Best Historic Restaurants in Rittenhouse Square

It was bustling at 9:30 pm but felt cozy and charming given a fairly substantial space. Service at the bar was excellent..Txakoli rose paired well with all the dishes Oysters were well balanced with the white sauce(usually smothered on chicken -crab claws with chives were well paired - swordfish belly was succulent but could use a little punch ( shaved ginger or horseradish?) - seared mackerel was nice but maybe a little smoke or calamansi? - the crispy hashbrown with uni/crab- PERFECT! - toast with lobster was decadently tasty but the escargot got a little lost..a sprinkle of seasoned salt? Overall a unique and wonderful menu which we cannot wait to eat the rest of the dishes😋

This was my first time here and the food did not disappoint. I booked the day before so there were only high-top tables available downstairs. Upstairs they have regular height dining. It was very busy but our server, Tina, gave us a little background on the restaurant and gave us some recommendations after inquiring. The cheese courses/appetizers were very good. The mains were very flavorful, and of course the gelato was amazing. Lots of flavors to temp you. Overall I would definitely recommend you try it out.

We had a wonderful dinner and a very lovely romantic setting. The restaurant has beautiful old world charm, and details with exposed brick and the beautiful old bar, the iron staircase and the cellar. We all enjoyed our food, and the wine selection was very nice. My seafood risotto was loaded with seafood and my husband’s veal shank was big and very flavorful. And I’m glad we each saved room for dessert.  The only downside was there were no specials. And I regret not getting an appetizer because there was no bread or salad. We just waited for our entrées.

The food, service and atmosphere were all perfect. The staff was so attentive and went out of there way to guide us thru our food journey. The food was incredible and we got to try several dishes we had never had before. This was a birthday dinner and at least 6 staff members wished me a happy birthday. It made for a perfect night. thanks!!!!

John our server and Matt our busboy were amazing! Food was incredible as always.