Andiario Reviews Summary

Menu Variety and Quality

Pros:

• "The farm to table menu was unique."
• "The menu changes frequently so I doubt you'd ever get bored with the offerings."
• "The food is elegant without being pretentious."
• "The cuisine is spectacular."
• "It’s not everyday that you get to eat at a restaurant where you don’t know the menu and everything goes perfectly together!"
• "The combination of flavors that come into play with every bite was amazing."
• "Each dish we tasted (nearly the whole menu) was interesting, perfectly balanced, and delicious."

Cons:

• "The menu was limited, and there was no option for gluten free in the pastas."
• "Do not like the fixed menu."
• "The homemade pasta was cooked well, but the flavors were not particularly complex."
• "The pasta with pork was bland, salty and somehow too heavy."
• "The main course (roast chicken) was the worst I have ever eaten."
• "The starter was a guinea hen mishmash on bread, salty and greasy, simply awful."
• "The trout was undercooked and inedible."

Service Experience

Pros:

• "All the staff was extremely helpful and welcoming."
• "The service was top notch and the great care and attention to detail in each unique dish shows, fantastic!"
• "You are guided through the menu by a knowledgeable and friendly staff."
• "The staff was highly attentive. A utensil dropped off the table when my menu moved. Instinctively, my husband looked down and within seconds staff came with a replacement."
• "The staff is extraordinarily polite, friendly and knowledgeable."
• "The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. and seemed to anticipate our needs."
• "Excellent attention to detail and recommendations from our waiter made us feel welcome and comfortable."

Cons:

• "It took 45 minutes for them to take our order."
• "The service was complicated - 5 different staff members tripping over each other to serve and clear."
• "The service was snooty and overdone, with multiple people constantly whipping away our unfinished plates and glasses without asking if we were finished."
• "We waited 45 minutes even though we had a reservation."
• "But what really killed the evening for us was the $35.00 corking fee."
• "The service and food at my table was excellent and without any flaws."
• "However the 12 meal course was served too fast to enjoy."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "This place is magic!"
• "Andiario's atmosphere is cozy, old world industrial with a touch of modern."
• "The music was energetic and the voice level was low creating an enjoyable atmosphere."
• "The decor, incredibly knowledgeable staff, and blend of music create the perfect vibe."
• "The atmosphere was warm and we never once felt rushed like every other restaurant."
• "The dining room is bright and warm."
• "The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the serving staff make you feel right at home."

Cons:

• "Even the bathroom seemed a little sad."
• "The restaurant was a bit hard to find due to its lack of signage."
• "The food was OK. A bit underwhelming."
• "Good food, but not worth the price."
• "Didn't live up to the hype - everything was 'good.' For the price and hype, we expected 'great.'"
• "Honestly she killed the evening for us. My takeaway is eh..... a little Boujee, a little food, that was nothing special."
• "It’s been years since I’ve been back, and sadly it’ll probably be the last time."

Reservation and Pricing

Pros:

• "Will be booking again as soon as possible if I can find a reservation!"
• "It's no surprise this popular little restaurant in the heart of downtown West Chester is difficult to get a reservation to!"
• "Every dish is so unique, and fairly priced for the quality."
• "The prices are beyond fair for the experience you receive."
• "Pricing may seem at the higher end but well worth what we are being presented so quite acceptable."
• "Absolutely delicious and stunning food in a beautiful and sophisticated atmosphere with great service !!!"
• "The staff was very attentive and the restaurant beautiful."

Cons:

• "NEVER, NEVER, NEVER CAN YOU GET A RESERVATION!!!"
• "Posting specifically to their $50 reservation cancelling fee."
• "Amazing how the bot chooses only 4.5 stars and above. I'm scheduled to eat here but the lack of menu makes me suspicious."
• "Great food. Awful reservation process.. what’s the point if you never can visit a second time?"
• "Perhaps the long and complicated process of getting a reservation (ugh never again) but I was ready for a 'knock my socks off' evening but was left with a 'meh; it's okay' feeling."
• "Due to their inflexibility, we won’t be making reservations here in the future."
• "AT 12:03 PM THERE ARE NO RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!! EVERY SINGLE MONTH!!!"