Osteria Ama

4.7

642 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Our kitchen is rooted in an appreciation for exceptional homegrown ingredients and a passion for breathing new life into traditional Italian dishes. In Italy an Osteria is a local kitchen serving hearty food and we would love to touch your souls with our daily housemade pastas, seasonal pizzas and desserts. Ama (LOVE) some fresh Italian Food. BYOB Chef David Wenerd

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(484) 800-8676
Website
https://osteriaama-cf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Wenerd
Catering
Visit our website to view our Catering Menu
Private party facilities
Call 484-800-8676 to discuss private events.

Location
100 Ridge Rd 24, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Neighborhood
Chadds Ford
Cross street
Old Ridge Village, off Rt 202
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Baked Brie$16.00
apricots / honey / walnuts / pita
Grilled Artichokes$14.00
asparagus / grana padano / truffle oil / lemon aioli
Eggplant-Beef Meatballs$13.00
tomato sauce / ricotta mousse
Fried Calamari$15.00
shrimp / chipotle-dill aioli
Baked Shrimp & Eggplant$16.00
mascarpone sauce
Seared Scallops$19.00
bacon / spinach / creamy red bell pepper sauce
Mixed Olives & Cheeses$9.00
Garlic Parmesan Focaccia$10.00

Meat / Seafood

Veal Ama$31.00
spinach / crab / pasta / white wine-mascarpone sauce
Veal Parmigiana$30.00
pasta / tomato sauce
Veal Sorrentino$26.00
asparagus / eggplant / prosciutto / mozzarella / veal demi-glaze
Chicken Parmigiana Rose$23.00
pasta / rose sauce
Chicken Piccata$26.00
shrimp / mushrooms / capers / pasta / white wine-lemon sauce
Crispy Half Duck$36.00
risotto primavera
Shrimp Parmigiana Rose$26.00
pasta / rose sauce
Roasted Salmon$31.00
spinach / creamy red bell pepper sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$32.00
french fries

Salads

Caprese$15.00
fior di latte burrata / tomatoes / basil / evoo
Ama Caesar$11.00
romaine / crunchy roasted corn / grana padano / house-made dressing
Beet$13.00
carrots / walnuts / goat cheese / evoo
Mediterranean$16.00
chickpea mousse / cucumber / onions / cherry tomatoes / capers / feta / pita
Mixed Greens$8.00
balsamic dressing

Pasta / Risotto

gluten-free pasta / $2

Sausage Fusilli Lunghi$24.00
pesto cream sauce
Fettuccini Ragu$21.00
tomato meat sauce / grana padano
Penne alla Vodka$22.00
prosciutto / peas / parmesan / rose vodka sauce
Cavatelli Bavetta$21.00
eggplant / peas / pistachios / creamy red bell pepper sauce
Penne Scampi$36.00
shrimp / crab / cherry tomatoes / capers / olives / garlic-white wine sauce
Chicken Fusilli Lunghi$23.00
porcini mushrooms / burrata / pistachio beurre blanc sauce
Spaghettini Mare & Monte$34.00
calamari / shrimp / mussels / cherry tomatoes / peas / mushrooms / garlic-white wine sauce
House-Made Gnocchi, Brown Butter & Sage$22.00
pine nuts / house-made ricotta
Lobster Ravioli$34.00
shrimp / asparagus / rose sauce
Scallops & Risotto Milanese$32.00
peas / saffron cream sauce

10" Thin Crust Brick Oven Pizza

gluten-free crust / $2

Margherita$12.00
tomato sauce / mozzarella / basil / evoo
Pepperoni$13.00
tomato sauce / mozzarella / evoo
White Anchovies$15.00
cherry tomatoes / ricotta / evoo
Prosciutto$15.00
arugula / cherry tomatoes / parmesan / evoo
Ricotta$12.00
spinach / mozzarella / evoo
Sausage$14.00
spinach / mushrooms / provolone / evoo
Mortadella$15.00
walnuts / goat cheese / honey / evoo

Add-On Toppings

Chicken$2.00
Prosciutto$5.00
Sausage$3.00
Pepperoni$2.00
Mushrooms$1.00
Spinach$1.00
Shrimp$2.50
Calamari$8.00

Sides / Kid Stuff

Baked Penne & Tomato Sauce$10.00
Pasta Alfredo$14.00
Risotto Primavera Rose$10.00
Buttered Pasta$9.00
Chicken & Fries$12.00

Beverages

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Spring Water
San Pellegrino
Ice Tea
Hot Tea
Coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso

What 642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria Ama is a delightful Italian BYOB spot celebrated for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests often praise the welcoming staff, with Maria frequently mentioned for her attentiveness. The menu offers a variety of enticing dishes, including standout risottos and pastas. While some note acoustics and consistency issues, many still "highly recommend" this charming neighborhood gem.

642 Reviews

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luke
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely. It is a real gem. Service was great; the food was perfect. We got there early. My grandson remarked about the ambience; although he did not use that word. He's 8. The menu was filled with so many choices, it was hard to decide, so we said we would come back for another meal in order to try more entrees. The portions are large. The crab bisque and mushroom soup were great, as were the risottos and pastas. The tiramisu was excellent. We will be back.
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carole
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a hidden gem! Creative dishes and so delicious. Best Italian I have had in a restaurant!! The chicken Ama was fantastic!Love the BYO feature. A little pricey but actually worth it!! I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Michelle
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Osteria AMA never disappoints. We love it and eat here frequently. My go to is Penne Vodka which was delicious. Caesar salad was excellent. Husband had Chicken parm which he said was excellent. I even had enough for lunch the next day.
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AndrewPattiJO
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The evening was very lovely: our server Gia was great!
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V
Vicki
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A wonderful and delicious restaurant. The food is excellent as is the service. A neighborhood gem. When it’s crowded it is very noisy, like on a weekend night. It’s still well worth putting up with the noise for the food!
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Gene
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Chicken Parm was chewy and not tender. Server was nice but inexperienced. The restaurant is very nice and clean but overall I would be reluctant to recommend.
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Cheryl
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love it here! The food is always good and consistent. The servers are always pleasant.
1 person found this helpful
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Stephanie
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Presentation was amazing! Service was outstanding!
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karen
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Four of us ate and all enjoyed our meals. Bread delicious. Service very good. Plan to return soon.
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R
Ruth
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal. They heard it was my birthday and brought me a dessert with a candle and then sang "Happy Birthday " to me . Meals were all delicious too
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FAQs

Osteria Ama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (484) 800-8676.

Osteria Ama is rated 4.7 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Ridge Rd 24, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Additional information

Cross street
Old Ridge Village, off Rt 202
Neighborhood
Chadds Ford
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Wenerd
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://osteriaama-cf.com/
Phone number
(484) 800-8676
Catering
Visit our website to view our Catering Menu
Private party facilities
Call 484-800-8676 to discuss private events.

Osteria Ama

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Veal Ama

Chicken Piccata

Grilled Artichokes

Starters

Baked Brie$16.00

Grilled Artichokes$14.00

Eggplant-Beef Meatballs$13.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Baked Shrimp & Eggplant$16.00

Seared Scallops$19.00

Mixed Olives & Cheeses$9.00

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia$10.00

Meat / Seafood

Veal Ama$31.00

Veal Parmigiana$30.00

Veal Sorrentino$26.00

Chicken Parmigiana Rose$23.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

Crispy Half Duck$36.00

Shrimp Parmigiana Rose$26.00

Roasted Salmon$31.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes$32.00

Salads

Caprese$15.00

Ama Caesar$11.00

Beet$13.00

Mediterranean$16.00

Mixed Greens$8.00

Pasta / Risotto

Sausage Fusilli Lunghi$24.00

Fettuccini Ragu$21.00

Penne alla Vodka$22.00

Cavatelli Bavetta$21.00

Penne Scampi$36.00

Chicken Fusilli Lunghi$23.00

Spaghettini Mare & Monte$34.00

House-Made Gnocchi, Brown Butter & Sage$22.00

Lobster Ravioli$34.00

Scallops & Risotto Milanese$32.00

10" Thin Crust Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$12.00

Pepperoni$13.00

White Anchovies$15.00

Prosciutto$15.00

Ricotta$12.00

Sausage$14.00

Mortadella$15.00

Add-On Toppings

Chicken$2.00

Prosciutto$5.00

Sausage$3.00

Pepperoni$2.00

Mushrooms$1.00

Spinach$1.00

Shrimp$2.50

Calamari$8.00

Sides / Kid Stuff

Baked Penne & Tomato Sauce$10.00

Pasta Alfredo$14.00

Risotto Primavera Rose$10.00

Buttered Pasta$9.00

Chicken & Fries$12.00

Beverages

Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Spring Water

San Pellegrino

Ice Tea

Hot Tea

Coffee

Cappuccino

Espresso

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs