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    Walnut Hill College

    3.8 (95 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lamb steak
    Ju L.

    Date night at Bistro Perrier @ Walnut Hill University last night was wonderful. From pictures, Bistro Perrier looked like it was modeled to look like a European Courtyard, which was what caught my eye about the place and made me want to check it out. Food items are fairly priced and there is barely, if not any markup at all on the wines. The wine list was incredibly well curated. On this night, we decided to pair dinner with a bottle of Lagrein. For our appetizer, my husband and I ordered the charcuterie and French onion soup. I wouldn't recommend the charcuterie, but the duck liver mousse was actually very delicious aside from the layer of fat on top. The French onion soup was good as well. Next, I had the lamb steak for my entrée, and my husband had the duck breast. The duck breast was beautifully cooked and the portion was huge, but oddly ended up being very chewy. I loved my lamb steak, and the side of roasted brussels sprouts. And how could we end our night without dessert! My husband and I each had our own chocolate flourless cakes, and have to say it was THE best course of the night. According to the Maître D', the menu changes every 10 weeks, and is prepared by a different group of students. The menu could be a completely different cuisine, so it'll be fun to revisit every few months. FUN FACT: Jennifer Carroll from Top Chef went to culinary school here! Parking is complimentary in a private parking lot, so no need to worry about street parking.

    Bar area
    Diana J.

    From the moment you enter the doors to this restaurant you feel as though you are in a France. Our host Joshua showed us to our beautifully set table and offered to give us a tour of the restaurant and kitchen after we dined. The entire restaurant is run by students who attend to your every need. The service is superb. The restaurant is designed to make you feel as though you are eating in a Parisian cafe. Every detail from the babbling fountain , the dimly lit street lights, and perfectly balanced background music adds to the ambience. The tables were decorated perfectly , although the chairs were slightly uncomfortable. We started our meal with drinks that included a light refreshing Framboise spritzer made with grey goose vodka, chambord, lime , mint, and club soda and a Pome fume with gin and apple juice. Next came deliciously fresh crisp French bread with homemade creamy butter. Our entrees were mushroom and bacon stuffed chicken and le bec fin crab cakes. The chicken had immense flavor and melted in your mouth. I was not a fan of the crab cake consistency as it seemed a bit rubbery. The green beans or haricots verts were delicious and cooked to perfection. We left room for our desserts which were masterfully presented as a chocolate salted soufflé which was to die for and a dessert cigar with Flambéed cherries and brandy mousse. This restaurant is beautifully decorated. They even have a private area with glass ornaments hanging from the ceiling to resemble champagne bubbles. The bar area is cozy and even the bathroom is fancy and decorated with perfume bottles and French flare. This is a great restaurant to celebrate a special occasion while supporting your local students. There is a parking area next to the restaurant so need to worry about finding a spot.

    Mussels and Fries
    May T.

    My friends and I enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Bistro Perrier this past weekend. This was the first "formal" dinner we've had the pleasure of enjoying since the pandemic and quarantine. The upside of dining in a group of 4 is that we all get to try everything on the menu. We started with an incredible charcuterie board that included a variety of pork riette, terrine, ham, pickles & mustard. My friends took advantage of the wine pairing of 4 glasses for $30 and all of us enjoyed three courses of everything from onion soup gratinée, moules frites, salad lyonnaise to the croque madame, beef bourguigon and pan-roasted salmon. We finished off with a variety of desserts that were equally as savory as the entrees and appetizers. All the food we experienced here were house-made which made it all the more satisfying. The service and attentiveness of the staff was wonderful. They checked in on us often and they were incredibly knowledgable of the variety of wines brought to our table. Last but certainly not least, if you're concerned about dining indoors - Bistro Perrier does have COVID safety procedures in place wherein they ask you to fill out a wellness survey and they take your temperature prior to you entering the restaurant. I believe it's a rotating menu each week so we're definitely looking forward to coming back!

    2nd floor seating
    Judy C.

    This place was always closed when I wanted to come, so I recommend calling ahead to make sure they're open. I was so surprised by the quality of food from the culinary students and the price point! I came for a work lunch and when we first entered the dining area we had to order food from the screen on the left before taking a seat. I love the personality of each of the different dining areas, I can see why people book their weddings here! What I tried: * Beef brisket ($8.50) - very tender and marinated well with onion gravy and grilled mushrooms, I loved that the mashed potatoes were both creamy yet chunky at the same time * Pizza du jour ($5.50) - lots of cheese (provolone, swiss, mozzarella) and I was surprised by how much I liked the roasted cauliflower on it (note: my pic is different from what it normally looks like because we asked them to cut it up into pieces to share) I thought the service was just okay...I probably would have been lost if I came on my own, but luckily the people I came with knew what they were doing (where to order from rather than sit down first and ask for someone to take your order). I also think the culinary students could have explained more about the dishes when they all brought them out instead of coming out and leaving without interacting with us much. Everyone I came with also said we had to check out the pastry shop! I'm lactose intolerant and couldn't have very many of the desserts after having the pizza du jour so I got a pistachio madeleine, which was good! I want to come during another time of day to see what this place is like.

    steak tartare
    Emily A.

    i came here for the first time at the beginning of the semester and it was a very unique dining experience! students as well as their mentors served us and the ambience indoors gave french streetside vibes. overall the food was good, especially the mussels. my only critique would be that the dishes lacked consistency at times. sometimes the food was cold or over seasoned. i really liked coming here and learning about the school and hope to return when their italian restaurant opens

    Pana cotta
    Darlene B.

    Absolutely fabulous unexpected find. Food and service are impeccable. I have steak frites and pana cotta. Also had 2 mixed drinks. Pricing was good. I will be returning for more meals during my 2 week stay!

    Baguette
    Vickie S.

    Wonderful discovery of the best cream puffs with fresh whipped cream at Walnut Hill College Restaurant School Pastry shop today. There they have real fresh whipped cream with just right amount of sweetness. I have been disappointed by many cream puffs by different places up to now, this place gave very satisfactory and beyond expectation cream puffs. One puff is 2.25 dollars plus tax, while even at Acme you end up paying 2.99 dollars per piece for a puff and cream with preservatives to last 4 days. I bought a croissant, a brioche, a baguettes, while other bread such as pain de compagne, etc. looked artisan. Croissant was overbaked, real, tasted salty butter. Brioche was salty side rather than sweet. The baguette looked crispy - but only the tips of the baguette. The middle part was not as sturdy as I hoped. Overall, salty taste dominant among all what I bought. Nevertheless, I strongly believe this place is a hidden pastry treasure hunting including this cream puff. The puff is about 2 inches in diameter, 3 inches plus heights. It is really worthy to visit when you have leisure time. The eclair is nicely dressed with hand made chocolate fancy plate. Inside is REAL custard with humble sweetness. Future chefs are working hard under master chefs - whom I saw in the store. I have no experience at the restaurant itself, but for pastries, highly recommended. They accept credit cards, atmosphere is small, low-key with mega quality.

    We nestled into a private area in Americana.
    Dee M.

    The premise of the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill is for students to get real time training in their areas of study. These students are trained in the art of fine dining and service. They are supervised by a maitre d type who is present but never intrusive. A man of obvious refinement. Depending on which area you dine, there is a prix fixe menu with 5 star selections which is reasonably priced per person. The wine list is impressive. Cocktails are very good. The interior spaces are beautiful and range from being able to, in my opinion dress business casual to being able to dress up. My daughter and I try to dine here at least yearly and would highly recommend The Restaurant School.

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    Is this place byo?

    While we are not a BYO restaurant, we do have a full bar with seasonal craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list that is curated by our resident Sommelier and hospitality students.

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    Enswell

    Enswell

    4.3
    (125 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    My family and I got breakfast at Enswell during our stay in Philadelphia. This swanky, hip place…read moreoffers up elevated tasty food and superb service in an exquisitely decorated, albeit small, cafe. We braved negative degree weather for the roughly 10 minute walk from our hotel. We walked in at a good time. This is the type of place where a reservation for breakfast would be required. We were sat immediately. The dining area is tight. A green velvet bench, marble tables, metal chairs, all packed into a small area. You could very well have your butt brush over the table of the patrons next to you if you have to get up for any reason. It's tight. Our server was around quickly. He was super friendly and kept things conversational, light and sophisticated. My wife ordered an iced latte, I had their hot drip coffee. For a starter, we had to try the cinnamon knot bread. While it wasn't what we were expecting, it was good. Although, we wouldn't order again. The bread is presented as a small loaf, room temperature with a cold cream cheese icing drizzled over top. The bread had a mild cinnamon flavor and was dry. It lacked the sweet, moist dough you expect from a cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the French style omelet. This had gruyere cheese and chives. Beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and the taste was spot on. It was good enough to forget that she paid $21 for just an omelet, no meat, no sides. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Pretty standard here. The eggs had bright orange yolks which is common for farm fresh eggs. The "coffee" hollandaise didn't come across with a coffee flavor but it was rich and went well with the ham and English muffins. One thing that stuck with me was their drip coffee. Not sure if it has been a while since I had a light roast but the Rival Bros. Revolver coffee was so good, I got a bag of whole beans to bring back home with me. I may even order it again online. Enswell succeeded on all fronts. The ambiance and service was great. The decor, impeccable. The food, thoughtful and tasty. The details from the silverware to the plates added to the experience. We would come back.

    So cute inside!! We came here for happy hour and the weird gelato pairings they were doing this…read moremonth. I sampled the gelato, but stuck with cookies and cream which was delicious!! The crab fries and garlic bread are no skips. I hope to come back to try more food! We were lucky to get a table, the hostess was really nice and even found us outside to let us know we could make it! It does get really busy so I felt a bit rushed out but it was all good.

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    Coffee bar.
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    Barcelona Wine Bar Passyunk

    Barcelona Wine Bar Passyunk

    4.4
    (921 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    fun spot for drinks & tapas!…read more i don't usually like chains, but i can appreciate barcelona wine bar for its good vibes! if it was closer, i could definitely see myself here more with the girls in the summer. i came here with some friends before a noah kahan show due to its proximity to the BSL, and it was a good time! my favorite dish we had was the patatas bravas -- they were so good that i put in a second order. i can appreciate a good charcuterie board, but the other tapas we had weren't very memorable. i wanted to try the paella here, but ended up passing since our waiter told us that they take a while to prepare. in retrospect, i'm glad i didn't order the paella, the table next to us got one and it did not look very impressive. i wouldn't say the food here is particularly memorable (other than the patatas bravas lol), but i think you come for the vibes. my friend said that service is notably good as well, though it was a bit slow when we were there. we probably wouldn't have minded the slow service if we didn't have a concert to catch. overall, a solid spot!

    Patatas bravas (Salsa Brava, Garlic Aioli) $8.5 - was afraid this might be too salty but it wasn't…read more The aioli was good to dip the bread in as well Rainbow trout (Basil Purée, Aleppo Pepper) $14 - favorite! The basil puree was light but flavorful. The trout was soft, easy to cut, could eat a whole thing myself Chicken thigh (Aji Verde) $10.5 - a little difficult to cut but not bad. Wouldn't mind ordering again but would likely try something else since there's so many options Moruno lamb loin (Asparagus Purée) $14.5 - least favorite. Difficult to cut. A little oily Spiced beef empanadas (Red Pepper Sauce) $8.5 - a little spice, soft, not greasy. Red pepper sauce was the best part of this. Would get again Albondigas (Spiced Meatballs in Jamón-Tomato Sauce) $9.5 - soft, sauce good to dip in the bread One of the managers stopped by our table to check how everything was. We appreciate that he came down to our eye level to talk to us. Little things like that makes a big difference.

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    Amazing butternut squash with pistachio.
    Amazing butternut squash with pistachio.
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    Alimentari

    Alimentari

    4.5
    (58 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    What an adorable hidden gem! We have been wanting to come here, but they are open limited days and…read morehours. Right now, just Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5 to 7 PM. We came in on this Wednesday for the sips happy hour and it was wonderful. They have $7 cocktails and spritzes, $6 wine and $5 beer. Each had a couple drinks, the Hugo spritz, Limoncello lemon drop, had the Gruner Veltliner - all really good, We also had an order of the bruschetta, which was ok, and the arancini which was one of the best I've had! Creamy inside and delicious sauce. Love this place and will definitely return!

    The vibes were great in here. It really feels like welcoming and fresh. The service was great. I…read morewent as the first stop on my Birthday happy hour crawl. My party had a great time. This place is great for large parties as you can order individually at the counter, and it's seat yourself. As I mentioned, it was my birthday and the employees working really made me feel spacial. They were so sweet the entire time we were there, and they were on top of everything the entire time. They even gave me a free glass of wine!! The food was lovely, and I'd know since we ordered everything off the HH food menu. Even though some of the items I didn't like, I could still tell the quality of the ingredients. The focaccia and polenta fries were my favorites!! They reasons this isn't a perfect five for me is because the HH menu is pretty limited. Also, I've tried to come to Alimentary before, and it just didn't work out. As in the restaurant wasn't available to the public due to a private party. Also, it's quite literally just an hour long and only runs during the week.

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    Cheese Board, Polenta Fries
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    Le Caveau

    Le Caveau

    4.3
    (20 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We came to Good King Tavern an hour before our res because we are a couple psychopaths, and they…read moresaid they couldn't seat us but have a cute wine bar upstairs if we wanted to kill some time. Reasonable. We walked upstairs into the cutest little dimly lit romantic wine bar I've ever seen. That was a lot of descriptors, but I felt them in my soul. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir and got a side of fries ($5) and pickles ($5), as there is no better date night than wine and fries. One of the most underrated combinations in the food game. They are oddly reminiscent of Brandon Roy and Lamarcus Aldridge, just so underappreciated. We sat there, watching the USC and Florida football games on our respective phones between sips of Pinot Noir and bites of these phenomenal fries. These Good King Tavern fries are my favorite I've had in Philly. Both of our teams suck this year, but both won that night. HUGE! Le Caveau delivering miracles... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

    Such a nice wine bar! Glasses are on the pricier side in my opinion, but their $12 Negroni was…read moredelicious and felt like a steal. Ambiance was pleasant with romantic dim lighting, but definitely on the louder side. Food wise, we ordered some fries, their French hot dog (came on a sizable baguette) and chocolate mousse which was the perfect finish. Would definitely come back! Was also nice to get a table without having to wait on a Saturday night

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    Le Caveau
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