“ Great atmosphere. Server was pleasant and tentative but not overly. Food was great. Feel I must mention the beet salad as that appetizer would bring me back alone. Will dine there again ”

“ My wife and I celebrated our anniversary with a trip to La Sponda and it was well worth the visit. The ambience, overall vibe, food and service were all top-notch. We cannot wait to return to celebrate our next occasion. We highly recommend the veal saltimboca and the short rib eggrolls. The best dining experience we've had in a long, long time! ”

“ We had a party of 10 this weekend and everything was most excellent, from the food , service, ambiance and friendly natured Staff. If you're a fan, try the veal saltimboca !! Great !! ”

“ Came here for a lunch date and enjoyed perfectly prepared seafood, risotto, and salmon over rice. Risotto can sometimes be tricky, as it's easy to over or undercook. However, my dish was served on-point and was incredibly flavorful. My wife's salmon was seasoned to perfection. The outside dining area it's very enjoyable and an offers a sense of seclusion, despite being off a busy street. It was very easy to sit back with a refreshing glass of white wine and take a perfect fall day. Service was prompt and attentive, and very friendly. Easily one of my favorite dining options in Downingtown. ”

“ Great spot for a relaxing meal in Downingtown. Terrace seating is lovely. Fish, salads, and pasta all very good. ”

“ Growing up in NYC and now living in northern NJ, one gets pretty spoiled by the large number of great Italian restaurants. Traveling to Downingtown to visit my stepson, my wife and I were so happy to find La Sponda in this awesome town! The decor (we're guessing it was once an old mill), and the food was fantastic. We started with glasses of wine and the bruschetta appetizer. Made with mascarpone and a delicious tomato jam on top, it was one of the best I've had. The entrees didn't disappoint either. My wife had the Basa Francaise and my stepson and I both had Nana's Castellane. Nana sure knew how to cook because this dish with pasta, meatballs, sausage, and pork, was amazing! We finished off the meal with coffee and slices of the Lemon and Chocolate cakes. The extra calories were well worth it! Our service was attentive, but never rushed. Parking was easy in back. Prices very reasonable. This restaurant which opened in 2021 (a tough time for new places to open), is doing it right! ”

“ There are not many restaurants out there for which I would drive out of my way. This is one. On my way home from a girls week in PA, I drove an hour out of my way, to have lunch at LaSponda. I had told my sister in law how good it was. Now, she knows. As we ate our lunch, overlooking the river, we planned to go back. We enjoyed the short rib egg rolls, and entrees of chicken Parmesan and the carbonara. Above the excellence of those dishes, was the cream of zucchini soup. It was herbaceous and delicious. I can't say enough about how good the food is, what brings me back, is the superior service that compliments the flavors of that food. Well Done!!! ”

“ Well well well, so after three failed ventures in this space, finally the spell is broken. While I initially had little hope for La Sponda, and I haven't ever tried it largely for that reason, tonight I ventured into virgin territory, and was pleasantly surprised. My companion had the Seafood Risotto and refused to share, although I did nab a taste. The scallops and shrimp were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The risotto was flavored with a seafood theme including lump crabmeat. Excellent, and as evidenced by the tables that had this entree on it, a very popular item. My entree was Nana's Castellane which is a unique wide cut pasta in a red meat sauce accompanied by two meatballs, chunks of sweet Italian sausage, and guancale topped off with a dollop of ricotta. The pasta were perfectly cooked (even for this al dente avoider). The meats were excellent and the sauce was tasty enough. Our shared appetizer, the Roasted Beets were lackluster and I'm still not certain there were actually roasted. The accompanying greens were however spectacular and the highlight of this disappointing dish. Dessert, Chocolate Mousse and a Cannoli, were to go so I'll report back on those. The service was excellent but not overbearing. It's not overly noisy, and parking is convenient for downtown Downingtown. All in all a very good first encounter with some authentic Italian fare in a pleasant atmosphere and all very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. ”