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The Victor Cafe

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia

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The Victor Cafe

8.9^/10

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Ranked #4 for Italian restaurants in Philadelphia
The folks at Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly like this place. Would you agree?
"Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing."(5 Tips)
"Loved the singing and entertainment"(5 Tips)
"Come here for a date night!"(2 Tips)
"I highly recommend the veal saltimbocca and tiramisu."(3 Tips)

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Nate SMarch 21, 2021
Wow, what an experience. Come here for a date night! Servers sing an opera aria every 20 minutes. All that plus the best tiramisu I’ve ever had.
Campbell BirdSeptember 14, 2016
Love this place. Everything you've read about it probably makes it sound overly fancy. It's not. Just great food and awesome atmosphere.
mary bunceOctober 15, 2019
The drinks are very good here!! The wait staff is amazing at singing and serving! I even got serenaded the happy birthday song! Great calamari! I will return to this place! Bravo!
NathanSeptember 29, 2016
Very unique restaurant for opera lovers. Unpretentious vibe, and the food is pretty good too.
Jeff CourtoisMay 30, 2012
Fantastic mussel appitizer., papadella with fresh mozzarella was mouth watering perfect and finished with a cannoli and expression....mmmm
John GausMarch 1, 2017
Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing. Great restaurant for a special and memorable evening.
Catherine WroclawskiApril 28, 2018
Delicious Italian food with great entertainment! I highly recommend the veal saltimbocca and tiramisu.
Visit PhillyApril 2, 2012
When Stallone was in town, this is where you'd find him—enjoying veal and Chianti. He would even call his wife in California so she could hear the singing wait staff.
Christina DahlApril 12, 2021
Delicious food and wonderful service! Loved the singing and entertainment
Bryan HoyosMarch 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Come out and eat some great Italian comfort food while listening to live opera and musical theater selections sung by the staff...
Roniel TesslerNovember 23, 2015
A perfect date spot. Yummy Italian and beautiful music.
Al BradleyJune 21, 2016
This place is amazing. Great food, great atmosphere and amazing singers
Daphne PapapolyzouNovember 16, 2014
Steaks and pasta and bread with pesto
Philadelphia MagazineJuly 2, 2012
Don’t miss the crespelle capriccio—smooth, rich crabmeat in a béchamel sauce, rolled into crisp prosciutto.
CENTURY 21 Advantage GoldMarch 1, 2013
Great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
Italian restaurant where diners are serenaded by an operatic waitstaff. Read more
emilyAugust 23
this place sucks, absolutely awful service! we sat there for nearly 30 min without even being able to order a drink though we were ready to order our meal minutes after sitting down. DON’T DO IT!!!!
Richard MalinskyNovember 29, 2013
Opera, food and alcohol. How could miss!
Adeline A.July 2, 2012
Try the Bread & Basil Olive Oil
Jeff BarnerJanuary 14, 2012
The heavy set fellow has a serious set of pipes. Prepare your eardrums.
Adeline A.July 3, 2012
Try the Veal Scallopine Al Limone
Adeline A.July 3, 2012
Try the Caprese Salad
Tamara TaberNovember 21, 2015
Pasta palmadoro
Adeline A.July 3, 2012
Try the Fried Smelt
Adeline A.July 3, 2012
Try the Tiramisu
Rus FinkSeptember 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Very good massages!

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