The Refectory

The Refectory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Robert VIP

   Philadelphia County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waitress bri was so friendly and made it such a great experience wee ok definitely be back
   

   The RefectoryResponded today

   Thanks for the review, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at The Refectory. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable and that you enjoyed our food. We strive to make every visit special and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Steve

   Philadelphia County35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   First, I'll get the negative out of the way. There was a big event taking up most of the restaurant and bar which was incredibly loud including kids running around and screaming. We chose this restaurant based on the reviews and photos which indicated a sophisticated, quiet restaurant. If a restaurant knows they have this kind of event, they should warn people when they make reservations. We could barely hear our friends across the table until the bulk of them finally left. That being said, the servers were friendly and fairly attentive and also covered for each other, which was nice and unexpected. The food was phenomenal. We had 4 appetizers including the soup special and each had different entrees and they were all made with fresh, high quality ingredients, well prepared and delicious. The portions were adequate, not huge (no leftovers). For the prices, I felt they could have added a side dish or something (a modest bowl of rigatoni at $22 seemed to warrant a small side of vegetables). But the quality of the food can probably justify the prices. We look forward to trying the restaurant again under quieter circumstances.
   

   The RefectoryResponded today

   Hello Steve, Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our prices to be reasonable. We appreciate your feedback about the restaurant being busy during events. We're always striving to create a quiet and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we'll certainly consider your suggestion about adding a side dish to our portion sizes. We're thrilled that you're looking forward to trying us again, perhaps under quieter circumstances. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Refectory. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Therese

   Philadelphia County5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   My experience at The Refrectory was very good. The only downside was that it was a bit noisy. Otherwise the food, ambiance and service were very good.
   

   The RefectoryResponded today

   Hello Therese, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Refectory and found our ambiance and service to your liking. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise level and will take it into consideration. We're always striving to make our guests' experience even better, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team at The Refectory
   

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   Sharon VIP

   Philadelphia County14 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food very inconsistent here Skimpy portions to mahi tacos this time (paid extra for guacamole which ended up being a few slices of avocado?) and scallop dish also rather minimal.
   

   The RefectoryResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us, Sharon. We're sorry to hear that your experience at The Refectory didn't meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the inconsistent portions and the quality of our dishes. We strive to provide a wide variety of options and are glad to hear that you appreciated our guacamole and scallop dish. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Cristobal

   Philadelphia County5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. In particular, there was nothing wrong we could notice about the food and drinks. Not an overwhelming menu and all seems delicious. We will return.
   

   The RefectoryResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Cristobal, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Refectory! It's wonderful to know that you found our food and drinks to be delicious. We always strive to provide a great culinary experience, so your feedback is truly appreciated. We're looking forward to your return and promise to continue delivering the same quality of food and service. Thank you for choosing The Refectory!
   

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   Mike

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect close to Graduation weekend! Delivious Brunch!
   

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   Grechen

   Greater Boston18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place on campus. Really pretty interior and great staff,
   

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   Davorka

   Philadelphia County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a birthday celebration lunch today st the Refectory. The ambience was serene and elegant inside, and the view from our seat was amazing. Our waiter was wonderful, always attentive to our table, and all of his service provided to our table was in timely manner. He was both, very pleasant and very professional. The food was absolutely delicious, and each of us loved our shared appetizers and our antree. The Refectory fries and the Cobb salad, turkey sandwich with garnish and salad, as well as the Birthday dessert for or our special guest, were top notch made and arranged. We loved the wine selection and the ice cream and warm chocolate cake with sprinkles was a real winner! Can't wait to go back!
   

   The RefectoryResponded on May 13, 2025

   Hey Davorka, We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful birthday celebration at The Refectory! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our ambiance, the view, and the service. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found it to be delicious. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks for the perfect ratings and the wonderful review. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Steve

   Philadelphia County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great waiter and service. Really good food. Will definitely come back in the future.
   

   The RefectoryResponded on May 13, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Steve! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Refectory. Our team works hard to provide excellent service and great food, so your feedback is much appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks again for choosing us!
   

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    Beth

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious ( as usual!) but the portions were on the small side so it seemed kind of expensive. We will still go back again and again but figured we could at least share the feedback. It’s also possible it was short staffed because the wait times were lengthy. It’s always a fun atmosphere. And the staff is very friendly.
    

    The RefectoryResponded on May 13, 2025

    Thanks for visiting us, Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food at The Refectory. We appreciate your feedback on our portion sizes and wait times. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests, so your comments are very valuable to us. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and our friendly staff. We look forward to welcoming you back again and again. Cheers!
    

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