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- RMRebeccaMPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •22 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious as always. Bread is fresh and amazing. Service is attentive. Tuna carpaccio, which I've had multiple times before, was a bit too salty, but it was large salt crystals so I just scraped them off. I finally got to try the lobster risotto! We'd only been here on a Wednesday once before because it's difficult with our schedules, and they were out of it that time. It's a rotating special only on Wednesdays. It was delicious. I asked to buy a loaf of the amazing cranberry walnut bread to go, and they gave it to us for free as an apology for not being able to get the risotto last time. Also had the creme brulee which was great.More infoParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square•4.8
- LladylvipPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •130 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI have eaten here before and loved it. We went for restaurant week. Sorry but really horrible choices for that. Needed at least one normal dish. I ordered off reg menu. Fish and chips, your standard. Fish was delicious, if a tad soggy but chips? Thrice crisped? No way. They were soggy no crispness about them. Place was packed so noise was very loud. Service was excellent tho’. May go back but have had way better meals this past restaurant weeks.More infoThe DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City•4.7
- KMKiyanaM1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoGreat place to enjoy a nice dinner. Drinks were great and the food even better. This restaurant was good for our team's carnivores and vegetarians. We will definitely come back.More infoContinental MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Center City•4.7
- RRobertvipBaltimore / Maryland •79 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023This is the best meal we have had in quite awhile! Everything was excellent, from the salad and the best hamachi crudo ever to the filets oscar we had, cooked perfectly and loaded with lump crabmeat! Add that to some great cocktails and it was the perfect dinner to start 2023 off with!!! Cheers!More infoBarclay PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rittenhouse Square•4.9
- JWJeremyWTampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Service was excellent. Our server made great suggestions and the food was delicious. Short ribs were amazing and the beer battered squash appetizer is a must have.More infoThe LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square•4.8
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Bordered by gleaming high-rises and featuring a well-manicured park, Rittenhouse Square sits in the midst of Philly cheesesteak territory, but you'll also find neighborhood restaurants offering custom shaved-beef creations alongside lighter vegetarian options. More formal Italian cuisine is also traditional in this section of town, and it's a nod to the immigrants who came over in the 18th and 19th centuries. Here, you’ll find everything from tagliatelle, gnocchetti and exotic raviolis to veal tenderloin and polenta. If you’re hungry for a snack and the weather’s cold, consider a warm soft pretzel from a street vendor. If it’s warm, opt for a classic Italian water ice or a gelato sampler.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Rittenhouse Square include Parc, The Love and Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Rittenhouse Square are Steak 48 - Philadelphia, The Love and Parc
Bottomless brunch in Rittenhouse Square is available at Parc, The Love and Steak 48 - Philadelphia
The most romantic restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is Steak 48 - Philadelphia
Restaurants in Rittenhouse Square with a great view include Parc, Steak 48 - Philadelphia and The Love