Bistro Romano
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| MONDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 4:30PM | - | 11:00PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 4:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
Message from the Business
Bistro Romano, a historic Philadelphia restaurant with private dining rooms and a mystery dinner theatre is situated in an 18th-century granary in the heart of historic Society Hill.
Bistro Romano has been delivering quality service, culinary excellence and value since 1988. Renown for their Regional Italian Cuisine, Bistro Romano has been selected as a "Best of Philly" restaurant. Bistro Romano received the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence." for 2005, 2006 & 2007. The wine cellar has over 350 selections from around the world.
The unique wine cellar, located under the street and part of the former network of underground tunnels in Society Hill, is the place for that romantic dinner.
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Customer Reviews (113 reviews)
countrygirlkate
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2009I'd never been to this restaurant and was invited to attend a surprise birthday for a friend. A party bus picked us all up in Maryland where we live and took us for the hour drive to Bistro Romano. I have some photos... (more)
sansom68
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2009I always enjoy taking family and friends to Bistro Romano for dinner. The food and service are always outstanding. I am partial to the Caesar which is prepared at your table. I think its the only place left in the... (more)
artdesignnj
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2009The atmosphere was great, not so good food and not so speedy staff. You walk downstairs into a stone cellar, very romantic with low lighting. We were impressed. We were served water immediately, but then waited and... (more)
BrendaM856
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2008I've read countless great reviews & figured it would just be another dud restaurant in philly-- but I was wrong! I reserved the wine cellar room-- I was surprised by how cute it was! It's $15.00 to reserve the room but... (more)
outandaboutphilly
on Citysearch Oct 21, 2008Good food, nice staff, nice location. However, I didn?t really think this place was super romantic for the 30ish crowd, or if anything, should I say for my taste. Over all I would say it?s a nice place to check out at... (more)
msjackson0126
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2008I took my boyfriend here for his birthday, and I reserved a table in the wine cellar. We arrived a little early for our 8:00 reservation, and they weren't able to accomodate us immediately, but that was not a problem.... (more)
jrg936
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2008We just went for my husband's birthday. It was on the later side on a sunday night (they close the kitchen at 9 and our reservation was for 8:30) we were one of 4 tables- so there was barely any noise in the place. It was... (more)
randy082054
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2008My wife and I ate here last week during a business trip. I had found the restaurant via previous good reviews on this website. We were not disappointed. Our server (a young lady whose name I can't now recall) was... (more)
billyocow
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008We had an excellent dinner at the Bistro last evening. The food was outstaninding, service very refined and attentive, and the atmosphere is very special. Candlelight, Italian music, great food; it was a great... (more)
eagles77
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2008I went here for the first time a last week with my girlfriend after a coworker recommended it, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The food was fantastic and not too expensive, the lighting and ambience worked very... (more)
themurph544
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2008After reading numerous good reviews we decided to give Bistro Romano a try. We had a reservation for 5pm on a weeknight and arrived on time. We were seated immediately. There were only a couple other tables with... (more)
stefjoy
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2008I went here based on great Citysearch reviews. I am in the business, and yet had never been to Bistro Romano or really heard much about it. I was soooooooooo impressed! What a great space!!! Exposed brick walls, great... (more)
lovetodance78
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2008I went to Bistro Romano for the first time this weekend, with a few friends, after reading so many positive reviews here on citysearch. It was a Saturday night so we did have to wait a little while to be seated, which was... (more)
Lovemypets7
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2008I love Bistro Romano! The basement dining is very romantic and the food is hearty and delicious. Sign up for their VIP list on their website and you'll be sent emails with great deals quite often! I went last weekend for... (more)
Markberry
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2008We celebrated our wedding anniversary on Saturday at Bistro Romano and the entire evening was excellent. The food, the ambiance and the service were all outstanding. At the recommendation of our server we began... (more)
trayandtom
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2008I am having a hard time understanding why this restaurant gets such glowing reviews. Unless you have had a friend who went and had a great experience I would save your money and go elsewhere. There are much better... (more)
PhillyGal0900
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2008I do not usually go to very many fancy establishments, but this was a special night and I wanted a nice change. I made reservations because this was a popular date night. The staff was extremely helpful, the food was... (more)
fenimore10
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2008After much searching for a great in-town restaurant, I decided to give Bistro Romano a try for a long overdue romantic dinner with my wife of 22 years. It was a wonderful choice. I must say up front, that I have travelled... (more)
phillydiner48
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2008Wonderful atmosphere, great food, outstanding service. The server was very attentive, nothing was overlooked. I had the caesar salad prepared at tableside. It could not have possibly been prepared and served any... (more)
foodstain
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2008My date took me out at the last minute and I am so pleased he did. We had a wonderful meal with exceptional service. The price is in our conservative budget a nice value. I could not ask for a better Valintine night. The... (more)