Bistro Romano Menu – Philadelphia, PA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Philadelphia, PA

This intimate Italian eatery with a rustic vibe features a wine cellar & piano bar. Based on 873 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Bistro Romano 19147

Address:
120 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Phone: (215) 925-8880

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Hours

Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:45–9 PM
Thursday 4:45–9 PM
Friday 4:45–9 PM
Saturday 4:45–9 PM
Sunday 4:45–9 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

Popular Chef’s Additions | August 30th – September 3rd
Triangoli Ravioli
goat cheese, porcini mushrooms, wild arugula, sweet 100 tomato
$28.00
3 Courses for $39 | Salad, Pasta, Dessert
Bucatini Amatriciana | 3 For 39
guanciale, heirloom tomato, sweet peppers, basil
$39.00
Fettuccine Bolognese | 3 For 39
smoked bacon, beef, veal, pork, tomato, parmesan
$39.00
Garganelli | 3 For 39
short rib, garlic mushrooms, basil, sharp provolone, crispy bread crumbs
$39.00
Gnocchi | 3 For 39
white, black truffle cream, prosciutto cotto
$39.00
Popular Sunday Gravy
Sunday Gravy | Available Sundays Only
Beef Meatballs, Fennel Sausage, Braised Lamb
Tomato Basil Gravy, Sicilian Oregano
Macaroni Della Notte
House-made Olive Focaccia w/sundried tomato pesto
First Course Choice:
Caesar or Burrata
$40.00
Popular Apps
Caesar Salad
Award-winning, House made Caesar dressing, pecorino romano, croutons
$15.00
Mussels
‘nduja, calabrian chili, fennel, tomato broth
$15.00
Calamari
Semolina dusted, cherry peppers, lemon aioli, marinara
$15.00
Fried Squash Blossoms
ricotta and smoked mozzarella, herb vinaigrette, citrus aioli
$16.00
Grilled Octopus
warm fingerling potatoes, nduja vinaigrette, shaved celery salad, salmoriglio
$19.00
Salumeria Plate
cured meats, cornichons, olives
$19.00
Stracciatella And Olive Focaccia
pickled cherry tomato, prosciutto crumble, picked herbs
$17.00
Tomato And Burrata Salad
shaved red onion, taggiasca olive, torn basil, jimmy nardello pesto, barolo barrel aged vinegar
$19.00
Popular Pasta
Gnocchi
White & black truffle cream, prosciutto cotto
$27.00
Lobster Ravioli
Maine lobster, confit cherry tomato, tomato sherry cream
$37.00
Fettucine Bolognese
Smoked bacon, beef, veal, pork, tomato
$26.00
Black Pepper Macaroni
Pancetta, Sausage, Pecorino Cream, Onion Crumble
$25.00
Garganelli
short rib, garlic, mushrooms, sharp provolone, basil, crispy bread crumb
$29.00
Seafood Risotto
scallops, rock shrimp, crab meat, lemon oil
$39.00
Mafaldine Pesto
blue crab, lemon zest, walnut basil pesto, toasted garlic
$30.00
Corn Scarpinocc Ravioli
taleggio filling, charred green onion, balsamic, corn butter
$29.00
Bucatini Amatriciana
guanciale, heirloom tomato, sweet peppers, basil
$27.00
Popular Entrees
Grilled Swordfish
jumbo lump crab meat, rock shrimp, spinach, radish, lemon butter, chili oil
$42.00
Veal Saltimbocca
Fontina cheese, prosciutto di parma, plum tomatoes, sage, trebbiano wine, whipped potatoes
$34.00
Brodetto
lobster, mussels, calamari, shrimp, fish herb fregola, lobster saffron broth
$39.00
Chicken Parmesan
fire roasted tomato sauce, burrata, purple basil pesto, tomato cavatelli
$31.00
Braised Veal Ossobuco
soft polenta, broccoli rabe, wild rice gremolata
$37.00
Pan Roasted Pork Chop
roasted carrots, bacon, apricot and mustard bourbon sauce
$32.00
Roasted Rack Of Lamb
eggplant caponata, patty pan squash, summer herb pistou
$44.00
Popular Sides
Crispy Potatoes
italian feta, garlic aioli, tomato spice
$12.00
Broccoli Rabe
roasted garlic, chili flake
$12.00
Whipped Potato
Roasted garlic, chives, sage
$12.00
Baby Eggplant Caponata
roasted peppers, olive, basil
$12.00
Summer Beans
balsamic onions & roasted tomato
$12.00
Popular Desserts
Tiramisu
espresso, espresso liqueur, mascarpone, cocoa
$12.00
Bistro Cannoli
sweet ricotta, chocolate chips
$12.00
Carrot Cake
walnuts, sweet cream frosting
$12.00
Chocolate Torte
mixed berry compote, chocolate crumble **GF**
$12.00
Popular Vegetarian
VEG Whipped Potato
roasted garlic, chive, sage
$12.00
VEG Gnocchi
White & black truffle cream
$27.00
VEG Wild Mushroom Risotto
Reggiano cheese, English peas, thyme, mushroom oil; baby bella, wood ear, and shiitake mushrooms
$27.00
VEG Broccoli Rabe
roasted garlic, chili flake
$12.00
VEG Mafaldine Pesto
lemon zest, walnut basil pesto, toasted garlic
$30.00
VEG Squash Blossoms
ricotta and smoked scamorza, herb vinaigrette, citrus aioli
$16.00
VEG Stracciatella And Olive Focaccia
pickled cherry tomato, picked herbs
$17.00
VEG Tomato And Burrata Salad
shaved red onion, taggiasca olive, torn basil, jimmy nardello pesto, barolo barrel aged vinegar
$19.00
VEG Corn Scarpinocc Ravioli
taleggio filling, charred green onion, balsamic, corn butter
$29.00
VEG Baby Eggplant Caponata
roasted peppers, olive, basil
$12.00
VEG Crispy Potatoes
italian feta, garlic aioli, tomato spice
$12.00
VEG Summer Beans
balsamic onions & roasted tomato
$12.00
Popular Gluten-Free
GF Caesar Salad
award-winning, romaine, pecorino, house-made caesar dressing
$15.00
GF Whipped Potato
roasted garlic, chive
$12.00
GF Gnocchi
white truffle cream, prosciutto cotto
$27.00
GF Black Pepper Penne
pancetta, sausage, pecorino cream
$25.00
GF Penne Bolognese
smoked bacon, beef, veal, pork, tomato, parmesan
$26.00
GF Grilled Swordfish
jumbo lump crab meat, rock shrimp, spinach, radish, lemon butter, chili oil
$42.00
GF Broccoli Rabe
roasted garlic, chili flake
$12.00
GF Pan Roasted Pork Chop
roasted carrots, bacon, apricot and mustard bourbon sauce
$32.00
GF Roasted Rack Of Lamb
eggplant caponata, patty pan squash, summer herb pistou
$44.00
GF Penne Pesto
blue crab, lemon zest, walnut basil pesto, toasted garlic
$30.00
GF Tomato And Burrata Salad
shaved red onion, taggiasca olive, torn basil, jimmy nardello pesto, barolo barrel aged vinegar
$19.00
GF Penne Amatriciana
guanciale, heirloom tomato, sweet peppers, basil
$27.00
GF Baby Eggplant Caponata
roasted peppers, olive, basil
$12.00
GF Summer Beans
balsamic onions & roasted tomato
$12.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: bistroromano.comopentable.com

Reviews

Alec V
I had an absolutely delightful experience at Bistro Romano! It’s the perfect spot for a romantic date night. The food was truly amazing, from the delectable main courses to the mouthwatering desserts. The only minor hiccup was that our waitress seemed a bit slow in checking in on us for additional orders. Nonetheless, the ambiance, flavors, and overall experience made it a memorable evening. Highly recommend for a special night out!

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J
Great food! The Gnocchi entree and the Squash Blossom appetizer is a must try. Believe me pls Atmosphere wise, not my typical type of spot to dine in- a little too dark for me inside. We sat at the bar. Service was good but not the most friendly.

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Vera Gordon
Bistro Romano is one of our favorite restaurants. It has excellent food and drinks, great staff and service many of whom know you by name, classic atmosphere with a large bar on the first floor and a large room with tables on the ground level. We always enjoy our meal at Bistro Romano. Certain nights of the week guests could enjoy live piano music as well as other regular events. It is a great place for a romantic meal or a large group celebration. Specials are always a great choice but the menu has a large selection of many different outstanding dishes. Dietary restrictions are well accommodated and the restaurant now has a special gluten free menu. Highly recommend.

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Alaina
A winner hands down whether it be for a date night, girls night or this time an Easter dinner. Introducing this spot to my family members for the first time was an absolute pleasure as they had only great things to say about the amazingly tender seafood and steak meals. I hands down recommend the risotto, steak, ravioli and the goat cheese appetizer. And I can’t forget the service which is always on point. Thank you for a wonderful meal and experience as is your norm.

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Paris France III
My wife and I found Bistro Romano while wonder around South Street after the X Games in 2002 and we been enjoying the food,service and atmosphere ever since!!! I’ve never had anything negative, the food is always awesome!! Thank you Bistro Romano!!!)

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#Hashtag SteveJ
This awesome Italian restaurant is broken up into a few mini restaurants. The main floor is a piano bar. We were downstairs in the cellar which was great for our date night. The 200 year old building and architecture adds to the atmosphere. Then add in the superb service. And on top of that, add the outstanding food. The fresh pasta dishes can be ordered in half sizes if you order a entree. This was a great alternative to the chef tasting menu. We were able to taste a few pastas which were both amazing. The veal saltimbocca was great. Light and tasty veal over mashed potatoes. The seafood broth was full of fresh seafood. Ended with cappuccino and carrot cake. Full bar and great wine selection.

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Christopher Lumps
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful experience here. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and by far, had the best service tonight. Our server, Kishor had wonderful suggestions based on our palette and had perfect timing with questions between courses. We didn’t feel rushed at all which is always appreciated with a later reservation. As always the ceasar salad was phenomenal, followed by the lobster ravioli which was perfect and not over seasoned. If you ever come here I highly suggest saving room for their desserts. Although the desserts are a little pricey it is highly worth it. I will definitely continue to frequent this restaurant and suggest it to anyone looking for amazing service and food….

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Brett Skipper
We love Bistro Romano. It’s a unique Italian joint in Philly. The food and service are very good! We were particularly impressed with the octopus appetizer. The ambience is great with lots of wood, brick, and old foundation stone. There is often live piano music as well.

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Julian Andrews
Decided on celebrating a 6-month anniversary (mensiversary if we are being technical) at Bistro Romano for dinner on a Saturday evening.

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Morgan DW
New favorite Italian spot in Philadelphia…food is to die for, and the atmosphere in the entire place is intimate and romantic. Service is always great, and the owner’s homemade wine is delicious. My only complaint would be that the tables are often sticky to the point where menus stick…but we really do love it here!

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