I had the mushroom Pappardelle and I can't believe how flavorful and well balanced it was despite not having meat or seafood in the dish. The wine was fantastic, and the service as well. read more

The service at this establishment was outstanding We had Iris as our server Ambiance was perfect but the food was amazing We had the mushroom soup which is a must and dinner entrees My lamb Shane was soft as butter and my wife had a pasta dish which was cooked to perfection Worth the trip read more

Very cool place. Most of the menu is mushroom-inspired. I would recommend the mushroom soup, the mushroom cheese bread dip, and the pasta mushroom dish (can't remember the name). read more

My favorite restaurant in Kennett, great food and atmosphere . Wait staff are excellent

Portabello is a very cute classy restaurant located in the quiet Mushroom capital of Kennett Square. As the name implies, Portabello's Restaurant gives a cute vintage classy restaurant with whimsical mushroom decor near the windows. Portabello specializes in any dishes that have mushroom but also has variety of dishes without the mushrooms. I ordered the Shrimp & Mushroom Risotto and it was aesthetically decorated for the eyes and tasted really creamy which masked the mushrooms and shrimp. In addition, I got a New York cheesecake which looked and tasted quite decadently. Portabello's Restaurant is a cute intimate restaurant and is a perfect stop after a nice trip at Longwood Gardens. read more

Run don't walk to Portobello's! The staff are wonderful and friendly. The the standouts are the amazing salads... they are not to be missed! Thr winter greens salad with sun dried tomatoes special is one of the best salads I've had in a long time! Same with the mango salad. The avocado tempura, Korean meatballs, and roasted asparagus are also delicious. Thank you chef and our wonderful server! read more

Portabellos - Winter greens salad with sun dried tomatoes - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

My mom ordered the fruits of the sea (seafood pasta) and she really liked loved it! I ordered the mushroom pasta which was tasty but a bit too salty and a bit greasy to my taste. My husband got the chicken parm and he thought it was okay. Overall, I think it is worth trying! The atmosphere was lovely with live music. read more

Portabellos is a prime example of what happens when two very talented people put their all into something and don't cut any corners. Just go there. You'll be glad you did. read more

Awesome food, Awesome place!! Loved it there! I took my whole family and we all loved the atmosphere, surrounding , the music and the service ! read more

My mom (a big fan of all things mushroom) and I stopped by here for an early dinner Saturday night. They were pretty busy and booked up for the evening, so we decided to grab two seats at the bar. We took a look at the menu and decided to try a couple of appetizers and ordered two entrees. We ordered the mushroom soup, KSQ Caesar salad, the burger, and the crab cakes. Service was ridiculously inattentive to the point where it was a joke. I'm a pretty understanding person when it's a busy night and there are large parties happening. I worked in the restaurant industry and grew up in the restaurant industry. I get it. It took an hour and the couple next to us getting their food and me knowing they ordered at least 30 minutes after us for me to speak up finally to the manager. And the response I got from the manager was her rudely cutting me off when I'm explaining my frustration and "graciously" taking off the salad from the bill. At this point, I'm fuming, the entrees come out, and the burger was burnt on the outside and dry, clearly from a rush delivery situation. We were ignored nearly the entire evening. The bartenders didn't even ask us ONCE if we needed a refill on anything and never checked on us ONCE. This was definitely a one and done situation, so disappointing on so many levels, and one of the least enjoyable meal experiences I've had in a very long time. read more

Meal at Portabellos was great because of the food, ambiance, and service. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away when we arrived. Server was attentive and they had people walking around refilling water the entire time. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. The risotto was a bit oily but still delicious. Great selection of wine and other drinks as well. Ambiance reminded me of a cozier upscale restaurant from the early 2000s which I love! Felt very welcoming and made for a great night read more

I have only ordered takeaway from Portabello's, but both times it was for special occasion dinners. The entrees did not disappoint, though the quality may have suffered a little from the 10 minute drive home. My sister and I both had the Mandarin Orange Salmon, and it was so good, we ordered it again for my birthday dinner. Ordering was easy, service was fast and amiable. The ambiance in the restaurant is lovely, would love to make a night of it there someday. Till then, we'll just order takeaway for special occasions. read more

Had the beef stroganoff this time. The braised short ribs are supremely tender, and the touch of truffle is pleasant, without being overpowering. The sauce itself is very good. The restaurants signature mushrooms help complete the dish. The toffee and caramel cake was bursting with sweetness and dark notes from the caramel/toffee. Once again, really enjoyed this place. read more

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always a great spot for bigger then average events! Consistently top notch food and service.

came for lunch in this very nice mushroom-themed restaurant in a cute little downtown. I think the menu changes with the seasons, but we loved the mushroom crepe, mushroom soup and crab and portabello sandwich. not sure when I'd be back in the area, but for sure would stop in again when I am read more

Portabellos - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Fabulous. Their new Location is full of charm and ambiance. Classic and delicious. Best Italian food around. read more

Overall very good and would happily return. I ordered the duck which was delicious. Overall felt the menu was slightly limited but even the picky eaters at our table were able to find a good option and enjoy. There was live music on piano which was a great touch! The restaurant was very busy even on a standard Friday night. This made service good but not great. The place was packed in tightly and quite loud. read more

Great place to visit after Longwood Gardens. We were surprised by a visit from the chef and his recommendations and we were very pleased. Great atmosphere, right inside but close to the street to feel the Borough vibe. Will definitely be back again. read more

The best meal I had in Kennett Square over a few day stay. Dinner at Portabello's was enjoyable, service was fine, speed of courses quick. Started with the warm bread, served with mushroom gorgonzola hummus - a bit weird (two strong flavors mixed together) but still pretty tasty. For an appetizer, I tried the mushroom crepe. Full of delicious mushrooms, this hit the spot and was exactly what I was looking for in KSQ. For my main, I had the beef stroganoff. Rich, creamy, delicious. Tasty mushrooms, beef was cooked well, sauce was good, truffle cream was a good complement. The potato dumplings I thought could've had a bit more texture, but overall the dish was really good. read more

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tl;dr a sophisticated spot in Kennett Square, incorporating locally-sourced ingredients into upscale Italian fare Nestled amongst boutiques and cafes in the downtown, Portabello's is the premier dinner spot in Kennett Square. The space is divided into a bar / patio toward the front, with a large dining space in the back. Despite fitting numerous four-seater tables, the ambiance remains intimate. The orange walls are illuminated by candlelight and intricate stained-glass chandeliers. Live piano music plays unobtrusively amongst the buzz of the conversation throughout the room. During my visit, my party of four arrived at 6PM on a weekend night. Make sure to make a reservation -- I overheard the hostess taking a call and saying that they were all booked up for the night. Our service was friendly without being overbearing. We decided to split everything mushroom on the menu: the Roasted Mushroom Soup, the Exotic Mushroom Crepe, the Portabello Fries, the Portabello Flatbread, the Pappardelle Forestiere, and the Stroganoff. The soup had a creamy, wine-infused broth, decorated with shallots and large chunks of mushroom and culminating in a rich, earthy flavor. The crepe was soft and chewy, drizzled with a savory mushroom-cream sauce -- while it was pleasant, I must confess that its flavor profile was very similar to the soup. The fries had a meat-like texture, surrounded by a crispy panko coat like an upscale order of onion rings. These were complemented nicely by a not-overwhelming horseradish aioli. Shifting gears, the flatbread was the low of our meal -- it was overly dry and could've used a sauce to tie together the crisp of the bread and the crunch off the asparagus. Back to the good stuff, our pappardelle was served al dente with a thin garlic sauce, then topped with generous portions of mushrooms and goat cheese. Finally, our stroganoff was served with a strong brandy sauce, with but a hint of mushroom. The meat itself was somewhat tough, but the potato dumplings were an interesting addition. Admittedly, none of us were stuffed by the end of our meal, surprising considering the cost (especially of the entrees). Moreover, while I don't regret sampling the many mushroom items on the menu -- that's why we went to Kennett Square, after all -- be warned that many of them will prepare the mushrooms in a very similar way. With a name like Portobello's, I expected some more variety in the dishes featuring Kennett Square's claim to fame. read more

Portabellos - Pappardelle Forestiere - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Came to Portabello as a way to end my evening visiting my friends out in Kennett Square. On a Saturday evening we were sat outside when there was adequate seating inside, but unsure if all of those tables were reserved. My friend and I shared the Chicken Parmesan and the Gnocchi. At first the gnocchi tasted amazing and full of flavor, but as I went through the meal, the dish tasted saltier and saltier and the heavy amounts of bacon didn't help either. The gnocchi was extremely filling, I'll say, and the portions can be deceiving. The chicken parmesan was much lighter than the gnocchi. While it was not phenomenal, I preferred it over the gnocchi. Our service was great and we were tended to very well. Overall, Potabello's is not a bad spot if you want a nice dinner in Kennett Square, however just because you are paying for much higher prices at this place does not guarantee that the quality of the food matches it. read more

Portabellos - Gnocchi and Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

We have been in Kennett Square for almost 3 months now and vowed that we would try every restaurant here. Last night was Portabello's turn and it was delicious. The front windows were open to the fresh warm spring air outside and they had a musician playing live music. Wonderful. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and checked on us frequently. As a starter we ordered the fried calamari. It was served with marinara and mixed with fried banana peppers. It was crunchy, spicy and had the right amount of seasoning. Two concerns I had was the octopus was a slightly over-cooked and there could've been a little more on the plate. For entrees, my family ordered the chicken parmesan and shrimp and mushroom risotto. The chicken on the parm was a little over-cooked. If it was cooked properly when it came out of the oven, it continued to cook as it sat upon the hot spaghetti. Maybe serve the spaghetti on the side? Other than that, the dish was flavorful and cheesy and I absolutely loved the sauce. It was bright and salty and there was plenty of it. The risotto was cheesy, creamy and cooked well. The cheese used was an Asiago and it was not overpowering. You could taste the mushroom and cheese in every bite. Our only issue here was that the shrimp was inside the risotto instead of on top and they were served tails on. I think that's a no no unless it's a shrimp cocktail. Customers should not have to fish through their risotto to take tails off of shrimp. Finally, I ordered the crispy duck and it was perfect! It was glazed in a cherry, Grand Marnier, Merlot reduction and it was sticky, sweet and delicious. Even with the glaze, the duck skin was still crispy. Thank you chef! For dessert, we left with a blueberry crumble cheesecake. They didn't have dessert on the menu but surely had enough to offer. You should know that I am a chocoholic and, although they had 3 chocolate dessert options, I went with the cheesecake and was not disappointed. It would have been perfect if served with a little blueberry compote. In my opinion. Ok, I'm done! Portabello's is a must try. When you go, make sure to try a specialty cocktail or 2. Yummy read more

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My husband and I both agreed we would gladly give 5 stars to this place. The atmosphere is both cozy and lively. The waitress was pleasant and attentive throughout dinner. I wanted to go all out with mushroom and was excited for their dinner special. When the waitress found out the special was out, she apologized and tried to see if anything else can be made. The hostess came and recommended to make something off menu to ease my cravings (preggo cravings). The food was delicious and top notch. We had the mango salad, mushroom pizza, and mushroom Alfredo (off menu). All were excellent. I also liked that it was an open kitchen which I personally appreciate. Would definitely recommend to anybody stopping by this area. read more

Portabellos - Mango Ginger Salad - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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I'm a Philadelphia food snob, so I was skeptical of a place with eclectic offerings like a hamburger and a fancy salad on the same menu. But I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the mango ginger salad; the perfect juiciness, seasoning, and crunch of the hamburger; the flavor and crunch of the fries; and the house-made tiramisu made by the guy from Naples. It all made sense when co-owner Sandra explained that her husband, a former resort chef, worked at a number of high-end places. It's the kind of food traveling folks would indulge in as a treat with an assortment of things to please everyone. Fine by me. Thanks for a nice afternoon out. read more

Portabellos - Hamburger with house cut fries - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

We had an excellent dinner here on Friday night! The new location is great--a huge upgrade. The bar area is spacious, and there is a nice divide between the bar and the restaurant. There is also a semi-private room for larger parties. In a separate section of the restaurant, there is "the library," which is a space with a few more tables around a fireplace that is quieter, intended for people who are hard of hearing (a GREAT idea!!). Apparently Tuesdays are still BYOB. We ordered cocktails (had to take full advantage of the new liquor license!). I had the Opening Night, which was really good, although I liked my fiance's drink better--he ordered Portabello's take on a mojito. For our meals, I ordered the chicken parmesan, and others ordered the burger, the steak, and risotto. Everyone enjoyed their food. I'll try something more adventurous next time, but had been really in the mood for chicken parm and I was not disappointed. The portion size was huge. The sauce was delicious, and the pasta was a perfect al dente that I can never seem to recreate at home. It's nice that in addition to more artistic foods, as an Italian restaurant, Portabello's still has some of the classics on the menu. For young professionals living in the borough, the new Portabello's is a welcome addition. We enjoyed a reasonably-priced-for-the-quality double date, in an atmosphere that felt younger than most places in the area (and that offered better food than the places that are more millennial-focused). To be clear, there was a really good mix of ages eating there. But while a lot of options in the area feel more catered to our parents' generation, the new Portabello's was perfect for us, too. read more

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Music was great! Food was OK. Crispy duck wasn't as good as expected. They charged extra for olives with blue cheese for a dirty martini which makes it a dirty martini??? read more

Our recent visit to Portabello's was delicious as usual. The food was beautifully prepared. You can tell how fresh everything is because everything is so full of flavor. We love that it's local. It's such a lovely place to bring your whole family. The drinks are beautiful as is the ambiance...they make you feel very welcomed. read more

Excellent food, the place is always packed. The owners are friendly and greet everyone. Make reservations in advance. Very enjoyable.

From the moment we walked in we knew we were somewhere special. The lighting and live piano music in the background. The table were not crowded and the wait staff were top notch and knowledgeable on the food and wine. The pate and bread was original and delicious. I had stroganoff that was perfect and my husband had a perfectly cooked steak. The lemon cake and homemade Tiramisu was the perfect ending. We highly recommend this restaurant you won't be disappointed. read more

Very much enjoyed a meal here. Great service and good food. Cocette App and Brussel sprouts were a bit on the salty side. Duck was very generous in portion. read more

Portabellos - Duck - Italian Near Me - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Great food and service! They are very accommodating, every meal I have had there has been excellent

This is a comfortable hometown restaurant with delicious food. We ate on a Friday night in December and the restaurant was very busy but service was still attentive. There was live music and tasteful Christmas decorations. We shared a green salad with beets and they split the plate for us onto two. I love that. For entrees I had a vegetarian pasta dish that the server recommended and my husband had a steak. Both excellent. read more

Food was delicious. Highly recommend if you enjoy mushrooms. We had dinner here after our visit to Longwood gardens. Would highly recommend.

Was able to be seated immediately without reservation. Food and wine were excellent. Service was good. Live music was great. The food is expensive but worth it. The chicken parm was amazing. Will be visiting again read more

Fantastic food. Friendly staff & atmosphere. Along with the pictured food, we also enjoyed the Stuffed Portobello appetizer. Only slight disappointment was they were out of the Crispy Duck. Guess we'll have to go back again! read more

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Decent food but lousy ambience-too many tables in a small space with terrible acoustics-if u want to be able to converse over dinner-thus is not the place for you read more

My mom and I ate lunch here over Mother's Day weekend, and we were both very impressed! This means a lot because my mom doesn't typically go out to restaurants much. The location is prime but the lack of space makes it hard to get a reservation last minute. Luckily they are moving to a larger location on the same street! We split their salad special to start, which was the best part of the meal! It included lightly fried scallops, asparagus and mixed greens with a lemon vinaigrette homemade dressing. The dressing was evenly mixed into the salad and was so delicious that they would make a ton bottling and selling it! I usually don't eat scallops and was planning to give them to my mom, but I ended up devouring them that's how tender they were. We also split a special shrimp pasta dish and the crab cake for our mains. The crab cake was genuine jumbo lump, but my only complaint was that it could have been bigger or included two of that size for an entree dish. Otherwise it would be better suited to order as an appetizer. For dessert we had a cake slice that they bring in from a bakery in Philly. Delicious! We couldn't have enjoyed lunch more, and ate every last bite. The chef was kind enough to stop by our table and chat for awhile too. We will definitely be visiting their new location! read more

Fun atmosphere, great food, good service and at a reasonable price. Just was on Jersey city and enjoyed the exciting feeling. Close to NYC without the less desirable issues of going into the city. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere were much better than anticipated. The hostess took the time to ask about our plans for the evening so we didn't run late for our timed entry to Longwood Gardens. I considered this to be above and beyond exceptional service. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. Our server was attentive and fast.The musical entertainer was subdued and added the perfect touch. I can't think of anything that needs improving. read more

This restaurant was awesome! I called on a Saturday night and although it was fully booked they save a couple of tables near where the Chefs are preparing the food. That was really fun to watch, the artistry of it. I got an incredible white wine with the brick oven chicken. Also had the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer, which were fantastic! I'm definitely coming back! read more