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The Refectory is a 150-seat restaurant, bar and private events space located in Villanova, offering a casual yet refined dining experience to Philadelphia’s Main Line. Our wide-ranging menus reflect New American Cuisine under direction of Chef Biff Gottehrer. A Refectory” is, by definition, a communal dining room that serves as a place to meet, eat, and drink together. We are excited to warmly welcome you!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 862 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
Phone: (610) 519-5786
Website: http://refectorynova.com/
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Reservations: refectorynova.com
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Reviews
Jan Klincewicz
Very classy place for the price (but you will pay to park unless you like a hike.) Good ingredients and portion sizes. Cheesesteak was OK. Roll was fresh but dry. They should scoop it for a better ratio. Maybe season it a little more. Nice presentation. Professional and friendly service.
… moreSierra
This place never disappoints. I love that they keep my favorite Prosecco rosé in house. The atmosphere here is dim but warm and welcoming. What can I say, I’ve never had a dish off of this menu that I didn’t enjoy.
This is a restaurant that I frequent any opportunity I get. The staff is always really friendly and the service is great. Even with a full house, I’ve never waited an unreasonable amount of time for my food and the food is consistently great.
Refectory means a room used for communal meals in a religious or educational institution and I absolutely love the location. It is tucked away on the first floor of what I believe is student housing on the gorgeous Villanova University campus. I suggest parking in the parking garage across the street.
… moreThis is a restaurant that I frequent any opportunity I get. The staff is always really friendly and the service is great. Even with a full house, I’ve never waited an unreasonable amount of time for my food and the food is consistently great.
Refectory means a room used for communal meals in a religious or educational institution and I absolutely love the location. It is tucked away on the first floor of what I believe is student housing on the gorgeous Villanova University campus. I suggest parking in the parking garage across the street.
Fatima Rubi
Had my rehearsal dinner in their private space! Darcy is the best! Her communication was great throughout the process and the private space was the perfect setting for my small wedding party. The food was delicious!! We did a buffet and they let us take leftovers home! The restaurant was also on Villanova’s campus which was cute! Many compliments 🙂
… moreCarlos Gomez
We had a wonderful brunch at The Refectory! The place is beautifully decorated, elegant, and has a great vibe. Our server, Bre, made the experience even better, she was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and paid close attention to every detail. We were a group of four celebrating a friend’s birthday, and thanks to Bre and the warm atmosphere, we had such a great time.
The food was absolutely delicious, well-prepared, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Service was fast, and everything came out just right. This spot is perfect for brunch, and I’ll definitely be coming back soon!
… moreThe food was absolutely delicious, well-prepared, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Service was fast, and everything came out just right. This spot is perfect for brunch, and I’ll definitely be coming back soon!
Jodie Kennedy
This is a really great restaurant on the Villanova campus. We went for lunch and the Bibb salad and cheddar broccoli soup were delicious. Domino was our waiter and took great care of us. The decor and ambiance are well done and cozy. We went back later the same day for drinks after the basketball game and it was very lively. This is a must-go place if you are visiting Villanova.
… moreColleen Mehan
I have eaten there twice. The food is always fresh, delicious, and well prepared. The drinks are great as well.
… morerishi bansal
Came here during a college visit. Awesome food and service.
Definitely recommend the mushroom flatbread and the rock shrimp tacos.
The mushroom risotto is delicious, but nor the traditional cheese heavy preparation. It has more veggies. Liked it.
The fries were delicious too.
Fancy for a college restaurant, great when parents are visiting.
… moreDefinitely recommend the mushroom flatbread and the rock shrimp tacos.
The mushroom risotto is delicious, but nor the traditional cheese heavy preparation. It has more veggies. Liked it.
The fries were delicious too.
Fancy for a college restaurant, great when parents are visiting.
Katherine Salazar
Madison took the best care of us!!! The Burrata was out of this world. Instead of tomatoes, they had plums, peaches, strawberries & grapes !
We both had the salmon BLT and we asked to add avocado to the sandwhich and a side salad. It was excellent!
Rocher cake to top it off!! I will have that again next time❤️ strawberry prosecco drink was also a must have.
… moreWe both had the salmon BLT and we asked to add avocado to the sandwhich and a side salad. It was excellent!
Rocher cake to top it off!! I will have that again next time❤️ strawberry prosecco drink was also a must have.
Mark S Smith
Tried a new place today for Sunday brunch. The Refectory in Villanova. We really liked everything. Great looking restaurant with some great food. Started with shrimp cocktail. Lots of shrimp cocktail is just boiled shrimp, but these had been cooked in various herbs to add some interesting flavors. The Nova Fries were also unique with brisket, cheese, and pickled onions. Yummy. My chicken and waffles was also great with crispy, moist chicken. Finally the ricotta donuts were the right size with good sides (blueberries and chocolate) with classic flavor! Highly recommend the Refectory!
… morebobby travaglini
Made reservations for new years eve and took my mom, wife and kids. Found the place on open table, never heard of it before and didnt know what to expect being right in the heart of villanova, and wasnt sure if we were going to walk into a college bar. It was the total opposite of my initial thoughts. The ambiance was warming, our waitress-Alexis was awesome and very attentive. She recommended a few good platters and took a bunch of great photos of our table for us being NYE. The cheese steak egg rolls, Brussels sprouts, and calamari we started off with and got a bread basket also which all hit the spot and everyone enjoyed them all. Our entres were even better, my lobster linguine was terrific as was the scallops and cod. The plate presentations are beautiful. The desserts topped it off and the apple swirl cake with ice cream comes highly recommended. I cant wait to go back and try the other dishes. Very satisfied and highly recommend. Will be back!
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