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Braised Veal Ossobuco - Bistro Romano, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Romano

4.8
4.8
4962 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 925-8880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Bistro Romano provides off-site catering & theme parties for 25 to 2500.
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Romano can accommodate private parties of up to 125 people for a sit-down meal or 200 for a cocktail party in the 120 Room. Other rooms are available for smaller groups. Bistro Romano specializes in Business Meetings, Wedding Receptions, and Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Michael or Joette Granato: (877) 925-1170
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Cross Street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Parking details
    Parking at 215 Lombard Garage at 215 Lombard Street: Sunday-Thursday $15, Friday and Saturday $25.
  • Public transit
    Septa: 40 Bus, 57 Bus
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Friday & Saturday; Mystery Dinner Theater Friday & Saturday - Must call 215-238-1313 for Mystery Theatre tickets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Seven Fish Menu or Turf Pasta Menu

    USD 89.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Christmas Eve Chef 5 Course Tasting Menus: Seven Fishes -or- Turf Pasta December 24, 2024 | $89 Per Guest*, curated exclusively by Executive Chef Matt Beuhler See www.bistroromano.com for Menus *beverages, tax & gratuity not included a la carte menu not available on Christmas Eve Seven Fish Menu features tuna crudo, calamari, shrimp spaghetti, lobster gnocchi, monkfish saltimbocca or poached halibut & dessert Pasta Turf Menu features steak tartare, salumeria, beef lasagne, sausage rigatoni, strip steak, veal saltimbocca & dessert
    Christmas Eve Seven Fish Menu or Turf Pasta Menu photo
  • New Years Eve Dinner 2025

    USD 109.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    NYE Chef 5 Course Tasting Menus $109 per Guest*, curated exclusively by Executive Chef Matt Buehler Reservations 5P - 10:30P last reservation seating see www.bistroromano.com for Menu Details *beverages, tax & gratuity not included a la carte menu not available NYE CHEF'S FIVE COURSE TASTING MENU AMUSE, Fontina Arancini, Walnut Pesto ANTIPASTI select one: Salumeria, Tuna Crudo, Burrata PRIMI select one: Truffle Gnocchi, Spaghetti Mare, Lasagna Bolognese SECONDI select one: NY Strip Steak, Poached Halibut, Maitake Mushroom Risotto DOLCI select one: Espresso Tiramisu, Ricotta Cannoli
    New Years Eve Dinner 2025 photo
  • NYE Wine Cellar Experience

    USD 179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    The Bistro Romano New Year's Eve Wine cellar Experience is available at 6pm or 9pm for parties of two to four guests and includes the NYE 5 Course Tasting Meny, curated exclusively by Executive Chef Matt Buehler, in our private cellar with candlelight, rose petal topped table, party favors, champagne toast and limoncello after dinner drinks. $179 per guest + tax is prepaid when reserved. 20% gratuity is added to your guest check when you dine. Additional charges include beverages that you select. Wine Cellar Experience is reserved for three hours. Any questions kindly call 215.925.8880 before reserving. The Experience is non-refundable.
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What 4,962 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Romano offers a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about its romantic ambiance, extensive wine list, and attentive staff. The wine cellar experience and Chef's Tasting Menu are highlights. Ideal for special occasions, this Society Hill gem is a must-visit for fine Italian dining.

4,962 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    152 reviews

    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  2. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  3. Beth

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Brian

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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 7 days ago
    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Evan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! Michael Romano has a wonderful establishment in the heart of society hill!

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  10. SARA

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious from drinks to desserts.

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FAQs

Bistro Romano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bistro Romano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 925-8880.

Bistro Romano is rated 4.8 stars by 4962 OpenTable diners.

Bistro Romano does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro Romano

120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking at 215 Lombard Garage at 215 Lombard Street: Sunday-Thursday $15, Friday and Saturday $25.
  • Public transit
    Septa: 40 Bus, 57 Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Piano Bar Friday & Saturday; Mystery Dinner Theater Friday & Saturday - Must call 215-238-1313 for Mystery Theatre tickets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 925-8880
  • Catering
    Bistro Romano provides off-site catering & theme parties for 25 to 2500.
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Romano can accommodate private parties of up to 125 people for a sit-down meal or 200 for a cocktail party in the 120 Room. Other rooms are available for smaller groups. Bistro Romano specializes in Business Meetings, Wedding Receptions, and Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Michael or Joette Granato: (877) 925-1170
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