Bistro Romano

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   Alexis

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is probably one of the best restaurants in Philly!!! The food was delicious while the service was quick and friendly. My partner has sensory challenges and the ambiance and noise levels were not overstimulating for him. Thank you Bistro Romano for making his birthday dinner so special. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   37 reviews

   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Our service could have been much better. When we arrived there was hardly anyone there. Our waitress couldn't wait to take our order, but after that, we would pass the table and never asked how everything was or if we needed anything. The server brought our salad, but it was for two, but we had to ask for a second plate. She didn't ask if we wanted cracked pepper. Dinners came and were put on the table, and she was gone again and didn't ask if we wanted cheese or cracked pepper again. The wine the waitress suggested was horrible and could have been used for salad dressing. It was so vinegary, so we ended up getting a bottle of Cabernet, which was very good.The food was delicious, and we loved the ambiance.
   

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   Anthony

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   152 reviews

   5.0

   152 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We brought out of town guests to eat at this wonderful restaurant. From the front desk as you arrive, to the waitress and the food was all on point. Great professional staff, clean and inviting environment. We each had something different from, Branzino, Veal Saltimbocca, Gnocchi and Pork Chops and all were perfect. The restaurant was packed. This restaurant is always a perfect choice.
   

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   Daniel

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our dishes came out at cool temperature, but other meals were perfect.
   

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   Beth

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The menu has something for everyone . We enjoyed sharing a bunch of apps to start. The wine lovers were happy with the selection . The ambience was jovial. The aroma divine. I loved my pesto pasta. Just wish we had enough time for dessert but alas we had a show to go to.
   

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   Brian

   Philadelphia

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I went on a date night. Lovely atmosphere although decor and furnishings are dated. The wine list was amazing! Service was strong and food was great but not fantastic. I had Osso Buco - it was tender and well cooked. Pastas were excellent. I had a dessert special - it wasn't special. All in all, we left happy and content.
   

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   Roberta

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m a big fan of this restaurant. I’ve been several times in the past year and intend to keep returning. Food and service all top notch.
   

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   T. David

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   I am on bistro Romano’s mailing list and they advertised a Thursday night special: plate of pasta and glass of wine for $20. Took us a while to get seated in spite of reservations. Sat down and weren’t asked for a drink or cocktail order for a solid 10 minutes. Eventually got the waitresses attention and asked about the special and she said it was for the bar only. And said she would be happy to take us upstairs. Not a huge deal, but a little frustrating because they didn’t seem to be any indication on the email. My spaghetti dish was great. Flavorful. My wife salad had inedible croutons. Like gnawing on stale bread soaked in glue.  we’ve enjoyed this place before. Probably other places that we would choose from now on. The ambience is quite wonderful though.
   

   Bistro RomanoResponded on 14 December 2024

   Thanks for joining us for our Pasta e Vino offer. Glad to hear the spaghetti dish was great and our ambience was quite wonderful. Our delish offer is only available in the Bistro Bar and am glad our team was able to move you so you could partake. As you mentioned the offer is promoted in our e mails which states Bistro Bar 20pp on all of our marketing materials and on our website. This offer has been very popular with our guests. Thanks for your review and Happy Holidays.
   

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   Bryan

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was amazing from the appetizers to the dessert. 10/10 I’ve been coming here since 2005 and I’ve never been disappointed.
   

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    Donna

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Bistro Romano is our favorite decadent Italian restaurant!!!!!
    

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