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- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a great experience at Estia Taverna. We were celebrating our anniversary and our waiter, Freddie, was very nice, attentive and efficient, as well as the other wait staff. We both enjoyed our food immensely, and the ambience of the restuarant is beautiful! We will definitely return. ToniMore infoEstia Taverna – RadnorPrice: Expensive• Greek• Radnor•4.7
- LLuv2eatvipPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •45 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoCasual/nice place for dining with friends and family. Great service at the bar and our table. Big menu with lots of options for all types of eaters Shared plates were delicious. Will definitely be back in the future.More infoThe RefectoryPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Villanova•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •8 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEveryone in our party (5) enjoyed the brunch at noon for our monthly girls day out. A variety of items were ordered including paninis, veal parmigiana, eggplant and mussels and everyone enjoyed their meals. The dessert selection is larger than most restaurants, and hard to decide upon. The Tiramisu, chocolate sundae and zepoles were ordered and were delicious. Our waiter Louis was friendly and very prompt in coming over to take our drink and food orders. He politely answered questions we asked and was very professional and efficient throughout the meal. Many said they would definitely visit again. Thank you for a great lunch!More infoLaScala’s Fire- VillanovaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Villanova•4.4
- CcathleencvipPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Our server was excellent!!More infoWhite Dog Cafe - WaynePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wayne•4.7
- LTLaToiSBaltimore / Maryland •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023White Dog had a variety of food to fit my family's needs of picky eaters. We enjoyed the pajama brunch. The staff made us feel comfortable and welcomed. The atmosphere was amazing. The selection were greatMore infoWhite Dog Cafe-HaverfordPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Havertown•4.5
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In eclectic Villanova, you are a few miles down the Main Line from Philadelphia and within minutes of Villanova University. Brunch, lunch, or dinner dining options in this neighborhood are as varied as your tastes. American, French, Italian, or Asian cuisine served at the same table entices even your most reserved guests. Celebrate your special occasions with prime New York strip steak, roast duck, trout amandine, or swordfish. You can enjoy fine steakhouses, seafood grills, Japanese restaurants, and sushi bars without leaving Villanova, or relax and create your own sandwich or salad in an inexpensive ethnic neighborhood bistro. Simply rediscover your regional favorites, including the Philly cheesesteak, stromboli, or Italian hoagies. Order carry-out meals prepared by fine chefs in this upscale yet down-to-earth western Philadelphia suburb.
Frequently asked questions
Bottomless brunch in Villanova is available at The Refectory, LaScala’s Fire- Villanova and Gullifty's Restaurant
The most romantic restaurant in Villanova is The Refectory