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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.9 (4874)
$30 and under
Italian
1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Victor Café is an Italian restaurant that cultivates old traditions and seamlessly blends them with new ones. With classic Italian dishes and unforgettable live music, we invite you to join us for many enjoyable evenings for years to come.

PLEASE NOTE: Multiple reservations made for the same party cannot be seated together. To book large parties that are not available by default on OpenTable, please contact the restaurant directly.
When booking, party size should encompass total number of guests, including children. We try our best to accommodate special requests, however they are not guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Cross street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $18. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 4,874 people are saying

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia County

    Hot spot

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia offers an enchanting dining experience with "incredibly talented professional opera singing waitstaff" who perform while serving delicious Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, cozy ambiance, and "stellar" service. This unique restaurant is perfect for special occasions, delivering a "truly unforgettable" experience.

4,874 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victor’s Cafe was wonderful! Between the experience and the food, everything was perfect. The salmon in the Prince Igor was some of the best salmon we’ve ever had! The staff were all super friendly and they gave me goosebumps during their performances!!

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  2. Jody

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Chase was great, the food was delicious & no where better to dine with Opera! A truly wonderful experience for my Son & I to enjoy Mother’s Day together! Bravo!

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  3. Mike

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special restaurant. The singers and service were outstanding! We had a lovely time!

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  4. Ann

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had not been back for many years and now I regret that. The service and food were exceptional. The singers are Broadway bound. I would recommend having a drink upstairs in the charming bar either before dinner or a return visit just there. One of a kind restaurant in Philly.

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  5. Valerie

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My Mozart loving son just graduated college and it was his birthday, so the Victor Cafe seemed like the perfect spot to celebrate. It not disappoint. The service was attentive and caring, the wine selections were extensive and the food was on point. I chose a vegan dish and he had a seafood linguine, both were excellent. The icing on the cake was that FIVE people came out to sing Happy Birthday at the table when they brought out dessert. BRAVO!

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  6. dave

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience. Would go again. Only downfall were people sitting behind us turned around and looking thru us while we were eating. It’s a small establishment and they wanted to see the singer. So I kind of understood, but that would be the only bad thing. If you are a rocky fan go upstairs.

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  7. Mac

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, served in a timely fashion, and hot. Servers were prompt, knew the menu and made suggestions when asked. Not inexpensive, but a good value and the opera performances were great. Highly recommend reservations, place was packed.

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  8. David

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Great atmosphere, the food was wonderful and the singing servers were fantastic! Rocky and Creed movie fans will love that the movies were filmed there and the there is memorabilia wall in the upstairs lounge. This is a MUST GO for any trip to Philly!

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  9. GRANT VIP

    Baltimore11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of a kind experience!! Food is wonderful but the highlight is the exceptionally talented opera singing staff!!

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  10. Bill

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is rather average Italian American, but the exciting thing about Café Victor is the singing waiters. We love that, even though I recognize me from when I was there a year ago. 

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FAQs

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.9 stars by 4874 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $18. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
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