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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.9 (4876)
$30 and under
Italian
1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 40 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 4,876 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 where "the opera singing waitstaff" provide a unique performance every 20 minutes. Diners praise the "delicious Italian cuisine," with standout dishes like seafood linguine and spaghetti rustica. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and the "charming atmosphere," making it perfect for celebrations and memorable evenings.

4,876 Reviews
  1. Ira

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience. Good food, great performance and wonderful night.

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  2. Jean VIP

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best experience ever!!!! The food was divine and the singers were amazing! Great service and just such fun. It was a magical expereince that we will never forget! Thank you for for the joy.

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  3. Kim

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, service, food and signing was outstanding. A terrific South Philly experience

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  4. David

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fine dining experience. Our entres arrived hot and portions were just fine. The opera singers are extremely talented.

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  5. Nicole

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Jody

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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  7. jennifer

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made an 4:45 reservation at the last minute, since we had our 11 mo old grand daughter with us. We were very pleased to have a table in the back, but could still hear and see the performers, who were wonderful. The wait staff was wonderful. Food was excellent, however the portion of the ravioli was small for the price - delicious though!

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  8. Mike

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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  9. Ann

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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  10. Valerie

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.9 stars by 4876 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 40 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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