Myself and three other friends came here for dinner to catch up and enjoy a relaxing evening out. Our reservation was at 7:45 and after our experience last night, I am now well aware the kitchen closes at 9. Having said that, two of the four guests werethere on time and the other two made it by 8pm. Our server told myself and the other guest (even though the other two hadn?tarrived) that we should definitely start ordering because the kitchen closes at 9. Ok, so here we are, rushed right from thebeginning. Why allow a reservation at 7:45 if servers will then rush us and tell guests what time the kitchen is closing? Maybestop reservations at 7pm then? Next, we were all sharing pasta dishes so...
An incredibly delightful experience! We went on a double date with some friends at this cozy, husband-and-wife owned BYOB. The atmosphere was rich and inviting, and the enticing aromas greeted us as we approached. Though the space is small, that only added to the charm for me. This is the original Sontuosa, and I always appreciate discovering unique, non-franchise restaurants. The menu is concise, which allows the kitchen to focus on delivering high-quality dishes. I wish I had taken more photos, but being present and enjoying laughter and good company was truly special. The husband and wife duo were exceptionally warm and welcoming—they greeted every guest, checked in on us personally, and...
First time to this BYO in Bryn Mawr. The service was very good and we had some nice conversations with the hostess, the waiter, and the owner (he is a gem). Unfortunately the food was good, but unremarkable. Nothing overtly creative or unique that would differentiate the preparation. The meatballs were lukewarm and needed some seasoning. The bread was likely from the local grocery store. My pappardelle with shrimp and cauliflower was very good. My dessert with strawberries and whipped cream infused with ginger was light and tasty. We will likely give them another try. This was a busy Saturday night where they had to crowd the outdoor guests into the restaurant because of weather.
Excellent dining experience. This was our first time dining here and we will definitely return; often. Lovely interior table cloths, cloth napkins, spacious seating) and the nicest staff; warm, attentive but not fussy. Our appetizer of a Cesar saladwith prosciutto was delicious! My husband had mussels in a white sauce as his entree, and I had the flatbread special of theday; fig, and goat cheese. Perfect! The bread with ricotta cheese and seasoned olive oil preceded our dinner, so we ended up toofull to order dessert. You will not be disappointed in choosing to eat here. And, it is a BYOB which is an added plus. We can?twait to go back soon.
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Sontuosa in Bryn Mawr offered a delightful al fresco dining experience tonight, with the added bonus of my little one enjoying watching the trains pass by. We savored grilled calamari, meatballs, fresh bread with sweet ricotta, chicken, salmon, branzino, eggplant with ground lamb, chocolate mousse layer cake, and blueberry crumble. Our top picks were the chocolate layer cake and the grilled calamari—such a refreshing change from the usual fried preparation. Mary Guzman and Ernesto Guzman were incredibly warm and welcoming as well.
Such a gem of a restaurant on the Main Line. We were treated like family and appreciated the attention we received. We literally felt like VIPs. (No personal connection to the restaurant) The pork chop was delicious and the Bronzino was so flavorful. Thebeet salad was excellent with the perfect amount of dressing and flavor. Took home the blueberry tart a la mode. Wonderfulevening sitting outside. The staff works really hard to make sure everyone is happy. Can?t wait to go back. Reminder: BYOB !!
???? Sontuosa Bryn Mawr Lovely al fresco dining tonight and my little dude got to watch trains go by. We had the grilled calamari, meatballs, fresh bread with sweet fresh ricotta, chicken, Salmon, branzino, aubergine eggplant with ground lamband chocolate mousse layer cake and blueberry crumble. Our favorites were the chocolate layer cake and grilled calamari... sonice to see it prepared a different way besides fried. Mary Guzman and Ernesto Guzman are so welcoming and friendly as well.
I celebrated my birthday at Sontuosabyob and loved every course. The appetizers were both unique and tasty, setting a great tone for the meal. The entrees were generously sized, so I left fully satisfied. Being a BYOB place was a nice bonus. The staff were exceptionally friendly and made me feel very welcome. Prices seemed fair, though since it was my birthday, my kids graciously paid the bill. I’m definitely looking forward to dining here again.
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Went here on my Birthday. I enjoyed all the courses. The very different appetizers were interesting and delicious. Good size entries so your not going home hungry. A BYOB also. Will enjoy coming back for more. The staff was more than helpfull by makingus feel at home. Price was reasonable I believe? It was my birthday so my kids paid.
Some standout dishes and some just ok. Overall, better than average. Similar to other restaurants closer to us. It's definitely worth a visit
