Fava, in Glen Mills, PA, embodies the true essence of a ristorante. Stemming from its Italian roots, ‘ristorante’ originally meant ‘to refresh,’ reflecting a place of nourishment and renewal. At Fava, we honor this by offering exceptional cuisine and a restorative experience. Our warm atmosphere invites you to savor traditional Italian dishes created by our Culinary Team.
Indulge in our extensive wine list and craft cocktails. Enjoy live piano, Happy Hour specials, and more.
We specialize in hosting various events, providing an elegant setting and personalized service for events of all sizes.
We eagerly await the chance to welcome you to Fava and invite you to experience exceptional food, impeccable service, and an inviting atmosphere.
Gail Wright
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FAVA has quickly become my new favorite restaurant. I started the evening at the bar with their delicious Orange Martini and immediately felt at home—great conversation, friendly energy, and a welcoming vibe. When my friends arrived, we were seated promptly, and I loved that our table was perfectly positioned near where the singer would be walking through the dining room. The live music added such a fun, lively touch without overpowering the experience.
The food was delightful from start to finish, and the tiramisu was truly exceptional—hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. Between the atmosphere, attentive service, and overall energy, FAVA delivered a wonderful night out. I’ll absolutely be back.
Thank you so much for making me feel so special and valued as your customer.
… moreAndrew
GREAT FOOD. CLEAN AND PRECISE PRESENTATION
I had the rigatoni al vodka and my girl had the chicken parm.
Rigatoni was delicate and perfectly cooked. Had a delicious sauce with fresh peas.
The chicken parm was a banger. Big hunk of well seasoned chicken robed in melted mozzarella. With a side of spaghetti in a red sauce with obviously fresh basil, yum.
Staff were efficient and friendly and the restaurant looks clean and well layed out.
… moreTom Gilmour
Top marks across the board! They had me at Faccacia. My favorite bread was served with a puree of Fava beans and parsley with olive oil. We both ordered the special of the day. Mine was beef braciole made from a thin slice of ribeye and the filling had a slightly spicy mix of sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic. Wow, it was great!. The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The ambiance was trendy Italian. The location is just east of Longwood Gardens and easy to see from the road.
… moreValentina Mattera
I had my engagement party catered by Fava and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, the team was amazing to work with — we planned everything well in advance and had a few meetings to finalize the menu and drinks. They really took the time to understand my vision, and they absolutely brought it to life.
The food and cocktails were incredible — my guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! The presentation, signage, and plating were all beautifully done, and the staff working the party were professional, friendly, and made everything run so smoothly.
I’m so grateful to the Fava team for helping make such a special day even more memorable.
… moreVincent Pro
Thanksgiving meal was not to much to be thankful for. The portion size was an embarrassment across the board. Look at this $45 meal OMG from a few mouth fills turkey (where’s the meat?), green beans, tiny scoop of mash potatoes and stuffing. The Jumbo shrimp appetizer, well they were no were near jumbo size, barely large. The yam side had literally 4 small pieces not even a full yam. We had to leave (after also receiving a bill for only 3 people nearly $300). and grabbed a dessert for a sick party at home. It was the tiniest sliver of pumpkin pie for $12 was final kick in the face once we opened the box returning home.
… moreMichele Louden
Had an 80th birthday party for 30 people. The room is spacious and beautiful. The private bar made getting drinks easy and the server assigned to our party was phenomenal! She was our bartender, re-filled wine at the table, served our entire meal, and still found time ask what else we needed. She did a tremendous job. And the food was delicious! We had a choice of chicken, pasta, and fish. The salmon was amazing! The hostess in the restaurant came in several times to check on us and to see if there was anything else we needed. It was a lovely afternoon! I would highly recommend Fava for your next gathering!
… moreCynthia Chmelewski
What a delight! Our company enjoyed our holiday luncheon party at FAVA Ristorante and everything was exceptional. The room was beautiful, food and drinks delicious, and the service was very attentive. It could not have gone smoother. Michael was wonderful to work with in setting up our event. He and his staff made sure that everything was perfect for us. I’ve had nothing but rave reviews from my team! Thank you.
… moreSarah Coupland
I went to eat at Fava for a late holiday celebration with my Mom and had an amazing time! Our waiter’s name was Veronica, and she was very friendly. Every time she approached the table, she always had wonderful manners. The wait time between each course was perfect. It gave us just enough time to eat and talk a bit. The manager was incredible as well, her name was Heather, and the service was so fabulous that during dessert when we ordered 2 vanilla creme brulees they decided to give us one on the house since it was our holiday dinner celebration. That part was so sweet and unexpected but highly appreciated! I will definitely return for another meal again soon and from now on, this will probably be one of my nice celebration spots for fun events. 1000/10 dinner experience!!!
… moreSusan Weidle
I hosted my daughter’s bridal shower at Fava this past weekend. It was amazing!! The staff was so helpful and made every effort to make the event perfect and cater to anything I needed. My guests all complimented how great the event was. I would highly recommend Fava!!
… moreHailey Allen
An amazing experience, with impeccable food, and great employees. I frequent Little Anthony’s in Media, PA and the food there is always amazing so I saw the flyer for Fava on the counter, and with Mike’s (the owner) further recommendation I set the date to go for dinner with my fiancé. Our server, Crystal, was helpful with every question we had and even with it being a busy night with a live performance there, she still was prompt in stopping in to check in on us and continue to help us with our decisions. The food was incredibly delicious and the portions were perfectly filling, so I advise going with a hunger and an appreciation for some unique and genuine Italian dishes. Also, maybe brush up on wine knowledge since they have an extensive list, but even so, the servers are able to help you just as they helped us. Overall, there wasn’t a displeased face in the room, and I will absolutely be planning more date nights and special celebrations there in the future. Please go if you have the time and the desire for good food, great drinks, a comforting atmosphere, and amazing people.
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