Best Italian Restaurants in Mendenhall

Price: Moderate (44)Price: Expensive (12)Price: Very Expensive (1)

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1. La Verona

4.6

Exceptional(1746)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kennett Square

Booked 12 times today

La Verona is a high-quality Italian eatery located in Kennett Square, offering an authentic taste of Italy. Patrons consistently rave about the delicious, flavorful meals and exceptional service. The cuisine is highly praised, with one reviewer declaring the food "as good as in the country of origin". The grilled octopus appetizer, gnocchi Bolognese, squid ink fettuccine with shrimp, salmon, and calamari, and the lemoncello marscarpone cake dessert come highly recommended. La Verona provides generous portion sizes, ensuring guests leave satisfied. Reviews consistently compliment the staff's friendliness and attentiveness, enhancing the overall dining experience. The vibrant ambiance and comfortable setting, coupled with the delightful food and service, make it a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike.

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2. Trattoria La Tavola

4.6

Exceptional(378)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kennett Square

Booked 11 times today

Trattoria La Tavola is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, with many guests considering it a top choice for Italian dining. Reviewers praised the homemade pasta, bread and desserts, the risotto, and the baked gnocchi. The ambiance of the restaurant is praised as transporting guests to Italy, with one guest stating that the dining experience felt reminiscent of a family-owned Trattoria in Florence, Italy. The friendly and attentive service is also noted, with another customer highlighting the owner's effort to ensure the satisfaction of guests. The restaurant's BYOB policy is a definite plus for some, allowing them to enjoy their preferred wines alongside the delicious food. Highly recommended by customers and acknowledged for its culinary authenticity, Trattoria La Tavola offers a truly rewarding Italian dining experience.

3. Floga Bistro

4.5

Awesome(670)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kennett Square

Booked 2 times today

Floga Bistro is a highly recommended restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine. Many guests speak highly of their food from the broccoli rabe to the seafood scampi with linguini, considered by a patron as the best they've ever had. The restaurant is known not just for its diverse and delicious menu selection, but also for its impeccable service, reasonable prices, and generous portions. Many rave about their amazing pasta dishes and Chicken Marsala, indicating their dedication to delivering genuine Italian flavors. Located near Longwood Gardens, its convenient location adds to its charm. It is a BYOB establishment which adds to its appeal for many guests. The restaurant prides itself on its exceptional cleanliness and maintenance, which is a cherry on top for an all-around Italian dining experience.

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4. Bardea Food & Drink

4.8

Exceptional(2267)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 43 times today

Bardea Food & Drink in Wilmington is an excellent choice for Italian cuisine lovers interested in a unique, creative culinary experience. Reviewers regularly praise both the food and the service, with diverse dishes that they've "never had anywhere else". The restaurant's usage of fresh and authentic Italian ingredients is applauded, as well as their ability to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions and provide a fun and interesting dining adventure. The remarkable attention to detail and the outstanding customer service level, coupled with a "real Italian graciousness and quality" make it a stand-out choice. Whether for a special date night or a casual after-work gathering, Bardea Food & Drink consistently delivers a superb dining experience that sets a high bar.

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5. Fava Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(1132)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Glen Mills

Booked 6 times today

Fava Ristorante Italiano has consistently showcased great finesse in delivering authentic, quality Italian cuisine. The restaurant's menu features an array of traditional Italian dishes such as Eggplant Parmigiana, Rigatoni Vodka, and Gnocchi Boscaiola, as well as innovative inclusions like the signature Fava Old Fashioned cocktail. Customers have widely praised the freshness of the food, excellent service, and the delightful ambiance enhanced by a live pianist. One diner lauded the restaurant for its "true passion for Italian cooking and quality ingredients," while another declared Fava Ristorante Italiano as the "best Italian food we have had in the Philadelphia area." Undoubtedly, Fava Ristorante Italiano delivers a captivating Italian dining experience.

6. Bardea Steak

4.6

Exceptional(745)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 17 times today

Bardea Steak has garnered a reputation for being an exceptional steakhouse, with reviews consistently praising its innovative menu, high-quality beef, and excellent service. The restaurant's creative approach to steakhouse cuisine is highlighted by reviewers who say it's "basically like a steak house from the future." Described as an "unreal dining experience," patrons are impressed by the variety of cuts and the perfectly prepared beef, even mentioning that it surpasses offerings from high-end steakhouses in cities like Philadelphia and New York. With reviewers calling it the "best steakhouse in the area," and continuously anticipating their return visits, Bardea Steak clearly stands out in the steakhouse scene.

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7. Osteria Ama West Chester

4.8

Exceptional(296)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Chester

Booked 14 times today

Osteria Ama West Chester is highly praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, receiving numerous favorable reviews from patrons who consistently enjoy the quality of its dishes and its attentive service. Many reviews specifically highlight the delicious homemade bread, a wide range of palate-pleasing options, and the exceptional dishes like the squid ink pasta special. A few diners have praised the restaurant for its comfortable ambiance and clean, modern décor. The restaurant’s BYOB policy is also a plus for those who want to enjoy their own beverage of choice. Visitors have described Osteria Ama West Chester as their favorite Italian food spot, promising to return for more outstanding dining experiences.

8. Osteria Ama

4.6

Exceptional(617)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chadds Ford

Booked 6 times today

Osteria Ama has garnered rave reviews from patrons who repeatedly emphasize the authenticity and quality of its Italian cuisine. Many have found the restaurant's ambiance reminiscent of Italy, with some diners even stating it feels like home. The exceptional service, including from the owner, enhances the overall experience. Signature offerings like the pizza, arancini balls, black ink squid pasta, and chicken Parm are highly recommended by customers. The BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) aspect is a distinctive feature that adds to the appeal. Osteria Ama's consistency in delivering excellent Italian food promises a delightful culinary journey for all.

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9. Fellini Cafe of West Chester

4.8

Exceptional(569)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Chester

Booked 4 times today

Fellini Cafe of West Chester has been hailed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the Delaware Valley, offering a rich variety of delicious choices and daily specials that evoke authenticity and extraordinary taste. From the burrata appetizer heralded as "outstanding", to the "amazing" pasta with Italian sausage and white beans, the food is consistently recognized as excellent, much credited to its quality, generous portions, and the warmth it carries from the Italian family-style dining experience. Additional perks include a quiet, spacious setting and it being BYOB, making Fellini Cafe a favorite for many. With efficient and polite service, it consistently leaves patrons longing to return.

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10. Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(1834)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Chester

Booked 5 times today

Teca is derived from three words. The first, paninoteca (panini bar) incorporated our more light fair and Italian tapas style dining. And the second, the word enoteca (wine bar) where we host one of the premier wine lists of the world featuring wines from our vineyard in Tuscany Casali Di Bibbiano. At Teca, we pride ourselves in serving only the freshest and most authentic high quality ingredients around. In addition to our mouth watering menu items, we compliment our cuisine with an array of fine wines, refreshing eighteen tap beer selection concentrating mainly on European and American micro-brews, and extensive variety of fine liquors from around the world. At Teca, we believe that food and drink are one in the same and that quality should never be sacrificed.

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