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Address:
The Inn at Penn
3611 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Neighborhood:
University City

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Penne Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.pennerestaurant.com
Phone: (215) 823-6222
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Roberta Adamo
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Penne offers a private dining room accommodating up to 16 guests. Tailored menus and accommodations available for group lunches, dinners, corporate events or special occasions.
Private Party Contact: Marco Avigo (215) 823-6236

Getting there

Cross Street: 36th & Walnut
Parking: Valet

A word from Penne Restaurant

Penne is a modern Italian restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, handmade pastas that are served in a fun, stylish dining room. An extensive wine program, featuring selections by the glass or flight, compliments the outstanding bar menu.

Penne Restaurant

3.7

85 $30 and under restaurant

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88 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

88 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(21)
great for lunch(20)
special occasion(20)

good for groups(19)
neighborhood gem(17)
notable wine list(17)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (88)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was good here, but

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Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was good here, but the prices were too high for what we ate. Prices here seemed higher for the portion size and type of food here than in Center City. We would not return here again. We only ate here because we had a concert in the area. If we are in the area again, I would eat at one of the ethnic restaurants in the neighborhood and save my money for a dining experience that is worth it. With the Annenberg across the street, and a hotel upstairs, it seems as if the restaurant is behaving like they have a "captive audience"."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Was very disappointed by the

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Was very disappointed by the menu, and the service. Felt the staff was very snooty. Menu was very limited and overpriced."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Service was attentive but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service was attentive but slow. Carrot soup was delish!, but had an overall aroma that reminded me of BeechNut Baby food with sweet potatoes. Extensive and expensive wine list. Gluten Free Pasta w/ pesto sauce was very good as well. Great atmosphere."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Penne is a solid and respectable

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Dined on 04/02/2012

2002

Dined on 04/02/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Penne is a solid and respectable option in the U-City neighborhood. It never fails to satisfy with well-prepared and fresh pasta."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2002

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was good or excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything was good or excellent -- friendly service (also with our 10-year old), great food (the salmon I had was perhaps a bit bland but no complaint). Their pre-theatre menu at $27-$33 (two or three items)is a good option if you are continuing to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (just across the street) or some other venue in the neighborhood."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Civilized dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I eat at Penne at least once a month: for lunch meetings, for business entertaining, with friends and family. The menu is interesting; the food always prepared beautifully; the service thoughtful (except when they are really busy). But most important of all: I can hear my companions! One of the few restaurants these days which seems to have been designed for conversation."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Terrific

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent meal. Linguine with shrimp and branzino entrees were prepared well and seasoned correctly. The lemon tart for dessert was very good, but runny as if it hadn't set."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, great service,

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Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food, great service, place was empty on a off-Sunday at 6pm. Cost average for the location."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The bread was yummy, that

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The bread was yummy, that was about the best part of the dinner. Spinach was salty,scallops gritty although they looked beautiful. Menu was way to limited,don't have much positive to say."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Adequate at best!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2012

2008

Dined on 03/07/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Penne is adequate, and serves as a quasi-fine dining experience for the University of Pennsylvania campus, as it is located in the Inn at Penn. The menu is very limited. Our lunch was OK, but not great. The special that one of our diners thought they would get turned out to be something very different. The only thing that was right was the grilled chicken. It was supposed to come with roasted potatoes and mushrooms but instead came with cavatelli, spinach and tomato. Go figure. Salads made up of mostly just some sort of lettuce for $9 and $10 not worth it. Everything is a la carte, so a salad, entree and dessert for lunch would easily cost $30 per person or more, not including tax and gratuity."