Carlino's Specialty Foods and Catering and Gourmet Take Away Market

Carlino's
There are 2 locations: West Chester and Ardmore.

High quality Italian selection of meats, cheeses, bread, pasta, pre-made dishes, etc. They also have a catering service which is a nice alternative to the usual events that serve bland sandwiches and wraps.

At a recent visit, we were looking for some anchovies for a gift. They had a nice selection but we couldn't decide which brand. A staff member saw us looking and suggested a particular brand as "the best you'll ever try". Sounds good to me, albeit a bit skeptical, we bought it. Turns out she was right, they were fantastic. We also got some nice sopresata (pronounced like "supra-sahd") which is a like a high quality salami. You can't get this quality in a regular supermarket. 

Spend some time browsing around, you'll find some interesting foods.

San Nicola

In Paoli, right off Lancaster Ave. There is anothe location, I believe in Berwyn; I've only been to the Paoli restaurant. I've been there many times for lunch, I think once or twice for dinner. The food is excellent, decor is nice but not pretentious. The staff is friendly and effecient. I've had several things on the menu. The most recent was tilapia with capers and olives in red sauce (I'm a sucker for fish with capers and olives). My guest had lasagna, which is made with crepes, looked interesting, I didn't try it. I don't go here with any regularity but highly recommend it. You all know I'm picky about Italian restaurants for obvious reasons.

Limoncello

Hands down the best Italian restaurant around here. Consistantly good food and service. Has a European atmosphere which I hope doesn't change when they expand. They were a BYOB, but have applied for a liquor license (Why???).

Located in West Chester. Best calamari I've had. With capers and olives, fantastic.

We've been there many times. We'll go back many times.