Bistro Romano

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   Laurie

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Beautiful atmosphere , great food , good portions , happy staff
   

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   Bob

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Bistro Romano is a very beautiful cool spot. We went for Christmas Eve and had the seven fish seafood menu. Beautiful table downstairs, lots of antiques and obvious history. Unfortunately, the food was a major letdown. Fried calamari was beyond basic. The kind you’d get on the boardwalk. My spaghetti with shrimp was un edible. The pasta was four minutes from being al dente. I could not chew it. The shrimp were laced with garlic powder. My wife disgustingly gave it back to me after reading my plate. The monk fish had no real taste. The sauce was cold while the fish was warm I might give it another try but not for a long time.
   

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   Walter

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Had Christmas Eve feast of 7 fishes. Wonderful. Service impeccable. Bistro Romano is one of our favorite restaurants for date nights, and their Bistro Bites wine tastings are a great bargain! We go to so many restaurants, and when we re-visit Bistro, we are reminded why we love it so much.
   

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   Lauren

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We went on Christmas Eve for drinks at the bar with friends and then a 5 course prix fixe dinner for 2. Both experiences were fabulous. Quality bartender and the table service team was top notch: professionally urgent, menu advice, flexible to small adjustments, on top of clearing and packaging to go, no time holes in waiting for food or drinks, EXCELLENT FOOD. I am embarrassed I lived in Philly for 21 years before coming here. I have been missing out. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Devon

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   An amazing experience, one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to maybe the most. I felt like the reception in the front was a little slow and lack a little sense of urgency, even though they were still fine and great. I had the best server I ever had ever that night and the food was more than amazing with beautiful Ambience and privacy. I would recommend anybody to come here. 
   

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   John

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Most enchanting restaurant with many eclectics steamer ship artifacts. Food was amazing and staff was very attentive. Will be back many times with additional friends.
   

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   Danay

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food was amazing but the ambience was top tier! Our server got a little overwhelmed with tables but the rest of the staff did a great job to check in. We ordered the whipped feta/ bread and the olives for an appetizers, and although not a fan of green olives- these weren’t bad! We ordered the tortellini and the bolognese for our main entrees and they did not disappoint. Definitely finish with the Crème Brûlée but I’m excited to try their other desserts as well. Everything was amazing.
   

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   Alexis

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days 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 5 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 on December 15, 2024

    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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