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Braised Veal Ossobuco - Bistro Romano, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Romano

4.8 (5059)
$30 and under
Italian
120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Wine Cellar Experience

    $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.

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What 5,059 people are saying

Bistro Romano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Romano offers an "absolutely perfect" dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service in a charming, intimate setting. Signature dishes like veal Milanese and lobster ravioli delight, while attentive staff cater to dietary needs. The romantic ambiance, enhanced by live piano music, makes it ideal for special occasions.

5,059 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For a the experience we expected at this price level I was not impressed. We had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time for the table to be ready, the wrong dish was brought out for 2 of the items we ordered and 1 of the apps we ordered just didn’t come out to our table so we had to order it again when the dishes arrived. The food was pretty good but at the listed price expectations were high and the meal slightly fell short of those.

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  2. Jim

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro is a friendly place to enjoy a great meal. The drinks are spot on with Sean as your bartender. Staff Is attentive and always polite. The specials are always tasty and well presented. Enjoy the ambience of a tremendous restaurant.

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  3. Jae

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday dinner. Was served so well, we had an amazing evening. And food was top notch as always!

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  4. Robby & Piya VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian in Philly with some good quality food, authentic taste and awesome service

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia396 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the stuffed squash blossoms and the veal porterhouse was phenomenally cooked and to the perfect temperatures and delicious. The Red wine was perfectly matched to both meals. As always I had an amazing time at your great restaurant. Thank you.

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  6. Jeanne

    Key West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Romano is so subtle & elegant. You are seated in an amazing atmosphere. My veal saltimbocca was the best ever. We can't wait to go back!!

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  7. Thomas VIP

    Western NC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at Bistro! Always great and never disappoints!

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  8. Stefano

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il locale è caratteristico, molto bello e ben curato. I piatti che abbiamo assaggiato sono fra i migliori di “cucina italiana” che ho mai mangiato qui negli Stati Uniti

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  9. Dan

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is charming. The staff are all attentive and pleasant. The food was terrific.

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia396 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had two very delicious meals and red wine. Also the carrot cake was superb. Excellent time from all the staff, thank you.

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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 5059 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.

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  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Society Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistro Romano

120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Neighborhood
    Society Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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