ISABELLA offers contemporary tastes with a Mediterranean flare. Featuring great wines, craft beers, incredible small plates, and Neapolitan style pizzas, the menu emphasizes organic, fresh, and locally-sourced ingredients.
"It's a great little neighborhood gem in the heart of Conshy. Come here to eat with good friends an share great food! Perfect for a Saturday night date as well!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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"Dinner at Isabella's is always nothing short of superb, so why should their brunch be anything short of that standard? Happily, it's not. Now, all we can do is hope that they make brunch a regular staple of their restaurant rather than just for special occasions."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Although we were disappointed to learn that the burrata was no longer on the menu, we enjoyed all the spicy dishes we ordered. Some highlights: The octopus was extremely tender and served with a tasty spicy fennel, and the meaty ribs fell right off the bone. Our waiter, Lance, was super-friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Not sure if I am a big fan of the 'tapas' style. Some of the plates were ridiculously small...the beef skewers were pathetic. The pizza was very good. The environment is too tight...to many tables....the bar should have been smaller and put in the corner in the back left near the kitchen door so that tables can be spread out a little more. You can't be big to work there because you have to turn your body sideways to get around the tables....so kudos to the wait staff."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find
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"Lance is a great waiter. Food was very good especially pizza and mussels. Portion size uneven. Octopus tiny and not worth price. Very high noise level. Drinks were expensive. Would return but avoid certain overpriced items."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Isabella has added some life to Conshy. Fun spot with respectable food. Great margarita! Good energy and service continues to improve, which has been a problem for me in the past."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Isabella was a 5 out of 10. It was nice to find a new restaurant, but the food was just ok. Price was pretty good. There were 4 of us and we ordered 7 tapas dishes. That was plenty. It was really loud when we first got there with every table taken."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"a little pricey for portion size- $72 per head when all was said and done Our server alone was probably worth the price though. He was fantastic. i loved everthing but the price"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Love the small plates! Great for sharing on date night or girls night out. Value-priced foodie hangout. Lance is an awesome server who has just the right approach. Love the overall experience."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"a great find with good, interesting food. The new risotto dish which was recommended was without flavor or taste. Otherwise the food and drinks were good."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Another great evening at isabella. The best muscles, calamari, and Octopus. The gnocchi melt in your mouth. The mini lamb chops in pomegranete glaze were the best and the thincrust pizza was a treat. Our server, Lance, knew his stuff and delivered it perfectly. I will be back again soon."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"Our party of 4 were thoroughly impressed with the offerings and execution of the offerings at this bustling neighborhood place. We ordered a variety of small plates and enjoyed each and every one of them. We'll be back!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"On this,our fourth visit,we were disappointed that the menu had fewer small plate selections.We particularly missed the potatas bravas.But we did enjoy what we had:grilled asparagus, with a chili and saffron crema was tender/crisp;the sauce with just a bit of a kick - we got 2 orders,as we did with the hand-cut fries,which have nice texture with just enough grana padano to flavor but not overwhelm.The 2 meat eaters in our party shared the mussels,petite lamb chops,and beef skewers.The meats were tender and tasty,but both found the mussels just ordinary,overwhelmed by their topping of potato and arugula salad.We shared 4 cheeses - the accompaniments are not to be missed, especially the marcona almonds and truffled honeycomb. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Great little place but noisy and tables packed together even on a Thursday night. Can't imagine the din on a Saturday. But food was good. Interesting preparation and good quality. Server made a questionable error on our bill which we caught so that is why I only gave it 3 stars for service."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Not as good as I had hoped, based on the other reviews. It's a fun place to go, and the ambiance and service are both fine, but the food just isn't very exciting. They need to try a little bit harder if they want this to be considered a serious tapas destination."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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"Loved it-intimate, subdued light, cozy, great decor. Went for girl's night out...great service, the wait staff was friendly, we were not rushed, the food was fresh & the flavors paired quite well. We had the cheese tray and the shrimp appetizer (among other things)...yummy! Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Went to Isabella's on Saturday night and really enjoyed it. It was my wife and mine's first time and were very pleased with all of our food selections."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"The service was outstanding. The host was personable and very efficient. We had reservations for 7:45 and were seated promptly at that time. Our waiter was friendly and helpful in explaining the menu and offering suggestions. The food was brought out in a timely manner for the most part. The food was unique and tasty. The Mussels were delicious and come highly recommended. An excellent experience and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"My boyfriend and I went to Isabella's on Valentine's day. We had NEVER been there before but were interested because of the well-advertised 10-course tasting menu that was a special for Valentine's weekend. We were very pleasantly satisfied by the quality of the food and the service. On such a busy night, all details were attended to nicely! I would go back again and again. The manager on duty that night, Jim, and our waiter, Michael, were terrific! We had a great evening. Thank you!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I work a few blocks away from Isabella and it is the first place I think of when we go out to lunch. I love the Organic Chicken Sandwich plus the fries are delicious. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Was here for Valentines Day and they had a 10 course tasting menu so we got to try a bunch of different things. Most of the dishes were very good. Our server Michael was great and was a lot of fun. My date was a vegetarian and he was nice enough to bring a some extra of the veggie dishes. The wine list is limited but we got a very good bottle of Spanish wine for a reasonable price. Usually I find these Valentines Day specials to be a rip off but this was actually very good. The decor is cool and somewhat minimalistic. We sat at one of the high tops and if you sit in the dining area you could be seated very close to the adjoining table - I prefer to have some space. Overall, we really enjoyed the meal and I will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Food was delicious. Ambiance was bar like. This was a special event and maitre d' refused to accommodate our request for special seating even though there was plenty of room and we made these reservations 2 weeks in advance. We ended up sitting next to the door on a cold night (not pleasant). I recommend going here for the food but not for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My most recent visit to Isabella was for Valentine's Day, they offered part of their regular menu as well as a 10-course tasting menu. I had initially planned on trying the special menu however we heard several complaints about the size and taste from surrounding tables and decided to go for the a la carte option. We had 2 pizzas, mussels, dries, and the charcuterie plate and everything was unbelievable. I was very disappointed with the service; however, on a previous visit we had one of the best waiters ever. We also got the feeling that they were "bullying" customers into the tasting menu."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Food was great but the service was not. Server was very nice but could not get anything right, food all came out at different times and appetizer came out after meal. Did comp certain items, but in the end that only does so much."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
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"The restaurant was lovely and cozy.The food was really good and quick. Our server was wonderful - really helpful in making recommendations for drinks and food. My only real concern was with the host who was rude. When we arrived, he was scolding a waitress in front of us (asking her to start separating the menus and then just said he would do it himself). Then he seemed burdened that we had arrived and he had to find us a table. We said we didn't mind waiting at the bar until a table was available and he just responded, "If you can find a spot". He just wasn't welcoming and it was our first time so I was expecting a different experience. We would recommend the food and our server but I'm not sure if we'll go again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"This was our first visit, and we'll definately be back. We arrived a few minutes early for our party of 4 reservation. The host apologized that our table was not already available. To our surprise he said that if the table wasn't ready within 5 minutes, we should relax at seats the bartender was saving for us at the bar - and the first round was on him. Very nice gesture on his part, and something many restaurants don't do when they make their guests wait an hour past their reservation time. We were seated at our table within 15 minutes of our reservation time, and enjoyed the complementary drinks along with an excellent meal.
We shared an array of dishes. Everything was excellent! We'll have to try more menu items on our next visit."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We both work in the Conshohocken area so Isabella and The StoneRose are two good competing options for a less formal meal in the area, esp when waiting for the traffic to subside on 76 and 422. The small plates options are all tasty, except we found the mushroom risotto overpowered by the pepper. The lamb chops are always good and worthy of buying up to a fourth for a party of two! We tried the beet terrine for the first time and that was good. We arrived before the crowds (bar was hopping) so the dining room was uncomfortably cold, esp since there is no vestibule so when the door opens you get a blast of cold air. Nice choices of cocktails (but they should publish a list) and good wines by the glass. Service was friendly and accommodating."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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"We had a lovely evening with friends and enjoy the beet apetizer, spanish cesar salad and tartufo pizza. Four of us order the same favorites each visit."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"The menu includes a diverse offering of tapas, about 5 selections for each food category, as well as pizzas and small "entree" section. We only ordered from the tapas menu (5 plates for 2 people) and while each was delicious, the amount of food for non-pasta/veggie on each plate was very small, particularly considering the price. The scallops were 2 small scallops...not much for even one person. The food was delicious, but we ended up splitting a pizza at the next place we went to for drinks, because we were still hungry."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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