwiches for breffast... and all around not a bad dude... his Name is Theo Charitos and his birthday is coming up quickly August 25th for any guests, employees, and owners that would like to help him ease into his older age! Since this is technically supposed to be a restaurant review... brickside's pigs (brisket burnt end sausage) in a blanket and absolutely anything with their signature blackening spice will have you drooling in your dreams until the next time you visit again!

A cozy local spot we visit a couple times a month. We always attend the trivia nights and music…read morebingo nights. So Fun! And the whole place participates! The staff is outstanding and they have terrific bartenders, boy do they hustle!! They always make you feel welcome. The menu has good variation for me, nothing too unusual or fancy, but quality food, good portions and they always have specials. Dining inside or out on the patio, it is a nice atmosphere with nice lighting, and Chester County decor. It would also be a lovely place for a private event. Some of the negative reviews are a few years old and most of the staff and management has changed since then, for the better!

We wanted to find someplace to eat outside and we hit the jackpot! Great service, thanks Maddie!…read moreCraft beers for hubby and a nice wine selection. I started with the butter nut squash soup crushed walnuts on top. Ate every bit! Husband had a pulled pork sandwich and fries. Delicious, he only ate half. I had the clam and pasta appetizer. Dozen of steamed clams, garlic bread, angel hair pasta, corn and sausage. Hot and steamy. Not sure the sausage made sense. Can't wait to go back with the family!

Was looking for a great (or at least good) experience at the Stottsville Inn but it was lacking on…read moreseveral levels. We should have cut our losses when it took quite a while to receive our drinks. On the positive side, once we were served, we weee pleased with what we had ordered. The Garden Party cocktail was refreshing and smooth. We didn't see any food for 1.5 hours! When we asked if they could please bring our salads, we finally had something to nibble on. Happy with the salad taste, portion size, and presentation. Next they brought one of our entree salads (roasted beet with crab cake) and then a side order of risotto when we had instead ordered the risotto entree. Both the beet salad and the risotto tasted great but the long wait really took away from what could have been a really nice meal. Somehow one of our other entrees (chicken Marsala) was never placed with the kitchen so that dish (which again was flavorful, paired with fresh herbs) trailed by 20 minutes. Such a shame that ridiculously slow service really detracted from otherwise nicely prepared food. Just can't give higher than 2 stars when you don't see anything out of kitchen for 1.5!hours and the pacing of food is so wacky.

Food at the Inn was awful. I ordered the prime rib on Father's Day. Requested medium well, and I…read morespecifically told the waitress do not cook it less than that. It came out raw..She took it back and by the time it came back out my husband was finished his dinner. The meat was tough like shoe leather on part and rare on the other side. This was a horrible Father's Day dinner. Don't serve prime rib if you don't have a clue how to cook it. No manager came over and I'm guessing there was no manager on duty. Charged full price and taking much of it home for my dog. Potatoes were awful. Never retuning.

I've evening coming here since I was a kid! Lovely place to go for any occasion. It is fancy !read more

I came here around a week ago with my family and the food and service was great but as I was…read moreleaving I saw the owner trying to hug two girls inappropriately and i was disgusted I will NOT be coming back and supporting that man.

Been coming to this place since I was a kid. The experience has always been great and cannot…read morerecommend it enough. Food is always done incredibly well and will always recommend any of their ovals! The waitstaff are friendly and generally keep service running smoothly from start to finish. Overall a great local place to spend time with family or friends.

Showed up here based on the menu of healthy foods/restricted diet. In the heart of Philly…read moreCheesesteaks? Ain't no way.... Au contraire - had the chicken Sicilian (a house favorite) and it did not disappoint! Great flavors, gluten free, and a perfect portion. Sorry I didn't get a picture because I showed up famished and was on to destroying that plate as soon as it showed up. Was stopping through here on business. Hope to have the chance to come back. There are plenty of options that aren't pizza/sandwiches/pasta.

Went out with a group of 11 before our kids started back to school. Let me tell you everything was…read moregreat! The food was fantastic! Ice buckets provided for the wine (it's BYOB) great decor and service. We got a few appetizers; the bread was warm and fresh. Yara our server was lovely! We had a private room off to the side, and it was perfect. I will absolutely be back! SO good! No photos taken as the company was great- but trust me, everything was so good!

I went here for a friend's birthday party. The staff was very nice and they had a little party room…read moreoff to the side that we could decorate. The food was very good.

Bierhaul - Townhouse, West Chester, PA. A special day of eating and drinking with Amigo Dan…read more Amigo Dan was in a cranky mood. Not much video. If you follow me, you know that is highly unusual. I remember liking my beer and the fried pickles were goodish. The beer cheese was good but I would like more flavor from it. Don't blink during the video, you'll miss it.

If I could, I would give this place 6 stars. They had a vasty amount of beers on draft. They also…read morehad a lot of great food items to help the drinking settle down. I didn't realize how big this place was. You could definitely tell that everybody knew each other, but that didn't put a damper on us having equal amount of fun. We came here to watch a hockey game and we had a blast.