The following restaurants have been tried and recommended by Cartmel residents. The list below indicates which restaurants have outside seating and takeaway/carryout after the name of the restaurant in green text and a green book symbol 📗 in front of the restaurant name who provide either takeout or outdoor dining or both. Those that only have indoor dining have no symbol. If you see a yellow symbol, then the restaurant is providing an air purification system in their indoor dining space. This page was updated April 17 2023. It is as correct as the restaurant’s websites allow.
Avondale, PA
📗 Taqueria Moroleon 9173 Gap Newport Pike (Rte 41 S). Very popular Mexican. Dinner reservations recommended . 610-268-3066 Open 11 am – 9 pm daily Trip Advisor reviews
Centerville, DE
📗Buckley’s Tavern 5812 Kennett Pike (Rte. 52 S). Outdoor dining and takeout available. Neighborhood tavern and restaurant serving lunch and dinner in historic Centerville. Also has rooftop dining. Half price Sunday brunch if you wear your pjs. Reservations recommended. 302-656-9776 Trip Advisor reviews
📗Centerville CaféTakeout available indoor dining only, please see website for details. 5800 Kennett Pike (Rte 52 S). Informal breakfast and lunch take out and casual dining. Also caters. 302-777-4911 Trip Advisor reviews
Chadds Ford
📗Antica. Open for indoor and outdoor dining 1623 Baltimore Pike (Rte 1N). Italian lunch and dinner. BYOB 484-770-8631 Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Brandywine Prime Open for indoor and outdoor dining as well as takeout 1617 Baltimore Pike (Rte 1N). Classic beef and seafood menu in historic Chadds Ford Inn. Dinner Mon-Fri., Sat lunch only, Sun brunch & dinner. Reservations recommended. 610-388-8088 Trip Advisor reviews
📗The Gables Open for indoor and outdoor dining (Patio) 423 Baltimore Pike (Rte. 1N). New American fare, some sourced from its rooftop garden, for lunch and dinner, Monday-Sunday. Patio dining too. Reservations recommendations 610-388-7700 Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Hank’s Place Open for indoor and outdoor dining as well as takeout Kennett Square location is open at 201 Birch Street Kennett Sq, open. Route 1N at Creek Rd is not open at the present time. Very popular, neighborhood diner-style restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. 610-388-7061 Trip Adviser reviews
📗 McKenzie Brewhouse, Indoor and outdoor dining on their deck/patio as well as takeout and delivery (prefer using their website over Doordash) 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike. (Rte. 202 S just after Rte 1 intersection) Upscale pub. 610-361-9800 Trip Advisor reviewsCoatesville
📗The Whip Tavern Open for indoor and outside seating 1383 N. Chatham Rd. Traditional English fare. 610-383-0600 Trip Advisor reviews
Concordville
Concordville Inn Restaurant Indoor dining only 380 Baltimore Pike (Rte. 1N at Rte. 322). Lunch and dinner daily. 610-459-2230. Trip Advisor reviews
Exton
Duling-Kurtz House, Indoor dining only 146 S. Whitford Rd. Fine dining in a country inn. Call for reservations. 610-524-1830. Trip Advisor reviews
Glen Mills
Avenue Kitchen, Indoor dining only Modern American in Glen Eagle Square off Rte 202 in Glen Mills 484-800-8070
📗Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar, Both indoor and outdoor dining. 549 Wilmington Pike (Rte 202 S) near Whole Foods. Local farm to table menus 610-358-1005. Trip Advisor reviews
Not Your Average Joe’s, Indoor dining only 561 Glen Eagle Square off Rte 202 S. 610-500-2222. Trip Advisor reviews
📗White Dog Cafe Outdoor dining available 981 Baltimore Pike 610) 822-2100. Part of a chain of four locations that are part of the farm to table movement. Decor in all locations Each location’s warmth and welcoming décor boosts a love of dogs. Open 11:30-9:00 pm M-F. Sat and Sun they open at 10 am. Yelp reviews
Greenville, DE
📒Cromwell’s Tavern, 3858 Kennett Pike (Rte 52S). Indoor dining but provides Active Pure which disinfects and cleans the air continuously. American pub and Mexican fare. 302-571-0561. Trip Adviser reviews Yelp reviews
📗Pizza by Elizabeth, Outdoor dining and takeaway. Have a private room for parties which you can rent, please call for details. 3801 Kennett Pike (Rte 52 S). 302-654-4478 Trip Advisor reviews
Purebread Deli Limited inside dining as the name suggests this is a takeaway deli.4001 Kennett Pike (Rte 52 S) in Two Greenville Crossing. Specialty soups, salads and sandwiches. Outdoor seating. 302-426-9866 Yelp review
Hockessin, DE
📗The Back Burner, Outdoor dining available Please call 302 239 2314 and ask for it. Rte 425 Hockessin Corner (off Rte 41 S and Mill Creek Rd. Local favorite serving lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. 302-239-2314 Trip Advisor reviews
Kennett Square (see also Unionville)
📗1906 at Longwood Gardens, Open with indoor and outdoor seating on a tented patio Fine dining. Reservations and admission to Longwood Gardens a prerequisite. 610-388-1000. Trip Advisor reviews
Giordano’s Open with indoor seating only 633 E. Cypress St., (between E. State and Cypress). Family Italian and American lunch and dinner daily. 610-444-5733 Trip Advisor reviews
Hank’s Place please see details under Chadds Ford (There are or will be two locations)
Lily’s Sushi & Grill, Open with indoor seating only 104 W State St. Asian cuisine, lunch & dinner Mon- Sat, 610-925-3700. Trip Advisor reviews
📗Portabellos, 108 E State St. Outdoor seating available New American cuisine in an intimate setting. BYOB. Reservations recommended. 610—925-4984. [Courier review June 2016] Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Firefox Restaurant at the Stone Barn, Outdoor Patio seating 100 Stone Barn Dr (off Rte. 842) 610-347-2414. Open Th-Sun for dinner, Saturday and Sunday for brunch.”Farm to fork fare”. Reservations recomended. Trip Advisor reviews
Letty’s Tavern Indoor dining and takeout. 201 State St. 610 – 444 – 5688 Hours: ,Monday, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday-Wednesday: CLOSED Friday-Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Voted Open Table’s Diner’s Choice 2023. It offers elevated pub fare, east coast style pizza and boasts a new bottle shop. Letty’s is named after its resident spirit, Leticia who was named after William Penn’s daughter. She’s been known to visit from time to time. Parking garage nearby. Yelp reviews
The Naked Olive, Indoor dining and carryout. 759 W Cypress St 610) 444-2424 is a family owned BYOB restaurant serving a Mediterranean infused menu. Open daily 11 am- 9 pm except Monday. Yelp reviews
Talula’s Table, Indoor dining and carryout 102 W State St. Gourmet food by day, one of the most exclusive restaurants in the US by night. 6 Excellent farm to table dining with a ten course, prix fixe menu. Try the chef’s table to avoid long reservation time for the dinner table. 610-444-8255. Trip Advisor reviews.
📗Two Stones Pub, Open for Dine-In, Take-Out, Curbside Pick-Up and DoorDash 843 E Baltimore Pike (Rte 1 S) in Shoppes at Longwood Shopping Center. 610-444-3940. Trip Advisor reviews
Victory Brewing Company indoor dining only 650 W Cypress. Brew pub owned by local craft beer maker. 484-730-1870. Trip Advisor reviews
Marshallton
📗 Marshallton Inn & Four Dogs Tavern, Outdoor seating available 1300 W Strasburg Rd. Marshalton Inn is indoor dining, but Four Dogs Tavern has a patio space. American cuisine in a historic building with tavern next door with a lovely outdoor setting. Open for lunch and dinner. 610-692-4367 Yelp reviews
Mendenhall
Mendenhall Inn, indoor dining only at their main restaurant 323 Rte 52 S. Meeting and conference center 610-388-1181. Yelp reviews
Unionville
📗 Catherine’s, Both indoor and outdoor dining 1701 W Doe Run Rd. (Rtes. 82 & 162) Reservations must be made by phone (610) 347-2227. Eclectic fare in the old general store. Thurs-Sat. dinner only. Sunday Brunch BYOB. 610-347-2227. Yelp reviews
📗Hoods BBQ and Deli Outdoor seating. 1664 W Doe Run Rd Relaxed dining with a kids menu. Home cooked comfort food. 484-823-0286 Yelp reviews
📗Sovana Bistro Outdoor seating. 696 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square. Reservations preferred, call 610-444-5600. Menu varies from speciality pizza to local mushroom dishes. Has a bar with cocktails as well. Has a chef’s choice lunch special that gives you a small serving of soup and salad, half a sandwich (or its equivalent) and a small portion dessert for 18.00. Open for lunch and dinner Tues-Friday. Sat brunch/ lunch. Closed on Sun and Monday. Yelp reviews
West Chester (see also Marshalton)
Arianna’s Gourmet Café, 323 E. Gay St. in small shopping center. No outdoor dining. Closed Sun. and Mon. Breakfast & lunch. Take-out available. 610-696-2910. Trip Advisor reviews
Fiorello’s Café, Takeout and delivery only 731 East Gay Street. Lunch and dinner, closed Sunday. 610-430-8941. Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Limoncello, Outdoor seating with reservation 9 N Walnut St. Italian classics. 610-436-6230. Trip Advisor reviews
West Grove
📗 Twelves Grill, Outdoor seating with reservation 10 Exchange St. New American located in the old Sovereign Bank building. Lunch and Dinner Mon-Sat. Dinner only on Sunday. BYOB 610-869-4020 [Courier review Mar 2016] Trip Advisor reviews
Wilmington, DE
📗 Banks’ Seafood Kitchen Indoor and outdoor seating, call for reservations ( no online) 101 S. Market St. Seafood of course, wit a raw bar and a house speciality of crab cakes. Formerly Harry’s Seafood Grille 302-777-1500 Trip Advisor reviews
Corner Bistro, Indoor dining only Open daily . Call for reservations if needed. An “eat local” eatery 3604 Silverside Rd. (near Rte 202). Casual dining using local, sustainably grown products. 302-477-7778. Trip Advisor reviews
Eclipse Bistro, Indoor dining please call for reservations if your party is bigger than six. 1020 N Union St. 302-658-1588.Open daily M-F for lunch and dinner. Open dinner only on weekends. Neighborhood bistro in the European style. Trip Advisor reviews
Harry’s Savoy Grill, Indoor dining only. 2020 Naaman’s Rd. 302-475-3000. Steak house. Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Krazy Kats at Montchanin Village, Patio dining available, limited space, you must make a reservation. Rte. 100 and Kirk Rd. Located in a former blacksmith’s shop. One of the most quiet restaurants. Serves lunch and dinner Thurs- Sun. M-W dinner only . 302-888-4200. Trip Advisor reviews
📗 Toscana, Outdoor dining on their patio 1412 N Dupont St in Trolley Sq. Italian food and tapas with take out and catering at its To Go affiliate next door. 302-654-8001. Trip Advisor reviews
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Indoor dining only 5525 Concord Pike (Rte. 202). 392-479-7970. Takeout available most days beginning at 11 am. Hours vary but plan on a late lunch or dinner her. Trip Advisor reviews
OTHER OPTIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING
Both Kennett Square and Media have started blocking off parts of the main street so that restaurants can offer outside dining to their patrons. You can read about the Kennett Square program here and for Media’s Dining under the Stars see this article.