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Byrsa Bistro

Welcome to Byrsa Bistro, House of Gourmet And Western Mediterranean Cuisine.
Byrsa Bistro embodies a unique juxtaposition of rural Chester County charm with that of a warm, welcoming and intimate European bistro. The menu features authentic culinary delicacies of western Mediterranean nations like Morocco, Spain, France, Malta and Tunisia. There are vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as a variety of menu selections for all palates and preferences. Specialties include (insert vegetarian option), crispy duck breast, and zesty seafood paella. Byrsa Bistro: fine dining in an upscale yet rustically casual atmosphere.

We are BYOB and Open 7 Days/week

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105 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(105 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 105 reviews
5 stars
(56)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(81)
  • fit for foodies(79)
  • romantic(29)
  • special occasion(26)
  • great for lunch(16)
  • good for groups(13)
Byrsa Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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"Food, staff and atmosphere are great. We will dine again."
Dined on 6/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

New Favorite Restuarant

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Third time at Byrsa Bistro, everything is done very well from the salads to the bread to the entrees. The food is exceptionally good, prepared wonderfully. its now our favorite restaurant in the area."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Terrific Food, Best Staff Ever

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had such a nice meal at Byrsa Bistro with friends a few weeks back, that I decided to take my husband there for our anniversary. What a perfect choice! The fig flatbread and scallops were terrific and my husband really enjoyed his steamed mussels and paella. (I had the duck on my previous visit and enjoyed that thoroughly as well.)
The service could not have been better; my husband travels extensively and he commented that the service was the "best ever". We will be back for sure and definitely recommend to friends. I am just hoping the place doesn't get so popular that we have trouble getting a table!!! We ran into acquaintances at the restaurant who said it was their third visit in recent months!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Never disappoints

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The menu is always interesting, and in the amazing little town of Kennett Square, it is a gem of a BYOB."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Yummy

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"The food was spectacular. The lamb was near perfection and the paella was truly scrumptious. The restaurant decor is cozy and romantic with a touch of rustic charm. A great addition to kennett square! The wait staff is attentive but young. They could benefit from a tad more training. For example, we were not finished with our appetizer but the server was insistent that she needed to clear away the plates because our entrees were ready! We kindly said, no. We wanted to finish our appetizer...."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Surprising Find

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Dined on 6/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"This little Western Mediterranean BYOB is right in the heart of Kennett Square. Four of us dined on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was not busy - but perhaps that was because it was mid-week? Service was attentive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their appetiizers, entrees, and we shared deserts.
A nice and unexpected touch on the part of the chef - he sent out a salad that was being added to the menu the next week for each of us to try after our appetizers and asked for our opinion. Everyone liked the combination of flavors and textures.
We'll definately put Byrsa Bistro on our list of restaurants to return to."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Recommended for Parents' Anniversar

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Just a really special place with great food, great service and a wonderful addition to the neighborhood..."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious mediterranean food!

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Love the food, service and ambiance. Intimate setting. Beautiful Mediterranean decor."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyable Meal

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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"We enjoyed the fig flatbread although the bread itself did not seem to be homemade. The mushroom soup was very good. There did not seem to be much difference in the size of the bowl vs the cup, but there's only a $2 difference. My husband enjoyed his beet salad which was large and had a nice light dressing. My son and husband both had the salmon which they felt was only ok. I had the bronzino, which was very good and had been dressed with a light amount of olive oil and lemon which is better than too much olive oil as in some other restaurants. Service erred on the over attentive side as we were being continually asked by three different people if everything was ok. The owner made the rounds, greeted us and the other tables, a nice touch."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

BYOB alternative to Italian

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Unusual menu that is outstanding. You can tell there was much care selecting the menu it is woonderful!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Unexpected find in quaint town

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"In preparation for a trip to Spain we thought that the BYSTRA would be fun to visit....to get a sampling of Mediterranean food.
We were not disappointed! Every dish was outstanding! Flatbread with fig and Gorgonzola was amazing as well as the paella and the cassoulet. Service was very good and because its a small space the feeling is quite intimate and friendly.
Definitely will be returning and recommending this gem,
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Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
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"BYOB with no corkage fee. Have been twice and the food was very good each time. Staff has been completely replaced since our first visit, and service was better. Each meal in our group of 6 was spot on. Free parking in the nearby deck."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"I was very pleased with the overall experience. We were there with friends and all of us were happy with our meals and service."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Well worth a visit

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Upon arrival, we were promptly seated and warmly welcomed. Our server was helpful, attentive and eager to please. We were served some delicious bread with a melange of veggies, and when that disappeared, more was immediately served. The restaurant has a warm and cozy feel to it, attractive, warm and inviting, the lighting subdued, but not dark, the tables solid and antique wood, all in all not one of the very glitzy modern settings too many eateries strive for today. I had the 5 mushroom soup which was on a par with the marvelous Tuscan mushroom soups, earthy, flavorful and totally delightful. My main dish, the paella was loaded with fresh sea food, unusually flavored and totally satisfactory. Will go there again when in the area."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 15 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We made a 5pm reservation for Mother's Day dinner with grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. We were a little concerned that the meals were too 'grownup' for our picky young eaters but the host was extremely accommodating, making a pizza with chicken for one and a chicken breast for the other. All 4 adults raved about their meals."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Third meal here

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Had another great meal at Byrsa Bistro...this time a lunch. Stuck with our usual mushroom soup and weren't disappointed. In Kennett Square, the mushroom capitol of the world, Byrsa Bistro has the corner on mushroom soup. The others are all bland by comparison. The fig flatbread is another satisfying winner."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Pretty good

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love Mediterranean food and was really excited to eat here. The dishes all sounded amazing and flavorful but were just alright. Also, not enough options for vegetarians."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice place

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Dined on 12/31/2012
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Good food, reasonable price for lunch. Loved it."
Dined on 12/31/2012
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Review 19 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Masterful details

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My family and I came here for Mother's Day brunch. The servers were attentive and the food was exquisite, especially in the little details. The side salads were dresses perfectly, the potatoes were prepared to perfection, and all of our main dishes we fresh and delicious. I hear dinner takes it to a whole other level. We'll have to go back to Kennett just to try it out. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 20 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

if not for Open Table...

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We would not have known about Byrsa Bistro or tried it. We went there for Mother's Day brunch and it could not have been more perfect. The special menu was great and the food was terrific."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great mix of Mediterranian Flavors

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My lamb chops were excellent. Note that its BYOB if you want alcoholic beverages. Only thing not entirely pleasant: the pesky question about dining alone single women face all too often with the (initial) slow service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food very disappointing

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"After reading several reviews we were expecting great things. The owner and wait staff were very accommodating and the ambiance (other than a VERY loud table of 6 right next to us) is very nice, but some of the food was very disappointing. We had the large appetizer with a variety of foods on it and it was very good, but I had the duck
and it was tough and tasteless. The beet salad was very good, but my husbands "greens" salad was bland with no dressing.
Another member of our party had the risotto and thought it was just fair.
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Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 23 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

New Favorite in Kennett Square

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Dined on 3/23/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"The pureed mushroom soup special is the best in all of Kennett Square. Service is friendly if a little distracted."
Dined on 3/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Warm. Welcoming,

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
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"Host was Great and interesting as was food. Perfectly prepares Bronzino. Cultural tastefull delights of creation !"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

To much money for nothi g

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Although the food was good, it was quite expensive. I don't expect to pay $26.00 for three scallops. Or $9.00 for half a pear. Don't care how gourmet you claim to be. When you leave hungry from a restaurant and your wallet is empty, not going to get me to come back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
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Review 26 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tasty and Different

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Everything is very tasty and different. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great menu at this "western

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
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"Great menu at this "western Mediterranean and gourmet" bistro. Food and service were both very good, and the restaurant has a charming ambience. There seems to be a lot of French influence in the foods, and they are very flavorful. Lamb chops, short ribs, and scallops were all delicious. My branzino was a little bland -- seemed to be broiled or baked without much if any seasoning -- but the fish was fresh and mild. The sides helped add spice and flavor to my plate. I love being able to get some interesting food combinations here in Chester County, and am anxious to try some of the other items on the menu. We'll be back to this neighborhood gem!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We joined two friends for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We joined two friends for dinner a Byrsa Bistro on a Friday night. None of us had been there before. We all enjoyed the food, which was well prepared, fresh, and not run-of-the-mill. The prices were a bit high, but we felt it was worth it. The staff let us stay long after we were done without trying to get us to leave, which we appreciated."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2009
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Review 29 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The very best find in the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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"The very best find in the neighborhood. Food and service is outstanding and the owner is so friendly and accommodating. Truly an outstanding little gem!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food. Highly recommend.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Great food. Highly recommend. BYOB helps, but we'll go back often when we're in the area. Order the chicken tagine!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a great restaurant.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"What a great restaurant. The waiter was terrific, young and interested. The food was excellent. A BYOB so less expensive. If you like Mediterranean food, you will certainly like Byrsa Bistro."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were very pleased with

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were very pleased with Byrsa Bistro. Overall the food was very well prepared. Even though it was a busy saturday night, our service was prompt and waiters were polite and helpful. This was our first visit. Will definitely go again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a very enjoyable dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a very enjoyable dining esperience. Great servce and great food."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Try this restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very friendly staff. The food is exciting and interesting. Not your run of the mill menu."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 35 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent! reservation for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent! reservation for 6 at 6:30pm Sat evening, we were seated right away. Our waitress was great,along with the atmosphere. The owner stopped by twice and made us all feel welcome. We will dine here again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very pleasant atmosphere.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very pleasant atmosphere. Very good food. Great spot before or after a Longwood Gardens visit."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 37 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm always looking for a good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I'm always looking for a good Mediterranean restaurant and wow, I loved this one. The food was wonderful!! My husband and I shared the sampler - the best warm dolmades I've ever had, heavenly baba ganoush and light and creamy hummus. The mushroom soup is to die for!! Grilled Salmon and Chicken Tagine entrees were delicious. Lovely presentation, fabulous vegetables. Fig crepe and baklava were perfect. The service was excellent, attentive and personable. And no cork fee! I can't wait to go back and try many other dishes on the menu. Thank you Byrsa!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 38 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our dinners were delicious.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our dinners were delicious. The flavors were outstanding. It was certainly a great first experience at Byrsa. We will definitely go again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great gem in Kennett Sq!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A great gem in Kennett Sq! We had the Mixed Grilled Vegetables and Spinach, Potatotes and Meguez Sausage for appetizers - outstanding!
We also had Chicken Tagine with Prunes and Preserved Meyer Lemons, and Paella for entrees - also great. Tables are small in a popular BYOB restaurant. Service was attentive and friendly. Owner was welcoming and checked in with us during our meal. Glad we made reservations and can't wait to go back and try more!
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Dined on 03/09/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always LOVE Byrsa Bistro.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We always LOVE Byrsa Bistro. The food is amazing!!!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 41 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious dinner. The food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Delicious dinner. The food was nice and hot!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Four of us had a lovely dinner.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Four of us had a lovely dinner. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, service was attentive, and the ambiance was delightful."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Byrso Bistro in our minds

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Byrso Bistro in our minds goes from strength to strength. The food is fabulous, the service attentive and the owner very conscious to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Always appreciate BYOB restaurants like this one too."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 44 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will be back

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food, great service, I'm surprised I haven't found this place earlier."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 45 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food & service!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This BYOB has an excellent menu and a good waitstaff. The night our party of four dined there, our entrees were a bit slow to come out, but they were excellent when they did. The only drawback, and this is a biggie in my view, is the noise level in the back of the restaurant. Request a table up front when you make your reservation. The owner has made an attempt to ameliorate the noise with some strategically placed curtains, but the acoustics of the back of the restaurant still need attention.
We enjoyed the grilled calamari and the special salad with calamari. The paella was among the best I have had. We'll be back...but only with a table reserved up front.
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Dined on 03/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Byrsa is a wonderful new "find"!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"So enjoyed our evening at Byrsa. The menu was creative, delicious, and so fresh. They served the freshest summer vegetables in February, don't know how they did it. The owner was extremely accommodating... one member of our party mentioned that she wanted her sauce on the mild side...not too spicy, he offered to make it to her liking. There were delicious pairings of tastes, amazing sauces that enhanced muscles and calamari. I am still dreaming of the palmagranite seed salad with just the perfect dressing. The paella, that is a speciality dish had a amazing assortment of seafood, poultry, sausage and wonderfully seasoned rice. We will go back again soon. The desserts were also fabulous."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food Excellent; Service Mediocre

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent. Although disappointed in bread basket - cotton centered mediocre Italian bread doesn't belong in a good restaurant. Service was the only disappointing part of our evening. Our waiter seemed like he was moving in molasses, forgot about us for extended periods of time. The scallops and salmon dishes were excellent, the lamb shank was good, the salads were excellent the dessert parfait was delicious. The atmosphere is nice, however the lights over the table are a bit bright and were shining directly in our eyes - it would be nicer to shade the bulb in some way."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and great service!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very attentive and friendly staff. The owner took our order and stopped by several times to refill our glasses. I had the crispy duck and my wife had salmon, both of which were excellent. We will definitely stop there again."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
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Review 49 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great find in Kennett Square

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first visit to Byrsa. We were promptly seated and our server was courteous. Food was very good, well presented and authentic. The ambiance was good, would have received a very good if there was more room. The noise level was moderate, not distracting."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 50 for Byrsa Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food and service were excellent,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food and service were excellent, and pecial dietary needs ( gluten intolerance, celiac disease ) were addressed."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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