
The Refectory
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Phone number(610) 519-5786
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBiff Gottehrer, Michael Murray
- Private party facilitiesWe offer several private and semi-private dining and event options. The private President's Dining Room accommodates up to 14 guests for a seated function, while semi-private areas of our dining room can be set up for guests ranging from 25-80. Inquire for restaurant buyouts. Contact our Event Director, Devin Simpson at devin@refectorynova.com
- NeighborhoodVillanova
- Cross streetIthan Ave
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitPARKING GARAGE INFORMATION: Parking is only available across the street from The Refectory at the Villanova I-1 Parking Garage located on South Ithan Avenue. There are no timing restrictions for vehicles parked at the I-1 Parking Garage for guests dining at The Refectory. The rates are as follows: the 1st hour is free, two hours is $2, and up to four hours is $5. Currently, we do not validate parking. Upon entry, pull a ticket and park on any of the first 3 floors. A pay machine accepting cash and credit is located by the Main Pedestrian Entrance/Exit on Floor 2. The exit lanes only accept credit cards and do not accept cash. To get to the Refectory from the Parking Garage from Floor 2, use the pedestrian walkway across Ithan Avenue. The Refectory is located in The Commons, the stone mixed-use residential and commercial building on the corner of Ithan & Lancaster Avenue. Look for restaurant signage and call us at 610-519-5786 if you have any issues
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 735 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
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Philadelphia
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ShaiS
New York Area
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
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whoknows
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.08 reviews
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Citygirl2301
Philadelphia
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5.043 reviews
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SageF
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Dined on November 13, 2023
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ThomasY
New York Area
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5.09 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
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LauraD
1 review
5.01 review
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ChicagoFoodie17
Chicago
vip24 reviews
5.024 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
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HLMW
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
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Patricia
Philadelphia
vip30 reviews
5.030 reviews
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.01 review
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Lynn
Philadelphia
32 reviews
5.032 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
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CathyM
Philadelphia
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5.067 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
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JCWayne
Philadelphia
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2.03 reviews
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TashaN
New York Area
vip4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
vip5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
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KellyG
New York Area
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
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AlexandraP
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
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TeddyH
Philadelphia
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
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GildaE
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
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Merlee
Philadelphia
vip221 reviews
5.0221 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
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hungry
Philadelphia
vip95 reviews
5.095 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
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LizC
1 review
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Dined on October 23, 2023
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Shay
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
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JoeV
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
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Pupdog
Philadelphia
vip5 reviews
3.05 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
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SAinPHL
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
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KateL
Greater Boston
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
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DoCo
Philadelphia
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Jeff
Philadelphia
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4.09 reviews
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Fetz
Tampa
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maryt
Cleveland
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KiyaW
Philadelphia
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5.04 reviews
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AngelaS
Philadelphia
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4.033 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
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Philadelphia
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5.010 reviews
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Goodfood
Greater Boston
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OpenTableDiner
Philadelphia
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
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Knitone
Philadelphia
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FAQs
The Refectory is rated 4.6 stars by 735 OpenTable diners.
The Refectory does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
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862 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetIthan Ave
- NeighborhoodVillanova
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Public transitPARKING GARAGE INFORMATION: Parking is only available across the street from The Refectory at the Villanova I-1 Parking Garage located on South Ithan Avenue. There are no timing restrictions for vehicles parked at the I-1 Parking Garage for guests dining at The Refectory. The rates are as follows: the 1st hour is free, two hours is $2, and up to four hours is $5. Currently, we do not validate parking. Upon entry, pull a ticket and park on any of the first 3 floors. A pay machine accepting cash and credit is located by the Main Pedestrian Entrance/Exit on Floor 2. The exit lanes only accept credit cards and do not accept cash. To get to the Refectory from the Parking Garage from Floor 2, use the pedestrian walkway across Ithan Avenue. The Refectory is located in The Commons, the stone mixed-use residential and commercial building on the corner of Ithan & Lancaster Avenue. Look for restaurant signage and call us at 610-519-5786 if you have any issues
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefBiff Gottehrer, Michael Murray
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(610) 519-5786
- Private party facilitiesWe offer several private and semi-private dining and event options. The private President's Dining Room accommodates up to 14 guests for a seated function, while semi-private areas of our dining room can be set up for guests ranging from 25-80. Inquire for restaurant buyouts. Contact our Event Director, Devin Simpson at devin@refectorynova.com
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