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Avalon

312 S. High St. (Dean St.) Send to Phone
West ChesterPA 19382
610-436-4100 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Rustic Italian eatery corners the market on fresh fare. Avalon Restaurant is one of GAYOT's 2013 | Top 10 Philadelphia BYOB Restaurants | Top 10 Philadelphia Mother's Day Brunch Restaurants | Top 10 Philadelphia Italian Restaurants |

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Avalon Restaurant Review

: In a destination dining town such as West Chester with dozens of good restaurants, Avalon distinguishes itself with chef/owner John Brandt-Lee’s attention to detail, commitment to fresh and local ingredients sourced from nearby farms such as Blue Moon Acres and Shellbark Hollow, and his creative take on rustic Italian fare. Try a flight of artisanal cheese paired with house-made charcuterie served from the display in the dining room. You can't miss with any of the seasonal vegetable dishes, but a beet salad with honey-poached pear is a standout. The spicy crab linguine is fragrant with roasted garlic and San Marzano tomatoes. Appealing desserts are made in-house, such as dark chocolate and Valpolicella wine ganache. The 60-seat bi-level dining room glows with back-lit blue accents and boasts an open kitchen flanked by a butcher block chef's table where the chef's menu is served family-style for as many as six guests. BYO and cash only.

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