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: 4.5

4.5 (632)

$30 and under

French

4207 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, French American
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
Laurent Leveque: (267) 295-2333

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

Private dining

SOUPE Á L'OIGNON GRATINÉE$10.00
Onion Soup, Sherry, Crouton, Comté
MUSHROOM CONSOMME$12.00
Chicken Mousse, Royal Trumpet Brunoise
SALAD LYONNAISE$10.00
Frisee, Potato, Haricots Verts, Lardon, Poached Egg
ROUGUETTE SALAD$12.00
Arugula, Charred English Sweet Peas, Brisée, Lemon Vinaigrette
RACLETTE POTATOES$11.00
Roasted Fingerlings, Melted Raclette Cheese
MUSSELS$14.00
Dijon-White Wine Cream Sauce, Fines Herbs, Charred Bread
WINTER VEGETABLE ARANCINI$12.00
Squash, Sweet Potato, Sage Cream

Le Plat Principal

PAN ROASTED SALMON$27.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Preserved Lemon
PAN SEARED VENISON$42.00
Kale, Chestnuts, Smoked Oat-Parsnip Puree, Cranberry
CROQUE MADAME$21.00
Ham, Comte, Mornay, Fried Egg
STEAK FRITES$39.00
10 oz Ribeye, Maître d' Butter, House Cut Fries, Garlic Aioli
ROASTED CHICKEN$26.00
Swisschard, Butternut Squash Puree, Jus de Poulet
CITRUS PASTA$21.00
House made Pasta, Spinach Cream Sauce

Garnitures

MUSHROOM FRICASSEE$8.00
Crème FraÎche, Fine Herbs
HARICOTS VERTS$6.00
Tomato Concassé, Shallot
HAND CUT FRIES$5.00
Saffron Aioli
SAUTÉED SPINACH$6.00
Garlic, Duck Fat

What 632 people are saying

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College offers a unique dining experience with dishes prepared by passionate culinary students. Guests praise the "charming atmosphere," "attentive service," and "outstanding food," highlighting dishes like the cabbage-wrapped pork and inventive desserts. While some find the authenticity of French cuisine debatable, most diners appreciate the "fun experience" and "amazing value."

632 Reviews

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Giao
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I'm from France and my husband and I have traveled to France for more than 20 times in last 20 years. We have tasted many French dishes from different regions there. We can tell you that the food here is not authentic French food. The onion soup was too sweet, too salty and oily. The mussels dish was cooked with way too much cream. The cassoulet's duck was so gamey. The octopus dish came with only 3 small two-inches pieces with some bland sauce in a large plate. The fries were too greasy and not crunchy as they were cooked few hours ago. The only OK dish was the salmon. This is the worst "French style" restaurant we've been to. Although we were hungry, we only ate the salmon, left other dishes, and went to another restaurant!
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Denise
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the food prep are by student, specializing, and studying in restaurants. The service is brilliant. The crew is absolutely charming and working very hard to build their own business expertise. The food is just tasty and it’s very difficult to decide which thing to order. I would highly encourage you to stop off and try it. There’s just one trick it’s a little hard to find because it’s set back inside some regular doors to the building. You have to walk straight down the hall to get to the restaurant. Don’t miss it.
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Elisabeth
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of dining at Bistro Perrier recently, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the charm of the place was apparent—warm, inviting, and with just the right amount of sophistication. The atmosphere created the perfect setting for a relaxing and special evening. The food was absolutely outstanding. The cabbage-wrapped pork with carrots was full of flavor, and beautifully presented. It’s clear the chefs here know what they’re doing. I could go on and on, but if I had to pick a favorite, the passionfruit bomb was a standout for sure. What really made the evening exceptional was the service. The staff was not only attentive but also genuinely friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure we had everything we needed. It felt like they truly cared about making the experience perfect. I can’t wait to eat there again. I highly recommend Bistro Perrier.
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Micah VIP
Philadelphia532 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun experience seeing future chefs and restauranteurs learning their craft. We try and visit at least once each year--and always marvel at how wonderful an experience it is. Everyone should be dining here from time to time.
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Cynthia VIP
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group had so much fun we decided to go there again, later in the year
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Arnold VIP
Philadelphia29 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
the food is well prepared and student designed dishes are inventive and delicious. very nice ambiance parking provided
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rosetta
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was Amazing, the service was stellar!!! I am truly impressed and a constant customer.!!!! Rosetta
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Marc
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable evening in a quiet place, with food prepared and served by nice food service students. We'll definitely got back again!
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guy VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience! The fixed price wine dinner was a real treat, from start to finish!
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susan
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place. Best kept secret. Never disappoints. The lamb was amazing. The presentation like on Master Chef!
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Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College is rated 4.5 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, French American
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
Laurent Leveque: (267) 295-2333

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Menu

L'ENTREE

SOUPE Á L'OIGNON GRATINÉE$10.00

MUSHROOM CONSOMME$12.00

SALAD LYONNAISE$10.00

ROUGUETTE SALAD$12.00

RACLETTE POTATOES$11.00

MUSSELS$14.00

WINTER VEGETABLE ARANCINI$12.00

Le Plat Principal

PAN ROASTED SALMON$27.00

PAN SEARED VENISON$42.00

CROQUE MADAME$21.00

STEAK FRITES$39.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$26.00

CITRUS PASTA$21.00

Garnitures

MUSHROOM FRICASSEE$8.00

HARICOTS VERTS$6.00

HAND CUT FRIES$5.00

SAUTÉED SPINACH$6.00

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