Local Wine & Kitchen

4.5

440 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Innovative

Good Food is a Local Thing!

Local Wine & Kitchen is the Main Line's newest wine bar and restaurant. Located in the heart Ardmore and opened in August 2014, Local offers a laid-back atmosphere with a passion for good food, wine and cocktails!

Our free flow kitchen focuses on utilizing the best local ingredients, while making dishes that are creative & innovative. In addition, our bar focuses on our love for wine, and strong craft cocktails. On your next visit- dine family style with us, and enjoy everything that Local has to offer!

We are open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner only.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 896-4740
Website
http://www.localwineandkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
39 W. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
Neighborhood
Ardmore
Cross street
Ardmore Avenue
Parking details
Parking lot in rear of building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine Wednesday Tasting Series: Romance Wines
$45.00 per person
Feb 19, 2025 only
Join us on February 19th for our wine tasting series from 6:30-8:30. We will be trying 5 glasses of wine presented by our sommelier Dave Steiger. All 5 wines will be from the romantic countries of France, Spain, and Italy! Small bites buffet is included as well.

Drunken Artigiano
Cow's milk, salt crystals, wine washed. Italy
Double Cream Brie
Cow's milk, creamy, buttery. France
Black Swallowtail
Sheep & goat milk, buttered popcorn, grassy, citrus. Chester county, PA
Cambozola
Cow's milk, creamy, funky, sharp. Germany
St. Malachi
Cow's milk, firm, roasted nuts, bourbon. Chester county, PA
Speck
Pork, proscuttio style, salty and smoky. Italy
Chorizo
Pork, spicy, salty and smoky. Spain
Bresola
Beef, Smoky and Salty. South Philadelphia, PA
Sopressata
Pork, sweet and dry cured salami. South Philadelphia, PA
Salami Capri
Pork, mild, black pepper, garlic, fennel. Italy

Weekly Roating Wine and Cheese Pairing

Weekly Roating Wine and Cheese Pairing$30.00
Three different cheeses, wines, and accoutrements paired to perfection

Shareables

Served as ready

Broccoli Salad$14.00
Crunchy chickpeas, spicy chorizo oil, pomegranate seeds, feta goddess dressing, rice cracker crumble
Wild Arugula + Radicchio Salad$13.00
Yam strings, roasted brussels sprouts, cucumber, peaches, turmeric ginger dressing
Charred Romaine Salad$12.00
Lemon pepper croutons, citrus caesar, shaved parmigiano-reggiano
Steakhouse Seasoned Shoestring Fries$9.00
Homemade curry ketchup
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$17.00
Strawberry vinaigrette, sesame oil, ginger, strawberry brunoise, pickled jalapeño, coconut foam, lime zest
Japanese BBQ Crispy Tofu$14.00
Black garlic and edamame chimichurri, cabbage slaw, carrot coconut puree
Grilled Vegetable Rice Cake$14.00
Arborio rice, avocado basil mousse, peppadew salsa, pear mostarda
Chili Soy Glazed Octopus$17.00
Dill yogurt, potato hash, tomato, arugula salad
Ricotta Tortellini$18.00
Porcini mushroom cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, baby spinach, crispy leeks, avocado pesto drops
Mac and Cheese$15.00
Shaved brussels sprouts, gorgonzola, smoked paprika
Rotini$18.00
Sautéed kale, sopressata, zucchini two ways, shallot, white wine
Carmelized Pineapple Soba$16.00
Buckwheat noodles, cabbage, edamame, Japanese citronette, sesame, basil, cilantro, togarshi
Grilled Eggplant Parmesean$18.00
Fresh mozzarella, carmaleized tomatoes, fennel pollen, Sriracha
Lamb Lollipops$29.00
Tzatziki sauce, roasted cauliflower florets, sundried tomato pesto
Peruvian Meatballs$23.00
Orzo, sumac, avocado pesto, shaved parmigiano-reggiano
Pan Fried Haddock$26.00
Apple slaw, mint vinegar gastrique, grilled lemon
Herb Roasted Chicken$23.00
Mediterranean herb basted, speck, cantalopue, mesculn, lavender balsamic reduction
NY Strip Steak$33.00
Green bean & mushroom panzanella, mango celery root puree, crispy shallot rings, pomegranate thyme demi

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Great for fine wines
Western Suburbs
Innovative
Western Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Western Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Western Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Local Wine & Kitchen is a neighborhood gem known for its "incredible" food and "creative" cocktails. A cozy atmosphere and a "wonderful" wine selection make it perfect for date nights or special occasions. While service can be inconsistent, the delightful menu, including standout lamb lollipops and charcuterie, keeps guests returning.

440 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went on Valentine's Day (also the day of the Eagles parade) so perhaps the experience was atypical. The restaurant appeared to be completely full. We were seated almost on time (we had reserved for 7:15) at a table in what felt like an annex, next to a passageway. A server took our drinks order pretty quickly, but 30 minutes later nothing had arrived. The server noticed and requested them again; finally, 40 minutes after being seated we had our pre-dinner drinks. An appetizer was served 20 minutes later, and close to 8:45 we had our main plates. That was it. At 9:15 the server put a bill on the table without ever asking if we wanted dessert. Service was equally slow at a couple of tables around us, though other diners managed at least to have a full meal. The server was very busy and most of the time had her back to us, so the situation was not entirely her fault; clearly the restaurant was understaffed and there were mutterings about "problems in the back." Nevertheless the food was very good, especially the crispy tofu and pan-fried haddock with apple slaw. There are many good restaurants on the Main LIne now, however, so I'm not sure we will be back to this one.
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KathyN
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, service was outstanding, and everyone was so nice! I highly recommend dining there.
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Bill
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have not been here in a long time. Glad we came back! Excellent service, great food and drink! Definitely will be back again. Would highly recommend!
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Alvar
Philadelphia
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Four of us had dinner, charcuterie/cheese plate plus mains. Food was very good, but each of the mains came out at different times. Had this been tapas, maybe it would have been OK, but it meant that the first three people had cold mains because we waited for everything to arrive before digging in. Subsequently, there was no check-in for follow up drinks or even dessert for over an hour, so we went elsewhere for those. Great location, pretty (and comfortable) facility, and very good and interesting food, but service was at best fair.
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Pamela
VIP
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal at a neighborhood favorite. Wine specials were delicious. Lollipop lamb chops were excellent
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John
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. We will be back in the future!
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Meher
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the shareables and the mocktails. Our server was wonderful. Our special occasion was celebrated with a complimentary dessert. All in all we had lovely experiences both the times we went. We can’t wait to go again!
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Lisa
Philadelphia
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice atmosphere. The shareables and main meals were delicious . The service was great. I can’t wait to return.
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jennifer
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a lovely surprise in this neighborhood gem! The food was incredible
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JoAnne
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great service! Very friendly and attentive! Highly recommend!
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FAQs

Local Wine & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 896-4740.

Local Wine & Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

39 W. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

Additional information

Cross street
Ardmore Avenue
Neighborhood
Ardmore
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot in rear of building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.localwineandkitchen.com/
Phone number
(610) 896-4740

Local Wine & Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Wine Wednesday Tasting Series: Romance Wines

Cheese & Charcuterie

Drunken Artigiano

Double Cream Brie

Black Swallowtail

Cambozola

St. Malachi

Speck

Chorizo

Bresola

Sopressata

Salami Capri

Weekly Roating Wine and Cheese Pairing

Weekly Roating Wine and Cheese Pairing$30.00

Shareables

Broccoli Salad$14.00

Wild Arugula + Radicchio Salad$13.00

Charred Romaine Salad$12.00

Steakhouse Seasoned Shoestring Fries$9.00

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo$17.00

Japanese BBQ Crispy Tofu$14.00

Grilled Vegetable Rice Cake$14.00

Chili Soy Glazed Octopus$17.00

Ricotta Tortellini$18.00

Mac and Cheese$15.00

Rotini$18.00

Carmelized Pineapple Soba$16.00

Grilled Eggplant Parmesean$18.00

Lamb Lollipops$29.00

Peruvian Meatballs$23.00

Pan Fried Haddock$26.00

Herb Roasted Chicken$23.00

NY Strip Steak$33.00

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Review summary

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