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)
mattcohen
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2008We enjoyed an exceptional dinner for our Valentine?s Dinner last evening. I have been dining at Bistro for over sixteen years and we continue to enjoy the innovative and interesting menu. The place was busy for the... (more)
Iamafatty
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2008Been here a few times...first time, had one of the better meals I've had in quite some time. Great ambiance, nice service, Ceaser salad lives up to its name. Lobster Ravioli was fantastic and highly recommended. Last... (more)
traveller46
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008My wife and I went to Bistro Romano last night, partly based on reviews on Citysearch, and also on the recommendation of an associate in my firm. We were celebrating an anniversary; I must say that the celebration was... (more)
scotts08212004
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2008My husband and I went to Bistro Romano last night, in large part because we had been inspired by the many, MANY positive reviews on this site. We've actually been wanting to go for a year or so, last night we finally got... (more)
mark1967p
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2007The Bistro is a great place for its culinary creations, European atmoshere and very attentive service staff. I have been to this restaurant many times and I am always impressed by the selections on the menu. Every... (more)
jayonline1218
on Citysearch Dec 14, 2007I chose Bistro Romano based on the reviews and I must say it was a great decision. Spent the weekend in PA from NY and decided to take a friend for b'day dinner..this place is a definite must!! We enjoyed the Caesar salad... (more)
dms13
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2007My husband and I are both vegetarians and this is actually the place we went on our first date ever. The menu is not very vegetarian friendly but they will change the dishes somewhat to accommodate vegetarians. By far... (more)
frankrubin
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2007Dined with our extended family and I must say the food and service were excellent. It was our first dinner at Bistro Romano and it's now my family's favorite. The Caesar Salad was the best, prepared right at the table,... (more)
jessington
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2007My husband and I dined at Bistro Romano last Saturday night. The place is a fabulous restaurant. The host was friendly and accommodating; the server was knowledgeable and provided attentive service without being... (more)
brenstar76
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2007To start we are told to make a reservation then are asked to wait 25 minutes while our table is being set. Okay well it happens, so we sit over by the bar where the piano man is playing The Monkeys (romantic? I don't think... (more)
msgeminirisin
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2007I chose this place for my birthday dinner, with my mother and two close friends, because the restaurant sent me a $20 coupon to use for my birthday. Turns out, they didn't want to honor my birthday coupon because my... (more)
jabobsmithers
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2007We had an excellent evening last Saturday at Bistro. We ordered the Caesar Salad prepared tableside, it was outstanding. We also had the smoked mozzarella and sun dried tomato appetizer which was equally... (more)
jjaniero
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2007Though the wine cellar atmosphere is lovely and the artichoke/gorgonzola appetizer is justly famous, the service and the rest of the menu are both uneven and we were totally turned off one evening with a piece of... (more)
robertsimpers
on Citysearch Jul 18, 2007I booked the wine cellar table based the review I read on Citysearch. I not aware prior to seeing it that the wine cellar has only one private table which is extremely romantic, including roses all over the table. All of... (more)
fillyphilly
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007From the street, this place looks unassuming, but once inside we were surprised at how elegant and romantic it is--dark wood, brick walls, and the Old World feeling of being in a beautiful wine cellar. We came on a... (more)
billygreen
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007Bistro Romano is my favorite in Philly. It is very romantic, we ate in the wine cellar which is full of candles and rose petals. It's like dining in a very romantic cave. The food is excellent, I would say the best Italian... (more)
maleeka
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007My first time there was for my anniversary and it was romantic. Someone had cancel their celebration so the person who took my reservations decided to give me the table in the wine cellar. That made my day that much more... (more)
luckylady12
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007Fun times with friends over good italian food. Great choice for a group setting or a girls night out! (more)
thepenningtons
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2007My husband brought me to Bistro Romano for my birthday. It was an amazing experience. They allowed him to have flowers sent to the restaurant and they kindly placed them on the table before we arrived. The service was... (more)
m_raven415
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2007Knowing how my uncle is such a picky Italian eater, I did not hesitate to name this as the restaurant for us to go to. Bistro Romano did not disappoint. The atmosphere here is romantic and amazing. I also recommended... (more)