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Portabello's of Kennett Square

115 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-925-4984
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Price range: $7 - $29
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Bistro
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Middletown, Delaware
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Rich flavorful food in a cozy neighborhood setting. I had the pleasure of attending a cooking class with Chef Brett and was impressed enough to bring some friends to the restaurant. An excellent meal was had by all. Great reviews on the Mushroom and Tuscan Bean Soups. My husband and one of our friends had the Lobster Ravioli. They were... More

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East Islip, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Our family of four plus a toddler ate here on May 4th. We were pleased to get a table for an early dinner without a reservation, but things proceeded to go down hill from there. We waited an hour and a half for our main course, with no explanation or warning. We watched other diners who arrived after us finish... More

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Alexandria, VA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

There is much to like about this restaurant: it's an attractive, comfortable, unpretentious place that offers many interesting and well-prepared menu choices. Before you go, you should know that is BYOB; if you bring your own wine they will open it and provide an ice bucket for your table. If you know that in advance, you can bring wine you... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear MartsoSwan, Thank you for your recent, detailed, descriptive review of your dining experience at Portabello's. We value guest input to help us continue to grow and see areas that need improvement Our goal is to provide an excellent experience for all our guests. I trust another Entrée selection was offered or some other accommodation was made. Once again, thank... More

Dallas
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64 reviews 64 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Wanted to explore a new area of the country while on business in DC. Saw charming reports about Kennett Square and the Brandywine Valley. Lucked onto Portabello's. It made the trip all in and of itself! Our party of four could have each thrown darts at the innovative menu and been pleased with any dish. We all selected different dishes... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Mr Martin, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your recent dining experience at Portabello's! I remember your party well as we did have a great time visiting with you after your meal! We appreciate hearing comments from our guests! Look forward to cooking for you soon! Brett and Sandra More

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

A very nice meal -- the new chef did an excellent job with a variety of meals ordered by the 5 of us. It is BYOB so we got good value and a variety of wines were sampled. However service was a little off. They seemed more interested in their own conversations and folding napkins for tomorrow than in paying... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your recent dining experience at Portabello's. We welcome all comments as we continue to grow to help us identify areas in need of improvement. I'm glad you enjoyed your meal and hope on your next visit the entire experience is equally enjoyable. Once again, we appreciate your... More

Goshen, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were in Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world, near Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Chef Hulbert created an amazing vegan dish of Maitake mushrooms for me, while my husband enjoyed a wonderful mushroom soup and entrée of bronzini (fish). Our waiter was friendly, accommodating and attentive. Afterwards, Chef Hulbert personally greeted his patrons at every table. All in... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Frugalmimm, Thank you for your recent review. It is our goal to provide an excellent experience for all our diners. Reviews help us track our progress as we grow and also identify areas in need of improvement. So glad you enjoyed your Vegan Entrée! We strive to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences. Look forward to cooking for you... More

Wilmington, Delaware
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I went there with 4 friends (2 couples) for dinner this evening, and while the food was really good, the service was pretty dreadful. We'd had to book a table at 8pm as they'd said that they were fully booked earlier. When we go there, the place wasn't exactly busy. The food was good, but the poor service really let... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Brittle_61, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor. We welcome all comments to help us improve and continue to grow. I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner, but our goal is for you to enjoy the whole dining experience and you have pointed out where we can make some improvements. Thank you. We would... More

Brant |Beach, NJ
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

My husband and I were walking about Kennett Square on a mini-vacation and stopped to look at the restaurant's menu. The owner/wife talked with us about the restaurant and menu and then introduced us to her husband/owner/chef. We made the decision to return in the evening for dinner and we are really glad we did. We began our dining experience... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Kathleen, Great to see your review on Trip Advisor and we thank you for taking the time to tell others about your experience! I remember you and Brett talking about your beach connection! We hope to cook for you again the next time you are in the area! Brett and Sandra More

West Chester, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

My husband and I went to Portabello's for a well deserved night out. The Food was delicious along with the ambiance of it all! We had an excellant waiter who made sure all of needs were met. We were greeted by the owners which I thought was a very nice touch. We didn't want to leave!! The kitchen which is... More

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Sandra M, Owner at Portabello's of Kennett Square, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Betty, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent dining experience! I am glad you and your husband enjoyed yourselves and we hope we will see you again soon! Look forward to cooking for you again, Brett and Sandra More

West Chester, Pa
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37 reviews 37 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

My wife and I were driving in and around Chester County and decided to hit KS. We had wanted to try this place before but it was closed so we finally had a chance to sample the food. Outstanding in a word described out experience. Starting with a really nice Asian shrimp soup loaded with shrimp, peas, spices. Great broth.... More

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