From The Boot

If you are looking to have someone open a jar of pasta sauce and serve it over a boiled pasta from a box, then that's the place for you. Even my 10 year old nephew can fix something better for dinner. Prices are fair. more

My wife and 11 yo daughter just walked into the From the Boot's Lafayette Hill's restaurant. We as a family have been eating there for years. had a bad experience (bad rude service) with a paritcular waitress, Margie a few years back. So when we go, we ask to be sat in a different section just to avoid an ""experience"". In some visits to the restaurant after that , ""Margie"" would speak to the other waiters while we ate. the waiter serving us would just shake his head and look befuddled. Today, Wed 3/31, my daughter and wife planned a day together. Our daughter wanted the Boot for lunch. As they walked in and asked to be seated, ""Margie"" walked up, took the menus from the hostess and said, ""i know where they want to be seated"" and put them in a section that wasnt hers. she walked in the back. one of the owners came out, confronted my wife, embarrassing her and my daughter in front of the whole restaurant, saying this is ending right now! amazing. we are all in shock! NO food is worth that!! And the owner didnt care one way or the other! NOT a very good family environment when you have to deal with a server and owner like that.....SAVE your money and your time in long line for a table! Pros: good food Cons: incredible ignorant service more

Love this restaurant! the Shrimp Scampi is the best I ever had. Incredible brushetta that is always fresh! The manager is nice and friendly always greets us. I am a fan for life! Pros: good food Cons: none more

Extremely rude. The place is popular, so the staff makes you wait, won't take reservations and makes the customers feel as if they need the restaurant (and not the opposite). I would happily wait, if the staff is polite and manages the place well. If you ask them a second time how long the wait is, they yell back and put you at the back of the line. more

I went to the Ambler location for dinner and thought that maybe this time someone got it right. Great location (next to Ambler Theater), attractive room, excellent price points with broad menu options. Close, but no cigar here. Friendly waitstaff and an accommodating hostess cannot make up for pedestrian preparation of average ingredients. I cannot believe people wait for 60-90 minutes for this food. Even a mediocre South Philly place is better. Pros: Nice room, friendly staff Cons: The FOOD!!!! more

Opened in a storefront that had constant turn over. That was about 8 years ago. Situatied in a stripmall off Gemantown Pike, not much too look at but the food is fantastic if you like Garlic. more

Went here with my cousin and her husband. They had been raving about the food at this place. We had to wait a little bit, but the food more than made up for it. more

I recently went here with another couple and had a good experience. We ordered the bruschetta, which I think is a must do here. I ordered the gnocchi and it was fantastic once it came out with no meat. \r \r It is BYO, so make sure to pack your favorite wine. They do not take reservations, but will open your wine while you wait. more

From the Boot is hands down the best restaurant I've been too. The food is phenomenal (better than when I was in Italy), the staff is friendly, and the prices are beyond reasonable. I love going to FTB and taking everyone I know there (they become loyal customers as well). You do wait a while for a table, but it is sooooo worth it! Pros: amazing food, friendly service, good prices Cons: wait time, crowdedness more

From the Boot is very good, but I still don't understand why people are willing to wait in line to get into the place during most nights of the week. The area is loaded with good restaurants, some of which are less expensive and almost on par with From the Boot. Pros: Very good, creatively prepared food. Cons: Frequently long wait to be seated. Noisy. more

I love the boot. The only problem is getting a table. (They do not take reservations) I showed up a half hour before closing time on a Saturday night recently and was told they would not put anyone else on the waiting list. (The waiting area was full, but if you're there a half hour before close, they should let you wait for a table). The only time it's easy to get a table is mid-week, mid-winter, late, when it's snowing. Other than that, call in your order and take it home. Pros: Food Cons: Getting a table more

This is by far the best restaurant for your money. The staff make you feel at home and know the menu inside and out. Anything I have ever ordered has been amazing. They will seat you know matter how late you arrive and with a big smile. The price is right on all of their food. You can get a full app, 2 great meals for only $50 including a 20%tip. Where else can you do that. more

This is my very first posted review. I'm a repeat visitor of ""The Boot"" and feel it necessary to praise this gem on Germantown Ave. This cozy corner ha a comfortable setting (not quite elbow bumping, the staff maneuvers it well), plenty of conversations (aren't many red sauce Italian places?), exquisitely friendly service, and quality menu selection, presentation and taste! It isn't the most romantic place for a quiet dinner for two, but if you're flexible, the dishes from The Boot can take you there! Choices range from more casual (but hearty) special sandwiches, to your classic rich Italian pastas and sauces, to the more refined chicken and seafood dishes (not overcooked, but lush and succulent). I recommend the light and crisp calamari starter (so fresh!) Remember to BYOB; if there's a small line, you can always start your bottle on the bench or have the staff keep your whites chilled while you wait. Very affordable for the connoisseur-in-training. Perfect for great dining with a casual attitude. Closed on Mondays. Pros: BYOB, Parking, Service Cons: Not Quiet, Not good for groups more

I couldn't have been more dissapointed. I drive by this place every day from work so I decided to try it out on a Friday night recently. The food was average at best. The service could have been better. There are much better places in the area and I would suggest trying all of them before this place. Unless you want pizza with the kids, keep driving by the Boot. Pros: Pizza (perhaps) Cons: Food, service more

When you first drive by From the Boot, you may not even notice it, however, this restaurant is worth noticing!! For starters, the food is excellent. By far the best Italian food I've had in a while. Secondly, the servers are extremely attentive and prompt, lastly, the price is right. If you're looking for amazing, traditional and wonderful Italian food, go to From the Boot!! more