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Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College

4.8
4.8
626 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
His world-famous restaurant, Le Bec-Fin, was one of the most renowned restaurants for over 40 years. Now, Georges Perrier is the inspiration behind Bistro Perrier, a classic French bistro at Walnut Hill College. Set inside a charming European courtyard, Bistro Perrier showcases traditional French fare and tableside service, led by Executive Chef Todd Braley.
Located right in the heart of University City with free parking.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 295-2302
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Todd Braley
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from five distinct spaces for your next event!
  • Private party contact
    Laurent Leveque: (267) 295-2333
  • Neighborhood
    University City
  • Cross street
    42nd Street
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary, gated parking on site.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College offers a "fabulous" dining experience with "exceptional" service in a charming French courtyard setting. Highlighted for its "terrific" food and "insane value," this restaurant provides a unique opportunity to support student servers in training. A "gem" for special occasions with dynamic, seasonal menus.

626 Reviews
  1. Rosaline

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would love their menu to have more options, but everything else was amazing!

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  2. ChristineE

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner in a fun and sorta romantic interior courtyard. Served by students of the culinary school which means they are attentive albeit unpolished—you are part of the learning process which is very cool. The food is student prepared under the supervision of an executive chef—delicious and as good as any restaurant. The desserts are made by the pastry students and as a dessert fan—fantastic! Don’t hesitate bc it’s all students—free onsite parking lot which is a home-run in west philly! Enjoy!

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  3. David

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem of a place to go. You can get a table on a Saturday night, the place is special to sit in (French setting in an indoor courtyard) and we were shocked how good the food was. All except the escargot.

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  4. Robin

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I just had the most amazing time celebrating her birthday. Our servers were friendly and warm, the food was terrific and an insane value, and really, we can’t wait to visit again.

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  5. Jay

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful space and free adjacent parking. The food is okay but not worth the entree prices, mostly in the mid $30 range. The student servers try to be accommodating but forget the most basic rules.

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  6. Mimi

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal in a beautiful setting. We would definitely go back!

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  7. Russel

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience dining at the holiday dinner buffet! Great food, friendly service from the student staff, interesting decor. Highly recommend the experience of dining here.

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  8. Toyosi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I had the ability to give 6 stars, I would give 7

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  9. Kerlyn

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Puedo decir que la experiencia fue buena, realmente esperaba algo mejor en cuanto a la comida, estuvo fría y realmente esperaba más. Pero a pesar de todo la fue hermoso, agradezco mucho por hermoso lugar.

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  10. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! If you are comfortable with the premise that you are eating at a school, and many of those around you are on a learning curve, it is an exceptional meal. The servers are learning, and at times are slow as they sometimes need to check with more experienced staff people. That said, they were polite and responsive, and very easy to engage. The menu is slightly limited given the setting (would benefit from a vegan or another vegetarian- not pasta-entre), but excellently prepared and plated. A very good meal overall. Very fairly priced especially given how well the preparation was. We will be back. Informed that the menu changes every 10 weeks or so.

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Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College is rated 4.8 stars by 626 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College

4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    42nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    University City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, French American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary, gated parking on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Todd Braley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (267) 295-2302
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from five distinct spaces for your next event!
  • Private party contact
    Laurent Leveque: (267) 295-2333
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