Ristorante Toscano: Taste the Difference Quality Ingredients Make

John Bruno, the chef at Ristorante Toscano, is always on the hunt for high quality ingredients that will enliven the ever-changing menu at his charming BYO (check the website for current specials). Bruno scours farmers' markets, meets with local dairy farmers and meat processors, develops relationships with New York importers of oil and pasta, and harvests from his own garden to provide the flavors for his Italian-American dishes.

The atmosphere of the dining room itself includes exposed brick walls, tasteful wall hangings, mood lighting, and live piano music, all of which make Ristorante Toscano a great choice for a first date or an anniversary dinner. Even the wait staff here feels like family, as many of them have worked at Toscano’s for years and are invested in the restaurant’s reputation. It is this family atmosphere that has served Toscano’s for the last 15 years and keeps regulars coming back for more!

Ristorante Toscano
213 Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-8002
www.toscanolansdale.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ristorante-toscano-lansdale

Main Street Pizzeria & Grille: BYOB to This Family-Owned Italian Fare Eatery

Based on the name alone, you might imagine that Main Street Pizzeria & Grille in Lansdale is your standard neighborhood pizza joint. You would not be entirely wrong in making that assumption, as the Sowhangar family’s restaurant makes a mean margherita pie in addition to cheese steaks, hoagies, and gyros.

But this Lansdale BYOB is also much more than your standard “pick-up or delivery?” place. The newly renovated dining rooms are decorated with murals from a local artist and tasteful centerpieces sit atop each table. The menu features traditional Italian fare favorites like veal saltimbocca and shrimp fra diavolo, which you can enjoy in the dining room, or you can invite 15 of your closest friends to join you in the restaurant's private dining room.

If it’s your first time ordering from Main Street, here’s a tip: Head over to the website and check out the current coupons before you place your order.

Main Street Pizzeria & Grille
328 West Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0210
www.thebigsliceonmain.com
www.yelp.com/biz/main-street-pizzeria-and-grille-lansdale

Sip a Beer Flight at Round Guys Brewing Company

Conveniently located just down the street from the Lansdale SEPTA station, Round Guys Brewing Company is the work of old friends Scott Rudich and Rich DiLiberto, who founded the business in 2012. Within months they began supplying beer to bars and taverns all over the region, and eventually opened their own brewpub in Lansdale.

The food menu offers inventive twists on standard pub fare (chicken dip, house-made chili, nachos, and sandwiches) but beer is the main attraction at this place. There are more than a dozen different options on tap, with alternatives ready in casks. Most of the beer will be Round Guys originals, like the popular "Kiss Off IPA," the crisp, fresh "Lansdale Lager," and the dessert-like "Uncle Ebeneezer" coffee-based stout, but there are always a few taps featuring beer from other craft brewers. Ask your bartender for a recommendation, or better yet, try a flight of beers to see what you like!

Round Guys Brewing Company
324 W Main St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2640
roundguysbrewery.com

Umai Japanese Restaurant: Sushi Served With a Smile

While Umai Japanese Restaurant in Lansdale garners praise for its carefully prepared and beautifully presented sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls, it’s the service at this restaurant that draws the loudest cheers from locals. Chef Ray warmly greets each patron who enters the restaurant, and his welcoming attitude trickles down to the rest of the staff. The customers clearly appreciate this, and reciprocate this hospitality themselves—it has become unique tradition at this BYOB for customers to pour a drink for Chef Ray, who will happily enjoy a glass of wine at your table.

In an area that’s home to many sushi bars, Ray’s personality shines through on the menu, as well as in the dining room. Standout dishes include the thick, chewy udon lunch noodles, the high-quality fatty tuna, and the expertly spiced beef negimaki. The fried banana dessert is popular, too. Be apprised, however, that this place is popular, and unless you have a reservation, you may need to wait!

Umai Japanese Restaurant
220 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
(201) 855-5544
umaisushibar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/umai-lansdale

What’s Your Favorite Sushi Roll at Umai?

Tucked inside a shopping plaza just around the corner from the Pennbrook train station, Umai gives Lansdale locals a quality sushi bar at reasonable prices. When you walk in the front door of this charming BYO, you will be immediately greeted by Chef Ray and the sights and sounds of East Asian cuisine.

If you visit during your lunch hour you'll be able to select from the beautifully arranged bento-style lunch boxes (salmon teriyaki and tempura udon are favorites among regulars) or a selection of sushi combo platters. For dinner, Yelp reviewers recommend the warming miso soup, spicy tuna tacos, and the seared scallops served over horseradish. Sushi lovers will be glad to know that the capable wait staff is glad to guide you through more than 20 a la cart sushi options in order to build your own custom sushi feast.

Umai is open Mondays through Saturdays. Lunch is served on weekdays.

Umai
220 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-5544
umaisushibar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/umai-lansdale

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
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rays-pizzeria-and-steaks-lansdale

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
http://www.yelp.com/biz/italian-delite-lansdale

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

Osaka Japanese Steak House: Award-Winning Japanese Cuisine in Lansdale

If you’re in the mood for Japanese food, why not go to a place that has food so good, it wins awards? Welcome to Lansdale's Osaka Japanese Steak House. Zagat has rated Osaka Japanese Steak House as an ideal place for food and service. While the dining room isn’t spacious, you’ll still be made comfortable. Come for lunch and slide up to the sushi bar, where every order is made fresh, every time, and includes Miso Soup and Seaweed Salad. Between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., it’s Hibachi Happy Hour at the Osaka Steak House, when you can get sake, beer, or wine and a nice appetizer for 15 percent off. And for dinner, the selection of sushi, sashimi, and teriyaki is surpassed only by the steak, seafood, and chicken entrees coming off the hibachi. Looking for fun? Catch live jazz at Osaka every Wednesday night. 

Osaka Japanese Steak House
1598 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(267) 222-8308
http://www.yelp.com/biz/osaka-japanese-steak-house-lansdale

La Campagnola: Southern Italian Cuisine in Lansdale, Pennsylvania

With a focus on southern Italian cuisine, Lansdale's La Campagnola offers a family-friendly dining experience in an inviting setting. Converted from a former residence, the restaurant contains multiple rooms with welcoming booths and tables. Even better are the homemade flavors of the food. With a great variety of chicken, veal, seafood, and vegetarian dishes available, there's sure to be something for everybody here. Everything comes in very generous portions, so make sure that you don't fill up on the incredible complimentary garlic bread beforehand! The restaurant is BYOB, too, which is sure to add to the fun and value of your visit. Give La Campagnola a try, and enjoy an Italian feast at a terrific value.

La Campagnola
700 S. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 412-3552
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-campagnola-lansdale


 

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