Comments on: Teresa’s Cafe, Wayne http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html Finally, a restaurant guide for Philadelphia's Main Line and suburbs Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: PeternTerry http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-92067 PeternTerry Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:54:17 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-92067 We were very disapointed when Andy closed the restaurant for lunch and renovations. I am sorry to read here that fellow posters continue to be disapointed in the "new" Teresa's. I don't understand why anyone would change such a successful business. We are lunch foodies and this was our favorite. We were very disapointed when Andy closed the restaurant for lunch and renovations. I am sorry to read here that fellow posters continue to be disapointed in the “new” Teresa’s. I don’t understand why anyone would change such a successful business. We are lunch foodies and this was our favorite.

]]> By: Chris http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-91049 Chris Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:07:03 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-91049 I've tried the cafe twice over the last 2 years and both times fell short, so I never went back. I've been hearing a lot of bad reviews from friends who've been to that side lately, about the service and the food. What's going on? I love love love Teresa's Next Door though, so I'm confused, how can two restaurants in the same spot be so different? Hm. I’ve tried the cafe twice over the last 2 years and both times fell short, so I never went back. I’ve been hearing a lot of bad reviews from friends who’ve been to that side lately, about the service and the food. What’s going on? I love love love Teresa’s Next Door though, so I’m confused, how can two restaurants in the same spot be so different? Hm.

]]> By: Elaine http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-91047 Elaine Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:48:20 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-91047 We have been loyal fans of Teresa's since they opened - truly one of our favorite places. No more! The new menu pales in comparison to the old menu. Quality is sorely lacking, favorites removed, and prices are higher. This is a tremendous disappointment. Why were they trying to "fix" something that wasn't broken? Now there IS something to fix. We have been loyal fans of Teresa’s since they opened – truly one of our favorite places. No more! The new menu pales in comparison to the old menu. Quality is sorely lacking, favorites removed, and prices are higher. This is a tremendous disappointment. Why were they trying to “fix” something that wasn’t broken? Now there IS something to fix.

]]> By: mld http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87433 mld Fri, 20 May 2011 16:12:10 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87433 Fusilli Emiliani is one of my all time favorite dishes anywhere. Hyperbole? Perhaps. Still, I commend the Teresa's team for pushing the envelope with food and trying some new and exciting things. Fusilli Emiliani is one of my all time favorite dishes anywhere. Hyperbole? Perhaps. Still, I commend the Teresa’s team for pushing the envelope with food and trying some new and exciting things.

]]> By: Justin http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87429 Justin Fri, 20 May 2011 13:48:13 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87429 I've lived in and around the Main Line for years. I have been to Teresa's Cafe many times before the new menu debuted, and several times after (it's only been out for a month or two). While there may have been a shaky two or three week transition period, the Cafe is still the delightful BYOB it has always been, with attentive service and a quality product. I still miss some of the old dishes (Fusilli Emiliani, who wouldn't?), but my waiter recommended some new pasta dishes for me to try, and I've been back several times already for the Penne Putanesca. I noticed that the menu has been changing at least weekly, and on my last visit a new re-incarnation of Caesar Salad and Bolognese pasta had even appeared. The people at Teresa's are obviously trying to bring something new to Wayne, and still maintain the tradition that made people love them in the first place. Besides, who can beat an affordable Italian Cafe with great food where you can choose to bring your own bottle, or order from a bar that has an educated wine selection and possibly the best draft/bottle beer selection in Philadelphia? Seems like a no-brainer. Check this one out for yourself. I’ve lived in and around the Main Line for years. I have been to Teresa’s Cafe many times before the new menu debuted, and several times after (it’s only been out for a month or two). While there may have been a shaky two or three week transition period, the Cafe is still the delightful BYOB it has always been, with attentive service and a quality product. I still miss some of the old dishes (Fusilli Emiliani, who wouldn’t?), but my waiter recommended some new pasta dishes for me to try, and I’ve been back several times already for the Penne Putanesca. I noticed that the menu has been changing at least weekly, and on my last visit a new re-incarnation of Caesar Salad and Bolognese pasta had even appeared. The people at Teresa’s are obviously trying to bring something new to Wayne, and still maintain the tradition that made people love them in the first place. Besides, who can beat an affordable Italian Cafe with great food where you can choose to bring your own bottle, or order from a bar that has an educated wine selection and possibly the best draft/bottle beer selection in Philadelphia? Seems like a no-brainer. Check this one out for yourself.

]]> By: Harold http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87375 Harold Thu, 19 May 2011 18:15:03 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87375 My wife and I have only been dining at Teresa's Cafe for less than a year (as we are new to Wayne) but we have had a chance to compare both the old and new menus, and I must say we have been impressed by some of the new dishes. Our waiter recently recommended the Anatra pasta which has braised duck, mushrooms, and currants. It was amazing! I quickly forgot about my old favorite (ravioli con pollo) which I will miss, but this new pasta was far superior. The menu is smaller in comparison, but our waiter told us it was to give more attention to each dish, and I think it shows. My wife raved about the ramp risotto, as a replacement to her old favorite (the grilled eggplant dish). I didn't even know what a ramp was, but she told me they are wild leeks. Yes, the place can get loud, and the tables for two along the wall are a bit cramped, but it's never seemed to disrupt our experience. If the new menu is scaring some people away, that's too bad, but I won't complain if it means less of a wait on Friday and Saturday nights! Plus, how can you beat your choice of BYO and those amazing beers from next door. We will be back soon! My wife and I have only been dining at Teresa’s Cafe for less than a year (as we are new to Wayne) but we have had a chance to compare both the old and new menus, and I must say we have been impressed by some of the new dishes. Our waiter recently recommended the Anatra pasta which has braised duck, mushrooms, and currants. It was amazing! I quickly forgot about my old favorite (ravioli con pollo) which I will miss, but this new pasta was far superior. The menu is smaller in comparison, but our waiter told us it was to give more attention to each dish, and I think it shows. My wife raved about the ramp risotto, as a replacement to her old favorite (the grilled eggplant dish). I didn’t even know what a ramp was, but she told me they are wild leeks. Yes, the place can get loud, and the tables for two along the wall are a bit cramped, but it’s never seemed to disrupt our experience. If the new menu is scaring some people away, that’s too bad, but I won’t complain if it means less of a wait on Friday and Saturday nights! Plus, how can you beat your choice of BYO and those amazing beers from next door. We will be back soon!

]]> By: Kelly http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87333 Kelly Thu, 19 May 2011 07:48:25 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-87333 Wow. I too have been a fan of Teresa's for a long time. While I agree that the introduction of the new menu was surprising, I don't think it's the tragedy you make it out to be. The food continues to be new and interesting, and I've always found that they have a way of combining interesting and unusual flavors. I've never found the food "bland and unappealing". (By the way, I must applaud you for your discerning eye, I can really take you at your word now that I know you can speak for others' restaurant experiences just by looking at the food around you. Way to go.) And all of a sudden the "service has gone downhill" because you didn't get the answer you wanted from the waitstaff and manager? Sounds like you just sat there sulking because things changed and no one coddled you. I've been to Teresa's before and since the menu change. Yes, it was good before, and it is still good now. You might want to go in and try some of the new dishes- the Mirtelli salad is incredible and veal and halibut dishes, delightful. Wow. I too have been a fan of Teresa’s for a long time. While I agree that the introduction of the new menu was surprising, I don’t think it’s the tragedy you make it out to be. The food continues to be new and interesting, and I’ve always found that they have a way of combining interesting and unusual flavors. I’ve never found the food “bland and unappealing”. (By the way, I must applaud you for your discerning eye, I can really take you at your word now that I know you can speak for others’ restaurant experiences just by looking at the food around you. Way to go.) And all of a sudden the “service has gone downhill” because you didn’t get the answer you wanted from the waitstaff and manager? Sounds like you just sat there sulking because things changed and no one coddled you.
I’ve been to Teresa’s before and since the menu change. Yes, it was good before, and it is still good now. You might want to go in and try some of the new dishes- the Mirtelli salad is incredible and veal and halibut dishes, delightful.

]]> By: Aminda baird http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-85519 Aminda baird Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:49:12 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-85519 Unfortunately, the new reincarnation of the menu is inexcusable. We have been fans and steadfast diners here for many years and last nights dinner was mediocre & un-understandable. The beet salad that in the past was with greens and goat cheese with some delicious dressing now is a miserable thing that makes no sense- a few delicious beets atop some very wilted passed duedate looking microgreens-in a crusty Parmesan thing - they couldn't be feasibly eaten together and the greens had no flavor - I should have returned it after eating the top part- it just made no sense. The other salad we ordered - the house salad - was tasteless. The waitperson said that the menu was changed to use higher quality ingredients. It seems like a bs answer for a way to raise prices and present smaller portions. The standard salad mista on their old menu had a most delicious dressing and lots of fresh greens. I had a risotto which was quite good. My husband was disappointed to not find his favorite chicken dish of many years- I never order chicken but this chicken dish I always had to sneak bites of with it's amazing sauce and fabulous risotto cakes. The new chicken dish they recommended was so far from comparable that it's sad and inexcusable. A lazy cooks rendition of almost dried out chicken over risotto- no sauce and little flavor. Do they think we are stupid? Better ingredients- no- less work and expense for them- yes. When I told the manager he gave a pathetic "sorry" and said check back again. Sadly, the new menu had few choices. I used to love their fish but saw it on a few plates nearby and was so glad I hadn't ordered it- it looked so bland and unappealing- no presentation whatsoever. Likewise a nearby pasta sauce. Did the chef change or management say he/she had to save money? But dishes can be tasty and delicious and presented well anyway. This was our favorite BYOB restaurant. Now I wouldn't return as even their service has gone downhill. Add that to noisy cramped seating which we overlooked for the yummy food. :( Unfortunately, the new reincarnation of the menu
is inexcusable. We have been fans and steadfast diners here for many years
and last nights dinner was mediocre & un-understandable.
The beet salad that in the past was with greens and goat cheese with some delicious dressing now is a miserable thing that makes no sense- a few delicious beets atop some very wilted passed duedate looking microgreens-in a crusty Parmesan thing – they couldn’t be feasibly eaten together and the greens had no flavor – I should have returned it after eating the top part- it just made no sense. The other salad we ordered – the house salad – was tasteless. The waitperson said that the menu was changed to use higher quality ingredients. It seems like a bs answer for a way to raise prices and present smaller portions. The standard salad mista on their old menu had a most delicious dressing and lots of fresh greens. I had a risotto which was quite good. My husband was disappointed to not find his favorite chicken dish of many years- I never order chicken but this chicken dish I always had to sneak bites of with it’s amazing sauce and fabulous risotto cakes. The new chicken dish they recommended was so far from comparable that it’s sad and inexcusable. A lazy cooks rendition of almost dried out chicken over risotto- no sauce and little flavor. Do they think we are stupid? Better ingredients- no- less work and expense for them- yes. When I told the manager he gave a pathetic “sorry” and said check back again. Sadly, the new menu had few choices. I used to love their fish but saw it on a few plates nearby and was so glad I hadn’t ordered it- it looked so bland and unappealing- no presentation whatsoever. Likewise a nearby pasta sauce. Did the chef change or management say he/she had to save money? But dishes can be tasty and delicious and presented well anyway. This was our favorite BYOB restaurant. Now I wouldn’t return as even their service has gone downhill. Add that to noisy cramped seating which we overlooked for the yummy food. :(

]]> By: Christine http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-85185 Christine Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:23:57 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-85185 Teresas new menu? What is going on?? Not a fan. Our waiter tonight even mentioned that all of their patrons recently have complained about the menu change and that they will son be renovating the restaurant. NOT a good change. Won’t be returning until their menu improves. So very disappointing Teresas new menu? What is going on?? Not a fan. Our waiter tonight even mentioned that all of their patrons recently have complained about the menu change and that they will son be renovating the restaurant. NOT a good change. Won’t be returning until their menu improves. So very disappointing

]]> By: Bruce & Dawn http://mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-75335 Bruce & Dawn Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:51:38 +0000 http://www.mainlinedine.com/rest/teresas.html#comment-75335 We were invited by friends to meet at Teresa's Next Door for Brunch this past Sunday Dec 19th 2010. We went out on their website to see what they offered and what the cost would be, since being located in Wayne sometimes the stores there do not realize we were in a recession. The website had a link for their Brunch menu but when selected it displayed a Page Cannot Be Displayed page. We had their Morning Mess @ $14.00 and 2 eggs sunny side up with an order of toast and 2 coffees at a total of $26.40 This would have been OK if the food was warm and at least good. I asked for jelly for my completely dry toast and they did not have any. We will not be back to either place. We were invited by friends to meet at Teresa’s Next Door for Brunch this past Sunday Dec 19th 2010.

We went out on their website to see what they offered and what the cost would be, since being located in Wayne sometimes the stores there do not realize we were in a recession. The website had a link for their Brunch menu but when selected it displayed a Page Cannot Be Displayed page.

We had their Morning Mess @ $14.00 and 2 eggs sunny side up with an order of toast and 2 coffees at a total of $26.40

This would have been OK if the food was warm and at least good. I asked for jelly for my completely dry toast and they did not have any.

We will not be back to either place.

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