What better way to indulge in your favorite comfort food than dining at one of the best Italian restaurants in Delaware County? From authentic BYOBs to upscale cocktail bars, when you get the craving for pasta, Delco has you covered.
Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian & Bar
Address: 133 N Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
Website: https://alessandroswoodfired.com/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (5 PM-9 PM), Friday-Saturday (4 PM-10 PM), Sunday (4 PM-9 PM)
Although Alessandro’s is known for their wood-fired pizzas, the classic Italian eatery also offers a variety of pasta and meats. You won’t want to pass up on one of their many signature and Italian classic cocktails like an Aperol spritz or old fashioned.
Anthony’s Ristorante & Ballroom
Address: 865 W Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064
Website: https://anthonysatspringfield.com/dinner-menu/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (11 AM-10 PM), Friday (11 AM-10:30 PM), Saturday (4 PM-10:30 PM), Sunday 2 PM-9:30 PM)
Anthony’s Springfield doubles as a traditional Italian restaurant and banquet hall for weddings and other family events. The featured selections include cheese ravioli, chicken parm, scripelle soup and clams casino. The restaurant even hosts Macaroni Sunday’s, which is Italian Family Style fare starting at 2 PM.
Ariano
Address: 114 S Olive St., Media, PA 19063
Website: https://arianomedia.com/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:30 AM-9 PM),Friday-Saturday (11:30 AM-10:30 PM), Sunday (12 PM-9 PM)
Ariano Irpino is a town in the Campania region of Italy, where the owner’s family is from and what the Media restaurant is named after. The light-filled rustic ambiance of the dining room may leave diners feeling like they are in the Italian town. The thin-crust pizza is definitely a menu highlight, but customers also rave about the seafood dishes.
Buona Sera Ristorante
Address: 2126 Darby Rd., Havertown, PA 19083
Website: https://www.buonaserapa.com/
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday (11 AM-9 PM), Friday-Saturday (11 AM-10 PM), Sunday (11 AM-8 PM)
Serving authentic Italian cuisine, Buona Sera BYOB aims to make guests feel welcome in the cozy atmosphere whether they dine for lunch or dinner. Some menu highlights include the lamb shank, Bolognese and calamari. The traditional recipes offered have been passed down for generations.
Fellini Cafe of Media
Address: 106 W State St., Media, PA 19063
Website: https://www.felliniscafe.com/
Hours: Sunday-Thursday (11:30 AM-9 PM), Friday-Saturday (11:30 AM-10 PM)
This BYOB eatery is open for both lunch and dinner offering classic Italian favorites like spaghetti carbonara, chicken parmigiana and more. On Monday and Tuesday, they offer a three-course special for $40 or $50. Don’t miss Opera Night on Mondays where live singers perform classics.
Gennaro’s Italian Kitchen
Address: 4600 Pennell Rd., Aston, PA 19014
Website: https://www.gennarosaston.com/
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday (4 PM-8:30 PM), Friday-Saturday (4 PM-9 PM), Sunday (4 PM-8 PM)
Gennaro’s is a low-key family-owned BYOB offering authentic fare ranging from potato gnocchi to cannelloni. They also offer organic gluten-free rigatoni. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and the location is small, so be sure to make a reservation before stopping by.
La Locanda Ristorante
Address: 4989 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Website: http://www.lalocandapa.com/index.asp
Hours: Monday-Saturday (11:30 AM-10 PM) Sunday (11:30 AM-9PM)
With enough options to please the whole family, La Locanda offers a lunch menu including paninis, salads, small plates and more, as well as an extensive dinner menu serving pasta, meat and fish. Menu favorites include the onion soup and Chicken Massimo. There is also a full bar, so be sure to try a specialty cocktail or browse the sizeable wine list.
Portobello Café
Address: 1423 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Portobello-Cafe-100064628292038/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM), Friday-Saturday (11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM), Sunday (4:30 PM–9 PM)
Customers never get sick of the authentic cuisine at Portobello Café with its rotating menu of daily specials. The family-owned and operated BYOB is open for both lunch and dinner. Reservations are encouraged at the intimate restaurant.
Roz & Rocco’s
Address: 2904 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008
Website: https://rozandroccos.com/menu/
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (12 PM-8:15 PM)
This BYOB in Broomall has a classic menu packed with Italian favorites as well as American classics. Dine in for brunch, lunch or dinner or even enjoy menu items for take-out. The eatery has a unique Make Your Own Cocktail (MYOC) experience allowing guests to enjoy cocktail creations with spirits from home. The server will provide a mixer of choice along with a shaker to prepare your drink tableside.
Spasso Italian Grill
Address: 1 W State St, Media, PA 19063
Website: http://www.spassoitaliangrill.com/media/
Hours: Monday (11:30 AM-9 PM), Tuesday-Thursday (11:30 AM-10 PM), Friday-Saturday (11:30 AM-10 PM) Sunday Brunch (10 AM-2 PM), Sunday Dinner (2 PM-9 PM)
Along with the extensive menu, Spasso Italian Grill offers quite a few specials. Unwind after work for happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-6 PM or have dinner on Monday or Tuesday for the $40 dinner special. The three-course dinner is available for dine-in or take-out. It comes with an appetizer, entrée and dessert as well as a complimentary bottle of wine for every two dinners.