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French Restaurant$$$$
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The experts at visitPA and Philadelphia Magazine recommend this place
"Oysters and a Warm Shrimp Salad are a great lunch combo."(5 Tips)
"fresh buttered pasta and steak frites with peppercorn sauce."(5 Tips)
"ROMARIN...."(4 Tips)
"Escargot and rabbit parpadalle were amazing."(6 Tips)
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Philly.comNovember 11, 2013Food Network queen Giada De Laurentiis recently had lunch at this Rittenhouse hot spot! She dined on the chicken paillard. Read more
MMDecember 28, 2020Loved the onion & mushroom soups, steak frites, trout, and the bread is always amazing!
BillAugust 26, 2016Steak Frites - but watch out for the background photo-bomb! Sit outside if you can.
Brandy BonesMay 19, 2017Bread basket alone makes it worth the trip. Definitely pricey but it's a great atmosphere.- Michelle HaarApril 14, 2013Grab a table outside on 18th street. Perfect people watching spot. Escargot and rabbit parpadalle were amazing.
David GuerrieriSeptember 20, 2015Amazing eggs Benedict, perfect cuts of ham, nice staff and wonderful view of Rittenhouse Square
Bullfrog & BaumJanuary 24, 2011This chic brasserie serving traditional bistro fare has the freshest baguettes since they make it in-house. You cannot go wrong ordering their Artisanal cured meats or Steak Frittes.- Outstanding entrées include boeuf bourguignon with fresh buttered pasta and steak frites with peppercorn sauce. Fridays: try the seafood-rich bouillabaisse. Sundays: go for the coq au vin.
Sampsa KuusiluomaMarch 19, 2015Excellent eggs Norwegian. And one of the best croissants I've ever had with house made condiments.- K ZiggyJune 19, 2011Cute French restaurant. Very good quality food and nice outdoor seating. For breakfast the bacon is great and the hazelnut moca is must try for brekfast
Philadelphia MagazineDecember 2, 2011Have a drink at this Rittenhouse retreat and be taken away to Le Champs Elysees! The gorgeous vibe will make the pricey cocktails oh so worth the extra buck. Read more
Try the Polenta and Eggs Basquaise - Creamy polenta with tiny bits of salt, spicy sausage and tomatoes capped off with perfectly poached eggs.
Philadelphia MagazineOctober 6, 2010Go there for the Croque Madame. Grilled Black Forest ham, Mornay sauce and a fried egg, open-faced on Buttered, toasted brioche. The perfect brioche is made in-house. Read more
Scott BlackthornFebruary 21, 2014The finest French restaurant I ever had the honor to eat at. Thank you for a great evening. I will be back
Gordon MilchamJune 19, 2015Nice old school bistro. Menu is minimal but everything is right in this place.
Damien Basile 😈March 24, 2013I HIGHLY recommend the French toast. The hazelnut butter is to die for.
Ricardo SeixasSeptember 17, 2015Exceptional French themed coffee shop with very good menu. High priced but exceptional quality.
amooliaDecember 2, 2011Macaroni au gratin is gruyere decadence. You must have the warm shrimp salad for lunch with a side of pomme frites and don't you dare ask for ketchup.
Marina RyazanskayaJune 19, 2013We tried rabbit paparedelle, beef bourguignon and creme brûlée for dessert - everything was awesome
The petit plateau is neither petit nor a plateau. Discuss. And order it. The most economical and pretty amazing raw bar platter you and 3 friends won't finish.
David AbelmanDecember 11, 2016Nice atmosphere in one of Steven Starr original restaurants. Food is consistently good.
- Austin SeraphinJune 16, 2012I enjoyed the truffle gnocchi. My friend got the wild mushroom pastry. I'm getting that next time! Outrageous desserts too!
Ricky SherrillJuly 31, 2015A good choice for breakfast. Friendly service and an ice place for a breakfast meeting.
Joe CeraldeJanuary 24, 2011I had the Duck Confit, it was amazing. Not too salty not too greasy. Perfectly French. My red wine was the Boujelais Villages.... better than the noveau.
Dining Out for Life PHLApril 6, 2012Make your reservation now! Parc is participating in Dining Out for Life 2013 by donating 33% of every meal sold on Thursday, April 25. Dine Out, Fight AIDS! To learn more about the cause: Read more
- Paula MFMay 22, 2015Don't forget to order a cheese platter for the table and the tarte citron for dessert.
Mike HowellSeptember 29, 2019Duck L’orange was one of the best dishes I’ve had in the last couple years.- GiancarloApril 18, 2012Oysters and a Warm Shrimp Salad are a great lunch combo. If you're in a big group, go for the Grand Plateau.
Dee💗StacyMay 10, 2017Good food, drinks, awesome bread basket. Small portions bit overpriced. However waitress was huge bitch demanding I leave her cash tip and where is it as checks still on table.
Great place for brunch but definitely make reservations for weekends!!!
STARR RestaurantsJune 9, 2011Parc recreates the French bistro experience with a chic Parisian ambiance, authentic French cuisine and a magical je ne sais quoi.
Jennifer Uff.August 7, 2014Salmon and braised cabbage. I all but licked the plate. A perfect French bistro.
- Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011An unbeatable setting for people watching, fine foods and cocktails puts Parc on our 2011 list of Best Restaurants in Philly! Read more
Carolina RevillaSeptember 2, 2013Beautiful French restaurant. Order the basket of pastries to start, delicious!!!!- Love this fantastic Rittenhouse hot spot? You should live right upstairs, visit:
The moules frites is great! Even better than what I had in Paris. However the sorbet was kinda disappointing.
nothing better than sitting out on Rittenhouse square for brunch here on a nice day. do it.
Cole KennedySeptember 18Food didn’t blow me away, at least at breakfast, but it’s a fairly cute space.
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- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(215) 545-2262
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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