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   ConshyGirl

   Philadelphia /

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   4 dagen geleden gegeten

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food and service

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   Jason

   Philadelphia /

   4 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   4 recensies

   7 dagen geleden gegeten

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful place! Great ambience, friendly staff and the food selection was incredible. Will definitely be back!

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   MaryF

   Philadelphia /

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   7 dagen geleden gegeten

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A positively stellar addition to our lovely campus!!

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4. LM

   LakelandMom

   Philadelphia /

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 7 augustus 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Comfortable seating and very enjoyable fare for our GNO

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   bree

   Philadelphia /

   23 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   23 recensies

   Gegeten op 6 augustus 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Chris was a great waiter/bartender. The food was excellent

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   karenB

   Philadelphia /

   5 recensies

   vip
   2.0

   5 recensies

   Gegeten op 5 augustus 2022

   overall2food2service3ambience5

   The food was absolutely awful. The salmon and prime rib were over cooked and undercooked, respectively and not to our preferred temperatures. The lemon tart dessert looked and tasterd like it came from the local grocery store. The Refectory was formally a good restaurant that has taken a turn for the worse. It is a beautiful place but the food was not good at all. Very disappointing.

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   DavidS

   Philadelphia /

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 4 augustus 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went for dinner for a first visit, and found it to be a comfortable, fun setting. The menu had a good mix of "comfort" and high end dishes. Everyone really enjoyed the main dishes - branzino, lamb chop and pasta carbonara. We had good cocktails before the food came. For dessert, we ordered fresh donuts for the table, which were great for sharing. Highly recommend!

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   ugetwhatupayformostly

   Philadelphia /

   90 recensies

   vip
   4.0

   90 recensies

   Gegeten op 4 augustus 2022

   overall4food3service4ambience5

   Nova fries w brisket great. Mahi-mahi preparation wonderful. Caesar salad, accompaniments for mahi-mahi entree both need reconsideration. Ditch the truffle gnocchi.

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   MickySteve

   Philadelphia /

   35 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   35 recensies

   Gegeten op 3 augustus 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I have had dinner here many times but this was my first time for lunch. I have to say I like the lunch menu better! The salmon BLT was excellent and our server Ava was great. I would like to see this sandwich on the dinner menu and maybe a crab cake sandwich/slider or shrimp tacos. The mahi taco is so -so.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    vip
    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 2 augustus 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and thoughtful servers - recommend!

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    LisaP

    Philadelphia /

    79 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    79 recensies

    Gegeten op 2 augustus 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Lunch with a friend. Waitress never said her name. Food came promptly and was delicious. Ambiance is perfect. Tables indoors not too close. Loved the décor. Will come back fir dinner!

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    lmg22

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    11 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    11 recensies

    Gegeten op 31 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    fantastic local option! Was pleasantly surprised

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    Maria

    Philadelphia /

    37 recensies

    vip
    4.0

    37 recensies

    Gegeten op 30 juli 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Exceptional service. Good food. Fabulous ambiance.

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    Yummy

    Philadelphia /

    26 recensies

    5.0

    26 recensies

    Gegeten op 29 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there, and really enjoyed it. Was able to get a reservation for 4 with only two hours notice on a Saturday, but was pleasantly surprised that it was fairly busy and active. Drinks were good, service was good, and food was good. Portions were on the small side, especially the pasta (that’s one entree with which you’d think they could be more generous!) but overall really pleased with the experience.

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    AnneR

    Philadelphia /

    3 recensies

    4.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 27 juli 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Very much enjoyed dining at the Refectory. Servers and management were welcoming and friendly. Dining space and bar are attractive and seating areas are comfortable, nicely arranged. Food options were interesting and inventive. Taste of food--I had steak frittes--was very good, but not great. Would definitely go back and would recommend to others.

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    stevenf

    Philadelphia /

    11 recensies

    4.0

    11 recensies

    Gegeten op 26 juli 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Strange location on Villanova campus where parking is not convenient to restaurant. We had an a 80 yo which was almost not possible for our elder relative to get to restaurant. Friend ly service but Service was slow as bartender was also waiter. We also did not receive our entire order but it was on the bill. As for the food, in general it was good with only minor suggestions. Liked the oysters, calamari and all the entrees. Dessert was ok and water was served without ice (which was complaint from my daughter).

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    DeborahJ

    Philadelphia /

    12 recensies

    vip
    3.0

    12 recensies

    Gegeten op 25 juli 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    Server was great food was fair

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    KendellH

    Philadelphia /

    4 recensies

    5.0

    4 recensies

    Gegeten op 24 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and delicious food! The brunch was amazing and I can’t wait to go back.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    6 recensies

    5.0

    6 recensies

    Gegeten op 24 juli 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Very pleasant meal for a fair price. Better than it was under the previous management.

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    andiswim

    Philadelphia /

    3 recensies

    5.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 24 juli 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We stopped in for Brunch with family in town and had a great meal. The food was amazing and the drinks were great too!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Mar

    19 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    19 recensies

    Gegeten op 23 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New summer menu is excellent. Kobe beef was so good! Lots of options on the menu. My family had a great time and will definitely go back!

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    ChristopherC

    San Francisco

    27 recensies

    5.0

    27 recensies

    Gegeten op 23 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a first visit for my husband and I after recently relocating to the area. We’ve had some great meals so far and this was a standout. Our server, Laurie was terrific. We chatted about cocktails and starters and settled on a

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    ChristineD

    Philadelphia /

    14 recensies

    vip
    4.0

    14 recensies

    Gegeten op 22 juli 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Refectory was a fun time and a nice atmosphere. It was casual and sophisticated at the same time. The staff could not be friendlier. We felt very comfortable and will definitely be back.

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    Tony

    Philadelphia /

    8 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    8 recensies

    Gegeten op 22 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food service and ambiance

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    Jzeats

    Philadelphia /

    92 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    92 recensies

    Gegeten op 21 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal and location to catch up with friends and family. Wonderful new menu—a treasure in the Villanova area

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    NancyG

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    12 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    12 recensies

    Gegeten op 21 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food. Excellent menu. Wonderful service. Beautiful new restaurant. Needs better signage.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    vip
    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 21 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, drink and service

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    sarahB

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 20 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant ! Fabulous food and impeccable service !!!!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York / Agglomeratie New York

    11 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    11 recensies

    Gegeten op 18 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food and wonderful servers from the hostess Bella who guided us when we were lost to our sweet waitress. We will definitely return often.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    vip
    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 17 juli 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amazing food! Great atmosphere inside and they have outdoor seating as well. Did not love the steak tartare pizza as it wasn’t what we expected at all, but everything else was great! Great spot for weekend brunch or a nice dinner.

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    Gourmetgal

    Philadelphia /

    14 recensies

    5.0

    14 recensies

    Gegeten op 16 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first visit to The Refactory. I had no idea it was located on the first floor of the new dorms at Villanova. The ambience is the first thing that impresses you. Nicely done in blue and white. Tables were spacious and not on top of one another. Menu is quite extensive so there is something for everyone. Food is reasonably priced but cocktails and desserts are very expensive. Our server, Alejandro, was superb, and Liam the host ensured us a roomy spacious table in the corner. We all enjoyed our food: prosciutto flatbread, buffalo cauliflower, rock shrimp roll, mahi mahi tacos and grilled mahi mahi. We will definitely return! Can't say enough wonderful things about it!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 14 juli 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service with Alessandro who was so friendly, helpful and attentive. The food is great and the ambience is comfortable yet sophisticated.

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    Heather

    Philadelphia /

    124 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    124 recensies

    Gegeten op 13 juli 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    On Wednesday evening, my husband and I met another couple for dinner at the Refectory. My friend and I had wanted to come here in the winter but were snowed out. Luckily, there were no issues on Wednesday. My husband was hesitant about what to get because he's very picky with food. He chose the pork tenderloin and enjoyed it, with the exception of the white creamy sauce under the asparagus, which he didn't eat either. We began the meal with raw Kobi and that was delicious. I also got to try the grilled octopus, and that was amazing. For my entree, I went with the blackened mahi mahi, and I enjoyed every bite of it. So many great flavors!!! My frozen cocktail was very refreshing. For dessert, we couldn't decide on just one, so we split the fudgy brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the cookies and cream ice cream sandwich. It was a good thing we got the scoop of ice cream on the brownie because it was so rich!!! My husband said that brownie is probably one of the best he's ever had. We were there for almost 3 hours catching up with friends. Looking forward to returning.

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    MoreyG

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 11 juli 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Beautiful shaded outdoor location. Service was dissappointing. Had to follow up several times on two separate occasions to get the drinks or water we ordered. Perhaps they were short staffed. Our server was very nice...but did not provide the level of service we would have expected....we noted other tables with similar problems

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    EventsJM

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 10 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A wonderful dinner. Staff was courteous and attentive. The food was amazing. Thank you.

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    IreneS

    1 recensie

    2.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 9 juli 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Restaurant lost our order. Fish was over cooked. Smoked salmon was amazing.

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    AngelaT

    Philadelphia /

    7 recensies

    5.0

    7 recensies

    Gegeten op 6 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow hidden gem great service, food and everything you look for in an establishment. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Will reten for happy hour and dinner

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    Nova

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 2 juli 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Enjoyed our experience overall. Good service and food. Dessert we chose wasn’t great. Noise levels were perfect - good energy but still able to talk without shouting. Prices could be better. Will be returning soon.

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    IreneB

    Philadelphia /

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 2 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Our waiter Alex was excellent. Best French toast ever!!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Londen

    1 recensie

    vip
    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 1 juli 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food amd beautiful atmosphere. So excited to come back!

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