Welcome to Bistro Romano, a Historic Philadelphia Restaurant, Banquet Facility and Dinner Theatre. Situated in an 18th century granary in the heart of historic Society Hill. Bistro Romano has been delivering quality service, culinary excellence and value since 1988. Renown for our Regional Italian Cuisine, Bistro Romano has been selected as a "Best of Philly" restaurant. We invite you to tour our site, visit the restaurant and become one of our VIP Guests.
The building housing Bistro Romano has a history all its own. Built in the early 1700's, the building was originally the residence of a wealthy shipping merchant. Subsequently, it was a terminus on the underground railroad, then converted to a seed warehouse in 1914, and since 1973, has been home to the restaurant. The open beam ceilings, hearth-brick walls and soft lighting make Bistro Romano's bar and dining room a warm, informal setting for a friendly conversation, romantic rendezvous or business talk.
The bar in our upstairs lounge area has its own charm and is, quite literally, ship-shape. The bar was originally a fixture aboard the luxury liner City of Detroit III - a side wheel passenger steamer that was built in 1912 in Wyandotte, Michigan and operated by the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company. In its day considered the finest inland passenger steamer afloat, it featured grand salons, staterooms, and a Gothic Room finished in hand-carved oak. he flowing form and luminous, jade green color of the bar capture the feel and endless expanse of the open ocean.
Besides the bar, midway on the gently curving stairway to the dining room, hangs a picture of a sea nymph The painting graced the Forward Salon of the ship. As you sip your drink, you can almost hear the ship's orchestra playing elegant waltzes and see the couples dancing. The ship was dismantled in 1957 ... but we're happy to say that its remarkable bar and painting have survived, to grace Bistro Romano with its unusual beauty.
The unique wine cellar, located under the street and part of the former network of underground tunnels in Society Hill, is the perfect place for that romantic rendezvous.
Pasta
Broccoli & Sausage
Fresh mild Italian Sausage and broccoli sautéed with garlic, basil and plum tomato, served atop of Rigatoni. 18.95
Shrimp Scallop Venezia
We found this one on our trip to Venice. Imported shrimp, tender scallops, tomatoes, roasted peppers, fresh herbs & Trebbiano wine nestled in bed of linguine. 21.95
Fusilli Pompeii
Cork screw pasta with Italian white beans, farm raised chicken breast, spinach and roasted peppers in a light herb sauce. 18.95
Pasta Primavera
Farfalle pasta and fresh seasonal vegetables in a blush sauce. 17.95
Smoked Chicken Ravioli
Smoked Chicken, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses serve in a roasted garlic sauce. 19.95
Pescatore
Jumbo shrimp, farm raised Atlantic mussels & clams, fresh seasonal fish and calamari in a spicy red sauce served over angel hair. 23.95
Linguine Posillipo
Fresh tender baby clams sautéed with garlic, Trebbiano wine and red pepper in a white wine or fresh tomato sauce. 18.95

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Address:
120 Lombard Street, Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 925-8880 Fax: (215) 925-9888

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