Restaurants near Toughkenamon

“Fantastic Penne Alla Vodka!!”

“Their tomato pie is insanely good and their focaccia pizzas are amazing. We used to go often when they were in DE but now we make the drive to PA because they are the BEST!!!”

“It’s made with love. Real prices, real food, and great people!”

“Our experience was excellent. We texted an order for our tamales almost two weeks in advance. And they were right on time for pickup. Everyone loved them! Thank you so much for a great party!”

“Such a fun place, great atmosphere, and great wine. A great place to gather with friends and family.”

“I wrote a review of Hilltop Crab House a few years ago, and after another visit, I can confidently say nothing has changed—they are still the gold standard for steamed crabs in the area.

I grew up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where good crabs are serious business. I’ve picked crabs my entire life, and one thing separates truly fresh, properly cooked crabs from average ones: how the meat comes out of the shell.

The crabs at Hilltop were fresh, hot, and cooked perfectly. You can tell immediately when cracking open the claws. Using my usual method, the meat slid right out cleanly and intact. It didn’t stick to the shell or come out in shredded pieces like you often see at other crab houses. That’s a sign of fresh crabs that have been handled and cooked the right way.

The seasoning was excellent, the crabs were heavy, and every one was packed with sweet, flavorful meat. They came out steaming hot, exactly the way they should.

In fact, they were so good that by the time I thought about taking a picture, the first round had already been completely devoured. I ended up ordering a couple more because I wasn’t ready to stop eating them.

Great food, great service, and consistently high quality. There are plenty of places that serve crabs, but very few that do it this well every single time. If you’re looking for authentic Maryland crabs that are fresh, hot, and worth every penny, Hilltop Crab House remains the only crab house I’ll go to in the area.

Highly recommended. 🦀🦀🦀”

“Ole Tapas has come to our event for two years in a row and they are definitely a favorite. The food is always prepared to perfection and the staff is always so kind and professional. I personally always recommend the street tacos. We are so grateful for the hard workers over at Ole Tapas.”

“I had the best Cuban sandwich! I found out they use their own marinated pork, instead of ham. Puts the generic versions offered by chain restaurants to shame!”

“We ate here last night, we had the best food and the best waiter! It was a treat all around!”

“Administrative details - While you usually must make a reservation a year in advance (which I did), there are a very few earlier spots available on their website. In addition, if you are on the email list, they send the occasional last-minute availability. Talula’s is BYOB. The price was $125 and with all the other things, taxes, gratuities, it came to $160. The Nook Table is available for 6-8 diners and the Farm Table is for larger parties. Website link is below. Everything is presented in “tasting” small portions. In addition to the menu, they provided a couple of additional offerings. I did not do a good job of capturing the delightful descriptions of the food provided by our server. (The next time I go, I will video the descriptions if they allow.) The group did a great job of bringing wine which was beautifully poured in appropriate glassware by our server. The server also paired the wine with the offerings for us! The service was exceptional without being pretentious. After each tasting, plates, utensils and glasses were cleared and refurbished so discreetly that you hardly noticed. The menu changes with the “farm to table” availability. My favorite was a squash tarte. [I was delighted to find that I did not like the foie gras. It is “made” in a most inhumane and horrible way. This is the only time I have eaten it and I will never eat it again.] I was sorry to find that by the Black Garlic Beef Ribeye (#6 on the list), I was getting to the point of “too much food.” The only downsides were “too much food” for most of us and the wines they suggested for the pairings were hard/impossible to find. I personally did not like the varieties of wines they suggested for pairings. The rest of the party enjoyed the comparable wines they were able to find and allowed the server to pair with the tastings. I will be making a reservation for next year very soon. I have already made a reservation for the “sister” Talula’s Garden in Philly for September.”

“Yummy. Breakfast so good,”

“Excellent pizza! Didn't want to judge too quickly so decided to wait until we ordered again. This time, it was just as good and the service was just as helpful and friendly. I am gluten free, (not celiac) so we gave theirs a shot along with the regular ones we ordered. All I can say is WOW! I have tried so many places in the area hoping to find a GF crust that resembles 'real' pizza, and Stone Mill has figured it out! I asked if it was cauliflower crust or a blend, and the person answering the phone happily gave us the ingredients of what it is made from, without sounding annoyed at the time it took to explain. The crust is great, not pre-made and thankfully not cauliflower. It's not paper thin and came out well done with that charred look and wood fire taste like original crust has. But most importantly, it was delicious. It's not a tiny little 10" crust, or a personal size - it's the same size as all the others. (I was so excited when I saw it I dove right in without taking a picture!) The whole experience, from the politeness when ordering on the phone, to the finished products were great. It's amazing how many places make it sound like they are doing you the favor when they take an order. Great pizza and great service. This is the only place we will order from going forward.”

“We had a fantastic Valentine’s dinner at Cafe Scalessa. The atmosphere was warm, the service was attentive and welcoming, and every dish was absolutely delicious. From start to finish, it was a perfect, memorable evening. We can’t wait to go back!”

“Very delicious ice cream! Great location, Awesome unique flavors served every way you can imagine. staff are super friendly and helpful. we'll definitely be back to try more flavors .10/10 recommend. thank you!”

“I think this restaurant is the best one in Hockessin!!”

“Deliciously fresh, served by really nice/attentive wait staff, moderately priced REAL GREEK Food!! We will be returning --repeatedly!”

“We stop in once a week. Sometimes we eat there and sometimes we call and pick up. The atmosphere is fabulous. If we ever do have to wait for our food, it’s totally worth it. If my husband and I are together we sit and have wine while we wait. They are all very friendly! If we get take out, we always get extra so we can have leftovers, which are always delicious. We reheat the pizza in the toaster oven, it’s amazing. We also love the desserts there! It’s just a great spot and we love it! I’ve never once been disappointed with any of their service or food.”

“Nia was so helpful with a consultation for a cake for a baby shower! She really took the time to listen to what we wanted and was nothing but professional! Will recommend based on customer service alone!

**UPDATE**
Mom to be absolutely loved her cake! The cannoli filing was perfect and not only was the cake beautifully decorated but it was absolutely delicious as well! Highly recommend doing delivery as it was one less thing we had to worry about and everything ran smoothly.”

“Was pleasantly surprised at the quality and level of service at this restaurant. Ordered a scallop dish and a pasta dish and were totally blown away! Will definitely go back next time we visit.”

“Wow, wow, wow! Wow for the cheesesteak! Fresh chunks of meat, mushrooms, and onions! Wow for the gluten free pizza! Loved the flavor and crispy crust and great fresh cheese! Wow for the price! It was amazing for the wonderful food! I only wish they would list price on the menu! You will still enjoy every bite!”

“Wasabi3 serves up the most delectable sushi, with the kindest, most courteous service, every single time! Simply the best around!”

“Fantastic ice cream spot. They make it all fresh from the milk from the cows in the farm right beside. Loved the fact that they decided to share the produce in such an innovative way. The location is also fantastic. Offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, the farm and the creamery. They have nice spots to sit on just outside the creamery. They had a good variety of choices too. The ice cream was very refreshing. Would definitely recommend giving this a try, whether you're an ice cream enthusiast, or someone who just wants to try something new.”

“We love the Kennett Square victory! Great food, great people, and obviously great beer!”

“From start to finish, this catering experience exceeded expectations. The food was incredible — fresh ingredients, perfect flavor, and generous portions. Delivery was prompt and professional, and everything arrived exactly as promised. It truly made our event! So grateful to have such a fantastic local option.”

“Amazing service! The brisket and Mac and cheese was absolutely delicious! Their brisket cheese fries were out of this world, the cheese sauce was so flavorful! & their collard greens are perfectly made! The cornbread is sweet and moist! If you are in Delaware you MUST check this place out! Thank you Smok'd BBQ!! We will absolutely be back!”

“Found this place about a month ago looking for a Pizza place open on Sunday during Eagles game. Very impressed with the pizza and have ordered from at least once a week since. Dining room is cozy and reminds us of Hugos Inn from back in the day. Great Pizza!”

“Outstanding food and service!”

“Great place for Greek food, desserts, and, of course, Greek coffee! I am Greek, and I haven't been able to find a place in the States that offers “Freddo Cappuccino”. Yesterday, I did! Excellent flavor!”

“Enjoyed a first time lunch today that will have us coming back the next time we are on RT 896.”