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Braised Veal Ossobuco - Bistro Romano, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Romano

4.8
4.8
5008 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, just off Headhouse Square, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine with an innovative twist and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and house-made pastas. Don't miss the Wine Cellar Experience, a secluded table for two or four guests, rose petal topped table, 5 course Chef Tasting Menu, with limoncellos to finish. Our Wine List has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 700 wine selections, including 20 by the glass. Celebrating 37 years on Lombard, we look forward to your arrival.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 16:45–21:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 925-8880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Bistro Romano provides off-site catering & theme parties for 25 to 2500.
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Romano can accommodate private parties of up to 125 people for a sit-down meal or 200 for a cocktail party in the 120 Room. Other rooms are available for smaller groups. Bistro Romano specializes in Business Meetings, Wedding Receptions, and Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Michael or Joette Granato: (877) 925-1170
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Cross Street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Parking details
    Parking at 215 Lombard Garage at 215 Lombard Street: Sunday-Thursday $15, Friday and Saturday $25.
  • Public transit
    Septa: 40 Bus, 57 Bus
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Friday & Saturday; Mystery Dinner Theater Friday & Saturday - Must call 215-238-1313 for Mystery Theatre tickets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Wine Cellar Experience

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Bistro Romano Wine Cellar Experience is available Wednesday to Sunday at 5PM or 8PM for parties of two or four guests and includes: 5-Course Tasting Menu in our private cellar with candlelight, a rose petal-topped table, and limoncello after dinner drinks. $125 per guest + tax is prepaid when reserved. 20% gratuity is added to your guest check when you dine. Additional charges include beverages, taxes. The Wine Cellar Experience is reserved for three hours. Any questions kindly call 215.925.8880 before reserving. The Wine Cellar Experience is nonrefundable.
  • Valentine's Menu

    US$99.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Valentine's 5 Course Menu Featuring Caesar Salad, Lobster Ravioli, Gnocchi, NY Strip Steak, Branzino See bistroromano.com for Menu details 5P - 10:30P last seating Rose Petal Topped Tables $99 per guest*, beverages, taxes, gratuities not included* a la carte menu not available
  • Valentine's Wine Cellar Experience 2025

    US$199.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Valentine's Wine Cellar Experience $199 per person The Bistro Romano Valentine's Wine cellar Experience is available at 5pm or 8pm for parties of two to four guests and includes the 5 Course Tasting Menu in our private cellar with candlelight, rose petal topped table, party favors, champagne toast and limoncello after dinner drinks. $199 per guest + tax is prepaid when reserved. 20% gratuity is added to your guest check when you dine. Additional charges include beverages that you select. Wine Cellar Experience is reserved for three hours. Any questions kindly call 215.925.8880 before reserving. The Experience is non-refundable. (taxes and fees may apply)

What 5,008 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Romano serves as a charming haven for Italian cuisine lovers in Philadelphia. Guests rave about its "romantic nooks" and "beautiful atmosphere," complemented by a live piano bar. Standout dishes like truffle gnocchi and Caesar salad delight patrons, while exceptional service from staff members like Sean and Rodrigo ensures an unforgettable dining experience.

5,008 Reviews
  1. Dineen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, incredible food and excellent service!

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  2. Esther

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Romano is one of my favorite restaurants. Love the food and the ambience!

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  3. Brina

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for an elegant and cozy place this is it! It was dimly lit and very romantic . Opt for a booth if you need a little more room as the seating is close together. My fiancé and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delicious. We ordered the Caesar salad that had a very tasty dressing. The black pepper macaroni was so good! The portions were very generous. I also ordered the gnocchi and lamb chops . Everything had great flavor. It was so great to be here for our date night

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  4. Jack

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was very nice super romantic. Service was excellent, food was good but slightly overpriced but overall a very good restaurant.

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  5. AK

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After reading all the high-rated reviews, we had higher expectations from the place. Circling around like most center city restaurants for parking took a moment, but we checked in on time and were seated pretty quickly. We were seated in a well-lit area against the wall. Despite being close to the kitchen, we were only offered water at the beginning of the dinner, no refills happened through the entire dinner. After talking our server for recommendations and listing out things I usually don't prefer, it came down to pork chops or lamb chops. I ordered the pork chops, and while it was well cooked and had a lot of flavor, I should have gone with the lamb chops because I didn't enjoy the sweetness at all. Also ordered the pesto which was alright. Portions were large, the meals are not cheap, so we had some leftovers. Probably not a returning place for us as it did not live up to the hype.

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  6. Ioannis

    VIP

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and experience. The night we went there was live piano music, which added more to our experience. We highly recommend Bistro Romano

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  7. Stephen

    Philadelphia

    390 reviews

    5.0

    390 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The RICOTTA AGNOLOTTI with maitake mushroom & beef ragu was simply delicious.

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  8. Pat

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service at bistro Romano, as usual. 

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  9. Thomas

    VIP

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Romano never disappoints! Still our favorite go-to place in the neighborhood.

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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the bar area for the $20 wine and pasta night. Perfectly cooked pasta creamy and accented with pancetta. We opted for a calamari and shrimp appetizer and chocolate olive oil cake with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert. Our server was exceptional. I have been to the special pasta nights several times and will continue to visit for them as well as their regular menu items.

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FAQs

Bistro Romano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bistro Romano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 925-8880.

Bistro Romano is rated 4.8 stars by 5008 OpenTable diners.

Bistro Romano does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro Romano

120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 16:45–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking at 215 Lombard Garage at 215 Lombard Street: Sunday-Thursday $15, Friday and Saturday $25.
  • Public transit
    Septa: 40 Bus, 57 Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Friday & Saturday; Mystery Dinner Theater Friday & Saturday - Must call 215-238-1313 for Mystery Theatre tickets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 925-8880
  • Catering
    Bistro Romano provides off-site catering & theme parties for 25 to 2500.
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Romano can accommodate private parties of up to 125 people for a sit-down meal or 200 for a cocktail party in the 120 Room. Other rooms are available for smaller groups. Bistro Romano specializes in Business Meetings, Wedding Receptions, and Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Michael or Joette Granato: (877) 925-1170
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