Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.4 (1947)

$31 to $50

Italian

38 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380

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Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.4

$31 to $50

Italian

West Chester

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Teca is derived from three words. The first, paninoteca (panini bar) incorporated our more light fair and Italian tapas style dining. And the second, the word enoteca (wine bar) where we host one of the premier wine lists of the world featuring wines from our vineyard in Tuscany Casali Di Bibbiano. At Teca, we pride ourselves in serving only the freshest and most authentic high quality ingredients around. In addition to our mouth watering menu items, we compliment our cuisine with an array of fine wines, refreshing eighteen tap beer selection concentrating mainly on European and American micro-brews, and extensive variety of fine liquors from around the world. At Teca, we believe that food and drink are one in the same and that quality should never be sacrificed.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 738-8244
Website
http://tecarestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mario Finnochiaro
Private party facilities
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the finest dining available featuring personalized and courteous service in a comfortable atmosphere. Every event is customized and designed around your vision, be it social or business. We are happy to create menus to meet your special needs and particular tastes. Our Executive Chef and culinary team designed this menu to provide you with the highest quality ingredients. We use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to develop our menu. The beverage program at Teca and Mezzanine complements our cuisine. We offer an array of top shelf liquors and premium beers. Additionally, we offer an extensive wine list showcasing award winning wines from our vineyard in Tuscany, Italy, Casali di Bibbiano. All of our wines are available for your event to suit any occasion and budget.

Location
38 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Area
West Chester
Cross Street
High Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Affettati Misti
Daily selection of house cured meats
- 3 PiecesUS$15.00
- 5 PiecesUS$19.00
Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$14.00
Cannellini bean, garlic, red chili
Formaggi Misti
Daily selection of artisanal cheeses
- 3 PiecesUS$15.00
- 5 PiecesUS$19.00
Shrimp NapoleonUS$18.00
Layered baby shrimp, avocado, mango, tortilla chip
Calamari Grigliati O FrittiUS$19.00
Grilled, cherry tomato & aged balsamic glaze - or - fried, marinara & lemon caper aioli
Mediterranean HummusUS$13.00
Ceci bean, tahini, roasted garlic, feta
P.E.I Mussels or Little Neck ClamsUS$16.00
White wine garlic or savory tomato garlic chili
Meatball Al FornoUS$14.00
Fresh ricotta
Flatbread Del GiornoUS$16.00
Chef's seasonal preparation
Buratta Del GiornoUS$18.00
Chef's seasonal preparation

Dinner - Pasta

RigatoniUS$24.00
Sunday gravy, meatball, ricotta
Spaghetti All' AmatricianaUS$23.00
Pancetta, caramelized onion, San Marzano tomato
Lobster RavioliUS$29.00
Baby shrimp, lobster brandy crema
Linguini Allo ScoglioUS$31.00
Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, spicy San Marzano tomato
Penne VodkaUS$23.00
Prosciutto, peas, blush sauce
Gnocchi PomodoroUS$22.00
San Marzano tomato, fresh basil
LasagnaUS$24.00
Homemade ragu, bechamel, mozzarella
Risotto Del Giorno
Chef's seasonal preparation

Entrees

Norwegian SalmonUS$33.00
Dijon, fregola sarda, mussel brodetto
TagliataUS$39.00
New York strip, arugula, cherry tomato, shaved Parmigiano, lemon estate olive oil
BranzinoUS$39.00
Brazilian cut, caper, lemon estate olive oil, seasonal vegetable
From the Butcher
Chef's cut of the day
Fish Del Giorno
Chef's seasonal preparation
Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00
Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, basil
Chicken MarsalaUS$25.00
Forest mushroom, mashed potato, seasonal vegetable, marsala wine demi
Bone-in Pork MilaneseUS$29.00
Arugula, cherry tomato, lemon estate olive oil, shaved Parmigiano
Veal Chop
Rosemary potato, broccoli rabe, fresh herb & garlic sauce

Insalata

Field GreensUS$11.00
Tomato, red onion, cucumber, balsamic estate olive oil
Teca TonnataUS$19.00
Field greens, imported tuna, egg, kalamata olive, parmigiano reggiano, balsamic estate olive oil
CaesarUS$12.00
Crisp romaine, parmigiano crouton
Di BresaolaUS$19.00
Cured filet mignon, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano
Calamari FrittiUS$19.00
Arugula, fried calamari, kalamata olive, caper, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon estate olive oil
Dello ChefUS$14.00
Field greens, grape, pear, walnut, crumbled gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette

Panini

Pollo FrittoUS$16.00
Pan fried chicken breast, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, pangnotta bread
Di MareUS$17.00
Tilapia filet, plum tomato, field greens, caper aioli
CubanoUS$15.00
Roast pork, prosciutto cotto, swiss cheese, dill pickle, dijon
VegetarianoUS$14.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, roasted bell peppers, olive tapenade
CapriccioUS$15.00
Prosciutto, tomato, roasted pepper, mozzarella
Super Tuscan BurgerUS$19.00
Caramelized onion, pancetta, gorgonzola dolce, brioche, fries

Contorni

Broccoli RabeUS$11.00
Garlic, estate olive oil, chili flake
Imported OlivesUS$7.00
Marinated & cured
Patatine FritteUS$7.00
Curled French fries
Fried Brussel SproutsUS$11.00
Pancetta, white balsamic
Sweet Bell PeppersUS$7.00
Oven roasted
Stuffed Olive AscolaneUS$8.00
Gorgonzola, prosciutto, salsa rosa
ArancineUS$9.00
Sweet peas, mozzarella
Italian Long HotsUS$7.00
Oven roasted

Cocktails

Nolet NegroniUS$14.00
Nolet gin, Campari, Antica Carpano, fresh orange
The Bitter ManUS$13.00
Old Overholt rye, Averna Amaro, Antica Carpano, orange bitters
Teca Aperol SpritzUS$12.00
Aperol, Ca' Furlan prosecco, club soda
Moscow MuleUS$13.00
Buddy's vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime & club
Dark & StormyUS$11.00
Gosling's black seal rum, ginger beer
Pisco SourUS$12.00
Mistral Nobel Pisco, lime nectar, natural sugar, Angostura Bitters
SazeracUS$13.00
Vieux Carre Absinthe, Bulleit rye, natural sugar, Angostura Bitters, lemon
SidecarUS$14.00
Courvoisier VS, Grand Marnier, fresh lemon

Martinis

Teca MangoUS$12.00
Orange nectar, Southern comfort, coconut rum, peach schnapps
Caribbean SunsetUS$12.00
Pineapple nectar, Hpnotiq, coconut rum, Buddy's vodka
Orange BlossomUS$12.00
Grand Marnier, orange nectar, Buddy's vodka
Lemon TartUS$12.00
Tuaca, sweet & sour fusion, Absolut citron
Teca EspressoUS$13.00
Single shot espresso, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao
Pomegranate CosmoUS$13.00
Buddy's vodka, pama, cranberry nectar

Bottled Beer

Sierra Nevada Pale AleUS$6.00
Buckler N.AUS$6.00
GrolschUS$8.00
MorettiUS$7.00
Michelob UltraUS$5.00
Corona ExtraUS$6.00
Corona LightUS$6.00
PaulanerUS$8.00
Miller LightUS$5.00
HeinekenUS$6.00
Stella CidreUS$7.00
Amstel LiteUS$6.00

Draught Beer

2SP Up & Out, IPA
Yuengling, Lager
Blanche De Bruxelles, Belgian Witbier
Cape May, IPA
Delerium Tremens, Pale Ale
Dogfish Head 60 Min, IPA
Cigar City "Jai Alai", IPA
Peroni, Lager
Saison Dupont, Saison
Franziskaner, Hefeweizen
Stone, IPA
Troegs
Seasonal
Guinness, Stout
Stella Artois, Pilsner
Chimay White, Triple

Wines by the Glass - Sparkling

Moscato D' Asti, La Gatta, Piemonte, IT 2021
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Prosecco, Ca'furlan "Cuvée Beatrice", Veneto, IT NV
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$46.00

Wines by the Glass - White

Inzolia/Catarratto, Cantine Colosi, Sicilia, IT 2022
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$56.00
Chardonnay, Sterling "Vintner's Collection", Central Coast, CA 2019
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Vermentino, Casali Di Bibbiano, "Primo Bacio", Tuscany, IT 2020
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Fiano Di Avellino, Di Meo, Campania, IT 2019
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Pinot Grigio, Le Villa, Venezia, IT 2022
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Riesling, Urban, Mosel, Germany 2021
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$47.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo, Marlborough, NZ 2020
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00

Wines by the Glass - Rosé

Grenache, Cinsault & Syrah, Belle Annee, Côtes De Provence, FR 2020
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$48.00

Wines by the Glass - Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Juggernaut "Hillside Select", CA 2019
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$74.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cardiff, CA 2020
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Chianti Riserva, Casalforno, Tuscany, IT 2020
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Malbec, Dona Paula "Los Cardos", Mendoza, ARG 2020
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Merlot, Flatrock, CA 2018
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Primitivo, Feudo Croce "Imperio", Puglia, IT 2019
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Pinot Noir, Montpellier, CA 2018
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$53.00
Sangiovese, Casali Di Bibbiano "Casalone", Tuscany, IT 2016
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Super Tuscan, Casali Di Bibbiano "Argante", Tuscany, IT 2019
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Barbera D'asti, Vite Colte "La Luna E I Falo", Piemonte, IT 2017US$13.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar.

4.4

(1947)

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and a "great vibe." Guests frequently praise the "awesome" food selection and "excellent" service. Outdoor seating is highlighted as a pleasant option. While some dishes may vary, the overall experience is often described as "amazing."

1,947 Reviews

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Shannon Gold
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food & great vibe. Went on a date with my boyfriend and we were blown away by the meatballs & vodka pasta. Drinks were yummy too.
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Bill Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The capresse salad was good. The strip steak was over cooked and very tough. Two of us had the same steak order and we both agreed that they were not good. The waitress was very good.
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Kelly
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined at Teca on Friday night with four people. Our waitress was awesome. Food selection was awesome and everyone enjoyed their meal. We ended up being seated outside. It was a lovely night so this worked out well for us. We’ll definitely be back.
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Sandra
Philadelphia County16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
i ordered the bronzino dish with two small filets of bronzino atop couscous and tomatoes and it was delicious. I was shocked when the bill came and the bronzino was $44. Bronzino is offered at many restaurants and I thought this was exceptionally high dollar .
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Claudia
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always food and Service was excellent. A great experience
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Michael Gold
Philadelphia County68 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy TECA, friendly professional service, very good food (loved the Cod and Burrata Salad) and nice night to sit outside.
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Celia
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch outside on a pretty day, food tasty and hot, excellent service!
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Marierose
Philadelphia County12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had been to Teca before but it had been years! It was a lovely night, start to finish. The food was amazing and our server couldn’t have been sweeter. I believe she said her name was Maggie. That girl should be commended for her excellent demeanor and attentiveness. The only thing that was a let down…they took their. Amazing chocolate mousse off of the menu!! My daughter was looking forward to that all week… but she did love her cheesecake and the rest of us thoroughly enjoyed our gelatos!
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Danielle
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined on 25 July 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall, the location is great, we enjoyed sitting outside, and the drinks were fantastic but the food was not great. The lasagna was served in a pan with some kind of greasy sauce, chicken cutlet served with penne was really dry, and overall each dish was not worth the cost when you can get much more delicious options at nearby restaurants. For dessert we ordered two cappuccinos, however received one made incorrectly - which was obvious as the cup was only half full and was mostly espresso. For an approximately 6 ounce cup for $7, it was a huge disappointment. Finally, the reservation was made on Open Table, which asks if you are celebrating an event. I had indicated we were celebrating a birthday, so it was disappointment that it was not even mentioned by staff when we've experienced other restaurants acknowledge a congratulations. Long story short, I didn't hate it, but won't be in a hurry to return.
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Ann
Philadelphia County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spent a wonderful dinner with our granddaughter at Tecca. The service was great! Food was excellent!! Perfect weather outside. Will definitely return! Thanks!!
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 738-8244
Website
http://tecarestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mario Finnochiaro
Private party facilities
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the finest dining available featuring personalized and courteous service in a comfortable atmosphere. Every event is customized and designed around your vision, be it social or business. We are happy to create menus to meet your special needs and particular tastes. Our Executive Chef and culinary team designed this menu to provide you with the highest quality ingredients. We use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to develop our menu. The beverage program at Teca and Mezzanine complements our cuisine. We offer an array of top shelf liquors and premium beers. Additionally, we offer an extensive wine list showcasing award winning wines from our vineyard in Tuscany, Italy, Casali di Bibbiano. All of our wines are available for your event to suit any occasion and budget.

Location
38 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Area
West Chester
Cross Street
High Street
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar fills up during peak nights and special weekends, guests describe it as “very busy” and “extra crowded” on occasions like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and graduation weekends; by contrast, reviewers often note weekday or lunchtime visits felt quiet or not crowded.

Yes, Teca offers outdoor seating on Gay Street, and guests frequently enjoy al fresco lunches and dinners there.

The lasagna is a recurring favorite at Teca, it appears on the current menu and multiple guests praise it.

Yes, guests report the staff successfully accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, and the menu includes vegetable-forward choices such as the Vegetariano panini and Field Greens salad.

Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar feels like a cozy, pub‑style Italian wine bar, darker, intimate decor with red‑vinyl seating, a lively bar area, and popular outdoor seating on Gay Street; many guests also note it can be on the noisy side during busy times.

Sunday is a wonderful choice, Teca serves Sunday lunch (12:00 pm–4:00 pm) and guests celebrate special outdoor Sunday events like graduations and Mother’s Day there.

Portions at Teca are often described as generous, several guests note large entrees like lasagna and chicken parm, with many leaving with leftovers.

Yes, Teca is a popular date-night spot: guests praise Valentine’s Day dinners and first-date visits, and the restaurant highlights a premier wine list and lively cocktail menu.

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Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.4

$31 to $50

Italian

West Chester

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Teca Restaurant & Wine Bar

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Primi

Affettati Misti

Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$14.00

Formaggi Misti

Shrimp NapoleonUS$18.00

Calamari Grigliati O FrittiUS$19.00

Mediterranean HummusUS$13.00

P.E.I Mussels or Little Neck ClamsUS$16.00

Meatball Al FornoUS$14.00

Flatbread Del GiornoUS$16.00

Buratta Del GiornoUS$18.00

Dinner - Pasta

RigatoniUS$24.00

Spaghetti All' AmatricianaUS$23.00

Lobster RavioliUS$29.00

Linguini Allo ScoglioUS$31.00

Penne VodkaUS$23.00

Gnocchi PomodoroUS$22.00

LasagnaUS$24.00

Risotto Del Giorno

Entrees

Norwegian SalmonUS$33.00

TagliataUS$39.00

BranzinoUS$39.00

From the Butcher

Fish Del Giorno

Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00

Chicken MarsalaUS$25.00

Bone-in Pork MilaneseUS$29.00

Veal Chop

Insalata

Field GreensUS$11.00

Teca TonnataUS$19.00

CaesarUS$12.00

Di BresaolaUS$19.00

Calamari FrittiUS$19.00

Dello ChefUS$14.00

Panini

Pollo FrittoUS$16.00

Di MareUS$17.00

CubanoUS$15.00

VegetarianoUS$14.00

CapriccioUS$15.00

Super Tuscan BurgerUS$19.00

Contorni

Broccoli RabeUS$11.00

Imported OlivesUS$7.00

Patatine FritteUS$7.00

Fried Brussel SproutsUS$11.00

Sweet Bell PeppersUS$7.00

Stuffed Olive AscolaneUS$8.00

ArancineUS$9.00

Italian Long HotsUS$7.00

Cocktails

Nolet NegroniUS$14.00

The Bitter ManUS$13.00

Teca Aperol SpritzUS$12.00

Moscow MuleUS$13.00

Dark & StormyUS$11.00

Pisco SourUS$12.00

SazeracUS$13.00

SidecarUS$14.00

Martinis

Teca MangoUS$12.00

Caribbean SunsetUS$12.00

Orange BlossomUS$12.00

Lemon TartUS$12.00

Teca EspressoUS$13.00

Pomegranate CosmoUS$13.00

Bottled Beer

Sierra Nevada Pale AleUS$6.00

Buckler N.AUS$6.00

GrolschUS$8.00