The Refectory

The Refectory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Lovely large space. Large interesting menu. Good for brunch. Food was good, just wished eggs included a piece of bread.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   With so many restaurants in the area, we had not been to The Refectory in a while. Our server Baylee was excellent. He was personable and made great recommendations. Our water was refilled without asking and quickly. The Burger was excellent and the nova fries were delicious,but the night was really made talking to Baylee. We will definitely be going back soon. This is on our highly recommended list.
   

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   Helene

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food and drinks were tasty. We were seated away from other tables and we appreciated the low-key atmosphere and noise level. Wait service was pleasant.
   

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   Leigh

   Atlantic City18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The service was good but slow. The food was very good and nice portions. The drinks were very overpriced for the amount of alcohol in them.
   

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   Margaret VIP

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Always a great spot for a birthday celebration and lunch.
   

   The RefectoryResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Margaret, Thank you for choosing The Refectory for your birthday celebration and lunch. We're thrilled to know you had a great time and enjoyed our food and service. We always aim to make our guests' celebrations special. Your feedback on the value is appreciated and we'll continue to strive for that. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations and lunches! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Andrew

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   Great food for a reasonable price. Service was very good except we had to ask for our water glasses to be refilled.
   

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   Joe VIP

   Baltimore25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   My family had a great time at the Refectory! The food was excellent, the atmosphere was lively, and our waitress was so fun and attentive! Highly recommend!
   

   The RefectoryResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great experience at the Refectory. It’s wonderful to know that the food, atmosphere, and service all contributed to a memorable time. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon!
   

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   Kristen VIP

   Philadelphia173 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Our bartender and waitress Madison was a joy. Our dinner choices were fantastic and the drinks she made were incredible. She made the best espresso martini ever. This is my new favorite place. Please bring back the deviled eggs
   

   The RefectoryResponded on 8 March 2025

   Hi Kristen, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience at The Refectory! It's wonderful to know that our bartender, Madison, made a lasting impression on you. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us! Thank you for choosing us and for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Stephen VIP

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   Great collegiate environment with excellent food. Additionally, the menu included options to cover our vegan and our gluten free friends, which are two very big checkboxes for us. We will be back.
   

   The RefectoryResponded on 6 March 2025

   Hi Stephen, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Refectory. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our environment and food. We aim to cater to a diverse range of dietary needs and we're glad that our menu accommodated your needs. Your feedback is invaluable and we're delighted to know that we could make your dining experience great. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    michael VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

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

    The service was very slow. There was a giant party that created a lot of noise! The Citrus Winter salad did not have some of the the ingredients listed on the menu such as granola. I asked the waiter if the salad has cheese in it because I can’t eat most dairy products and he assured me that there is no cheese in this salad. It had chunks of soft cheese in it!! Luckily I was able to remove them in time. It did have mostly bitter endive and very little of the rest. The Salmon that was listed on under “Large Plates” came indeed on a large plate but otherwise the serving was very small. The desert was very good.
    

    The RefectoryResponded on 4 March 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Michael. We're sorry to hear about the service during your visit and the issues you encountered. We strive to provide a comfortable environment for all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short. We also appreciate your feedback about our menu items and will certainly look into these concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best, The Management Team
    

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