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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

4.9 (4894)
$30 and under
Italian
1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The Victor Café is an Italian restaurant that cultivates old traditions and seamlessly blends them with new ones. With classic Italian dishes and unforgettable live music, we invite you to join us for many enjoyable evenings for years to come.

PLEASE NOTE: Multiple reservations made for the same party cannot be seated together. To book large parties that are not available by default on OpenTable, please contact the restaurant directly.
When booking, party size should encompass total number of guests, including children. We try our best to accommodate special requests, however they are not guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Cross street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $18. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 4,894 people are saying

The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia offers a "unique dining experience" with captivating operatic performances by the talented waitstaff. Guests rave about the "great Italian food" and "wonderful ambiance," enhanced by the restaurant's rich history and Rocky memorabilia. It's perfect for "special occasions" and a "must-visit" for any opera or Rocky fan.
4,894 Reviews
  1. Francisco

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is amazing. Love to see restaurants with a touch of history and authenticity. The opera singing of the waitresses made it so special. Glad I came with family. The food was great. Just little things that I can point out. When we got the bread was cold and looks like it was from early morning bread, not that fresh. They do try to rush you out when you finish eating, but you can still tour the place. I think is worth the visit.

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  2. Vinicius

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Singers are fantastic and food is awesome! Highly recommend!

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  3. Christen

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a treat to hear great talent, decent food and warm surroundings

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  4. Peter

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and i were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the opera singing. We had great service with our singer/waitress Lauretta from Argentina. We will be back very soon with our friends and family. Thank you to all for making our experience a memorable one

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  5. James VIP

    Philadelphia County119 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Victor Cafe is always a great place to dine. Unique and great food

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  6. ALISON VIP

    South Carolina12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always very enjoyable to experience the great talent at the Victor Cafe!!

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  7. Mary

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our fourth visit to Victor Cafe; it has become our 'go to' for special occasions and when we have family in town. Consistently wonderful food, delightful ambience. And supporting those who are furthering their opera career makes it even more special.

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  8. Timothy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. Out of town friends loved it. Opera good. Rocky memories good.

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  9. Janet

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fabulous experience at The Victor Cafe celebrating a graduation. The menu accommodated a variety of food restrictions including vegan and gluten free. The waitstaff were friendly, efficient, and exceptionally talented. We so enjoyed the history and the music! We would absolutely return.

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  10. Rocky VIP

    Philadelphia County21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was charged $4 for ice! Wow..rip off. 5 adults, no appetizers or salads, 5 glasses of wine and 5 entrees and no deserts...$345. That is crazy priced

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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia is rated 4.9 stars by 4894 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

1303 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

  • Cross street
    13th Street & Dickinson
  • Neighborhood
    South Philly
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking costs $18. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) - Tasker/Morris Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live opera seven nights a week by talented professionals as well as students.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Victor Cafe contains a grouping of intimate dining rooms which offer seating for a maximum of 135 people. Inquiries for smaller groups are also welcome. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d'oeuvres may be arranged. We believe you will find the Victor Cafe a most unique dining experience.
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