Best Risotto in Philadelphia

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Townsend
Townsend
92/100 (402 ratings)
Restaurants
French
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lamb
Oysters Rockefeller
Fish
Potato Gnocchi
Sea Bass
Halibut
Beef Tartare
pavlova
Steak Tartare
Salad
Branzino
Truffle
Risotto
Crab
Half Chicken
Brioche
Valrhona Chocolate Souffle
Scallops
Seared Sea Scallops
Rabbit
Ribeye for 2
Duck
Potage
Marinated Hamachi
Cote Du Boeuf
Fois Grois Mousse
Oyster
Halibut
Foie gras
Toasts
Bass
Escargot
Sit down
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Fine Dining
"A true culinary gem! TOWNSEND in Philadelphia's East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood has left an indelible mark on my dining experience. Every aspect,..."
Sayak Das
"Nice place to eat and treat yourself. We did take the tasting menu and every dishes were delicious! We loved the duck breast. Would recommend..."
Amélie Dupuis
"Escargot $16 sauce would go really well with bread Foie Gras Mousse $16 was tasty. A lot of mousse for the bread. Would get this again Cote du..."
Jo
"Have you ever eaten a meal, and halfway through you stop and think I am so grateful for being able to eat this......no? Me either, until last night,..."
Eric C
"Absolutely stunning. I brought my two elderly friends to the restaurant and the people were professional and attentive to them. My two elderly..."
Yukting Chan
"My husband and I love to eat and trying new places. While we have been to Townsend before, this was the first time trying the tasting menu. For $100,..."
Davine Mercado
"What a treat! Elegant and creative cocktails and dishes, we had the best time for dinner at Townsend. For food - Hamachi - really well balanced with..."
Natalie Caldwell
"Celebrated my birthday here with my husband over Labor Day weekend. Service was excellent and the food blew us away. Highly recommend the fluke and..."
Lisa Michalczuk
"My boyfriend surprised me for New Years Eve to take me to a 7 course dinner at Townsend and it was simply delish! It was our first time and we both..."
MAP
"The small room in the back creates a romantic atmosphere for any special occasion. If you tell them in advance that you are celebrating a birthday or..."
Holly Boyle
"Visited during restaurant week. As expected, good quality experience. Looks like they recently opened up at this location, you could almost smell the..."
A B
"My friend and I stopped by for a quick drink and some grub before heading home. The bartender was very attentive and courteous. The food and..."
Thi Lam
"This is the best restaurant in Philadelphia! We’ve been planning to visit for quite some time, and recently asked for a baby sitter and spent our..."
Ryan Todd
"Amazing service! Puts the staff of most restaurants in New York to shame. I have never heard servers so knowledgeable and enthusiastic without them..."
Trung Tieu
"Nice services and great food. Venison cooked well which I really recommend this dish! I like the wine source in Foie Gras, elevated the whole dish..."
Ella Z
"Food was all very tasty and rich! We enjoyed the cocktails as well and the atmosphere was pleasing. Generally speaking the price per portion size is..."
Kingston Ko
"My fiancé and I are frequent customers of the bar and we love it! Barmen are super professional and love what they do! Their cocktail menu is often..."
Dina Christensen
"Well executed upscale French inspired food and excellent service. Try all the classics like steak tartare, escargot, and the cote du boeuf for 2. The..."
Dustin Lynch
The Victor Cafe
The Victor Cafe
87/100 (7608 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pork
Lemon Sorbet
Calamares
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Crab Ravioli
Salmon
Wine
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
Tiramisú
Crème Brûlée
Shrimp
Risotto
Roasted Beet Salad
Sauteed Asparagus
Tiramisu
Lemon Ripieno
Meatballs
Salad
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
Cannoli
Wings
Spaghetti Rusticana
Tortellini
Crab
Scallops
Bronzzino Fish of the Day
Tortelloni
Clams
Zuppa Del Giorno Soup of the Day
Saltimbocca
Calamari
Cannoli with Ricotta Cheese Amaretto Liqueur and Chocolate Chips
Prosciutto
Cappucino
Risotto
Grilled Bone in Veal Chop With
Pesto
Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream
Mussels
Burrata † with Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic Crostini
Fish
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Live Music
Valet Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great experience and food as usual. Love stopping here and recommend for anyone looking for really great food in a very unique restaurant. The food..."
Mike George (Mike G)
"Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere! We visited for dinner and had the best time. The servers are professional opera singers and they..."
kelly ngigi
"Excellent Service, Great Atmosphere, Singing was Terrific. Food was Very Good, but over priced for what was served... must be the location and known..."
HoneyBelle
"I looked at all the reviews from Google and TripAdvisor to get the best spot for my parents and I to go for dinner while on vacation in Philadelphia...."
Brandon Eddy
"Hidden Gem. The food was delicious. It's Amazing how all the servers are also Opera performers. Love this..."
Elba Moreira
"What a unique dining experience we had here. My family gathered to celebrate my Aunt’s 70th birthday. The service was amazing, Opera singing..."
Ashley Parker
"Had an absolutely wonderful time!!! Beautiful singing and delicious food! Lovely lounge upstairs. This is a perfect place for a special..."
Lisa M
"Food is good....service excellent.....atmosphere was unbelievable....singing servers outstanding talent...can't say enough about my terrific dining..."
Rich Straus
"Just amazing!!! From the upstairs speakeasy, to the menu, to the opera singers, a great night spent with..."
Cian Robinson
"I wish I got to Philadelphia more often. It’s been 20 years since I’ve dined at The Victor Cafe. The food and staff are exceptional. If anything..."
Craig Capello
Melograno
Melograno
74/100 (2153 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Panna Cotta
Cacio E Pepe
Pork chop
Calamari Puttanesca
Wine
Baby Spinach Polenta Lamb Jus
Chocolate cake
Tortelli Alla Barbietola
Polenta
Shrimp
Bucatini Amatriciana House
Tiramisu
Starting Bread
Meatballs
Polpo Appetizer
Octopus
Pasta
Beet and Ricotta Ravioli
Ice Cream
Salad
Prosciutto
polpette
Scallops
Gelato
Flan
Calamari
Lamb
Grilled Vegetables
Risotto
Mussels
Pesto
Salad
Tiramisú
Calamares
Fish
Mussels
Salmon
Pork
Lamb Chops
Ragu
Risotto
Wild boar
Sit down
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
BYOB
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"This definitely is a ‘go-to’ place for some real good Italian food. We’ve been visiting them for the past three years and their food has always..."
Akash Patil
"We came to Melograno on a whim for dinner and will definitely be going back, this time hungrier so we can experience more of their authentic Italian..."
Jarret Sonoga
"This place never misses a beat. The vibe, the comfort of the food is effortless. Truly a culinary gem in a town that doesn't know how to keep them...."
Ernest Owens
"Friend recommended this Italian restaurant to me. Great experience, Food is delicious, delicious and delicious! Me and my boyfriend kept saying..."
Jiayi R
"We came for restaurant week and were very happy with the food and service. Variety of options to choose from. Entrees and appetizers were also decent..."
Sam T
"Stumbled in this gem with group of friends after Wilder said no availability. What a find. Service was amazing, pork chops to die for (probably one..."
Dylan Salem
"Super dinner here - gr8 prices and delicate cuisine; warm, inviting & genuine; don’t forget byob or head to state store Market 21st… We had..."
Ken Powell
"Welcoming service and subtly flavored food. My wife loved the pasta in tomato sauce. I got the salmon and while it was great, my only complaint was..."
A. Baruah
"This place is amazing... Small and cozy. My 1st time here The food was excellent 👌... I had the salmon and it was great... my friend had the lamb..."
Lisa OG
"Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. They were a little late in seating us but we got a nice table for 2 I had pulpo to start and looked..."
Scott Koppel