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1. Kaanchi Indian Cuisine

4.0

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Thorndale

Kaanchi Indian Cuisine: A Culinary Journey to IndiaKaanchi Indian Cuisine brings authentic Indian flavors and warm hospitality to Thorndale. Our chefs, with generations of expertise, craft a diverse menu celebrating India’s rich culinary traditions.Step into Kaanchi and experience the warmth of Indian culture, perfect for family gatherings, intimate dinners, or celebrations. Our menu features flavors from both North and South India, offering bold, spice-infused curries alongside light, aromatic dishes.Enjoy tandoor-fired delights like Tandoori Chicken and Salmon or fragrant curries such as Butter Chicken and Saag Paneer. We also offer vegetarian specialties, including flavorful lentil dishes, vegetable curries, and aromatic rice preparations.At Kaanchi, every dish is a journey through India’s rich flavors and traditions. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where authenticity meets excellence.

2. Noble Goat

4.5

Awesome(139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downingtown

Booked 31 times today

UPDATE: We now have our full liquor license!!!Combining a culinary approach that feels like fine dining with an atmosphere that’s casual and carefree, The Noble Goat will capture the best of both worlds. Prepare for an ever-changing menu of vibrant and creative plates marrying seasonal ingredients and international flavors, courtesy of chef Bryan Sikora.

3. Myrtos Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Downingtown

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Myrtos Restaurant, your new go-to destination for authentic Greek cuisine opening this November in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Greece right in your neighborhood. Our menu features exquisite dishes crafted with the freshest ingredients

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4. Nalan Indian Cuisine

4.4

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Downingtown

Booked 1 time today

Nalan Indian Cuisine in Downingtown is your destination for authentic Indian flavors. Our restaurant invites you to savor the essence of India through a diverse menu that showcases traditional dishes and modern interpretations. From fragrant curries to sizzling tandoori grills, our culinary expertise ensures a memorable dining experience. Join us to discover the vibrant tastes of India in the heart of Downingtown.Nalan: A Global Culinary Journey. With our roots in Downingtown, we've grown into an international brand with multiple locations and an ever-expanding presence. Our commitment to authentic flavors and exceptional service knows no borders

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5. West Chester Seafood Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Chester

Booked 60 times today

A modern seafood-centric American restaurant that brings you regional seafood classics, a raw bar that pairs effortlessly with local craft beer, wine & cocktails within a unique & inviting atmosphere. We take limited reservations, we are a first come first serve restaurant.

6. Opa Taverna

4.8

Exceptional(1096)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • West Chester

Booked 56 times today

Authentic Greek cuisine made with fresh, exciting ingredients. Exotic entrees, traditional family recipes & familiar items such as Gyros & Souvlaki platters offer guests a variety of tasty options. Full service bar with crafted cocktails, Greek wines & domestic offerings. Lunch or dinner, this local spot has it all!

7. ChopHouse Grille

4.7

Exceptional(572)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Exton

Booked 30 times today

ChopHouse Grille is a lively and approachable restaurant offering fresh seasonal fare, steaks, unique handcrafted cocktails, spirit-free beverages, PA craft beer on tap and over 23 wines by the glass along with a well-curated bottle list. The light-filled restaurant is the picture of comfortable elegance with a palate of cool grays and cream clapboard walls and high ceilings with exposed wood beams. The zinc-topped bar serves as a lively focal point against warm, wood toned tables and smoky navy-blue banquets which set the stage for the upscale, yet casual dining experience. The four seasons room opens to the patio with a fire pit and lounge seating to complete the comfortable, sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.

8. Brickside Grille

4.5

Awesome(2677)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Exton

Booked 14 times today

Any reservations made through OpenTable are for an inside dining experience only. An upscale, casual restaurant serving a creative American menu with ethnic influences. Our food is prepared from scratch in our chef-run kitchen, which offers our guests unparalleled freshness and variety of flavors. Our "raw bar" is stocked with the freshest oysters, shrimp, and clams, caught and delivered daily from our local fish market in Philadelphia. In addition to our seasonally changing menu, we feature daily specials that take full advantage of seasonal ingredients.We offer a Sunday Brunch Buffet with hand-crafted cocktails from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.Buck A Shuck Oysters every Wednesday, all day, $5 Champagne.Happy Hour: Monday - Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, please see the website for more details

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9. Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(1901)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Chester

Booked 18 times today

Teca is derived from three words. The first, paninoteca (panini bar) incorporated our more light fair and Italian tapas style dining. And the second, the word enoteca (wine bar) where we host one of the premier wine lists of the world featuring wines from our vineyard in Tuscany Casali Di Bibbiano. At Teca, we pride ourselves in serving only the freshest and most authentic high quality ingredients around. In addition to our mouth watering menu items, we compliment our cuisine with an array of fine wines, refreshing eighteen tap beer selection concentrating mainly on European and American micro-brews, and extensive variety of fine liquors from around the world. At Teca, we believe that food and drink are one in the same and that quality should never be sacrificed.

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10. Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester

4.5

Awesome(1780)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Chester

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

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Kara
Philadelphia County •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience at Myrtos! Service was excellent, our meals arrived hot and the food was very fresh.
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Myrtos RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Greek• Downingtown
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4.6
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Mary KayVIP
Philadelphia County •67 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ben was an attentive, efficient, and charming server!
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West Chester Seafood KitchenPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Chester
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4.7
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brentVIP
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice fairly new spot in Downingtown that now has liquor license. Cocktails are on point. Best Paper Plane in recent memory. Maybe best grilled Caesar salad we have had. Diverse enough menu for either all small plates or full blown entree dinner. Small adjustments to menu descriptions and tweaks to some dishes based on customer feedback will hopefully help keep this spot thriving. Intend to be back.
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Noble GoatPrice: Expensive• American• Downingtown
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4.5
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Kavitha
Philadelphia County •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Went there with the family on Valentine’s Day. It was too crowded, so the house levels and service leaves were understandable. The food was decent. The ambience was good. Overall a decent experience.
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Kaanchi Indian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• Thorndale
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4
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SteveVIP
Philadelphia County •74 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Authentic Indian food, very spicy, excellent extensive menu.
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Nalan Indian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• Downingtown
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4.4

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