Oltremare is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. Enjoy our handcrafted pastas, fresh crudos and seafood selections while enjoying our extensive wine offerings and classic Italian cocktails at our cozy bar.
OLTREMARE
‘PER AMORE DE LA MER’. ITALIAN CUISINE INSPIRED BY THE COAST AND THE SEA. WED, THURS, SUN: 4:30P–9P FRI, SAT: 4:30–10P. 2121 WALNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA …
Eric Olson
Holy moly, this is a true hidden gem. The food was outstanding. A great menu and even better execution. I didn’t take pictures of everything but they wouldn’t do the food justice anyway. The pork chop was one of the best I’ve ever had. If you like pork chops like me you know that a juicy, tender, flavorful pork chop is the holy grail and this chef pulled it off. Everything we had was excellent. I’ll admit, I don’t like pumpkin but I tried my wife’s pumpkin risotto and I may be a convert. It’s amazing what a perfectly cooked pumpkin risotto can do. I can’t wait to come back to Philly and eat here again.
Drinks were also great and the bartender was a seasoned pro. Service all around was easy going and servers were just really nice people.
Run! Don’t know walk…
… moreJulie
Hidden neighborhood gem! Missed the happy hour $2 oysters (4-6p) but went for them anyway and it was soooo worth it. Oysters were very good, clean and tasty. Drink was tasty – a spritz with nice top shelf liquor … ricotta toast and carne crudo…beautiful presentation. Italian classic dishes. Burrata was sooo fresh. Spaghetti limon is perfect with the exact amount of lemon and butter. All pastas can be served in appetizer or entree size. I got the smaller one and it was enough for me but it tasted so good I wished I had gotten the entree. A modern space and has a great vibe. Server was very nice and knowledgeable. Street parking is best on 22nd street. Plenty of Indoor seating and some outdoor seating. Pricing very reasonable.
… moreAndrea C
This place deserves more hype! The Mushroom Fazzoletti with peach was absolutely delicious, their homemade focaccia was amazing, and our service from Gordana was friendly and helpful. They’re also having a Restaurant Week special of $45 three course dinners.
… moreMony Kiem
Excellent service with a few hit and miss dishes.
Shout out to the front of house, everyone was kind, informative, and attentive. All was as it should be. The atmosphere was above average, album et slightly on the darker side, and lights were flickering near our table.
I was a fan of the rigatoni, thought it was cooked perfectly and actually like the larger size. The sauce was alright. I’m a fan of beets so def had to get the beet salad which was. The lemon flavored pasta dishes, tried two different one was a little monotone. Shrimp scampi was top notch, excellent sauce. Broccolini was wow. Both deserts was above bar. A few other pasta dishes, the pasta was excellent to the bite but fillings and toppings were underwhelming.
Overall, a solid Italian restaurant that can def take it up a notch.
… moreAlanna Mora
Had a horrible Valentines Dinner. We waited hours for our food. I had to send back the braised beef because it was so dry and flavorless. Every item needed salt. All food came out cold. I couldn’t eat the oysters because they had a strange chemical taste that made me wonder if it was safe to consume. I am not a picky person in the slightest. I am typically okay with something needing a little more flavor or not being cooked to my liking. I think I’ve sent a plate back one other time in my entire life. Words cannot describe how bad the food was this time around. I was extremely disappointed especially after dining here last year for valentine’s day and being very pleased. I reached out to the restaurant on instagram and have yet to receive a response.
… moreAmanda Lott, REALTOR
Fantastic service! Slipped in on a cold Saturday night in January. Server/chef allowed us to choose from the menu in a non-traditional way. We liked 3 apps and 1 entree. Wine recommendation was also perfect. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreCharles Shepherd
We were in town for the weekend. Came across this place on Saturday night. We enjoyed it very much. The oysters were fresh. My wife really liked the romaine salad. Spaghetti al limone was tasty – the sorrento lemon really comes out. The frutti di mare was really tasty – the chef is not afraid to bring the spice. Service was very attentive. We would visit again if we make it back to Philly.
… moreTessa Harstrick
This place is divine! Went for happy hour with some girlfriends and no one else was there yet– staff was so friendly and attentive. Our server asked our preferences/tailored the wine choices to us even though we ordered the happy hour wine of the day’s. Had some delicious shrimp, burrata, and overall just a very nice time! Atmosphere is beautiful and would be great for a date, especially once the sun goes down.
… moreJasmine Samone
From beginning to end, our experience at this restaurant was truly exceptional. Patrick, our bartender, was outstanding, crafting unique and thoughtfully curated cocktails that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Solana (my apologies if I spelled that incorrectly) was a delightful presence, serving and hosting with remarkable attentiveness. The food was absolutely delicious, making every bite a joy. Overall, a memorable dining experience that left us planning our next visit!
… moresasha nunez
My family and I booked a reservation for my mother’s birthday. I will be having to plan another dinner to make up for the lack in quality of service and food. Our bill was $300, the food quantity and quality did not equate to the amount spent. All of the seafood tasted it was not fresh, many menu items was not the listed description. I had to request a different menu item as I knew that if I finished my seafood meal I would be ill. The entire building had one server with many host/runners. They were all sweet but the lack in structure truly hindered the experience as we waited 50 minutes just to place drink orders. The amount served were so tiny that we had to eat after leaving. I am truly disappointed that this place is charging $30-40 for plates that are not properly prepared, canned fish, and poor service. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, DO NOT come here. Th atmosphere presents as a fine dining experience, however lacks in every other aspect.
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