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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.9
4.9
4777 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
The Victor Café is an Italian restaurant that cultivates old traditions and seamlessly blends them with new ones. With classic Italian dishes and unforgettable live music, we invite you to join us for many enjoyable evenings for years to come.

PLEASE NOTE: Multiple reservations made for the same party cannot be seated together. To book large parties that are not available by default on OpenTable, please contact the restaurant directly.
When booking, party size should encompass total number of guests, including children. We try our best to accommodate special requests, however they are not guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (215) 468-3040
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
  • Area
    South Philly
  • Cross Street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $12. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 4,777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Victor Café in Philadelphia offers a "unique dining experience" with its blend of delicious Italian cuisine and live opera performances. Guests rave about the "amazing voices" of the staff, who are trained opera singers, making every meal memorable. The ambiance is "first-class," and the service is "friendly and attentive," providing a remarkable atmosphere for any special occasion.

4,777 Reviews
  1. Farideh

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a rock ‘n’ roll roller who loves many operas and it is always such a treat to come to this very special restaurant in South Philly. The service staff/exceptionally trained opera singers never disappoint and I’m always moved to tears by the passionate, beautiful singing. Luckily, the food is delicious (as are the desserts), so it’s not just all about the singing! Drinks are not overpriced as in so many other places now and we just leave feeling very happy every time! A favorite place to bring our loved ones.

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  2. Suzanne

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Italian food and opera! My family had a great time and delicious food

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  3. Carol

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good music and Italian cuisine! A fun experience.

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  4. Daniela

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tolles außergewöhnliches Restaurant und natürlich ein Muss für alle Rocky Liebhaber!

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  5. Emily

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and our server Renee was amazing

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  6. juliana

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the most incredible Italian food!!! The Opera singing was phenomenal. Just hands down the best dining experience ever! Great wait staff.

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  7. Chuck

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mushroom risotto was watery, overcooked, and had no flavor. My girlfriend’s rigatoni didn’t taste fresh. The bread for the table was stale. Arancini appetizer was bland as well. Service and ambiance were great. Upstairs Lounge and drinks were A+.

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  8. Edson

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente experiencia, vale la pena, los shows de cada 20 minutos son magníficos, lo recomiendo!!!

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  9. Michael

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! This was an awesome experience! As a fan of the Rocky film series, I knew about this place from the Rocky Balboa and Creed films. It is so much more than that, though. As the founder was a major player in early 20th century opera recordings, The Victor Cafe has an opera theme permeating its soul. The walls are adorned with photos of the opera greats, opera music plays softly in the background, and, most importantly, the waitstaff are all classically-trained opera performers. Every half hour or so, they gather everyone’s attention to perform a selection from a popular opera, complete with a synopsis of the story they’re about to tell through their performance. Every performer was wonderful and this made for a unique, joyful and memorable experience for my family. I grew up on Italian cuisine, and this was among the best I’ve had in a long time. We shared the Calamari Fritti, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that we could have substituted Smelts for the calamari. This was a staple of our Christmas Eve dinners when I was young. My Veal Saltimbocca was perfect, as was my Daughter’s Prince Igor (penne with a vodka blush, salmon, tomato, and Asparagus). We enjoyed our cannolis while watching our last performance of the evening. Breathtaking! Special shout out to our server, Brenna, who took our dessert order mere seconds after completing her duet! Remarkable! I can’t say enough about The Victor Cafe; if you’re looking for a classic South Philly Italian Restaurant, paired with one of the most wonderful and unique experiences you’ll find today, then this is the place for you.

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  10. Angelo

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A tremendous and special regional food and music experience.

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FAQs

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.9 stars by 4777 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Area
    South Philly
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–22:30 Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $12. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 468-3040
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
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