Address and Contact Information
Address: 200 River Station Blvd Suite 1, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (484) 364-4369
Website: https://noblegoatdowningtown.com/
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Reviews
The calamari was incredibly crisp and the saffron aioli was very good. The chicken Milanese had one of the best pieces of chicken ever and the sauce was absolutely delicious. (I wish I had ordered a second to take home). The pizza had such tasty ingredients, especially the bacon. We are excited to try a different one next time!
All of the portion sizes were on point. My cosmo was very nice and pretty. My husband got a bottled Stella because he didn’t want to spend $12 on a draft beer. When I checked over the menu, I enjoyed the variety but did feel the beers were the only overpriced items.
My only real negative is about what happened with our waitress. She was very helpful and nice, but after she took our dinner order, she did not return until we were practically done eating. We could clearly hear and see her chatting it up with a couple seated at the bar, so we were in her line of sight. I didn’t feel it was appropriate to flag her down or get out of my seat, but maybe I should have. We were a bit annoyed that she didn’t notice our waters were completely empty and we wanted a second round of drinks, but so much time had passed and we were full at that point, so we didn’t order anything else.
We got the octopus appetizer to share, and while it was plated beautifully, the taste left a lot to be desired. There was no seasoning at all and the sauce just tasted like nothing. It desperately needed some salt and citrus. It was also disappointing to pay $20 for 2 little tentacles and some romaine lettuce underneath.
The entrees were a mixed bag for us. The trout was honestly delicious and was by far the best meal we had here. The sauces mixed together well and the fish was perfectly cooked. My only complaint from this meal was that I wanted a bit more for the price.
The lamb on the other hand was not good. It once again tasted very bland. It needed salt or spices or anything.
After spending $94 on 3 dishes and only one was good I can only give 2 stars. It’s really a shame; I’ve been so excited for this place to open up and it ended up being a huge letdown.
The Rigatoni Genovese, for example, was disappointing. The flavors of mushroom, white wine, and pork weren’t balanced, and the meat was overly salty and poorly integrated into the dish. The lamb shank ragú also left much to be desired—it lacked color and the cabbage, while potentially interesting, was far too salty. The slightly pickled flavor of the cabbage could have worked if the salt had been dialed back. On a brighter note, the chickpea fritters were a nice touch, but I couldn’t help but think a lamb kofta with a smear of hummus or tzatziki might have been more elegant especially with the well bodied and hearty pulled lamb. The halloumi cheese was nice but I think that could have been paired with a different cut of lamb with another chimichurri sauce or a brighter tasting dish. The pulled meats gave off a pub vibe, and the one-dimensional, salty flavor was overwhelming.
On the positive side, the sourdough bread was delightful, made in-house, and reasonably priced at $8 for three slices, though some might see it as a bit steep. Overall, the portions were acceptable, but the dishes lacked the depth and balance needed to justify the price.
The service was friendly, and our server was attentive, asking for feedback on the meals. However, a comment like “food eats first” while we took photos for our review felt unnecessary.
In the end, the bill for two entrees and bread came to around $65. While I’m open to returning for the pizza or lunch menu, I’m hesitant to order from the small platter section again given the current price-to-quality ratio. The restaurant has a chic, modern atmosphere and is in a high-traffic location, so I’m hopeful they’ll find their footing. I wish them the best as they work through these early challenges.