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China Palace
Sep 28, 2009 by Sarah from West Chester

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Quick service!
• Full too fast!

“My family and I have been going to China Palace for 21 years. Every time the food is consistently good and the service, either take-out or sit-down, is always great. The family is so friendly and always does their best to make us feel at home. The food is awesome and a great value. We eat here all the time because we are a very health-conscious family and they use only the best ingredients and have healthy options.”

Papa Johns
Sep 26, 2009 by Robert from West Chester

Overall Rating: 1

• None: what can you say about a place that screws up your order?.
• Extremely bad customer service experienced.

“The pizza ordered for carryout, was not made as ordered. Management refused to fully refund the amount paid when the pizza was returned. There are better mom and pop places in the same neighborhood with better business management practices that deserve consideration for your pizza cravings.”

Enzo's Italian Eatery
Jan 21, 2009 by Elizabeth from Sandy Hook, CT

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Spaghetti Aurora, huge portions, delicious.
• I don't like how the waiter won't tell me what kind of salad dressing they have.

“Whenever I come to West Chester, PA to visit my parents, I make them take me here to eat. I get constant cravings for their food, especially the Spaghetti Aurora (a creamy tomato sauce) which I order every time I go, although other items are delicious as well. The portions are huge, and comes with salad and bread. I can easily make 2 meals out of an order, and I have a HUGE appetite! Try this place and you will not be disappointed!”

Pepper Mill Restaurant
Dec 20, 2008 by Darby from Malvern

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great chicken cheese steaks, cheese fries.
• Takes about two hours for it to get to your house.

“Its really great but when you order take-out, it takes about an hour for it to get there.”

China Palace
Dec 14, 2008 by Mike from West Goshen

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Their fortune cookies were marvelous.
• The staff is very rude, get the order wrong and put disgusting sauce on everything.

“I liked this place until I ordered a pick-up from them. Instead of saying hello, they answer the phone with hold on. When she returned to the phone, her English was deplorable, so I made her repeat my order. I made her say "Steamed vegetables with no sauce". When I arrived to pay for my food, the woman stood in the back of the restaurant and didn't acknowledge me for several minutes. When she finally walked to the front, the phone rang and instead of telling the caller to hold on like they did to me, she took the phone order while I stood there and waited. When I got home, the vegetables were covered in some disgusting sauce. When I called and told them that gave me the wrong food, I got a Spanish inquisition from this Chinese lady like I did something wrong. Bottom line: I don't mind dealing with broken English too much if you're polite and get the order right. If your business entails taking orders from English speaking people, then do your job right and don't be spiteful to me when you do it wrong. The woman was very rude to me before I even got there and reinforced her rudeness in person and she turned out to be an idiot. No I dont want to get back into my car and deal with you again. I wanted a convenient quick meal not the opposite of that plus arrogance. They'll never get another penny from me. If you want an upscale Chinese restaurant, go to Peking in the Granite Run Mall or to Margaret Kuo's on RT 30.”

Fiorello's Cafe Inc.
Jul 18, 2008 by Walt & Travis from West Chester

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food quality & flavor outstanding - true Italian home cooking!
• Small dining room, but the atmosphere is very charming & inviting.

“Always a pleasant dining experience. The staff treat you like family. Actual linens on the tables! Very refreshing to see that. Wait staff/support staff are very friendly & extremely polite.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Fiorello's Cafe Inc.
May 24, 2008 by Diane from West Chester, PA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Fresh and excellent prepared entrees.
• A little small wine list.

“Pizza is the best in town. I really like the Salmon in the blush sauce and the Lobster Rav's.”

Fiorello's Cafe Inc.
May 23, 2008 by Adam from West Goshen Twp, Pa

Overall Rating: 10

• Calamari, veal.
• Restaurant is a little on the small side.

“Excellent entrees, seafood was real fresh and prepared to satisfaction. One of the best Italian restaurants outside of So. Phyla, very consistent, been there many times, even their Pizza's are great, thin crust-brick oven, just like in Italy. Reasonably priced also.”

Gilmore's Restaurant
Apr 21, 2008 by Shaquan from Germantown

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Downtown West Chester is nice.
• The owner is rude/obnoxious; the food is substandard.

“I ate at Gilmore's a couple of weeks ago because I'd heard that the food is good, especially the foe grass. Well, all I can say that this restaurant did not meet my expectations whatsoever. The restaurant itself is small and seriously lacking in atmosphere. The service wasn't particularly good, either. As for the food, by no means am I a foodie, but I don't see what all the fuss was about. There's really nothing special about it. Not only that, but the owner/chef had come out to greet some of the diners, and I saw him being very rude to an elderly woman with a walker who was having trouble getting to the restroom. Personally, I won't be going back to Gilmore's any time soon. Not sure why anyone even thinks of this restaurant as anything above "mediocre."”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Alberto's Trattoria, Inc
Apr 5, 2008 by Kate from West Chester, PA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The food is amazing every time!
• Sitting near the bar can be smoky, but there are several rooms, so request one of those for some distance.

“There are so many restaurants to try in West Chester, but we keep going back to Alberto's because it is just so pleasant every time we go. The food is outstanding; the service top-notch. Often, the chef will come out to see how things are, which I find very professional. The staff at Alberto's is most certainly aiming to please! It is also fun to arrive early for a drink at the bar. The live piano music is fun, too.”

Antonios Italian Rest & Mtl
Mar 25, 2008 by Bill from West Chester

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Service and food excellent.
• Not very romantic.

“Excellent homemade Italian pasta dishes. Your family will love it here! Great prices, great people, great food.”

Antonios Italian Rest & Mtl
Mar 20, 2008 by Steve and Sally from West Chester

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Awesome crab and clam marinara.
• Could use a bigger bathroom.

“Its simply the best Italian food in the area!”

Antonios Italian Rest & Mtl
Mar 20, 2008 by Bill from delco

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food and service were excellent.
• None.

“Awesome food and service. Affordable!”

Enzo's Italian Eatery
Mar 19, 2008 by Lisa from West Chester, PA

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Try the Chicken Marco Polo. It's not on the menu, but they make it.
• The eggplant Parmigana. I've had much better.

“Enzo's cooks the kind of Italian food that my mom made. My family just loves this place. It is not fancy, but the food is great, the portions are huge (your leftovers will feed your family for days). If you want Italian home cooking, this is the real deal. Don't come here expecting ambience because that is not what you come for. This is a neighborhood eatery that does more take out than eat in. It is a former gas station that serves up the kind of food that you want when you don't want to cook. A great value!”

Fiorello's Cafe Inc.
Mar 14, 2008 by D217 from West Chester (See all reviews by D217)
Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[2]

• There are no redeeming factors of this establishment.
• Wine was served to in a glass with lip stick on it!!

“Dined Feb. 17, 2008, 6 PM. Our party of four felt that the staff could not wait to leave the establishment (they closed at 10 PM). The owner sat with a party of two (old friends?) and seemed oblivious that others were not content with the food or service. Our order was rushed; utensils were dirty; food was mediocre; wine was bland; service was abyssmal; seating uncomfortable. Charged for an order not received and did not receive an apology when complaint was made. Too expensive for the quality, service and atmosphere. Will never return and will NEVER recommend it to others.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Crawdaddy's Bayou Bar & Grill, Inc.
Feb 13, 2008 by Mark from West Chester

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food and atmosphere.
• The bar fills up quickly on busy nights.

“This is easily the best restaurant in West Chester. It is 100% non-smoking inside, but if you are a smoker, they have a really nice covered patio outside. The food is awesome. I am a seafood person, and their Cajun seafood is top-notch. My personal favorite is the catfish. They have a nice bar with a good selection of both draft and bottled beers. The food is a little pricey, but I think it is worth it. It is a great place to go on a date, out with friends either for happy hour or a night out. The staff is very friendly and capable.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Gilmore's Restaurant
Jan 29, 2008 by ava from Wilmington

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The food was excellent.
• Calling about a problem was not received well by the owner and not dealt with in a respectful manner.

“There was a problem with the toilet, etc. The night I was there and I called two days later and talked to the owner about the situation and he was very arrogant and unwilling to make it right. I was impressed with everything until I spoke to the owner with a problem and was treated very poorly.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pepper Mill Restaurant
Jan 27, 2008 by Pattie from Malvern

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Amazing cheese fries!
• There's not too much parking.

“Try the cheese fries they are to die for! And tons of options for kids- grilled cheese, pizza, hot dogs, etc. The menu is very expansive but definitely tries the cheese steaks; people come from everywhere to try them! Check it out! (Oh, and I recommend the mint chocolate chip milkshake! yum!)”

Fiorello's Cafe Inc.
Jan 11, 2008 by Bob from PA

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Ok food.
• Small space, bad service, too expensive given quality of food and service.

“We had to wait for 20 minutes before we were waited on. The owner and our waiter were chatting with one of the customers during that time. They paid a lot of attention to a couple of customers who seemed to be friends of the owner. But other tables were left on their own. I saw a few people help themselves with silverware and condiments by taking them from other tables. My wife had to ask three times before she finally got a drink refill. The food was ok. Definitely not as good as what you would expect for the prices they charge.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Alberto's Trattoria, Inc
May 14, 2007 by Gino from New Jersey

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[8]

• The pasta dishes were good (the first time only)-questionable.
• Very noisy, poor service.

“First visit was fantastic. Everything was perfect. 2nd visit - may 12-mothers day- horrible - will not go back! Looking forward to one of the pasta dishes I had the first time - not on the menu-looked like a diff menu. Very noisy! Did not get bread right away, water glasses never refilled-never asked if we wanted more wine! My daughter in law's dinner was cold, my wife¿s fish was over cooked and dry (should have gone back, but were eaten out of hunger) I think the food was sitting out too long. Very poor service- very disappointed!”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Courtyard Inn
Apr 21, 2007 by Stan from West Chester

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• A nice neighborhood restaurant.
• Nothing.

“Awesome food, great prices, huge portions. My wife and I loved that we had enough for lunch the next day. Great place. We will return.”

Avalon Restaurant
Mar 16, 2007 by Steven Hodeos from West Chester

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Loved the braise short ribs with sea scallops.
• Very loud on weekends.

“Since re-doing their dining-room to make it trendier and bringing in a new chef I think it is one of the best restaurants in the area. It is great to have a restaurant with a Manhattan type of feel to it in west Chester. Aside from great atmosphere and great food, everyone from the staff to the owners go way out of their way for the customers. They have a three course menu for $26 during the week, although we went on a Saturday night and couldn't get it; it seems like a great value.”

China Palace
Jan 9, 2007 by Jennifer from Downingtown, PA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“If you want the best Chinese food around, you have to eat here. The food is consistently excellent. I have eaten here for 15 years and tried almost everything on the menu. If you like General Two's chicken, try it with white meat chicken. You have never tasted something so delicious. ”

Pepper Mill Restaurant
Oct 29, 2006 by John from dub c

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Amazing hoagies.
• Nothing.

“The hoagies are amazing especially the Italian hoagie. It is even better when you get it as a grinder (cooked hoagie with melted mozzarella on top).”

Crawdaddy's Bayou Bar & Grill, Inc.
Apr 21, 2006 by Soo from Broomall

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fantastic food.
• A little cramped on really busy days.

“I've eaten here twice. Both times the food was absolutely unbelievable. First time I went I had the Eh Toufee (sp?) and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten (you can choose what kind of meat you want, i.e. crawfish, chicken, etc, I picked the crawfish). The second time I had pasta in a white creamy sauce and once again it was unbelievably good. The pasta wasn't what I'd typically think of as Cajun, but was fantastic nonetheless. I also tried the alligator appetizer but thought it was a little salty (good even still). If you want something that you'd consider Cajun go with the Eh Toufee you won't be disappointed. It is amazing. The entries are a bit pricey (around $15) but considering this is some of the best food you will ever taste, it is well worth the price. Think about it, for $15 you could get 3 value meals at Mcdonalds or another fast food restaurant, but Crawdaddy's food is truly gourmet level. I've eaten at quite a few 4 star restaurants with a few people and spent $500 (for example Morimoto's, located in Philly, from "Iron Chef" tv show fame) and Crawdaddy's is on par or close to them and much much cheaper. The waitresses are fantastic and very congenial and prompt (and patient too). The one gripe I have with Crawdaddy's is that the restaurant is a little small and on really busy days, can get a little cramped (not too bad though). The first time I went it was busy (on a weekend) and so I felt a little cramped but the second time I went (on a weekday) it was empty and space was abundant (had our own room to ourselves). For some of the best food you have ever had, you definitely HAVE to come here. And remember, try the Eh Toufee.”

Senoras Athntic Mxican Cuisine
Oct 31, 2005 by JILARY from Chester Springs (See all reviews by JILARY)
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• They have the most amazing food and salsas to suit the whole family.
• The salsa cups are a bit small.

“This place has some of the best Mexican food around! The salsas are amazing, and they have a great selection of vegetarian items. Most items can also be altered to suit your needs. Everything is made fresh right when you order it, so sometimes it can take a little while to get your food, but it's worth it! The atmosphere is more diner like, which makes many people pass it over thinking it will be "fast food Mexican", but it is all authentic home cooking.”

4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Crawdaddy's Bayou Bar & Grill, Inc.
Jul 16, 2005 by Rhonda from Coatesville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• loved the food and atmosphere
• price, a little high

“First time there and the food was out of this world! Great service ,patient since we had to read the whole menu ...so much to pick from. "Vadoo" sauce was hot and tasty, wonderful hot. Nice time.”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Riggtown Oven, Inc
May 25, 2005 by Daniel from Downingtown

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[3]

• GOOD food
• Bad Wings

“Great pizza.. bad wings”

Senoras Athntic Mxican Cuisine
May 19, 2005 by Rebecca J . from West Chester

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The ambiance takes you to a little Mexican town.
• They could be faster, but they are very nice.

“This is one of the better Mexican Restaurants that I have eaten at. I really enjoy the feel of the restaurant which takes you to another world, with pinatas hanging on the walls to serving Mexican style drinks. The people who work there are very friendly and energetic to serve. I especially like the chicken burrito Grande. The only downfall is the chicken could be less dry, and that they would provide more salsa.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.