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Borromini is an ode to the timeless rituals of Italian life. Housed in a transportive, storied space that feels both grand and familiar, Borromini brings the regional dishes and layered design sensibilities of Italy to Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square.
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Address: 1805 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 596-1000
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Reviews
Wes Pipitone
First off, the decor is beautiful. Great atmosphere and architecture. Very traditional but true to feel European styling. The food does a good job of mixing American Italian food with some more traditional Italian dishes. The squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta was light and sweet. The clams casino a little small but well done. Not too oily. Was also happy to see some authentic Italian cocktails like an Americano and several house Negronis. Main platters were Cacio è Pepe and 100 layer lasagna. Both well done and very flavorfull. Cannoli for dessert, of which the orange was by far the favorite. Would definitely come back and try some other menu items. Be aware, it can be loud . But hey, it’s an Italian restaurant so it fits.
… moreRJ Aguilar
Facing Rittenhouse Square this elevated Italian spot is becoming one of my new eating favs! The ambiance is elegant and upscale. The service is excellent. And the menu offers unique Italian dishes. The lemon pasta and the rosemary potatoes were a hit. Highly recommend the lemon Ricotta pancakes and espresso martini for brunch! Bring a pair of sunglasses in case youre sitting in a chair facing the big windows during brunch on the second floor as lots of natural light shine on you.
… moreCam Cameron
Went to Borromini for lunch to celebrate my best friends birthday! The atmosphere/interior is beautiful. We ordered the white pizza & carbonara as entrees and the cannolis for dessert! The carbonara was probably the best carbonara I’ve had in the states! Would most definitely come back just for the carbonara alone! Overall 10/10!
… moreShreyas Shah
Stopped in for lunch celebrating our anniversary. Good thing we had a reservation, was surprisingly very busy for an early Saturday. We quickly saw why. Food was great and the 100 layer lasagna lived up to expectations. Pasta layers melted in the mouth and the sauce and ricotta was balanced perfectly. It makes for a very rich meal so be ready to get full quickly! The spaghetti was fresh and simple. The focaccia was really very good but a little bummed it is so pricey. An Italian restaurant without bread at the table just felt lacking but the taste and freshness of the focaccia was at least a comfort. We finished off with a moist chocolate olive cake. Would certainly return for the great service, atmosphere and of course the food.
… moreMike Sperando
We stopped into Borromini in Philly mid-day on a Saturday as a walk-in. It’s a newer restaurant in the city that we’ve been wanting to check out, and we were seated in about 25 minutes, which wasn’t bad for a weekend.
We started with the pane focaccia, arancini, and Caesar Tonnata. The focaccia was definitely the standout—simple but full of flavor. The arancini was solid, and the salad had a more authentic style to it, which some people will really appreciate. I had an Aperol Spritz with the apps, which was made well.
For entrées, we had the Chicken Milanese Panino and the carbonara. Both dishes had good flavor and were prepared well. The carbonara had a rich sauce without being too heavy, and the chicken was a quality cut and cooked nicely.
We finished with the tiramisu, which was one of the better ones I’ve had—light, not overly sweet, and good texture.
On the way out, we actually saw Stephen Starr sitting at a table eating with some of his staff, which was cool to see from an owner with a schedule like his—shows he’s involved and present.
Overall, it was a good experience. The food was enjoyable, service was friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Worth checking out if you’re looking to try a newer spot in Philly.
… moreWe started with the pane focaccia, arancini, and Caesar Tonnata. The focaccia was definitely the standout—simple but full of flavor. The arancini was solid, and the salad had a more authentic style to it, which some people will really appreciate. I had an Aperol Spritz with the apps, which was made well.
For entrées, we had the Chicken Milanese Panino and the carbonara. Both dishes had good flavor and were prepared well. The carbonara had a rich sauce without being too heavy, and the chicken was a quality cut and cooked nicely.
We finished with the tiramisu, which was one of the better ones I’ve had—light, not overly sweet, and good texture.
On the way out, we actually saw Stephen Starr sitting at a table eating with some of his staff, which was cool to see from an owner with a schedule like his—shows he’s involved and present.
Overall, it was a good experience. The food was enjoyable, service was friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Worth checking out if you’re looking to try a newer spot in Philly.
Christina Blake
We had a friend recommend this new restaurant and we decided to stop in hoping for seats at the bar. The wintry mix outside must of helped lessen the crowds and we were successful. Our bar person, Seth (and his associates) were super friendly. My espresso martini was delicious! The food did not disappoint either, we had the lamb chops and the lobster spaghetti, with broccoli rabe and the roasted potatoes. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was equally as inviting. There is an upstairs area with second bar as well that I’ll check out at our next visit. Highly recommend!
… moreThe Novel Baker
Such a great night at Stephen Starr’s Borromini, especially as the snowstorm was rolling in — it made the whole evening feel even cozier. The food and wine were both excellent, and everything felt easy and well-paced.
Both the food and the wine were outstanding — thoughtfully prepared and beautifully enjoyed.
Scott, our server, took great care of us, and Basil, the manager, checked in and made us feel genuinely welcome.
We’ll be back in a couple of weeks.
… moreBoth the food and the wine were outstanding — thoughtfully prepared and beautifully enjoyed.
Scott, our server, took great care of us, and Basil, the manager, checked in and made us feel genuinely welcome.
We’ll be back in a couple of weeks.
Sierra Yeam
Our reservation was at 7:30 PM, and as soon as we arrived, the entrance was packed with people waiting by the stairs. We waited a few minutes while our host looked for an open table. During that time, we connected with another host name Caleb who was an absolute sweetheart—I instantly loved his vibe!
We were seated fairly quickly, but unfortunately, the table was right by the doorway. With all the incoming and outgoing traffic—and the cold air—we weren’t fans of that spot. When we asked if it was possible to be seated elsewhere, we were told it would be about a 30-minute wait. Since we didn’t want to wait by the stairs, they mentioned there was also a bar upstairs.
As we headed upstairs, Caleb immediately ran after us and seated us at a booth table. Let’s talk about hospitality—can we please give him a raise?! He was an absolute sweetheart the entire night.
Once seated, we ordered espresso martinis right away. They were definitely strong, so we added a shot of Baileys, which made them perfect. Our server, Ben, was amazing as well—super patient, especially since we took a while to order and stayed all the way until closing LOL.
For appetizers, we ordered the Focaccia Di Recco, which was light, airy, cheesy, flaky, and absolutely delicious. I’m glad we chose this instead of regular bread because I needed the space for my main course. We also ordered the arancini—we expected two and were ready to split them, but three came out, which worked out perfectly. They were so good and cheesy. The crudo had a nice tangy flavor, and as a crudo lover, I definitely approved.The star of the appetizers was the polpo arrostito—sooooo good, especially paired with the hummus.
For mains, we all ordered pasta and shared the steak tagliata, which ended up being my absolute favorite. The steak paired with the arugula was chef’s kiss. I ordered the 100-layer lasagna, which didn’t have meat (totally fine with me). It was tasty, though more of a classic, straightforward lasagna. One cousin ordered the carbonara (I couldn’t try it since it has pork), but she said it was delicious and finished the entire plate. My other cousin ordered the oxtail mafaldine, which was sweet, flavorful, and had an amazing pasta texture—I absolutely loved it.
For dessert, we ordered the Limone di Amalfi. It was definitely picture-worthy, but a bit too sour for my taste. It was okay, but I’d definitely go for the tiramisu next time.
My cousins and I hadn’t seen each other in over six months, so it was really nice to sit, catch up, and enjoy our girls’ night. Thank you to the staff for being so patient, letting us enjoy our time, and not rushing us out. We were literally the last table there—and as we walked out, they locked the door right behind us (LOL).
Overall, my experience at Borromini was amazing. The staff was kind, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was beautiful. The manager even checked on us and introduced himself, which was very thoughtful. We tried to get a free shot (didn’t work ), but that’s okay!
I’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe were seated fairly quickly, but unfortunately, the table was right by the doorway. With all the incoming and outgoing traffic—and the cold air—we weren’t fans of that spot. When we asked if it was possible to be seated elsewhere, we were told it would be about a 30-minute wait. Since we didn’t want to wait by the stairs, they mentioned there was also a bar upstairs.
As we headed upstairs, Caleb immediately ran after us and seated us at a booth table. Let’s talk about hospitality—can we please give him a raise?! He was an absolute sweetheart the entire night.
Once seated, we ordered espresso martinis right away. They were definitely strong, so we added a shot of Baileys, which made them perfect. Our server, Ben, was amazing as well—super patient, especially since we took a while to order and stayed all the way until closing LOL.
For appetizers, we ordered the Focaccia Di Recco, which was light, airy, cheesy, flaky, and absolutely delicious. I’m glad we chose this instead of regular bread because I needed the space for my main course. We also ordered the arancini—we expected two and were ready to split them, but three came out, which worked out perfectly. They were so good and cheesy. The crudo had a nice tangy flavor, and as a crudo lover, I definitely approved.The star of the appetizers was the polpo arrostito—sooooo good, especially paired with the hummus.
For mains, we all ordered pasta and shared the steak tagliata, which ended up being my absolute favorite. The steak paired with the arugula was chef’s kiss. I ordered the 100-layer lasagna, which didn’t have meat (totally fine with me). It was tasty, though more of a classic, straightforward lasagna. One cousin ordered the carbonara (I couldn’t try it since it has pork), but she said it was delicious and finished the entire plate. My other cousin ordered the oxtail mafaldine, which was sweet, flavorful, and had an amazing pasta texture—I absolutely loved it.
For dessert, we ordered the Limone di Amalfi. It was definitely picture-worthy, but a bit too sour for my taste. It was okay, but I’d definitely go for the tiramisu next time.
My cousins and I hadn’t seen each other in over six months, so it was really nice to sit, catch up, and enjoy our girls’ night. Thank you to the staff for being so patient, letting us enjoy our time, and not rushing us out. We were literally the last table there—and as we walked out, they locked the door right behind us (LOL).
Overall, my experience at Borromini was amazing. The staff was kind, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was beautiful. The manager even checked on us and introduced himself, which was very thoughtful. We tried to get a free shot (didn’t work ), but that’s okay!
I’ll definitely be back.
Ariana Lucidonio
Borromini is the newest addition to Rittenhouse Square and truly feels like you’re stepping into Italy. The ambiance is impeccable!
Finally came in for lunch after letting the hype of not being able to get a reservation died down. Started with an espresso martini which was rich, creamy and a tad sweet. It was great.
We got the spaghetti al limone and chicken milanese sandwich. The spaghetti was al dente, light, tart and all around delicious. The chicken milanese was so juicy and tender, yet still crispy. The greens and aioli rounded out the sandwich. The bread was soft and scooped so it didn’t overpower. Extremely well executed.
The tiramisu was a miss. I prefer mine more moist so it melts in my mouth, this was on the dryer side. I wouldn’t recommend it.
I think it’s a lovely place with great ambiance. It didn’t knock my socks off, but we are blessed with so many amazing Italian restaurants in Philly. This one is unique in the way you truly feel transported to Italy.
… moreFinally came in for lunch after letting the hype of not being able to get a reservation died down. Started with an espresso martini which was rich, creamy and a tad sweet. It was great.
We got the spaghetti al limone and chicken milanese sandwich. The spaghetti was al dente, light, tart and all around delicious. The chicken milanese was so juicy and tender, yet still crispy. The greens and aioli rounded out the sandwich. The bread was soft and scooped so it didn’t overpower. Extremely well executed.
The tiramisu was a miss. I prefer mine more moist so it melts in my mouth, this was on the dryer side. I wouldn’t recommend it.
I think it’s a lovely place with great ambiance. It didn’t knock my socks off, but we are blessed with so many amazing Italian restaurants in Philly. This one is unique in the way you truly feel transported to Italy.
LBC TIXX
Went here for lunch. Service was outstanding (think our server’s name was Alex), from the hostesses to the waiter, to the manager on duty. Professional and personable!
Food was really good with a wide selection of classic Italian dishes. Something for everyone!
Cool atmosphere. Second floor has views of the park across the street.
I will return!
… moreFood was really good with a wide selection of classic Italian dishes. Something for everyone!
Cool atmosphere. Second floor has views of the park across the street.
I will return!