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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.8 (4904)
$30 and under
Italian
1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
9:30 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

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What 4,904 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia offers a truly "unique and enjoyable experience" with its blend of Italian cuisine, "opera-singing waitstaff," and charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "superb talent" of the staff, making it a memorable destination for special occasions. The ambiance is enhanced by its "Rocky memorabilia" and "cozy" setting, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
4,904 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time my husband and I dined at Victor’s and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was very lovely as well.

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  2. Carlos

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok, nothing to come back for. Sat us next to a loud obnoxious group when there was plenty of open seating. A bit pricey and it seemed like the priority was the opera singing and not the foot itself.

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  3. Tasha

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was very good and I appreciated that they had a few different vegan choices. I enjoyed the fresh pineapple watermelon gazpacho. Our server had a beautiful voice! The prices are a little up there, but I feel like they’re on par was pretty much everything today.

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  4. Lindsey VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderfully unique place for dinner! The singers were incredible and so friendly, super enjoyable

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  5. Shawn

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner our waiter Adena was outstanding not only did she do a fantastic job serving and taking care of us, she sung a beautiful selection from madam butterfly. What a great place and great atmosphere. We will be back for sure.

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  6. Ajit VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great portion sizes with reasonable prices; the ambience is excellent. To me this belongs up on the list of white tablecloth red sauce Italian restaurants in Philly and goes way under appreciated as a reliable and great dinner experience

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  7. John VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a fun place for dinner. The food is good, not great, but the reason for going is the atmosphere and the singing. The servers are attentive and share their music background with you while serving efficiently. Everyone we should go once each time they visit Philly.

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  8. Laura

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was fabulous!! Authentic Italian dishes!! The staff were so kind and the opera talent was outstanding!! Highly recommend!

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  9. Jules VIP

    Philadelphia County113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Idina was excellent. We brought our 7 year old and she also had a blast. I have food allergies and they were able to cater for me without any problem. Thank you!

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  10. Francisco

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is amazing. Love to see restaurants with a touch of history and authenticity. The opera singing of the waitresses made it so special. Glad I came with family. The food was great. Just little things that I can point out. When we got the bread was cold and looks like it was from early morning bread, not that fresh. They do try to rush you out when you finish eating, but you can still tour the place. I think is worth the visit.

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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 4904 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 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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