Sovana Bistro

A cozy Italian slice of deliciousness in the heart of Kennett Square. There is a small finely…read moredecorred bar tucked discreetly in the back of the restaurant where you can enjoy one of many expertly crafted cocktails or you can just get a table and get down to business, and in an Italian restaurant, that business is eating!! I enjoyed a smoky Bourbon Old Fashion with a tastily prepared arancini appetizer. The rice balls were crispy on the outside and deliciously cheesy on the inside!! Not one, or two but Six came with appetizer, like I said, we were there to eat!! Tempted by the creative menu and the numerous seafood dishes, we opted to keep it old school, chicken cutlet parmigiana!!! A massive cutlet covered with love and a thick layer of oozing hot parmigiana. Fantastic! The cutlets came with a rustic bowl of penne in a tantalizing blush sauce and kissed with some yummy cheese shavings. Completely full, I was unable to explore dessert but I happily managed to cleanse my palette with a complimentary shot of homemade lemoncello which was like a goodbye hug from a staff that was welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. I will be back! To enjoy the seafood dishes while wisely leaving room for dessert!!!

My parents and I took a trip to Trattoria La Tavola prior to the annual Christmas parade in Kennett…read moreSquare. This is a beautiful and unique, earthy and classy space with ample seating. Our waiter was kind and attentive, which was impressive given the obvious crowds during an especially busy day. We ordered some bruschetta to start, which is divine with the a nice bite of cheese and sweet tomatoes. We also ordered some mushroom soup, a staple of Kennett Square, which was SO good. This might've been the highlight for me. It was rich and flavorful without being heavy. For my entree, I ordered the seafood pasta special, which was gorgeous and colorful with shrimp, clams, and mussels in a lobster cream sauce. It was creamy and the fish was very fresh. I didn't pay this time, but it was a bit on the pricier end with entrees ranging from $25-$35. I really loved it here.

Calamari

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Sparkling white wine

Antica Italian Restaurant

4.4(521 reviews)

6.7 mi

Great food and service. Staff welcoming and attentive…read more Food always consistently good.

Delightful dinner... food and portions were great. Service was great as well. We would go back.read more

Festive decor!

Fileting the fish...

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Cabernet Sauvignon - Liberty School (Paso Robles, CA)

Floga Bistro

3.6(128 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great little mom-and-pop restaurant with a warm, neighborhood feel. They recently expanded the…read morespace, and it shows--from the additional tables to the dedicated area for larger parties, the layout now feels much more accommodating. There are cozy booths for smaller groups and a well-organized pickup counter that keeps takeout traffic moving smoothly. It's BYOB, but they offer a solid selection of espresso drinks, soft drinks, and teas to round things out. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were crisp on the outside with a nice, stretchy pull--simple but well executed. The chicken parm was a standout: tender cutlet, well-seasoned sauce, and just the right amount of cheese. The penne vodka was comforting and rich without feeling overly heavy, and the bread they serve is the kind you keep reaching for without thinking. The only miss for us was the tortellini; the flavor profile was a bit off and didn't quite come together the way the other dishes did. The prices were reasonable and matched the quality. There weren't many items of $20. Overall, would definitely recommend.

Update. 11/9/25. I increased my Floga's rating to 4 stars. Floga is now basically complying with…read morethe PA Surcharge law by charging 3.99 % surcharge, however many card cos. charge businesses less than 4% and actually Floga is still not complying unless they plan on refunding the difference to each customer. Question. Why should I pay a technology fee? If it is a business expense it should be added to the cost of doing business however Floga only charges a surcharge when someone uses a credit card?? THIS IS A SURCHARGE. Next is Floga' going to charge for toilet paper and call it Environmental Fee. When Floga reduces the surcharge to 0% or fully complies with PA laws, I'll increase my rating to 5 star. Update: On 11/1, I filed a complaint with the PA Attorney Generals office. ***** 11/1/25. I will never go back to Floga Bistro. WHY IS FLOGA CHARGING 5% TECH FEES (credit card fees) when CCard merchant fees range from 1.5 to 3.5%. We like the FLOGA food however, I refuse to be robbed by a restauranteur. While cc surcharge is legal in PA, surcharges cannot exceed 4% of transaction amount or actual processing cost. I will be reporting FLOGA to PA Attorney General to have them investigate Floga's activities

Floga Bistro

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure

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Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure

Hearth Kitchen

3.6(152 reviews)

Sat on the patio on a mid-warm day. Service was polite and swift. I only ate from the shareable and…read moreapp menu, so I didn't try enough of the menu to warrant a 5, but I was happy with what I ordered. There were a number of larger groups inside for lunch, so it seems like a good hot spot. I will say, I get that it's part of a restaurant portfolio, but plastering "platinum dining group" everywhere just takes me out of the experience. Even on the wine glasses. To me, it takes a place that feels like a local bistro and throws it more in your face that it, in fact, is not.

Sigh... updating this review because my last two experiences have been horrible. Tonight we had…read moremade a reservation, arrived right on time, sat and waited 20 minutes without anyone speaking to us. We tried to wave people down, servers were chatting all over. We decided to leave. When we left, the host/manager thanked us as if we ate. When we told her that no one served us, she didn't care at all. We had a similar problem with service the visit before. I think tonight will be our last. Two stones (bar next next door) has great salads though!

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Shrimp- too spicy for me but my husband enjoyed it (restaurant week)

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The Naked Olive

4.6(248 reviews)

2.1 mi

We were in the area after visiting Longwood Gardens. We…read morestarted with the calamari which was crispy and very tasty. My husband had the Naked Burger which he said was delicious. I had the Chicken Caprese, very yummy. Great combination of mozzarella and basil plus gremolata spread. Wow, what portions I actually took home half my sandwich. Plus, we had a great server who was very attentive. Yes, the restaurant is BYOB but it is right beside the Giant grocery store which sells beer and wine. We will definitely return the next time we visit Longwood Gardens.

Nice sit down restaurant. Decor is classy. Great for dates or a family dinner. The staff were very…read morewelcoming despite them being very busy. The food came out a little slow though but worth it. Starters: Brussel Sprouts: 5/5 delicious and made well. The skin lightly fried but not charred. The dish balance with pieces of bacon and the cheese plays well with the balsamic vinegar. Rib rolls: 4/5 The shredded short ribs could be a bit more moist and flavorful but pairs very well the horseradish aioli. Chicken Alfredo: 5/5 likely on the of the best Alfredo I have had. Grilled chicken was perfect not too dry and flavorful and the noodles cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful but not too heavy with cream like most places. Meat Lover Pizza: 4/5 Solid pizza! Well balanced and not overly salty. French Onion Patty Melt: 5/5 Perfect medium cook and delicious. Not too salty. Onions savory and sweet. Perfect crunch of the bread. Chicken Caprese: 4/5 It was good. Pesto brought a nice brightness to balance the heaviness of the fried chicken. Overall: 5/5 a great place that delivers well on their food. Can't wait to come back and try some of their other dishes. You don't leave feeling overall full due to the richness of the dishes

Calabrian sandwich

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Grilled Lamb Lollipops

Portabellos

4.3(289 reviews)

•$$$

I decided to try Portobello's for the first time on Valentine's Day. I thought it was extremely…read moreexpensive for what you got i.e. $150 per person for 4 or 5 course pre-fixe dinner. Total $300 which DIDN'T include the tip or drinks, SO it was actually a $400 evening, I chose the fillet mignon which was wrapped in a dough pastry and I must say that I was pretty disappointed because when you order fillet, who the hell serves it well done??? That's exactly what I got, a well done filet mignon wrapped in dough (Shameful)..... which wasn't all that great. My date got the mushroom ravioli, which was OK at best I guess. What I'm trying to say is it just wasn't worth dropping $400 for 2 people ( waaay overpriced, hence my disappointment and truthful review) because it was Valentine's Day....... the entertainment was crappy too, some guy who played piano and trumpet and I couldn't even hear him in the room I was in so basically ZERO entertainment I definitely won't be going back here based on this experience, sorry to report.

My family and I were in town for a memorial service when the night of we decided to come here…read morebecause we heard that the reviews were great and we wanted to check it out for ourselves. When we finished our meals I knew that the chef had a real talent for understanding food and I mean really understanding the culinary arts. I told him that I would be writing a review and compared him to Daniel Boulud. I still agree with this statement from what I remember about the meal but it's been a long time coming. My mom ordered the mushroom soup and normally I'm not a fan of mushroom soup but this was INCREDIBLE. The flavors were exquisite and the soup was creamy and the ingredients were fresh. I myself ordered the pasta dish at the time and it was creamy and delicious and flavorful. I know that the rest of my party enjoyed their meals and I knew I needed to speak to the chef. I'm glad I did. He was really nice.

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Outdoor dining in the fall

La Verona Restaurant

3.7(231 reviews)

•$$$

Family meal out on a cold winters day. I'll start with the…read moregood: service, rolls and a nice fireplace to warm up to. But thats about it. Worst chicken piccata ever experienced...Chewy chicken, poor sauce for sure. No capers. Sauce was thick and starchy. Eggplant and chicken parm was meh. Quality was so so. Red sauce was pretty good. My wife had the beet salad, it was low quality everything. They subbed arugula for lettuce mix. Walnuts were heavily coated in sugar brittle. But my 10 year did like his bruschetta. A+ Need to up their game. I feel like quality is really suffering here. Monday night....maybe the chef was out.

We had a nice dinner here. Really friendly service froma clearly family owned place. Inside vibe is…read moreOK - a little sterile with the floor and lights. Wish we sat in the bar area. Very generous portions, food is rich. We had a good meal with lots of leftovers. They are very accomodating to requests to modify the menu.

Main indoor dining area with fireplace, stained glass and artwork.

Bread & olive oil and limoncello

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Giordano's

3.2(141 reviews)

1.8 mi

My wife and I were starving after spending the afternoon walking all around nearby Longwood…read moreGardens. We initially planned to have dinner at the restaurant, but our GPS led us to the adjacent sports bar with the same name. We were seated at a high-top table near the bar and greeted by our friendly server. The menu was similar to the restaurant (I think), but regardless, we were looking for pizza and a beer. They offer two styles of crust: NY-style and Neapolitan. We ordered a cheese pizza with the latter wood fired crust. Our pizza arrived in a reasonable amount of time and was fine. The crust was not as light as I thought it should be. The pie was a good size and plenty for both of us. Service was great the entire evening, and we enjoyed our meal.

I visited Giordano's recently after a lovely visit to Longwood gardens. It was a Saturday night and…read morewhat I first noticed upon walking in was that the place was dead, so many open tables. I wasn't sure what to make of it as I would have expected a full house on a Saturday night. I'm going to start with a few opportunities. First, the initial glass of water I was brought was not clean. There was literally some food on the side of it. Second and keeping on the topic of water, the waiter did not come back to fill empty glasses of water. Next, I was looking forward to the tomato garlic bread but it was hard when I but into it. Finally, my counterpart ordered a burger and after eating about half of the burger, each bite was like biting into a pallet of salt. It was like someone accidentally spilled a salt shaker so he obviously couldn't finish it. On the positive side, the place was quiet which was nice, the manager (or maybe it was even the owner) when we asked for more water bought us a carafe so we didn't run out again (which I love), and also when we left I accidentally forgot my takeout container on the table and again the manager (or owner) ran out after us to get it to us which I appreciated so much. Relative to the food, it was average (minus the salt side of the burger which was not good). The soft pretzel appetizer was good and I had lasagne which was decent enough. I will say it was a huge lasagne portion (two squares)! Overall, I'm not sure I'd go back with so many other options.

Table decorated

Burgers are $10 on Mondays

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Cocktails for every mood

Two Stones Pub

4.0(294 reviews)

Two Stone Pub is consistently a great place to grab a meal and a beer. The food quality is…read moreexcellent, with everything tasting fresh and well prepared. The truffle fries are absolutely outstanding--crispy, perfectly seasoned, and some of the best I've had. If you're an IPA fan, you'll love their beer selection. They have a fantastic variety of local and regional IPAs, making it easy to find something new or enjoy an old favorite. The combination of delicious food, an impressive craft beer list, and a welcoming atmosphere makes Two Stone Pub a place I'll definitely keep coming back to. Highly recommended!

Always great service! Love this place for a nice relaxed…read moreluncheon with friends/family. Never feel rushed. Any waiter/waitress/hostess I've interacted with has been a pleasure. Always very much enjoyed what I ordered there.

Decor!

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Bourbon pudding

Presto Pizza

3.9(17 reviews)

2.2 mi

Order takeout from here often. The pizza is excellent. Majority of dishes will result in leftovers…read more Great portion size. I've never dined in here. Small, nondescript dining section at the front of the store. Pickup service is always pleasant and generally, not the fastest place to get food, especially on weekends.

Service was terrible, we had a group of people eating dinner, our server was rude, rolled her eyes,…read morebarely checked on us. We left realized she charged us for another meal we didn't get. Went back in later and she didn't even look at us, didn't apologize to us. Then the day after I got a charge on my card for $20 more dollars than what was on the receipt. She tipped herself. Super disrespectful and unprofessional. We didn't get her name but she had short blonde with some pink hair, she sounded/ looked Russian and had lip piercings gonna have to now make a SECOND trip back there to complain and this time won't be so nice...