Lark - Bala Cynwyd

This restaurant is designed for a remarkably poor experience. The noise level rivals that of an artillery firing range, making it nearly impossible to have a conversation. The chairs are arranged in a way that keeps you far apart, which only adds to the challenge of communicating over the din. Parking is inadequate, turning it into a stressful endeavor to meet friends, find a spot, and arrive at the expected time. The staff seems to be instructed to push all three courses rather than allowing customers to choose what they want, which might be acceptable if the food was exceptional—but unfortunately, it was not. The kitchen struggles with cooking times, resulting in both the meat and fish dishes being overcooked. While the waitstaff were fantastic, management severely hinders their efforts. The prices appear to be based on branding themselves as a unique experience, but it's unique in all the wrong ways.

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $100+ **Food rating:** 5 **Service rating:** 5 **Atmosphere rating:** 5 **Recommended dishes:** Striped Bass, Grilled Branzino, Oysters on the Half Shell **Parking:** Somewhat difficult to find parking; there is a free parking lot available.

It’s a wonderful spot to enjoy happy hour with friends. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming.

We decided to share everything on the menu, which allowed us to sample a variety of dishes. The octopus and escargot were absolutely delicious. The octopus was tender and perfectly cooked, while the escargot was bursting with flavor, especially when served on a piece of toast. We also tried two types of pasta that were, in my opinion, award-worthy! We were so satisfied that we skipped the main courses to save room for dessert. I couldn’t stop raving about this place for days to my family and friends. I would definitely return and am already looking forward to my next visit!

One of our favorite restaurants in Philadelphia! The food is outstanding; everything we ordered was delicious. We tried the escargots, lamb ragu pasta, scallops, and duck. They make their pasta in-house, and it was fantastic! The texture was delightful, and it was cooked to perfection. The creamy sauce with the scallops paired wonderfully with the squash and green apples. We will definitely return. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes here!