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Braised Veal Ossobuco - Bistro Romano, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro Romano

4.8
4.8
5049 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, just off Headhouse Square, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine with an innovative twist and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and house-made pastas. Don't miss the Wine Cellar Experience, a secluded table for two or four guests, rose petal topped table, 5 course Chef Tasting Menu, with limoncellos to finish. Our Wine List has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 700 wine selections, including 20 by the glass. Celebrating 37 years on Lombard, we look forward to your arrival.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Wine Cellar Experience

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Bistro Romano Wine Cellar Experience is available Wednesday to Sunday at 5PM or 8PM for parties of two or four guests and includes: 5-Course Tasting Menu in our private cellar with candlelight, a rose petal-topped table, and limoncello after dinner drinks. $125 per guest + tax is prepaid when reserved. 20% gratuity is added to your guest check when you dine. Additional charges include beverages, taxes. The Wine Cellar Experience is reserved for three hours. Any questions kindly call 215.925.8880 before reserving. The Wine Cellar Experience is nonrefundable.

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What 5,049 people are saying

Bistro Romano 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Romano offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." The ambiance, marked by "beautiful old world charm," sets the stage for delightful dining experiences. Guests rave about the "amazing pasta dishes" and "outstanding wine list." The piano bar adds a "romantic touch," ideal for special occasions.
5,049 Reviews
  1. Cristhian

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good morning I wanted to share some thoughts, I recently died in there last night, and I had the most extravagant Evening and me and my day enjoyed our night together. Bistro Romano was highly recommended by colleagues of mine. I was highly and very impressed by the food the atmosphere the vibe, and most importantly which is important to me is the service Sophie was so amazing and very detailed and just extremely amazing the management team there was so hospitable. I would definitely come back. —Cristhian.

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  2. Maryann

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing! Our food was amazing! Our drinks were amazing! I haven't been to Bistro in years and so glad I did! We will be back again soon!

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  3. Stephen

    Philadelphia394 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a very delicious veal milanese and red wine.

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  4. Terri

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So insanely good. Perfect place for a warm, comforting meal on a cold rainy night. My daughter and I are at the bar, and the service and recommendations were wonderful - from the goat cheese antipasti to the homemade caramel gelato - everything was perfection. We’ll be back.

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  5. Stephen

    Philadelphia394 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and the Mac and cheese special was delicious and very filling. It was a pleasure to have dinner, thank you.

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  6. Emma

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This used to be our favorite spot for date night a few years ago. Unfortunately the past two years or so, the quality of food and drink have decreased and the prices have increased. The steaks used to be outstanding but now are subpar and not worth the price. The sangria used to be an amazing house made recipe and now tastes like the cheap premade bottled kind. Front of house and servers were very friendly in the past but we have had a string of poor experiences with them recently. Unfortunately crossing this one off the date night list officially. Won’t be back.

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  7. Stephen

    Philadelphia394 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pan Roasted Pork Chop was delicious and cooked perfectly. It has spring time flavors and a light weight texture to it. Everything was excellent.

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  8. Steven

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff were pleasant and helpful. My friends were pleased by the waitress’s recommendation for wine selection.  The food was excellent and plentiful. The ambience is curated in such a way that your experience feels very private. If you’re looking for great food/great service, I would recommend the Bistro Romano 

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  9. Roberts

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been back to Bistro Romano for many years, and our experience last night will keep it at the top of our list! Absolutely delicious! We were celebrating an 80th birthday, so the 3 of us shared a few plates which were both delicious and plentiful, including the caesar salad, risotto with seafood and pesto pasta with crab. They made a perfect trio, topped off by the best affogato that all of us have ever tasted. The service was top notch AND we could hear one another, a rarity in dining out!

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  10. KarenJ

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've lived near this restaurant for 20 years and never had dinner. Everything was delicious from our $20 special with a glass of wine, to the Caesar salad, carrot cake and espresso. And the ambiance with the old ship's bar and paintings was beautiful and a little mysterious. A fine experience.

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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 5049 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.

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Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistro Romano

120 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Front and 2nd
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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