We have enjoyed every meal we've had at Kabinett from long lost brunch, to patio dinners, to the monthly wine dinners, and most recently Sunday Supper! The Sunday Supper we enjoyed this past weekend was one of the top ten meals we have ever had...anywhere! And such a cozy concept, served family style, so we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy. Amazing wine list with stellar recommendations to pair with meals. We wish Kabinett was in our neighborhood because we'd be more frequent regulars. Go now!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Brimming with hipster vibes, Kabinett is the perfect place to live out that late 2000s/early 2010s aesthetic -- don't forget to post pics on Tumblr.
Definitely make a reservation -- although there were only two people seated and no line and their website claims to have space reserved for those coming in for a drink but not eating, the staff made a big deal out of finding us a table. We were initially seated at a high top that was too high for my short legs. When we asked for a regular table, they seemed put out and ushered us to one but told us we couldn't stay long as they needed the table for people with dinner reservations. Take the "walk-ins always welcome" claim with a grain of salt.
It definitely helps to be able-bodied and not plus sized if you're heading here, as tables are very close together making it hard to access the bench along the wall and chairs have armrests that will make it a tight squeeze for some. There are two single-toilet restrooms, one for men and one for women. Those who don't identify as either are presumably required to hold it.
This is not the place for picky eaters or those with food allergies, but you'll no doubt find something to whet your palate on their extensive wine menu. If you like the taste of burnt coffee, check out their espresso martini.
They claim to pay their workers $20 an hour, which is comendable, but also have a built-in 20% gratuity. I would be more comfortable with an increase in prices and a tip-optional policy as the existence of tipping culture enables most restaurants to pay servers a mere pittance, but I suppose you have to start somewhere. Kabinett's commitment to their workers is its biggest selling point and goes a long way in making up for its shortcomings. I do have to ask, though -- what is with all the pears decorating the wall?
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
We visited Kabinett for the second time recently for a couple glasses of wine and small plates to celebrate a late Valentine's day. Our first experience here last summer was wonderful where I had one of the most delicious dishes I can remember, the chicken pate. It came in a ramekin with toasted brioche and it was fantastic. We also had a lovely sardine appetizer that we were hoping was still on the menu when we returned.
We sat at the bar and when asking for the pate was told that it had been replaced by the chicken toast, which, lucky us, was debuting this very night. We ordered that, the sardine toast and the hollumi.
The chicken pate toast was perhaps the most visually unappealing food I have ever seen served at a restaurant. It was a piece of brioche topped with pate that was squeezed out in such a way that it literally looked like dogs droppings. While it tasted OK, the under toasted bread topped with the loose pate made for a soggy dish. The sardine toast was somewhat less appetizing with 4 little, mealy, sour fish each atop a piece of stale focaccia overloaded with oil. The hollumi was the best thing we ordered, but the tahini smeared on the plate tasted like fat on top of fat where some contrast would have helped.
The restaurant is quite pretty and the wine list is extensive with lots of wine by the glass. But service to get drinks was very slow and by no means informative about the wines. We sat at the bar and unless you happened to be able to catch the server's eye as they casually stood nearby, you were not getting any drinks. That being said, everyone working there seemed very pleasant.
We don't mind spending money on great food, any we usually do tip at least 20%, but the food wasn't great and the server while pleasant was not attentive and offered nothing extra for the wine experience. So the consumer now pays 20% on wine that is already marked up 300% over retail--it is mark-up, upon mark-up and there isn't any value added.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
This is an incredible place to go enjoy food made by chefs who are always trying new things and blending flavors and cultures. If you are a wine enthusiast this is the best selection of bottles you’ll find in PA! There’s even private dining through a hidden wardrobe and Sunday Suppers are not to be missed!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
My hubby and I had dinner here last night for the second time. It never fails to disappoint! The food is delicious, unique, and creative from appetizer to dessert. Top notch. Kudos to the chefs here! The service was equally as wonderful and our server Naomi was fantastic! Loved her! Wine list is second to none. Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kabinett is a Michelin Star/James Beard in the making (I'm calling it here first). So let's talk about the atmosphere first; this restaurant is warm, inviting, and minimalistic but in the best way possible. Second to none is the service, the staff work together as a team and we never heard I'll get your server. Honestly I've been to a lot of places and the service here ranks in the top 5 maybe top 3 places I've ever been. Alright now the food, my wife and I were there for restaurant week. Honestly every plate was well balanced from bitterness to sweetness, acidity and umami. There was not one thing that I didn't like about the 6 dishes my wife and I tried. I can't wait until I have a chance to get back to Kabinett to try more of the menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
We had reservations and they didn’t even have them in the system. They just sat us wherever. Food was great the first time the second time we went sadly it wasn’t as great. Maybe they were having an off day? Who knows. I wish the servers knew more about the wine. I wish the place had a sommelier. Honestly the wine chosen by the server wasn’t what we expected no fruity notes at all. We spent quite a lot on that bottle too. The deserts are just bloody AWFUL! Every one of them AWFUL! The pastry is rock hard. Everything else the mushroom fritters were soggy. The Steak tough and absolutely no side. I left hungry. For the price I expect better. If I’m spending $275 on food I expect to be satiated. The last insult was the 20%+ tip on top of mandatory 20% tip. So I’m paying 40% + for your employees? Absolutely not. Pay your staff a livable wage! The food was just ok the service just ok and the atmosphere equally just ok. Mediocre. The weird replies not being able to accept criticism is neither funny or cute and says a lot about the brand itself. Be humble we aren’t trying to bash you we are trying to give you feedback to improve for our community.
Price per person
$100+
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Really, truly amazing! Stellar menu and a knock your socks off wine list. Gorgeous interior. Kabinett is setting the bar HIGH for other restaurants in the area… unparalleled!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crispy Branzino
