Best Casual Restaurants in Villanova

56 restaurants available nearby

1. Exit 13 Gastrobar

4.9

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Villanova

Booked 23 times today

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING:Please understand that specific table preferences of choice are considered, but are not guaranteed. Due to limited seating, please be respectful of other diners by being mindful of the allotted dining time as indicated on OpenTable. Allotted times vary from 90 mins for 2 people or less - 1 hr and 45 mins hours for 3 people, and 2 hours for 4 people or more. Please call 610.525.3842 to make reservations for 5 people or more. Looking for a unique and different ambiance that involves fun and style, and high-quality dishes, you found the right place! In the heart of the main line (between Bryn Mawr and Villanova) , an experience you would not find anywhere else, a true hidden gem with Italian influence. The Di Felice family immigrated and started cooking at this location nearly a half of a century ago!

2. Carina Sorella

4.3

Awesome(239)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bryn Mawr

Booked 48 times today

From the people that brought you Trattoria Carina, Pub & Kitchen and The Diving Horse comes their newest restaurant, Carina Sorella. Carina Sorella is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant with a focus on delicious and approachable food in a bright, vibrant atmosphere. Our menu is built around classic dishes - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan - but we surround that core of dishes with seasonal, chef driven specialties.The Bryn Mawr location will include the addition of a pizza oven and a full bar, building on the smaller footprint of the existing location in Philadelphia, Trattoria Carina.

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3. Pietro's Italian - Radnor

4.6

Exceptional(1121)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Radnor

Booked 18 times today

Pietro's Italian in Radnor, PA is the latest addition to the original Pietro's Coal Oven in Philadelphia, PA. Pietro's location boasts an extensive beer menu 16 beers on draft & bottled beers, delicious brick oven pizza, & much more. Pietro's Radnor is a great place to dine out with friends & family!

4. il Fiore

3.7

Very Good(80)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Radnor

Booked 14 times today

il Fiore features Italian classics with a fresh modern twist. Award-winning chef, Marie Lavizzo-Mourey's culinary vision is focused on hand-rolled pasta, fresh seafood, artisanal wood-fired pizza, and dry-aged steaks, utilizing only the finest ingredients. Our unparalleled menu is enhanced by a world class craft-style bar featuring cocktails that express creativity and are inspired by seasonal flavors that pay homage to the timeless classics. Our meticulously curated list complements our culinary menu perfectly. Choose from the extensive Italian selections, California favorites and choice selections from select regions throughout France and the Southern Hemisphere to find a wine pairing for any palate and all occasions. Our welcoming atmosphere captivates you with warmth, style, and vibrance shaping a perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Our team radiates a passion for delivering a personalized and professional experience making il Fiore a local Main Line favorite.

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5. Gullifty's Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(306)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Villanova

Booked 4 times today

Discover a vibrant dining experience at Gullifty’s Restaurant. Indulge in an enticing menu featuring a diverse selection of appetizers, entrees, and signature dishes such as pizza, burgers, and wings. From fresh salads to succulent steaks and ribs, there's something for every palate. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch available on weekends. Our full-service bar boasts an extensive beverage menu, including 25+ draft beers and over 100 bottled/canned options. Enjoy the lively atmosphere indoors or opt for outdoor seating on sunny days. Join us for happy hour Monday to Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm, and don't miss out on Quizzo every Thursday at 8:30 pm. Enjoy fantastic food and drink specials during all live, televised Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Villanova Basketball games. Welcome to Gullifty’s, where great food and good times collide.

6. Amada Radnor

4.5

Awesome(754)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Wayne

Booked 18 times today

OPEN FOR BRUNCH, DINNER & EVENTS!Amada Radnor is the Main Line location of the Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating modern cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic setting.SPECIALTIES:Spanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Wine, Cocktails & our Gin Tonic Cart. PRIVATE PARTIES & EVENTS: Amada hosts groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms 7-days a week. For parties of 12 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.comFree Valet is offered during Dinner service at the Restaurant Entrance.

7. Fraschetta

4.6

Exceptional(1205)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bryn Mawr

Booked 4 times today

Fraschetta is located in the heart of Bryn Mawr. It is recognized as a 3 bell restaurant by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Roman born Chef Gianluca Demontis creates traditional and contemporary Roman dishes. He has the ability to transform simple dishes into something tasteful and elevated. We use only fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the menu offers a variety of seafood, meats, housemade pastas as well as vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

8. 333 Belrose

4.7

Exceptional(2453)

Price: Moderate

• American • Radnor

Booked 18 times today

333 Belrose is a contemporary restaurant featuring Chef Carlo's creative American cuisine. We offer both indoor and patio seating as well as a banquet space. 333 Belrose has a full liquor license with an eclectic American wine list.

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9. Burrata - Havertown

4.8

Exceptional(1226)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Havertown

Booked 9 times today

The 2nd location from the original smashing success of Burrata Philly BYOB comes Burrata Havertown BYOB. Featuring the same home-made fresh daily dishes and nightly specials of the original with our own twist. Opening October 8, 2019. Make a reservation today!

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10. Hook and Ladder Sky Bar & Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(395)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Conshohocken

Booked 7 times today

Hook & Ladder is the unexpected steakhouse you’d never thought you’d find in the historic, original firehouse of the Washington Fire Company. This is a one-of-a-kind Skybar experience allowing guests a close view of our 149 year old firehouse, bell tower and original stained glass windows. A unique cross between a chop house and Crudo bar, Hook & Ladder features Certified A5 Japanese wagyu beef that will melt in your month. Dry aged Steak offerings including 32 days dry aged Porterhouse (28oz), 32 days aged Tomahawk Ribeye (40oz) that will taste decidedly beefy, much like a rare roast beef, while also taking on subtler hints of other delicious flavors. Crudo uses the Japanese technique of curing the fish making it more tender and flavorful. Finishing it with lime, lemon, and soy; featuring Wild King Salmon, Japanese Madai, Hamachi and more. Enjoy the purest and fresh take on some classic cocktails.

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Jamesvip
Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This restaurant has the best Italian food we’ve ever experienced! The staff is very accommodating and the manager of this establishment is an excellent representative of his company. I was invited there 6 weeks ago and this has been my 4th visit
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Pietro's Italian - RadnorPrice: Expensive• Italian• Radnor
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4.6
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Felicia
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We ordered the tuna, beet salad, olives, bronzino, and osso bucco. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
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Carina SorellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bryn Mawr
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4.3
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Laurel
Philadelphia County •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fun and atmospheric ambience. Service was wonderful. Food was good. Pizza crust excellent. Dishes were maybe a bit salty. Would definitely return. Great parking.
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Exit 13 GastrobarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Villanova
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4.9
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DeniseMvip
London •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
We dined here Tuesday night. It is the prettiest restaurant in the area. The food was very good. White bean dip, Misto Fritto and Pasta. Everything was delicious. The sound level was really good… you could actually hear each other! We really enjoyed it.
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il FiorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Radnor
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3.7
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Wendi
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
We ate in the the board area. TVs around which we enjoy. 5 of ate. All enjoyed meals and drinks. Service is superior. Food is very good.
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Judd's and Jackson's Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Warminster
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4.4

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56 restaurants available nearby

1. Exit 13 Gastrobar

2. Carina Sorella

3. Pietro's Italian - Radnor

4. il Fiore

5. Gullifty's Restaurant

6. Amada Radnor

7. Fraschetta

8. 333 Belrose

9. Burrata - Havertown

10. Hook and Ladder Sky Bar & Kitchen

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