Chester County, Pennsylvania, covers 757 square miles of land approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia. It has its county seat in West Chester borough. For tourists, Chester County features attractions like the American Helicopter Museum, Historic Sugartown and the Brinton 1704 House. The county also offers numerous dining options, including a variety of Italian restaurants. These establishments consist of both casual and upscale eating places, and some have earned high ratings or awards for their Italian cuisine.
Rocca & Anna's Ristorante is in the Chester County community of Parkesburg. The menu features the restaurant's own homemade pasta, and the specialties of the house include the chicken parmigiana, and the beef and ricotta lasagna. The restaurant has a full bar. Rocco & Anna's Ristorante serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are suggested. The restaurant does not have a dress code. A children's menu is available for young diners. In nice weather, the restaurant offers seating on its outdoor patio, and features live music regularly.
Rocca & Anna's Ristorante
302 Main St.
Parkesburg, PA 19365
610-857-3751
Teca opened for business in the city of West Chester in January 2004. The restaurant held "Zagat" dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food and decor," and "good to very good" for its service as of September 2010. Small plates of Italian-inspired dishes are the specialty of the house, with the menu featuring 15 varieties of bruschetta, seven imported smoked and cured meats, and six Italian cheeses. The wine list includes 300 selections, with vintages from throughout all the major regions of Italy. Teca serves lunch and dinner Mondays through Saturdays and closes every Sunday. Reservations are only taken for large groups. Casual attire is acceptable. The restaurant provides outdoor dining on the patio, and features live music regularly.
Teca
38 E. Gay St.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-738-8244
tecawine.com
Located in the Chester County community of Thorndale, Ruffini's Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment that opened in 1974. The menu begins with 15 appetizers, including Italian fare like fried calamari and the Italian antipasta platter of imported meats and cheeses. The lobster and cheese ravioli dinners are among the restaurant's many specialties, as are the chicken piccata and veal chop balsamico. The wine list has more than 50 selections. Ruffini's Restaurant opens for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted, but not required. Business casual attire is the norm.
Ruffini's Restaurant
43 N. Bailey Road
Thorndale, PA 19372
610-380-8263
ruffinis.com
Established in October 2001, Avalon Restaurant is another West Chester Italian eating place. The restaurant held "Zagat" dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service. The menu features rustic Italian cuisine, such as beef short rib ravioli, lamb bolognese and polenta with Parmesan cheese. A four-course prix fixe menu is available on some evenings as well. Although the restaurant does not serve alcohol, diners may bring along their own beer or wine to enjoy with their meals. Avalon Restaurant opens for dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays, and closes every Sunday and Monday. Reservations are highly recommended. Casual attire is appropriate. Outdoor seating is offered on the restaurant's deck. The restaurant does not accept credit cards.
Avalon Restaurant
312 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-4100
avalonrestaurant.net
