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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.8
4.8
4853 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 4,853 people are saying

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia is a unique gem offering a "multisensory experience" with its operatic waitstaff and traditional Italian cuisine. Guests consistently praise the "delicious food," "wonderful atmosphere," and "outstanding performances." Ideal for special occasions, this charming spot combines "friendly staff" with a "memorable dining experience."
4,853 Reviews
  1. Donita

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a "lifetime" experience for me, as I am a singer - magical! It was packed on a Wednesday night, and your experience will last about 2 hours depending on how many people (I went solo). Bring some cash for the performers - they have tip jars set up. NO VIDEOS OR PICTURES ALLOWED WHILE THEY ARE PERFORMING! A MUST-DO!

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  2. Jane

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Not our first visit and definitely not our last! Loved the whole experience!!

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    Omaha1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was top notch and absolutely loved the opera performances. Each truly gave me goose bumps. Will be coming back the next time I’m in Philly. Highly recommend!

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  4. Wendy

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable meal and music. Lots of great conversation too. I want to know more about opera since I enjoyed the music so much. Our party truly enjoyed the espresso old-fashioned cocktail. The linguini with fruta de mar was the best meal on the table with the spaghetti rústica a close second. My friend said the chicken livers were nicely prepared. They even called to let me know I left my coat and held it for pickup. Our entire party genuinely enjoyed the experience and meal.

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  5. Joy

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect birthday celebration! Three servers sang “Happy Birthday!” to me, in harmony, while bringing me my dessert with a lit candle! Perfect ending to a wonderful celebratory meal!

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  6. Yiannis

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique place in Philly for music lovers ! Friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere and excellent selection of Wines. A true gem !

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  7. rose VIP

    Philadelphia56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victor's cafe was a wonderful experience. We went there for our daughter's birthday. The food was amazing. The pasta sauce was perfectly flavored and the ravioli and branzio was amazing. Desserts were great as well. The talent in the room was exceptional. We loved the music and the fact that they shared the storyline. We will definitely go back. Our server Sarah was amazing.

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  8. Leslie

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! The service was top notch and to think that the staff are all incredibly talented opera singers is just incredible! Would not hesitate to go back again.

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  9. Deidre VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. The service was wonderful and the opera was beautiful! Very special evening!

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  10. kathy

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful singers. Can't wait to go back.

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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.8 stars by 4853 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Area
    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, 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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