Dining in Media

For those who insist on variety as the spice of life, a low population in a typical hometown means a less-than-average selection of restaurants. But there isn’t anything average about Media, PA. The food business is booming in this little borough. From dim sum to traditional English cuisine, Media has an array of tastes to suit every palate imaginable. And venues are just as varied, with a plentiful selection of fine-dining establishments and relaxed eateries with outdoor seating. The best part is that prices are fair because you’re not facing down the big city’s inflated cost of living.

For Italian food lovers, there are few spots better than Ariano, an eatery that’s as authentic as it is delicious. Its thin-crust pizza with unique toppings is a masterful representation of true Italian food. Keeping the experience consistent, locals like to pop next door to Irpino Gelato — one of the best places for frozen treats — and indulge in homemade gelato drenched in coffee or liqueur.

There’s also no shortage of dining options for lunch. You can regularly find locals inhabiting Café Isla, sipping on fresh-roasted coffee and chewing on warm pieces of homemade bread. Or if they aren’t there, they might be savoring a seasonal salad or sandwich and a plate of grass-fed local cheeses at the 320 Market Café.

And of course, living in Media means partaking in one of Pennsylvania’s most famous foodie attractions: the annual Dining Under the Stars event that runs all summer long. Every Wednesday evening, from May through September, the borough closes down State Street and the restaurants set their tables outside, transforming State Street into a promenade of al fresco dining. The Dining Under the Stars event is one that no one wants to miss!