The best restaurant in the collar counties. Service is amazing. The food is great. The pasta is unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LBC TIXX
After living in the borough for 3 years, finally made it here. I was hesitant because the fixed menu intimidated me. Not to worry! All courses were excellent! Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denny Keller
Awesome staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerold Johner
This is my new favorite- the food , service and atmosphere were great. Everything felt like a well choreographed dinner put on just for us. The timing of dishes and attention to detail during device were superb Andiario is the best in West Chester and beyond
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Williams
Service and attention to allergies was great, but beyond that I don't have much positive to say. The food was underwhelming. I was very excited with all of the hype and rave reviews that I have seen and with the price was really expecting a wonderful meal. It wasn't. I've had far better meals, even farm to table, at much better cost, and while the service and atmosphere were great I expect the food to be better than what I can cook at home. The thing that made the meal taste wise was the wine pairings, without the wine pairings the food was just okay even with it wasn't anything great, the wine outshined the food... The only thing I was really impressed by food wise was the roasted red peppers because I don't usually like roasted red peppers and I like these.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Robert
Whoever gave this place a bad review sucks. Probably the best experience I’ve had at a restaurant and don’t even get me started on the food. The chef needs to be studied.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miles Brown
Dear God, Andiario. Quirky wine list, honest hospitality, genuinely cared for produce. What the hell else could you ask for? So blindsided that I’d dare say that this is the best dinner I’ve ever had. And yet, a layman can still enjoy it— if you can steal a reservation. Michelin Guide was built on places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daya Glemser
The restaurant was beautiful, There is no sign outside, I knew it was the place as soon I walk out to the street. Old World appeal. FYI there is no Facebook page.
I did not take any photos except the menu which I will not post. Our son purchased this as a Christmas gift. I wanted to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and food and my company. It was a perfect night from the ambiance to flowers and the service and the star “The food” my god. The unlimited bread Sourdough with a hint of Rye, the homemade butter and the espresso next the wine list. Wow just wow. The service impeccable. Brava.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Oppenheim
Beautiful ambiance and impeccable service. Unfortunately the food was underwhelming. The salad was too salty and the pasta too acidic. Everything had potential but just fell short of expectations. Would be willing to give it another try but didn’t think it lived up to the hype.
Jake Summers
Exquisite dining experience. Food, atmosphere, presentation, music, and service were all supreme. The pacing of the meal (over 2 hours) and attention to detail was perfect. The veal shank was rich, fatty and tender with incredible crispy skin. The chicken liver with black currant jam was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had, savory, salty and sweet. The Meringue cake was the icing on the cake. It’s even more impressive knowing they change the menu week to week. We will absolutely be coming back.
My partner took me to dinner at Andiario on the evening of March 30. The atmosphere is lovely and the service was excellent.
We had an amuse bouche arancini that was made with farro and a lovely melty cheese that was a perfect bite.
The first course was Florida shrimp with kumquat and peppers. The shrimp were fresh and delicious and the fruit and peppers were a great accompaniment. Unfortunately, the shrimp had not been cleaned---at all. The vein was still intact, despite the fact that it appeared as though someone had sliced down the back of the shrimp. This is a huge oversight that I hope the restaurant will correct. Also, for a more upscale restaurant, the shrimp should have been prepared so that it was such a messy struggle to get it out of the shell--I literally had to unbutton and roll up the sleeves of my dress to be able to peel it.
The second course was a dragon's teeth pasta with oxtail ragu. The pasta was toothy (in more ways than one :)) and the ragu was rich and delicious. A server came with cheese and grated it over my dish without a)asking if I wanted cheese and b)asking me to indicate how much cheese was desired. We were also served a very delicious country loaf--tangy on the inside and crusty on the outside.
The main course was an enormous pork shank with borlotti beans and green garlic, and it was wood roasted. I'm not a garlic fan, but the meat was beautifully cooked and very tender. The area nearest the skin was a little dry, but not terribly so. To me, the pork was very rich and too similar to the oxtail--and it desperately needed a different vegetable accompaniment. The beans were too similar in texture and the dish was missing something on the vinegary side to cut the richness of all that meat.
Dessert was a lovely sponge cake with persimmon jam and whipped cream—delicious and light.
I had one of the two cocktails on the menu—the aperol spritz, which was perfect. My partner had a glass of wine suggested by one of the staff.
I know that in a restaurant like this where you are getting what the chef prepares, without the choices normally afforded by a menu, there is a chance you will not like things that are served. Generally, I enjoyed everything and I will definitely return in a different season to dine again. However, failure to serve clean shrimp is a huge issue for me, and there are certainly places where the diner can be given a choice about whether they want something like cheese.
I would have liked to given 5 stars, but when my partner and I discussed the experience the next morning, we both independently assigned 4 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wade Bower
Nice atmosphere. Best duck I've ever had. I would definitely go back. you have to make reservations in advance, check the website.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Mullaney
Not sure how you give Andiario anything but 5 stars. As another reviewer stated, the atmosphere is sublime: it is quaint but spacious and you cant hear the other tables which provides a superior and intimate experience. The food is top notch and the service is equally attentive but not overbearing. The fixed menu is a joy and honestly a welcome option in a world full of too many choices. Dropping in some pictures from our meal last night. The pasta was so simple yet the flavor profiles super complex how they caressed my palette. There is a reason Andiario is a top restaurant in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Elise Eggert-Crowe
My husband booked our reservation over a month in advance, and unfortunately we could not dine-in due to illness. They have a strict cancelation policy, but we were appreciative that the staff graciously packed up the meal for us to enjoy at home.
When booking the reservation, a dietary restriction of no fish was clearly noted, so the main entree choice of flounder was disappointing. The pasta course was phenomenal. The rest of the menu was just ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Daniel Brady
We enjoyed a fantastic meal at Andiario last night. The service was attentive without being doting, and the food was excellent. My wife and I loved every creative course, including the delicious pavlova. (And the awesome little shortbread cookies that came out with my espresso) Chef Andiario is a true craftsman in the kitchen and we feel fortunate to have such an excellent restaurant so close to home.
The best restaurant in the collar counties. Service is amazing. The food is great. The pasta is unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After living in the borough for 3 years, finally made it here. I was hesitant because the fixed menu intimidated me. Not to worry! All courses were excellent! Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my new favorite- the food , service and atmosphere were great. Everything felt like a well choreographed dinner put on just for us. The timing of dishes and attention to detail during device were superb
Andiario is the best in West Chester and beyond
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and attention to allergies was great, but beyond that I don't have much positive to say. The food was underwhelming. I was very excited with all of the hype and rave reviews that I have seen and with the price was really expecting a wonderful meal. It wasn't. I've had far better meals, even farm to table, at much better cost, and while the service and atmosphere were great I expect the food to be better than what I can cook at home. The thing that made the meal taste wise was the wine pairings, without the wine pairings the food was just okay even with it wasn't anything great, the wine outshined the food... The only thing I was really impressed by food wise was the roasted red peppers because I don't usually like roasted red peppers and I like these.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Whoever gave this place a bad review sucks. Probably the best experience I’ve had at a restaurant and don’t even get me started on the food. The chef needs to be studied.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dear God, Andiario. Quirky wine list, honest hospitality, genuinely cared for produce. What the hell else could you ask for? So blindsided that I’d dare say that this is the best dinner I’ve ever had. And yet, a layman can still enjoy it— if you can steal a reservation. Michelin Guide was built on places like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was beautiful, There is no sign outside, I knew it was the place as soon I walk out to the street. Old World appeal. FYI there is no Facebook page.
I did not take any photos except the menu which I will not post. Our son purchased this as a Christmas gift. I wanted to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and food and my company.
It was a perfect night from the ambiance to flowers and the service and the star “The food” my god. The unlimited bread Sourdough with a hint of Rye, the homemade butter and the espresso next the wine list. Wow just wow. The service impeccable. Brava.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful ambiance and impeccable service. Unfortunately the food was underwhelming. The salad was too salty and the pasta too acidic. Everything had potential but just fell short of expectations. Would be willing to give it another try but didn’t think it lived up to the hype.
Exquisite dining experience. Food, atmosphere, presentation, music, and service were all supreme. The pacing of the meal (over 2 hours) and attention to detail was perfect. The veal shank was rich, fatty and tender with incredible crispy skin. The chicken liver with black currant jam was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had, savory, salty and sweet. The Meringue cake was the icing on the cake. It’s even more impressive knowing they change the menu week to week. We will absolutely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My partner took me to dinner at Andiario on the evening of March 30. The atmosphere is lovely and the service was excellent.
We had an amuse bouche arancini that was made with farro and a lovely melty cheese that was a perfect bite.
The first course was Florida shrimp with kumquat and peppers. The shrimp were fresh and delicious and the fruit and peppers were a great accompaniment. Unfortunately, the shrimp had not been cleaned---at all. The vein was still intact, despite the fact that it appeared as though someone had sliced down the back of the shrimp. This is a huge oversight that I hope the restaurant will correct. Also, for a more upscale restaurant, the shrimp should have been prepared so that it was such a messy struggle to get it out of the shell--I literally had to unbutton and roll up the sleeves of my dress to be able to peel it.
The second course was a dragon's teeth pasta with oxtail ragu. The pasta was toothy (in more ways than one :)) and the ragu was rich and delicious. A server came with cheese and grated it over my dish without a)asking if I wanted cheese and b)asking me to indicate how much cheese was desired. We were also served a very delicious country loaf--tangy on the inside and crusty on the outside.
The main course was an enormous pork shank with borlotti beans and green garlic, and it was wood roasted. I'm not a garlic fan, but the meat was beautifully cooked and very tender. The area nearest the skin was a little dry, but not terribly so. To me, the pork was very rich and too similar to the oxtail--and it desperately needed a different vegetable accompaniment. The beans were too similar in texture and the dish was missing something on the vinegary side to cut the richness of all that meat.
Dessert was a lovely sponge cake with persimmon jam and whipped cream—delicious and light.
I had one of the two cocktails on the menu—the aperol spritz, which was perfect. My partner had a glass of wine suggested by one of the staff.
I know that in a restaurant like this where you are getting what the chef prepares, without the choices normally afforded by a menu, there is a chance you will not like things that are served. Generally, I enjoyed everything and I will definitely return in a different season to dine again. However, failure to serve clean shrimp is a huge issue for me, and there are certainly places where the diner can be given a choice about whether they want something like cheese.
I would have liked to given 5 stars, but when my partner and I discussed the experience the next morning, we both independently assigned 4 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere. Best duck I've ever had. I would definitely go back. you have to make reservations in advance, check the website.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure how you give Andiario anything but 5 stars.
As another reviewer stated, the atmosphere is sublime: it is quaint but spacious and you cant hear the other tables which provides a superior and intimate experience.
The food is top notch and the service is equally attentive but not overbearing. The fixed menu is a joy and honestly a welcome option in a world full of too many choices.
Dropping in some pictures from our meal last night. The pasta was so simple yet the flavor profiles super complex how they caressed my palette.
There is a reason Andiario is a top restaurant in Philly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
My husband booked our reservation over a month in advance, and unfortunately we could not dine-in due to illness. They have a strict cancelation policy, but we were appreciative that the staff graciously packed up the meal for us to enjoy at home.
When booking the reservation, a dietary restriction of no fish was clearly noted, so the main entree choice of flounder was disappointing. The pasta course was phenomenal. The rest of the menu was just ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We enjoyed a fantastic meal at Andiario last night. The service was attentive without being doting, and the food was excellent. My wife and I loved every creative course, including the delicious pavlova. (And the awesome little shortbread cookies that came out with my espresso) Chef Andiario is a true craftsman in the kitchen and we feel fortunate to have such an excellent restaurant so close to home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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