The family and I had a lovely Christmas Eve dinner here. Our waiter Joseph was very attentive and friendly. We had some appetizers, calamari and the flatbread. I ordered one of the specials, lamb chops. It was very good. The owner stopped by our table to check on our dinner. He is a lovely man. I will definitely be back. read more

Went with friends and did a sharing style meal. I'm not sure why this is listed as $$- based on the pricing (avg 12$ per app, 25-30$ per entree). The service was reasonably good, even though the server did not remove one of the app orders that we pulled back on while ordering. Everything was well prepared - Pate was very good, as were meatballs. While the octopus was also good, I expect more than a single tentacle for $12. Really liked the bone marrow pizza, if a bit on the "personal" size. Salad was good, but again a bit pricey. Trend held on the entrees- both salmon and veal chop were good, but at that price I expect meals, not ala cart presentation. The well prepared food and the creative pizza draw 4 stars , but i knocked a star off since its a bit on the pricey side for my taste - perhaps reflective of the Bryn Mawr address...? read more

Terrible experience. The server was clueless. Manager never came over even when negative feedback on the entree was given to the server. Food was over priced, cold and tiny portions. Also for the prices they are charging, you don't expect to see a rack of potato chips bags at the entrance. Response to the managers comments: I don't believe there is a deadline to write reviews. And perhaps if you had apologized at any point for the poor service or for your daughter attacking me in a social media forum- I would not have been compelled to post again on Yelp. read more

I think the fact that we went to this place on back to back weekends says it all. We first went for a date night. Loved it so much that we brought the whole family back the next weekend to celebrate hubby's birthday. The food is delicious and the service is attentive. Love the outdoor seating and piano music adds a nice touch. read more

Food was very good however seating was really tight and uncomfortable which definitely took away from enjoying the food. We were way in the back squeezed in between 2 other tables! it was freezing there as well!! It is a Byob, we had a screw on cap we opened it and they still charge a cork fee!! I mean really!! Our server was lovely but will not return unless we have a table of 4 so we can actually enjoy the meal at a table where you can breath. read more

The food was very delicious and the lady who I assume to be the manager as well as Ernesto stopped by to make sure that we were having a good meal which I appreciated. They seemed very friendly and wanted to ensure that we were having a good time! The waiter seemed to be a little unfriendly at times as though our requested bothered him and at other times he was very friendly so it was confusing. He added an extra charge on our bill but when we told him about it he was quick to remove the mischarge. I ordered a skirt steak and it was very delicious! Also I noticed that whenever my glass of was even half empty someone would always come and refill it which I really appreciated. The staff seemed to be very attentive! read more

Sontuosa - Italian Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Extremely rude service situation, we will not be coming back; find yourself another spot for a relaxing night out.

Overall, our experience was excellent and we will gladly return. I would have given it 4.5 stars if that were an option. We went on a Wednesday night. We parked in front of the restaurant and were seated immediately. Appetizers - octopus, trout bruschetta Entrees - pork chops, rigatoni, gnocchi We agreed that chefs at similar restaurants often try too hard to dress up dishes and end up with dishes that have too much going on. Not a issue here, everything was prepared to flavorful perfection. The server, Mary was attentive and so was the chef Ernesto. Our one complaint was with portion size. The pork chops and rigatoni were appropriately sized, but the gnocchi was small. The 87 year old great grandmother at our table commented that there was barely enough for her. read more

DON'T Walk... RUN! to this place for a great lunch or dinner. Went here for a catered early dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. PROS: + Ownership is very involved with customers. Gave us their undecided attention. The catering service was great. + Pasta is an 8 of 10, Pizza is a 9 out of 10. + Parking was relatively easy. + Food preparation area open. + Service was fast and friendly. + BYOB CONS: + None. Well crafted food and even better service make this hole in the wall and gem in the wall. I was impressed with attention of the staff and attention to the well prepared food. read more

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Great food, nice waiter. The owner/ manager came up to our table saying we had to spend a minimum of $35 a person because of "Covid reasons" (we clearly surpassed that at this restaurant). Then they came up to us again and asked us to leave ASAP bc they had people waiting to be seated and we were only there for a hour and half and over a $200 tab. read more

The menu online is not the menu at the restaurant; not even close No Pizza No Pasta And all they said was Oops, we have been told that by other customers but have not fixed that yet Overpriced Under quality Don't waste your time and money We left after appetizers and had dinner elsewhere read more

Wonderful surprise! Interesting menu. Delicious food that was beautifully prepared. Lovely atmosphere.

We went there for Main Line Restaurant Week (8/23/21 - 9/5/21). They were short staffed which was very clear. When we got the menus I asked for the menu for Restaurant Week, and was informed that the owner was only doing it the first week. That message was not on their website. They shouldn't even participate if they aren't going to do it the whole time. We didn't even stay. Walked to another restaurant and had a great meal. read more

We have been patrons of Sontuosa for nearly two years now and consistently go back because it's such an enjoyable experience. We are big fans of the inventive menu, which encompasses both seasonal and global influences plus a few mainstays that we gladly revisit time and again. The quality and execution of the food is top notch, but we are most especially fond of the warm, welcoming ambiance created by Ernesto and Mary who clearly pour so much passion and care into the restaurant. Sontuosa delivers equally well for date nights and for family dinners with the kids. We have taken many guests here and dinner is always met with rave reviews. We are grateful to have such a fantastic neighborhood spot right in town with reliably delicious food and generous, personable staff. read more

My boyfriend and I made reservations to Sontuosa for a date night after months of saying that we've wanted to go. However, when we showed up, they said they couldn't find our reservation and the manager made us feel horrible about it, sighing & saying that they'd have to rearrange tables. We brought a bottle of wine with us, which they uncorked, and then we placed our orders immediately after. I ordered pasta and my boyfriend ordered the special, which was not on the menu and was just relayed by the waitress. We waited almost two hours for our entrees and we had to keep flagging our waitress down for water. We were honestly afraid to order dessert because we didn't know how long that would take. The restaurant was not even that busy and no one apologized for the delay. When we got the bill, the special alone was over $80, which was not communicated to us before we ordered. TL;DR: The food is *incredibly* overpriced for what you're getting (which is honestly just okay), the waits are ridiculous even on slow nights, and the staff is super unfriendly. I really do not recommend. read more

Tonight we had dinner at Santuoisa. We were the last table in before closing. We arrived at around 7:50 PM with a closing time at around 9:00 PM There were three tables occupied.. We were greeted wonderfully by Ernesto the owner and were informed of the specials of the night. Two of us had the grilled octopus presented on a bed of purred parsnips .The appetizer dish was superb- grilled to perfection with a slight hot spice to complement the flavous. My wife had then tamale in a Habanerro sauce which was equally delicious. The tomato soup that followed was totally cold and it had to be reheated. I opted for the Lebanese style Aubergine with ground lamb. The eggplant was simply raw and not only difficult to slice but almost impossible to chew although the flavour of the ground lamb was good.. The shrimp risotto was ok. The wine that selected ( BYOB) was a 2018 St. Michelle Sauvignon Blank ( Napa). While we were dining the owner was cleaning up the place ready for closing a no no under any circumstances. This only added to -the overall disappointing evening. Total bill with the tip ( although the owner was our server) - $140.00 . I want to give the restaurant the benefit of doubt and to attribute the above misses to the late hour of our arrival. We plan to give this restaurant possibly banother chance in the future. read more

A friend told me about this great BYOB and I had to try it. My husband and I stopped in on a Saturday night around 6pm. The staff was very friendly and seated us immediately. We started with the fresh mozzarella and basil pizza, which was cooked perfectly. The dough was very tasty and more like a flatbread. Just enough for us to share before our entrees. We both had the homemade Ricotta Gnocchi. They were like clouds of heaven in your mouth. The best homemade Gnocchi in the area! We will absolutely be back with friends and many bottles of wine They also had tables set up outside, which would be perfect for dining under the stars! read more

The good is that management was concerned and responsive. However, half the specials were unavailable after we ordered them, food came out cold and portions were small for the price point. The pizza special with shrimp had NO shrimp on it. Our waiter was overly solicitous and had an excuse for every issue. Despite the excellent response of management I would not return. read more

This is a great restaurant find! We were in to check out Villanova and Mary the owner of this restaurant, actually called me to improve our reservation time. Who does that? Great service, highly personal and simply outstanding food. Chicken Picata, Ribeye and Pasta all some of the best we've had. Thanks for a wonderful meal and adding to our Villanova experience. read more

We went to Sontousa because Lourdas was packed and didn't have available seating. Sontousa was able to seat us. The environment felt a little cafe like- less dinner, more lunch like. Our server was kind and attentive- I think on further inquiring he may be an owner? It's funny to think I tipped the owner. I think it's just a courtesy to disclose when service people are actually owners. My friend's pasta was sub par and my dish was reasonable. No sparks here. And certainly not worth being told told by the other owner to hurry up and pay because she needed the table for two. I've been in the restaurant industry and there are classier ways to speak to your patrons. read more

This is the best BYOB in Bryn Mawr. The menu changes frequently, but I still remember many of the good dishes I have enjoyed. This one is a family favorite, ideal for special occasions. read more

We loved Sontuosa! They had tasteful live music and plenty of outdoor seating. The staff was wonderful and attentive including the owner and his wife who are there to chat and make you feel at home. We shared a bottle of wine (that we brought!!! Yay byob) and enjoyed a fantastic meal that was cooked to perfection. I particularly enjoyed the gazpacho on such a hot summer night. We will be going back!! read more

Had takeout during the crisis. The Auvergne was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. I had a side of pasta that I still think about. A very thick spaghetti with a smooth marinara. read more

I rarely write reviews, but felt compelled based on a review from a guest that dined the same night as my family. On Friday, I randomly stopped in based on a yelp search, but had never heard of the restaurant. I ordered a salad and pizza to go. Five minutes went by and seems the kitchen made the wrong pizza so the management proactively came over to apologize and let me know that it would take another 5 minutes to get my order. I thanked them and laughed as 5 minutes was not very long to wait anyway and I appreciated the heads up. They offered me a beverage while I was waiting and within another 5 minutes my order was ready to go. When I got home I told my wife I had never met such responsive owners and I wanted to take her and the kids for dinner. The takeout pizza was very good and my daughter really enjoyed it. The salad was fresh and very flavorful. It was good enough to take my entire family to dine 2 days later. The owners recognized me and we joked how it took me so long to come back (a whole 2 days). They introduced themselves to my wife and kids and we were promptly seated. Our waiter introduced himself and was extremely nice and knowledgeable. He did let us know the kitchen was backed up and would bring us bread right away while we waited. My kids both had pizza and really enjoyed it. My wife had the tuna and it was cooked perfectly rare. I had the bronzino and it was fresh and came with a perfectly flavored side of sauteed spinach. I am always hesitant to order seafood on a Sunday, but our entrees and even the octopus were really good. Yes the food was a little slow on this one occasion, but the proactive notification by our waiter made up for that and we enjoyed our wine and each other's company. We will definitely be back and even bring my in-laws.....that says a lot as they are hard to please. If you are looking for quality food with attentive and friendly ownership and staff this place is worth a try. read more

I have great news to share....the main line has just received a much needed terrific new byob restaurant in bryn mawr!!! Absolutely love the food, people and proximity to our home. Sontuosa took over from the old bravo pizza location next to the bryn mawr post office. The owners Ernesto and his partner Mary redesigned the space to make it romantic and cozy. I also love it when the owners of a restaurant are hands on and greet you at the door and take incredible care of you from start to finish. You enter the restaurant in the kitchen area where you quickly notice all the pasta is freshly hand made and the kitchen is professional and spotless. The food was incredible and the price was reasonable. P-Chart: People-5: the service is top notch, Ernesto and his team are attentive and super nice, Provisions-5: absolutely love the fresh food, we started with the meat/cheese board, pasta mixto, and lamb chops, some of the best food on the main line. Price-5: hard to beat a BYOB for value Place-4: small and cozy. Parking-5: plenty of it. read more

Possibly the best octopus and bronzino I've ever had. Plus great friendly service. A much needed addition to the Main Line BYOB restaurant scene. read more

Had heard many great things. We were so looking forward to our first visit. Only one of the 3 of us had been there previously and she raved about the food. Salads and bread were quite good. My Bronzino was delicious as was my friend's soy salmon. Sadly the special whole fish Bronzino special was beyond a disappointment. It was inedible. Strong Fishy flavor . Sent it back right away. No response from the manager. We eventually asked to speak to him and he actually argued with us. No apology. Nothing. Really? He was right. We were wrong. Sometimes a place can rest on its laurels and believe it's own hype. Many establishments today are suffering with a lack of servers, and this was no exception. What we lacked in refreshed waters, milk for the coffee and just general check ins to say hey how's your dinner was excusable in todays world. But stinky fish is inexcusable. Such a disappointing experience. read more

Excellent food, intimate setting, and great service! The Cesar dressing was fantastic!! I only wish hey had small plate options so I could have eaten more! Definitely will be back! read more

Very nice menu. A sumptuous mix of Italian, French, and Italian cuisine. If you don't order the crispelle, you're not dining correctly.

What a wonderfult dinner. It was our anniversary, so we decided to order out rather than cook. We had eaten at Sontuosa several times with friends and enjoyed the food and energy of place. Since we needed to do this as a curb-side pick-up, we thought ordering from a restaurant close to home was best. For lots of reasons we were right. The initial call was like ordering dinner in the restaurant. Mary graiously reviewed the menu and then told us about the 'specials." What restaurant has specials now! Well, Sontuaoso did and we each ordred one of them: My wife got the rack of lamb and I ordered the whole red snapper. Both were packaged appropiately which allowed them to carry well and both were excellent, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. But that wasn't all. Mary, who took our order, was so gracious. I mentioned that it was our anniversary and she included a couple of beautiful cut flowers, a dessert and a very lovely note. Thanks to Sontuoso, we had a superb dinner to celebrate our anniversary - by way of an exceptional curb-side pick-up menu and beautifully prepared food. read more

Sontuosa has a creative and eclectic menu. I've been several times since they opened around a month ago, and every meal has been great. I've had the chicken, the pizza, salads and the pasta. Wonderful atmosphere and love that it's BYOB. The vegetable lasagna was outstanding! read more

Really delicious - just went there with my family for Saturday lunch and was very pleased...reasonably priced, good and friendly service, and tasty items - I had one of the lunch specials (minestrone soup and half a BLT sandwich) and my family had a quesadilla, carnitas tacos, a burger, and a salad...we all enjoyed our meals. read more

Had a terrible experience here last night. The service was just awful. Went with a party of 6 got there at 7 and they told us they were out of pizza. (The only main on the menu under $20). It took over an hour to get our main course. The calamari salad was like rubber, the antipasto for $25 was incredibly overpriced for what you got, $8 vegetables were boring and over cooked, my eggplant dish for $24 was not hot, people at our table were hungry after their dinner. No one came over and apologized for the ridiculous service or offered an adjustment on the bill. When we were walking out we saw that they only had one 6 burner stove... pretty sure that was why they couldn't produce on the over ambitious menu. Don't get me wrong, the main dishes were tasty, just small portions for the price and definitely not worth the aggravation. Many other options in Bryn Mawr. read more

My wife and I had a fantastic experience today for lunch there. Food was excellent, our server Dan was knowledgeable and very friendly, the place is extremely clean and you can tell a lot of time and thought went into decorating the restaurant. We sat outside and the chairs were so comfortable that I didn't want to get up. The paps pizza with the fried egg and applewood bacon was incredible, I can't wait to go back and try that same pie with the applewood sausage. So many items on that menu that I want it was difficult to choose what to get. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood. Innovative menu & great service. They transformed an old pizza shop into a really pleasant dinning room. I've been three times - thoroughly enjoyed it !!! Mary read more

Ernesto and staff are warm, funny and friendly and the food is superb. Our family has been there 3 of the 4 weekends in January ... Love the Brucshetta ( there are 3 kinds ) Salads and try the Bronzino, Skirt Steak, Sea Bass, Chicken - its all delish and prepared with wonderful vegetables/ potatoes, etc - Fun BYO in the heart of BM ! read more

Great little find in Bryn Mawr. I remember this being a pizza place a couple years ago, now it's a BYO Italian restaurant. It was a beautiful evening, so we ate outside. There were a few tables outside, 3 or 4, with the inside seating located in the back of the restaurant. We received some fresh bread, two different choices, to be us started. My wife ordered one of the daily specials, eggplant and ground beef. I went with tagliatelle with mushroom and artichokes, in a light oil sauce. Both were awesome! The service was excellent. The owner sat us and we talked for a little, hearing about his new restaurant. The server was friendly and there when we needed her. There were so many good choices on the menu. We will definitely be back so I can try the pizza! read more

Great food, atmosphere & customer service! The owner came around to each table & talked with every guest. I highly recommended!!

My wife and I and some friends had a very good dinner there. The food was delicious and the service was very good. This is a byob restaurant and the only issue that bothered me was that they charge a $5.00 corkage fee for anybody that has a drink from the liquor or wine that the person brought in themselves. When I asked the manager about this I was told that it costs them money to give a customer a glass and some ice. To me, this was absurd. Having said that, we enjoyed all other aspects of our visit to the restaurant. May or may not return over the $5.00 glass of ice!! read more

I had a very delicious meal here last night in this just-opened establishment. Meatball appetizer was warm and flavorful with a nice tangy bite from the accompanying cheese. The gnocchi was fresh and the sauce was wonderful. read more