I’ve been going there for years. Always a wonderful experience.

Our favorite restaurant. Always a great meal. Love.it here

Bistro Romano was a win win unexpected treat. Convenient parking for Philly, fantastic rustic Italian ambiance and superb staff. Our meal was delicious and we will be returning for more!

Great food with beautiful ambience.
The restaurant staff was very kind and helpful. Good vegetarian menu.

Everything was excellent! The food was served so quickly and it was amazing. The service was outstanding.

Took our friends for their first time - we go 1-2 times per year for last 30 years. Reserved wine cellar for first time. Food was excellent as always. Disappointed in fact server did not offer up specials to us - we had to ask and he got menus. Also, he did not clear dirty dishes. End of meal, we asked and received limoncello as stated in offer - paid our bill and tipped 20+% even on top of the $25 wine cellar charge. My friend accidentally spilled limoncello and we asked if we all could have more - as it was half the shot glass - and were told unfortunately no. Overall, we love Bistro and will be back again as will our friends.

I visit Philadelphia every 4-6 weeks for work. I discovered this gem over a year ago and very time I am i town, I have dinner here. It is the only place I try different dishes. I generally eat the same dish over and over. I have never been disappointed by the food or service. Top notch

Loved everything about it. Matt, our server was incredibly attentive and so helpful.

Overall was a lovely experience, would definitely come back!

We went to Bistro Romano for Valentine’s Weekend but before the specific menu so we had all of the available options. The food was very delicious and came out much more quickly than anticipated. Service was friendly and timely. The ambiance is also perfect for a date night. Would highly recommend not only for dates/special occasions, but for families looking to get good Italian food.

Bistro Romano is a beautiful restaurant. Our visit this time was a bit disappointing. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and were seated right away downstairs. Our server said hello and asked if we were ready to order. No beverage order first. He wanted to take our entire order. We are on a date night; no rush. I asked if we could have drinks first. I shouldn't have to ask. He brought our drinks and then we ordered. We received our Caesar salad before our drinks! I actually said, "Please slow down!". We received our drinks and then began our salads. Our food arrived a short time later. My husband had the Bolognese. It was good. I ordered the Lobster Ravioli. It was lukewarm and by the time I ate the second ravioli, it was cold. Our server took our plates; didn't offer desserts or after drinks; again we had to ask. A young couple near us experienced the same rush. I believe this server needs new training for a restaurant of this type. They were on a date night as well and had to tell the server they wanted drinks first too. This is not a fast food restaurant; it is a fine dining establishment and patrons should be afforded the time to enjoy it. During Covid, we just appreciate being out but were hoping for a more relaxing evening without feeling rushed.

Overall had a time this past Friday for an early Valentine’s Day dinner. Our waiter was great and gave us recommendations and they were delicious. The appetizer and dessert were just average. The special, ricotta gnudi was delicious. Would go back and try new things for sure. The ambiance was great

Love, love, love this place!! My wife and I go about once a year on special occasions and fall in love all over again! Fantastic food, ambiance and service! Try something new everytime we go and have not been disappointed. We'll be back!

This is our favorite Italian place in Philly, we love it there, the food is amazing, the service is great and the ambiance is fabulous.

Overall amazing experience! Our waiter, Danny, was so nice and they have a wine sommelier there who helped us pick out an awesome wine for dinner. Couldnt have asked for a better experience

NEVER disappointed with Bistro !!! Been dining here for 10 years. Food was outstanding, service was equally outstanding. Although I do miss the Caesar Salad mixed table-side, it came already plated and was good. Worth the trip from NJ.

Anniversary

We were there to celebrate our 4th date- a-versary. Our third time dining and it was wonderful. Matt was our waiter and treated us well. The food was delicious.

We had a GREAT dining experience under the shelter for the old Farmers Market. Heaters were everywhere, and we followed the tip to bring blankets for our laps. It was 35 degrees, but we couldn't feel that! Very picturesque there, with cobblestone streets and twinkly-lighted shops on either side. It was SO NICE to have a dining room feel (chatty diners) with COVID precautions; other patrons seated at least 12 feet away and we were in open air. AND THE FOOD!!! It was amazing from start to finish. We were in awe of the staff's ability to transport food from the restaurant half a block away and have it arrive piping hot. There was plenty of leftovers for the next night's dinner at home. The experience of dining outside in winter, during a pandemic, was part of the allure. And Bistro Romano delivered!

For me it was a great experience as always. Thank you all very much.

This was arguably one of the best dinners I have ever had...and I frequently go out to eat. My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate my birthday and I was certainly not disappointed. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. A great feature to the menu is that all pasta dishes (except lasagna) can be ordered as a half size. This was a perfect size for an appetizer. We ordered the gnocchis, risotto, veal saltimbocca, and lobster raviolis and for dessert we went with espresso martinis! Overall everything was absolutely amazing. Also, shout out to our server, Matt, who did an awesome job at making my birthday dinner feel special! :)

The food and service were top notvh!

The server was fantastic and we loved everything about the experience!

My family and I had an amazing experience, as always, dining outdoors at Bistro Romano. The staff are always incredibly friendly, and the food was delicious. It is original, elevated Italian food that’s perfect for a special occasion.

Great outdoor dining in the farmer’s market pavilion right down the road (1/2 block). Staff was super accommodating. We stayed warm with a light jacket in 28 degree weather. Cozier if you bring a blanket for your lap. A really pleasant experience and the food was great.

The food was amazing from the appetizer to the entrees, dessert and cappuccino. Will definitely be back!!!

I had both the Chicken Confit Salad and the Pan-Roasted Ribeye excellent thanks for the delicious dinner.

Amazing food and service!

They have the best Caesar salad
Great owners was my birthday and the treated me so well
Great service and food

We sat outside and the food and service was absolutely amazing. We were warm enough and the food was incredible. Chris was the manager and he stopped by a couple of times to make sure everything was to our liking as well as recommend excellent wine to pair with our meals.
Highly recommend Bistro Romano and we will be back during our next Philly Trip! Thanks for a wonderful date night!

The food and service was amazing. We sat outside so the noise level was a little high. It's a very busy area. We have sat inside before and it's very quiet and romantic. Always a great choice for a meal. The restaurant and wait staff took good care of us and was very attentive.

We love it here
The staff is professional and adheres to safety standards
The food is delicious

Dined outdoors in the middle of Headhouse Square. Out of necessity but would have preferred indoors! Kudos to waitstaff who constantly had to schlep 1/2 block back and forth to restaurant

Quite cold outside but the staff made sure we were somewhat warm with a small heater by our table. Very friendly staff, great service and delicious food. Definitely will be returning soon.

I had the Fried Polenta and the Grilled Beef Medallion's, both of which were delicious. I had an excellent time, as always and enjoyed everything about it, even the cold.
Both Kate and Makenzie did a fantastic job of making the customers, that I saw, happy and enjoy their dinning experience. Outside and in the cold none the less.
Kudos to all of the staff, and that's why I keep coming back. And the food of course, that's a given.

Bistro Romano turned the outdoor dining experience to a whole other level. Despite dining in 35-degree weather, we were kept warm under the historic Second Street Market Pavillion. I was concerned the food would be delivered cold because it was walked over from the restaurant a half a block away. However, the servers were exceptional in delivering our meals hot and delicious!

We were so impressed with our recent experience at Cafe Romano. We prepared ourselves for slow service and lukewarm food, but needlessly so. The service staff had so many challenges and they worked very hard to deliver top-notch service. The manager and assistant manager jumped in to cover them when needed. The food was excellent and the wine list is a fantastic value. Kudos to the team for pulling this off during the indoor dining restrictions and local construction to boot!

What a wonderful meal! We love the short rib croquettes. The filet was perfectly prepared as was the seared tuna. The black pepper pasta was a great second course. The service is always top shelf. The manager Chris is a natural. We will return soon.

Excellent food! Was really cool to sit in the outdoor yurt.

Thank you . I enjoyed everything about tonight .