I came here Friday night with my daughter, and the atmosphere and the food were delicious. For an appatiser, we got the tempura-battered cauliflower florets, sweet & spicy soy glaze, and the Local Pierogi potato & cheese, sage and onion brown butter, parmesan. For dinner, we got the Billionaire Smash (2) 4 ounce local waygu beef patties, truffle aioli, bacon onion jam, smoked cheddar, romaine, tomato, onion, and the Stuffed Gnocchi truffle pesto alfredo sauce. The entire meal with 4 alcoholic beverages was around $100.00. Great price! I wish we lived closer. Forgot to mention our server, she was very nice as well. read more

Went online to make a reservation-6:00 Saturday night for two. And checked 'anniversary'. Was there only once 2 or 3 years ago. Remember going to the right into a dining room. This time, hostess seemed to have some type of problem deciding where to put us and then took us to the left into what I would call a cocktail lounge. Ok, not going to make a stink on our anniversary. We were put at a large circular table up higher off the ground. And the chairs - or stools more correctly - also of course higher. Let me add, we are both over 80. Still in reasonable good health, but if people came in who used maybe canes or who had more mobility problems, don't know where they would be put. If they fell off a stool, State Hill could have one heck of a lawsuit. The hostess tossed our menus on the table and without another word, left. The waiter came by quickly - a low talker, nice guy but could hardly hear him. We both ordered Mediterranean chicken and my wife got a salad (a very big one it was). Food came promptly, all at one time - the salad with both our dinners. So does my wife eat the salad first and let her food sit and get cold or the food first and then the salad for dessert? (We ended up taking the salad home.) The chicken was, well, chicken. Tasteless chicken at that. And broccolini, which is best described as an unsightly, tasteless (like the chicken), barely edible vegetable. Does the nicer dining room still exist? I don't know - did not think to look as we left. But doesn't matter. We won't be back. About $100 + $20 tip (other than being a low talker, the waiter was nice.) And 3% was added to our bill for using a credit card. Note to management - just raises your prices 3%. Putting it on the bill just doesn't look cool. And teach your service people that salads come first unless otherwise requested. Tell the one male waiter to speak up. And if the nicer dining room is till there, put people there if they are there for their anniversary, not in a cocktail lounge (aka sports bar). Or at least say online that the lounge is all you have. read more

Great spot for a lowkey but upscale dinner. Our server was fantastic. The salmon was excellent, and the dessert we shared was a highlight. The pasta was cooked traditional al dente, though the sauce didn't cling to it as much as my significant other woukd have liked. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. read more

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very warm inside the restaurant-was told AC not working appropriately. out of 2 main dinners. changed menu and was very limited. 2 people next to our table walked out as the bar tender shares that that restaurant was out of many white wines. we have eaten their in the past and it was excellent. will not be returning read more

I had dined here when they first opened and things clearly got better! Bonus is, it wasn't bad the first time. The good news is they expanded or perhaps fixed the parking lot. Much better now. We went on a Wednesday evening and the bar was full but we got seated quickly. They have a nice beer offering as well as cocktails and wine. My better half wasn't a fan of her lavender honey gin drink but the server quickly and without fuss remedied that. The service was very good the whole time. The food was really quite excellent. We started with some Parmesan brussel sprouts and they disappeared fast. The shrimp and grits needed a little salt and pepper but other then that, yum yum and yum. The barría flat bread was awesome and we had chicken and pasta in a lemon basil cream sauce, simply fantastic. The place is nice, it wasn't too loud and we sat at a high top table. We had a minor issue with the bill but they fixed that too. Can't wait to try it again. read more

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Chose this place for our weekly couples dinner. Not bad, not great. Nothing wrong with the food but it wasn't different than most other restaurants. Group had crab cakes, filet, wagyu meatloaf, and salmon. Crab cakes were fine but not amazing. Filet was cooked well but the accompanying potatoes and vegetables were slightly less than room temperature. Meatloaf was very good. Salmon was, well....salmon. Nothing memorable about it. Service was adequate; some minor oops that just exacerbated an already mediocre experiment. Diet instead of regular Coke in a cocktail. Asked for red wine to join the steak when it came out; got the glass 2/3 of the way through the dinner. Had the soup du jour wrong. Runner brought out entrees but left the empty salad bowls on the table. Again, not bad, but not great. Probably won't be back as we try to find places with something a little different. read more

Staff is very rude plus they eat while making other peoples food which is gross in my opinion! Food is bland and dry not a very good place would not go again. read more

A lot of potential. Great environment, good location and they stepped it up with parking, but the last 4 times we went, we left feeling let down especially for paying top dollar. Last visit, it was a Saturday night at 630 pm. We were sat immediately, but due to the crowd and staffing took almost 25 minutes to get our drinks... we actually ordered an appetizer and got it before drinks. Dinner was good. I got a burger. I wasn't asked how I liked it cooked but still tasted good. Wife got blackened shrimp and grits. She got steamed shrimp with grits. Shrimp were bland and didn't have much taste. Like I said I hope whatever is needed they get because it would be a great convenient spot. I mean $175 for two people (with drinks) .... read more

The food was absolutely delicious. I had the pierogi appetizer and truffle fries on the side. Absolutely filled with delicious flavors. The ambiance was also very nice . Very open and inviting, although it was a mild temp day and the heat was on, making it a little uncomfortable. The service on the other hand was sadly not good. Our server, Ana seemed like she was a bit intoxicated while my party was there. She was glassy eyed, face flushed, slurring a little and was not focusing or remembering things well. She initially had put in and brought me Brussels sprouts instead of truffle fries. She was speaking to us very awkwardly, and lingering and giving some people in our party weird looks and responses. I'm not sure what all was going on. We enjoyed ourselves and had a great conversation, and enjoyed the food. Unfortunately though, the service was not good at all. We had very long waits for our water at the beginning of the outing, let alone for the drinks we ordered from the bar. One of the beers that was ordered was also very flat. read more

Place is Gorgeous!! We were put out in the patio would have been ok just sat right aside of a private party. Our waitress Spilled my martini all over floor and table, after that she asked for more drinks and forgot she even asked and came back to ask again, I believe she was drunk!!! Food was VERY Bland not worth the money!!!! We will not be back read more

I have never had such pitiful looking food we couldn't help but laugh. My salmon had a pile of white rice with not a single speck of flavor added to it. My guy had the filet mignon that came with a pile of wilted soggy cold spinach and the most offensively pathetic serving of fries that was somehow presented without a follow up of "It's just a prank, the camera is over there." All seven of those fries tasted somehow like air, not even like a potato. We didn't bother complaining because it's like if your kid makes you a meal and you're like oh shit I can't even get mad because I think they think they did their best. I will say that our server was great, one of the two cocktails we tried was really good, and the dessert was decadent and delicious. These photos will always give us a good laugh, at least! read more

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Craft cocktails as long as Goslings Black Seal rum isn't required. But they did have a decent draft beer selection. The Chardonnay was served warm which again brings into question the establishments name. No complaints on the food or service. At about 6.30 a couple showed up and began setting up a music system. There was already music playing at an acceptable level not to mention several TV's with various sporting events. At 7 the "entertainment" started. Whatever crowd they were playing to hadn't yet arrived and the volume was now at a level that made conversation difficult. It seemed like a stupid idea for 7 on a Friday night. Doubtful we'll give it a second chance. read more

By far most amazing restaurant ever! Holy cow ! Everything... service-Josh was AMAZING, ... ambiance - classy yet comfy, ...people - amazing, ... and food - STELLAR!!! I just wish you had one where we live! read more

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This restaurant has a lot of potential. The atmosphere is very sophisticated with old city charm. It would definitely have been a spot I would have gone back to if just for the ambiance. The drinks and food were also very good. They have a very extensive cocktail list with MANY espresso martini options (my favorite). I got the hazelnut espresso martini. I was here for brunch, so for food, I got the cauliflower rice bowl. All of the flavors of this dish were balanced impeccably and my eggs were poached to perfection. Unfortunately, the reason I am giving this restaurant a lower rating is because of the service. When people go to a restaurant, especially a more classy and upscale venue, they expect great food, atmosphere and service. Our waitress was very nice, but she lacked experience. Everything was the longest wait. For her to take our order, for the drinks to come out and then the food. She forgot my drink, so that was slightly longer of a wait and then she forgot my cousin's meal entirely...which was odd because she put it into an electronic device. I do not know if it was her fault or the kitchen, but it is very uncomfortable when the whole table gets there meal and there is one person missing theirs. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. I will return if they can fix their service. read more

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The food was okay, but nothing stood out. Service was friendly yet a bit slow. The atmosphere was pleasant, though the portions felt small for the price. Overall, an average experience. read more

Came on Valentine's Day. Our server was outstanding, I believe his name was Mike. Very attentive and helpful with recommendations. The ambiance was really nice as well, dim lighting which I loved. We were very excited to try state hill for the first time and I think our expectations were a little high. We started with the fried gnocchi which was delicious. Then for entrees, salmon & chicken. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the presentation was beautiful. The only mild complaint is I wish the brussels sprouts were cooked a little longer but that's a personal preference. The chicken, however, we felt was a miss. I know it's a "safe" choice but there wasn't much flavor, a little over cooked and the risotto was underdone with a lot of "sauce" pooling on the sides. Overall we enjoyed our experience and will be back to try some other options. As stated by others the seating was a bit awkward as we were seated on the end of the middle island booth & parking was challenging but that's to be expected on a holiday imo. read more

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Was so excited to try State Hill Craft as a new spot in my old stomping grounds (oh I miss my old neighborhood.....and this restaurant made me miss it more!). We went for my fiancés birthday, especially because they have an AWESOME selection of espresso martinis. One of his fav drinks and the cocktails were so good. He tried both the top tier espresso martini (can't recall the name but made with Crystal Head vodka) and the salted caramel espresso martini. The Crystal Head- skull is right.....TO DIE FOR!!! For appetizers we had the Lobster Seafood Dip and the Fried Cauliflower. The dip was good, appropriate sized portion, a unique twist was the offering of rye bread with the dip- yum! And the cauliflower- out of this world! A star! Any next time in, this will be ordered!! By this time in finishing the apps we were pretty full, but were happy to have bites of entrees.....and still happy for these leftovers for later. Ordered the Billionaire Burger and Lobster Roll. My fiancé finds trouble at restaurants with burgers because he is a rare-rare guy. But in food safety, this burger was cooked a juicy medium rare. He enjoyed it. Fries were great! And the lobster roll- HELLO LOBSTER!!!! Piled high!! Yummers! I am not a tarragon lover either and the mayo mixture for the lobster was just enough. Superb! Service was great as well! 5 stars for food and service! Only downside, seating was slightly awkward where we were placed. We were sat at a two-top that was the end cap of the large middle booth. My fiancé seated in the end of the booth and my in a chair in the aisle. Just felt like we were kinda hanging out there, lololol. And also- negative remark on the parking. Insufficient, and I would not want to be a neighbor and have people parking on my street all the time. But really those small complaints are nothing compared to how fantastic our meal was! Go check out State!!! read more

Here are the good things about last night...I absolutely love what they did adding the large bar/patio area in the back and additional parking. And I wish this team/ownership well in the future. It's a great spot and was always a go to in the past. So.. NYE and $90 per for a 4-course dinner. A little steep for Berks County ($600 for 2 couples...all in with drinks and tip) but heck its NYE. All 4 dinners were good as were the salads and half of the apps. Our waitress was very pleasant and as attentive as she could be as it appeared she had quite a few tables. Ok now the issues I noticed. About two weeks before NYE they posted a menu for the 4 courses but showed three (the desert course was a note saying stay tuned for details on the special deserts! ) They never followed up with what they were in fact even on NYE the wait staff didn't know what the deserts were or even if they were included in the 4 courses! Our first course was salads...three Caesar's and a wedge...well the food runner came out with 2 of each. She said I'll be back with the other Ceasar but 5 minutes later she wasn't, so we saw our waitress and notified her that we were waiting on the 4th salad... took about 10 more min to get it out of the kitchen! Seems communication wasn't happening. Second course had 4 options all looked delectable. WE had a similar issue with only 3 (I think the runner could only carry 3 at a time) coming out and us waiting a bit for the 4th. Two of us had the Tempura Shrimp which was to have a Yuzu aioli which unfortunately was missing from both! We asked the runner but again she never came back with it. The shrimp tasted good despite the no aioli but were over cooked and tough. One got the Tuna Agua Chile which really needed more "Chile" as it was very bland and unfortunately wasn't good. The Arancini was good as he ate every bite. Third course...you guessed it...only three meals came out with the fourth 5 minutes later. As mentioned above the Filet Oscar and the Lobster tail dinners were good. All in the experience was OK and will not keep me from giving it another try but could have been good had the staff been coached on the menu ahead of service ( it was a special NYE menu although they also had an ala carte menu which I'm sure didn't help the kitchen out) and if the food would have come out together. We're talking a 4 top not a 12 top which would have been understandable. Oh yea and they had a DJ but he was oblivious to the fact that no one was into what he was playing. The good news is that the volume wasn't high so we could still talk. He should have walked over to a few tables and asked...same for the management...they need to touch the tables to see what is going on... read more

We booked this place the day before Mother's Day. We came at 1pm & didn't realize they had a limited menu before 2pm but we all found stuff we could order. The ambiance of the place is nice however you won't miss the construction taking place in the back when you arrive. Our waiter was disappointing & we all made comments about whether or not we'd get things we ordered or if they'd even be right. Somehow ordering cups of tea was hard for him to handle. Table condiments like vinegar didn't exist to bring us. Jam for toast during brunch hours somehow didn't exist & needed to be made and we never got it. None of us ordered cocktails for fear of how long that would take or if they'd be able to make it. We had our reservations booked a few days and he seemed unsure where he had available to sit us when we first arrived. I don't know how much of this was due to the waiter who I hope was new or the restaurant itself. Overall everyone had lunch and was happy to spend the day before Mother's Day there with my mother but I think next time I'll find somewhere else. read more

This place is a constant source of annoyance! We've been there about four times and there's always some issue. We had dinner with friends last week and arrived for an early dinner and were seated promptly. Shortly after our friends joined us we were informed that we were being moved to accommodate a larger party. We started to order and were informed that some of the specials were no longer available. AT 6:00 PM on a SATURDAY NIGHT!! The wait staff borders on surly and have a devil may care attitude. Everything is a la carte!! This place is just not worth the effort with so many dining options in Berks County. read more

Let me start by saying...Mike was a great server! The food was excellent and such a beautiful atmosphere. We drank the Fall sangria and it was delicious. read more

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Outstanding dinner spot and bar in Reading. I stayed at the Fairfield Inn last night and they provided a list of local restaurants. State Hill was not on the list, I just happened to drive by on my way to another restaurant and thought the place looked cool and was much closer to the Fairfield. I'm glad I did. Great atmosphere and bar area. Superb bartender and a lot of fun, interesting people hanging at the bar. Cocktails were great and they also have a solid wine selection. I had the Fried Cauliflower appetizer which was awesome. The sauce was outstanding. I had the filet entree which was also outstanding. Next level presentation and it comes with potatoes and asparagus. I highly recommend for dinner and drinks. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. read more

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Food is good. Cocktail options are nice, but WAY too much ice. It's just insulting - most of the cocktails are $15 dollars or more, but because of all the ice, they don't amount to much more than 5 sips. My husband gets so annoyed he won't go there anymore, even though he likes the food too. I'm not saying there needs to be more liquor, but just more fluid. I'll miss the salads and flatbread! read more

Been going here since the open. Great food and drinks. Used to be 5 star, but new management charging 3% credit card fee. Very strange to pass that cost to patrons in a restaurant. Just charge 3% more on the menu. Seeing that on the bill leaves a bad aftertaste. Worried about future management issues now. Will likely wait a bit before going back. read more

Food is always delicious with the menu updating fairly often. Their cocktail menu is also excellent. The espresso martinis are AMAZING here. Additionally, the presentation of their food and cocktails are wonderful. Servers are always friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend! read more

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Their brunch is top notch! Pastrami Eggs Benedict is amazing and so are their espresso martinis a are amazing. Decor is so warm and inviting. Kid friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Definitely put it on your list to stop by soon! read more

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This used to be Tino's Pizza. A few months ago they did a refurbish they have more expensive food now and a nicer interior. The quality of the food is much better. I usually go for Trivia on Wednesday night. The serving staff is friendly and efficient. I do have a mild complaint. The bar side of the restaurant where trivia is held has elevated booths on platforms. I'm in a wheelchair and have to transfer to the booth to eat. Luckily with help from friend I usually transfer but some people might not have the luxury. It doesn't deter me from going it's just a slight inconvenience. They are well known for their large variety of flat bread pizza. I've had the billionaire burger which is still the best burger I've ever eaten in 25 years. Fries are great too. They come with a ranch aoli sauce. Very nice time. Just bring your wallet. read more

Great food and drinks! Excellent attentive service! We have needed a place like this in Wyomissing for a long time! read more

Good service and nice atmosphere! The drinks were delicious. The food was good, however I wish my soup and pasta had come with bread. The pasta had a lot of sauce leftover, it was drowning a bit in it. The scollops were cooked to perfect. The greens though were far too salty. Our server was friendly and attentive. The menu featured a lot of choices that I would like to try. Unfortunately I think it was a bit overpriced. Overall it was a good meal and I would go back again! read more

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Was so excited to try this place menu looks amazing. We arrived & young man greeted us very pleasant he was unsure where to seat us so he asked the hostess..she was very unprofessional (-5 rating if allowed for her ) Got seated in bar area nice but loud & right near kitchen door Server was nice but he seemed to be scatter brained. We were never offered to prefixed Valentine's menu. Ordered our apps very good Our meals came out they were EH pictures on website looked much better. Presentation was a 2. We asked for smashed potates never got them nor did Server realize it either nor did we get the chance to let him know. He was too busy talking to Customers at the bar. Got thru our meals ordered after dinner drinks server brought our check before we even recieved our drinks Never offered dessert options. I understand it was a after 7pm reservation a holiday its a busy night, Just felt the staff was not on their game. Did see a high presence of the Manager but he only seemed to interact with tables who were regular customers. I will eventually give this place another try but only for seats at bar for Apps & Cocktails. read more

Worst meal ever, and service was not better. Had to ask and wait for silverware and water. Took at least 20 min to place an order. So disappointed cause we took friends that were never there before. Crab cake special was so salty couldn't eat, other food was dry, etc. The band was amazing and atmosphere was good but waitress could have cared less. Always recommended this place but will be awhile til we try again. Even spoke to manager that just apologized but hopefully spoke to chef. read more

We had a party of 9 for my birthday on Friday. We had great service. I ordered wings as an appetizer and they were great, cooked well, I liked that it wasn't coated in breading. I had the wagyu strip for dinner and it was really good and cooked medium rare like I wanted with good seasoning. It was also a nice cut of steak it didn't look cheap like other places. Everyone else looked like they had great meals. Flatbreads looked great. No one complained about their food at all or had anything negative to say. Will come back again for dinner and drinks with my wife. read more

Nice menu. Great drinks. Good service. New furniture and decor. Recommend the winter spritz.

Service was poor. Hostess were rude and unfriendly. Food had no taste or flavor. Seating was awkward. It was our first time, and I don't see that we will go back again. read more

this is, hand down, THE BEST restaurant in the Reading area. I rarely go out to dinner anymore because the quality of food and taste at most restaurants now is sub-par. State Hill Restaurant in Wyomissing however, has made a believer in me again. every time I order food from this restaurant, it is consistently super fresh and amazingly delicious. You can always tell from the first bite that this restaurant uses the highest quality of ingedients in their food. i can't say enough great things about this restaurant. They are simply the best! If ypu havent checked them out yet, I highly recommend that ypu do so immediately. You win't be disappointed. read more

Finally a new place to eat in Reading!! Love this place, the menu is extensive and has lots of veggie options. Love that the bar area and restaurant are separate and they have live music on Fridays ( at least when we went) read more

The food was very, very bland and unseasoned. I had the elote soup based off of a review on yelp - I needed to douse it in salt and pepper because it was so bland. Once it had seasoning it was fine but food shouldn't have no flavor when it's served. I tried the mushroom umami pasta and it was inedible. Actually nauseating both in smell and taste. Lastly I got the lava cake dessert and it wasn't unpleasant. It wasn't at all sweet but if you are looking for dessert you usually probably want sweet. It was the only thing I got that I wasn't completely disappointed by. I was intrigued by the menu but the execution was awful. read more

Rude entry person. Would have walked out without my family here. Wanted to sit us in the corner. Last time here I spent over $100 for 2 people. This time. Sitting here now may be more than that but is my last visit read more

I really enjoyed my meal here. The pesto pasta is amazing. They make their pasta homemade. The service was a bit slow- however the deliciousness of the food made up for it! read more

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Finally found a place I really like in Berks. Very attractive place. A menu with several items I love to choose from. The two places near us in Beckersville are overpriced and never change their menus. Enjoyed the impossible bolognese with malfatti pasta. Home made pasta. My husband like his fried chicken. Delicious lemon cake. Great sidecar. Very friendly waitperson. Best of all quiet jazz! No annoying loud music. We will return. read more