Tonelli’s: Classic Italian Cuisine in Lafayette Hill

Tonelli’s is your go-to spot when you want some tasty Italian fare in a speedy takeout or delivery setting. If a giant, sizzling hot pizza is calling your name, call in your order and they’ll have it ready for pick up, or delivery. Favorite specialty pizzas include the Great White Pie with garlic, olive oil, parmesan & extra mozzarella, the Great White Veggie with garlic, roasted peppers, tomato, broccoli, spinach & mushroom, the Works with pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, extra cheese and your choice of red sauce or ricotta, and the Cheese Steak with beef or chicken steak with sauce, American cheese & mozzarella. A nice selection of pasta dishes, sandwiches and calzones is also on the menu. Open every day.

Tonelli's
435 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 825-8500
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Bertucci’s: The Classic Italian Chain

Bertucci's is a great choice for a satisfying Italian meal at a nice price. Go there to feast on fresh entrée salads, giant sandwiches, flavorful pasta dishes, and sizzling, brick-oven pizzas. Get one of the Lunch Pairs frequent diner cards and get a free half-sandwich and salad lunch after you’ve purchased four. Sandwich options include Grilled Portobello Foccacia with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, field greens & basil mayo, Rosemary Chicken Panini with marinated chicken breast, roasted zucchini, tomato & provolone cheese, and Sausage and Pepper Panini with roasted peppers, provolone cheese & pomodoro sauce. If a big plate of pasta is calling your name, choose from Spaghetti with Meatballs, Four Cheese Ravioli, Baked Tortellini, or Lasagna Rustica. Open every day for lunch and dinner.

Bertucci's
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 397-0650
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bertuccis-brick-oven-pizzeria-plymouth-meeting

California Pizza Kitchen: Tasty Pies in Plymouth Meeting

California Pizza Kitchen has a lot more to offer than just sizzling, cheesy pizza pies heaped with your favorite toppings. Tasty, fresh entrée salads brimming with healthy ingredients are also on the menu, as are delectable sandwiches, tasty tacos and an array of pasta offerings. Their Lite Adventures menu has lots of great options if you’re counting calories or have a light appetite, like a Quinoa & Arugula Salad, Grilled Chicken Chimchurri with roasted vegetables, and Cedar Plank Salmon with white corn & spinach succotash. Carnitas Tacos, a Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich on herb cheese foccacia and an Italian Deli Sandwich with parmesan vinaigrette are also on the menu. If you’ve gotta have some pasta, they’ve got plenty of that, too. Chicken Tequila Fettuccini, Asparagus & Spinach Spaghetti, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Four Cheese Ravioli are among the options.

Plymouth Meeting's California Pizza Kitchen is open every day.

California Pizza Kitchen
514 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-8232
http://www.cpk.com/
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Bridget’s Steakhouse: Great Steaks in Ambler

Fans of Bridget’s Steakhouse adore the upscale, but relaxed, ambiance, impeccable service and stellar food preparation. The eclectic menu focuses on expertly prepared steaks, plus an array of entrees to please a variety of appetites. Start off your meal with a refreshing libation like the St. Germain Cocktail with elderflower liqueur, sauvignon blanc, club soda and a lemon twist. Get your taste buds primed with a starter like Lobster Risotto, Sauteed Mussels, Crabmeat Cocktail or Flatbread Pizza. Move on to the main event with a 10-Ounce Center Cut Filet with shitake reduction, Braised Short Ribs with tomato beef jus, Atlantic Salmon with sweet chili glaze or Long Island Duck Breast with blueberry compote. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner only on Sunday.

Bridget's
8 West Butler Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 465-2000
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Basta Pasta: Great Italian Food in Skippak Village

Basta Pasta is housed in a historic brick building that was once a hardware store. Now it's a charming trattoria serving pasta, pizza, wine, and all of your Italian fare favorites.

The dining room has a cozy feel, has pressed copper ceilings, checkered tablecloths, and comfortable booths. The house specialty is the gnocchi di ricotta, described as hand-rolled pasta pillows dressed in a mascarpone pomodor blush sauce. If you more in the mood for meat, regulars recommend the vitello, consisting of tender veal medallions with parma ham, fresh sage, asiago cheese and a rich demi glaze. One of the most ordered items at Basta Pasta is the pizza, whch is thin with a golden, crispy crust. 

During summer, Basta Pasta has a tiki bar outside, with small plates and specialty cocktails.

Basta Pasta
4052 Skippack Pike
Skippack Village, PA 19474
(610) 584-034
skippackrestaurants.com/svr_basta.html

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The Farm House Restaurant: Fresh Cuisine in a Beautiful Skippack Setting

The Farm House Restaurant in Skippack is true to its name — it's located inside a historic farm house overlooking Zacharias Creek inside the picturesque Evansburg State Park. The cuisine is made from the freshest and healthiest ingredients available, including the restaurant's signature items, pan-seared salmon and jumbo lump crab. 

For lunch, frequent guests recommend the Craisin chicken salad, consisting of roasted pulled chicken, dried cranberries, and mixed greens with a honey Dijon dressing. For dinner, start with the lobster macaroni and cheese, then choose from an impressive list of entrees, including roasted Portobello pasta, rack of lamb, balsamic glazed meat loaf, or scallop and asparagus risotto. 

The restaurant offers a variety of specialty drinks, such as the key lime pie martini, or the pineapple upside down cake martini (Stoli Vanil, Cointreau, and pineapple juice with a graham cracker crusted glass.)

Just a short drive from ARK by Korman Blue Bell in Skippack, The Farm House is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Farm House Restaurant
1146 Stump Hall Road
Skippack, PA 19426
(610) 584-5170
skippackfarmhouse.com

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Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks: One of the Best Cheesesteaks in Lansdale

Where’s the best cheesesteak in Lansdale? At Ray’s! Located in the Allen-Forge Shopping Center, the cheesesteaks at Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks have been voted as the best in the North Penn area for twenty years and counting. Founder Ray Sr. and his son Ray Jr. have continued the standards that have made Ray’s a popular spot for eat in or take out. Steaks are available to order in small (six inches), regular (one foot), or large (18 inches). Whatever size you order, you are guaranteed to get a tasty sandwich, made to order, with outstanding ingredients. If you want something cold, Ray’s also has a great selection of hoagies, sandwiches, and wraps.  And, of course, there’s the pizza. Whether you get a gourmet pie or typical pizza, you can’t beat the quality. Ray’s is open every day for lunch, dinner, or late night dining.

Ray’s Pizzeria and Steaks
850 S. Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-9800
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Italian Delite: Fast and Friendly Italian Food in Lansdale

A family owned and operated restaurant, Italian Delite in Lansdale offers fast and delicious food. There are a number of great items to choose from on the menu here, with lots of Italian classics well represented. Many people also consider it to be the best pizza in Lansdale, with both classic and specialty pies of the highest quality. There are also some fantastic cheese steaks, with the perfect ratio of steak, cheese, and onions piled into soft and fresh bread. You can get a glass of wine or a nice cocktail to go with it, too. Italian Delite is also open until 2 a.m. daily, making it a great spot for a late night bite. For over 25 years, Italian Delite has been giving mouth-watering food to a grateful community. With great food and friendly service, it's a great option any day of the week.

Italian Delite
363 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-5511
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Pacific Prime: A Delightful KoP Restaurant

Pacific Prime offers diners a splurge-worthy night out. Settle in for your repast with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Prime your taste buds with an appetizer like Spicy Tuna Tartare with mango coulis, or Thousand Corner Crab Cake with pineapple salsa. Entree choices from the seafood menu include Skuna Bay Salmon with dill sauce, and Seared Day Boat Scallops with champagne chive foam. Meat options include Rack of Colorado Lamb with garlic sauce and 16-Ounce Prime New York Strip Steak with brandy currant sauce. Steak Fries, Jumbo Baked Potato and Green Beans Almandine are among the sides. Tempting desserts include Strawberry Shortcake and Ricotta Cheese Cake. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner.

Pacific Prime
1160 1st Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 768-5003
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Joa Sushi Café: Japanese and Korean Cuisines in Lansdale

If you’re looking for the freshest and tastiest sushi in the area, come to Joa Sushi Café. Located on South Broad near Hancock Street Park, Joa Sushi Café uses quality ingredients to prepare outstanding sushi and Japanese specialties. Come for lunch and check out the specials, which include a bowl of miso soup. The Sushi Deluxe special includes tuna and salmon nigiri, California, tuna, and salmon rolls – enough for any appetite! The diet special is also great, as are the roll and sushi combos.  Check out the dinner menu and be prepared to make some tough choices, because everything looks good! The varieties of rolls, udon bowls, nigiri, and sashimi will satisfy any diner, but also try some of the special rolls. Get a bento box, always a tasty deal, or try something from the special Korean menu. 

Joa Sushi Café
571 S. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-0520
http://www.yelp.com/biz/joa-sushie-cafe-lansdale

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