Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College

Name: Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College
Address: 4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19104
Telephone: (267) 295-2302
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

592 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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His world-famous restaurant, Le Bec-Fin, was one of the most renowned restaurants for over 40 years. Now, Georges Perrier is the inspiration behind Bistro Perrier, a classic French bistro at Walnut Hill College. Set inside a charming European courtyard, Bistro Perrier showcases traditional French fare and tableside service, led by Executive Chef Todd Braley. Located right in the heart of University City with free parking.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 295-2302
Website
https://www.bistroperrier.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Todd Braley
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from five distinct spaces for your next event!
Private party contact
Kenneth Zask: (267) 295-2306

Location
4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Neighborhood
University City
Cross street
42nd Street
Parking details
We offer complimentary, gated parking on site.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SOUPE Á L'OIGNON GRATINÉE$9.00
Onion Soup, Sherry, Crouton, Gruyere
SALADE LYONNAISE$13.00
Frisee, Haricots Verts, Lardon, Potato, Poached Egg
BITTER GREENS SALAD$13.00
Endive, Arugula, Frisee, Candied Walnuts, GoatCheese, Strawberry
SMOKED SALMON RILLETTES$12.00
Arugula, Lemon, Fine Herbs
MOULES FRITES$14.00
Saffron, Dijon, White Wine, Saffron Aioli
VOL AU VENT$12.00
Chicken, Mushroom, Cream, Puff Pastry

Le Plat Principal

STEAK FRITES$29.00
Bavette, Maître d'hôtel Butter
CROQUE MADAME$21.00
Ham, Gruyere, Mornay, Fried Egg
PAN ROASTED PORK CHOP$27.00
Pea Puree, Couscous, Broccolini
PARISIENNE GNOCCHI$21.00
Peas, Fava, Asparagus, Crème Fraiche, Mint

Plats d'Accompagnment

MUSHROOM FRICASSEE$8.00
Crème FraÎche, Fine Herbs
HARICOTS VERTS$6.00
Tomato Concassé, Shallot
POMMES FRITES$5.00
ÉPINARDS$6.00

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

592 Reviews

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DeeK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal and time. The staff went out of their way to recognize our 25th wedding anniversary. Food was excellent
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HomerA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter, Dean, provided excellent service and advice on entree selections. If there is an area for improvement it would be to show more confidence in his interaction. Can't wait for our next visit.
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Catherined
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience is out of this world, the food is exquisite, the staff are courteous and helpful. A completely enjoyable evening!
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hkydad
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Having zero experience with French dining, we felt Bistro Perrier was a “safe” choice to begin. We mistakenly walked past the entrance as maître d’ and guest host had to amusingly chase us down outside. The dining area is so much fun! A lot of effort was put in to this. check in professionally handled. Our server was gracious, but a bit awkward with the different steps and processes. Knowing that this is a culinary school, I guess we must allow for this. our server was very friendly, as was all the staff. That’s for the food, no disappointments from us. Although, at the conclusion, we both agreed everything was heavily salted. The puff pastry appetizer with chicken was amazing! My dates pan fried veal had the most amazing soft texture! Wish I knew how to do that at home. Steak Frites for me perfectly accompanied by sautéed mushrooms. in conclusion, with the exception of some lags between services, and some awkward, waiting times due to staff, I would highly recommend. Just be aware that this. is a school, and we are rooting for the students success. Remembering it was a learning experience for us as well
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Annabelly
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful surroundings. Attentive staff I love the pastries
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Mari
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience at Bistro Perrier. There were only a few menu options, but everything was delicious and service was great. We enjoyed the water fountain and the limited number of tables for privacy, more space, and normal noise to enjoy a conversation while listening to music. I had only visited the pastry shop before, but after this experience I can't wait to go again.
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JOCELYND
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hey, really enjoyable experience. Service and Food were excellent. Loved the atmosphere. I will definitely come back.
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Merlee
Philadelphia
218 reviews
vip
5.0
218 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
From the moment you are greeted as you enter, to the moment you are saying good bye this is an awesome experience. I had been in the main dining room about 6 years ago and recalled the same ambience...the room takes your breath away, like being on a movie set. Our waiter and a server were professional and caring but not intrusive. Remember...these are students of the school! I had ordered a chocolate martini as did my friend when she arrived....perfect!! Bread and butter served immediately after we ordered...delicious. We shared a salad and then I dug into my main course, duck. Well...the leg was too salty and burnt to a crisp BUT the pasta my friend had was delicious. Desserts were shared, YUM!! We were also interviewed before we parted and we will definitely return.
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FirstTimers
New York Area
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
What a great concept. The students are the servers, chefs, etc at this restaurant. Our server was quiet and reserved but I think he was a little nervous. The interior of the restaurant really looked like Paris and the prices for PHL were really great. Thank you!
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DrGMK
Atlantic City
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an awesome dining experience. Everything was delicious and the students were very friendly and informative.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love the ambience and the help was very nice and helpful. Appetizers were excellent as were the entrees and cappuccino. Dessert was fair.
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JohnC
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food in this establishment is excellent, and the wine list extensive and offering a wide range of prices. The ambience is fabulous- a European courtyard setting. The service is keen, and as a school for aspiring restaurant waiters it is to be expected that the waiting staff were not yet expect at all matters, but they were well supervised by the Maitre D. Overall, a lovely dining experience!
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KatherineS
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely exceptional. The atmosphere was also amazing.
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Lovetodine
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a delightful evening! It was our anniversary and we wanted to be in a cool place with good food. We are so glad we tried Bistro Perrier-it was a fabulous evening! The place is beautiful and the service was 5 stars. Our server Aiden tended to our every need with excellent pacing. We were not rushed yet he appeared whenever it was time. I truly appreciated that he waited until we were both finished our courses before he would take away both plates. The food was delicious and there were little extras that made it very special-even a champagne toast and petite chocolates after our dessert plated with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate. Laurent F (supervisor of our evening) provident excellent care and supervision and we could not be more pleased-he is exceptional in his caring for everything to be top notch. Can't wait to go back and try one of the special evening events. Thank you for a delightful evening!
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PatrickB
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. I had the escargot for apps and bavette for entree. Both were prepared excellent. Service was attentive. Ambiance was top notch.
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HeidiG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here! It's the best service; the servers and staff genuinely care about what they are doing and about their guests. The menu was good, the cocktails were fantastic! The food was delicious and we had a wonderful experience as usual. We will be back!
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Rose
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
I took my mom here for her birthday. We enjoyed our food. You could not tell that it was students preparing the food. It is students that prepare your food as well as be your server. As for pricing I say it was moderate. If I had to make one suggestion maybe have the hostess be more warm and welcoming. You should have a great evening if you dine here. By the way I am alumni of The Restaurant School/ Walnut Hill College. My mom would be upset if I didn't mention it. Because she told every single person that when we were at dinner. Lol
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Portions were small. Confused about whether or not to tip. It should be made clear.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Venue was amazing, food was spectacular. Highly recommend risotto and short rib
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IrinaK
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place. Excellent service. Delicious food. Will be there again
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
The food was delicious and the staff did an incredible job.
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HuskerPrincess
Philadelphia
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
A wonderful evening. The staff is learning but very open to input. Appreciated being at a round table for 6 with lovely music that was at a volume allowing us to have a full-table conversation.
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meatatarian
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you haven't been here yet, book a reservation and give it a try....you will get hooked! BEST VALUE in Philly. High quality ingredients at a very reasonable price. Menu choices that range from inventive to classics - something for everyone and they are always updating the menu. Dishes are very well executed. And if you didn't know, they are training the next generation of chefs.
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HarryS
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited Bistro Perrier for the first time based on a recommendation and were highly impressed with the level of service and food quality. The students and staff are attentive and provide great service. Will return again soon! Steak, Frites highly recommend it!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
It is a school so the staff is being trained. Their space is beautiful, the food and wine were awesome. It was an excellent dining experience!!!!!
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RoyA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great experience. Delicious food. Not too sophisticated. Great service! Everyone were super nice and kind
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phk1121
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience4
I have been there several times and this experience was very much lacking from the service and the food. It will be a while before I give it another try.
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GallaFoodie
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
It's nice to support a teaching restaurant, so we are glad we tried it. The setup as a French village is lovely. Staff was very nice and honest about learning. The menu items should be described in more detail in the menu or by the server.
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EdwardK
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an EXTREMELY romantic restaurant to visit. Ambiance is a 10!! All of the staff is either students or teachers. They are EXTREMELY attentive to all of your needs and want to please you. The food choices are varied and AMAZING!! We had a cheese souffle with garden salad and onion soup as appetizers. Both awesome!! we had Beef Bourlinois and Duck (with ham hock and white beans) for main meals. The portions are generous and flavorful. Desserts were chocolate mousse cake and Pear tarlet with homemade cranberry gelato. AMAZING!! You cannot beat the food and value. We've come here several times and they always deliver!!
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tmw328
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
We had a great experience. Please remember that it is staffed by students, so not everything is perfect. The room is charming and feels like a French courtyard.
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AnneC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious! The monkfish was flaky and it was amazing, the desserts were plated beautifully and the ambiance was stunning!
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Heather
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This beautiful restaurant with its delicious food created artistically and professionally by the finest chefs and presented by thoughtful students is the future of Philadelphia dining. The experience was finer than some private clubs.
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RobertB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautifully decorated for the holidays and all of the food was fantastic! We will be back and highly recommend to anyone that enjoys great ambience and terrific food.
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Clint
Philadelphia
121 reviews
vip
5.0
121 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten there 3 times, and each time the food and service have been stellar. Our server, Nate, was a consummate professional, and each of the buffet items were exceptionally well-prepared and very tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Great service!
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DorisH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Best kept secret in W. Phila! I love Restaurant School at Walnut Hill!
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Egsela
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
I have been going to the annual holiday buffet for many years [sans COVID]; the food was always wonderful, the student service staff attentive and of course, the festive atmosphere spectacular. The cost has climbed almost every year but always found value; and that trumped the cost! This year I brought a friend who had never been to the restaurant. This year was a very disappointing experience. The food was just ok, but the meat offerings over-cooked and swimming in grease. The hot-food section of the buffet had offerings that looked aged; that is, as if the food had been sitting in the serving tray for a number of hours. And sadly, the student staff was very inattentive; there were no bowls or spoons at the soup station, plates were not removed from our table when we moved to another section of the buffet; and found students gathering together when attending to guest needs were ignored. It is doubtful that I will return next year. I will continue to recommend the restaurant otherwise, just not the holiday buffet!
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jim41
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super service was only exceeded by the super food My wife is gluten free by allergy. The chief made her some appetizers using cucumbers instead of bread. The servers were extremely helpful to make sure that she no gluten.
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BKmom
Philadelphia
251 reviews
vip
4.0
251 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We enjoy eating here. The food is usually very good and the ambience is outstanding. Our waiter was brand new and needed help but he did fine. They were out of an item on a somewhat limited menu. It’s definitely worth a visit!
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JoyC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved being part of the learning experience for the students there!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College is rated 4.6 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College

4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional information

Cross street
42nd Street
Neighborhood
University City
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Bistro
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer complimentary, gated parking on site.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Braley
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bistroperrier.com/
Phone number
(267) 295-2302
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Choose from five distinct spaces for your next event!
Private party contact
Kenneth Zask: (267) 295-2306

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

L'ENTREE

SOUPE Á L'OIGNON GRATINÉE$9.00

SALADE LYONNAISE$13.00

BITTER GREENS SALAD$13.00

SMOKED SALMON RILLETTES$12.00

MOULES FRITES$14.00

VOL AU VENT$12.00

Le Plat Principal

STEAK FRITES$29.00

CROQUE MADAME$21.00

PAN ROASTED PORK CHOP$27.00

PARISIENNE GNOCCHI$21.00

Plats d'Accompagnment

MUSHROOM FRICASSEE$8.00

HARICOTS VERTS$6.00

POMMES FRITES$5.00

ÉPINARDS$6.00

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

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Is Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College currently accepting reservations?

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