There is just something about Italian food when you are looking for a romantic date night spot, isn’t there? Savoring the delicious aromas of slow-cooked sauces and the perfect handmade pasta, not to mention a bottle of a great Italian red wine - while you enjoy good company and conversation – makes for a wonderful evening.
But with so many local Italian restaurants, it can be hard to choose where to make your reservation. That’s why Taste of the Main Line, coming up on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Radnor Financial Center, is a great event to try a little something from a variety of the finest restaurants in the area. See which are your favorites, then start making your date night list.
The sister restaurant to Fiorella in Philadelphia’s Italian Market, acclaimed Chef Marc Vetri created Fiore Rosso to offer an authentic Italian steakhouse experience. The menu features beautiful ingredients, simply prepared to highlight their natural beauty and flavor. Make sure to save room for dessert – you’ll be glad you did!
915 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (inside the Bryn Mawr Village Shopping Center), 484.380.2059
At Fraschetta, you will enjoy the best of both worlds – beautifully prepared, authentic Italian dishes with the flexibility of a BYOB. Two sister restaurants in Philly – Melograno and L’anima – offer similarly balanced menus, but each with their own personality. Chef Gianluca Demontis’s dishes are picturesque and absolutely delicious.
816 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610.525.1007
With numerous fine dining Italian and wood-fired pizzeria restaurants on the Jersey Shore, celebrated Chef Bujar Daku knows how to create successful menus made from quality ingredients. Otto by Polpo offers a stunning array of pasta dishes, classic Italian favorite chicken, veal, and fish preparations, and much more. Every member of your party will find something they love with this varied and exquisite menu.
52 N. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610.888.0001
Situated inside the historic Wayne Hotel, Rosalie promises an authentic Italian dining experience with a seasonal menu to feature ingredients at their best. One of the best parts about Rosalie is the ability to customize your dining experience. Appetizers are available as small plates or entrée size, flatbreads and antipasti are perfect for one or shared, and they even have a family supper option priced per person. Add to that an impressive wine list, inventive cocktails, and beautiful desserts, and this will be a favorite you’ll visit again and again.
139 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, 610.977.0600
If you are a wine lover and you’ve not yet been to award-winning Savona, stop reading and make your reservation! They boast more than 1,200 wines from which to choose, including some fantastic by the class selections. With beautiful salads, pizza, pasta, and entrée dishes, everyone will find something they’ll love. Plus, this gem is in an historic building what was once Aaron Burr’s headquarters.
100 Old Gulph Road, Gulph Mills, PA 19428, 610.520.1200
Canvas Valley Forge is a proud Diamond Sponsor of the 2023 Taste of the Main Line and is thrilled to support the work of The Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania Foundation. Interested in attending? Get your tickets here.
