Traditional bistro fare is served in a bustling setting that reminds of belle epoque Paris.
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Address: 227 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 545-2262
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Parc, Stephen Starr’s popular French restaurant, pays homage to Paris with outdoor seating overlooking Rittenhouse Square.
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Scott P. from The North
Ahh Paris!! I have found a piece of you in Center Philadelphia. The tile work on the walls recalls my many stops in your Metro. The service, as refined as your meticulous army of garcons that await my glances in the corners of every Parisian restaurant. No pretentious quiet intimacy here. The walls echo with the loud chatter of romantic youth and elderly alike, drowning out even the sharp jazz and harsh modern music that is lost among the locals arguing history and art concepts. And the food!! Glorious and classic! Escargot, seared fois gras (recently added and the best in the city!), bread, bread, and more bread!! All memories of my evenings in the City of Lights! The steak au poive was divine, and cooked to perfection. The cheese plate simple and yet eye-rollingly delicious. Even the butter brought back my thoughts to bistros by the Seine. Dessert, needless to say, was equally as perfect. Profiteroles and Chocolate Mousse both beautiful presented and sized for “just enough” to complete the wonderful evening. Go!!! Don’t miss this gem of happiness.
… moreperle75nyc
I stopped by Philadelphia over the weekend and decided to visit this place after seeing how busy it was both in the morning and at night — and the great reviews didn’t lie! The restaurant sits right across from a park, and despite the crowd and size, the staff were incredibly kind and attentive (except for the host — a little smile or warmth would’ve made a much better first impression).
Thanks to the generous, delicious breakfast and the genuinely kind service, my day started off perfectly. The gentleman who guided us to our table greeted us with such thoughtful manners, and our server’s hospitality was truly flawless. It’s been a while since I had such a pleasant dining experience, so I happily left a bigger tip than usual.
These days, some restaurants can’t even provide decent basic service yet still circle the “extra tip” section on the receipt — but this place was outstanding in every way.
The bread basket was amazing — even the complimentary bread was fresh and delicious. The butter was a bit too cold and hard to spread, but the jam that came with it was wonderful. The onion soup we shared was absolutely perfect, and the beet salad was fresh, tangy, and refreshing. The quiche was soft, seasoned well, and had an ideal texture.
The only small downside was the coffee, which could have been better. But overall, the bright smile and warm service from our server, along with the team’s attentiveness even during the busy rush, made this a truly delightful breakfast experience.
Highly recommend — this place absolutely deserves its great reputation!
… moreThanks to the generous, delicious breakfast and the genuinely kind service, my day started off perfectly. The gentleman who guided us to our table greeted us with such thoughtful manners, and our server’s hospitality was truly flawless. It’s been a while since I had such a pleasant dining experience, so I happily left a bigger tip than usual.
These days, some restaurants can’t even provide decent basic service yet still circle the “extra tip” section on the receipt — but this place was outstanding in every way.
The bread basket was amazing — even the complimentary bread was fresh and delicious. The butter was a bit too cold and hard to spread, but the jam that came with it was wonderful. The onion soup we shared was absolutely perfect, and the beet salad was fresh, tangy, and refreshing. The quiche was soft, seasoned well, and had an ideal texture.
The only small downside was the coffee, which could have been better. But overall, the bright smile and warm service from our server, along with the team’s attentiveness even during the busy rush, made this a truly delightful breakfast experience.
Highly recommend — this place absolutely deserves its great reputation!
H Redding
Parc is spectacular, yet a reasonably priced restaurant you can take your kids too. All of our apps were amazing, the bread there is to die for and the main courses were just as good. There’s still so much on the menu I want to try, we will be back soon! Can’t wait to sit at a little bistro table outside this Spring or Summer! Don’t miss it. One of our favorite Starr restaurants
… moreJacqueline Goyurie
I came on Monday evening, i made no reservations, and was lucky to have space available. If you plan to come in group, make sure to make reservation, it’s full ’till closing.
Atmostphere as you can see in the video, place is great, restroom clean, staff friendly.
It is a little bit hard to catch your server, its very busy and packed. Overall, it is still great for gathering.
Ordered:
Mushroom soup, yummy and comfort as always. Not to blant not over seasoned.
Escargot was great, come with bread stick, deep it in the sauce for a little and yeahh its melting in your mouth.
Lamb shank honestly it taste good.
It’s just I’m someone who enjoy strong flavors, so for me its a little bit too mild seasoned, so if you cant stand too much spices, this would be very great. But if you are someone who enjoy strong flavors like me, its good but this might not be yours.
Overall, will be back to try other entreès 🙂
… moreAtmostphere as you can see in the video, place is great, restroom clean, staff friendly.
It is a little bit hard to catch your server, its very busy and packed. Overall, it is still great for gathering.
Ordered:
Mushroom soup, yummy and comfort as always. Not to blant not over seasoned.
Escargot was great, come with bread stick, deep it in the sauce for a little and yeahh its melting in your mouth.
Lamb shank honestly it taste good.
It’s just I’m someone who enjoy strong flavors, so for me its a little bit too mild seasoned, so if you cant stand too much spices, this would be very great. But if you are someone who enjoy strong flavors like me, its good but this might not be yours.
Overall, will be back to try other entreès 🙂
Ed batis
My wife and I visited Parc on Thanksgiving, the atmosphere was great and restaurant was beautifully decorated. The service was great, my wife ordered the Beef Bourguignon and it was fantastic. She also ordered the Onion Soup, but was disappointed because although it tasted great it did not have broth. I order the Steak Frits it had a good taste but a bit to fatty not a good cut. The experience was great, but certain item’s could have been for price. Nevertheless greatful to have a place to spend Thanksgiving with my wife. Thanks for being open and providing a service when you could be home with your family members. Happy Thanksgiving
… moreZ Z
We were lucky to walk in without waiting the Saturday morning before a snow storm for brunch. And when I say it is worth it The complimentary bread basket and the pastry basket are so generous and well made, especially the cranberry walnut sourdough slices, omg! For dishes we chose only from the appetizers as they all looked (and tasted!) too interesting to refuse — chicken liver parfait (silky smooth, the cherry pistachio toasts on the side are also divine), steak tartare, tuna carpaccio, escargots, and onion soup. We were so in love with everything and this was honestly the finest brunch I’ve had for a while. $60 per person with coffee and one dessert. The only slight downside is that it’s very bustling inside with music and people, and could get very sensory overloading after a while, but I guess that’s the Paris street vibe they are going for!
… moreSaeed Ghadessi
Think French experience without having to leave Philadelphia. The is bustling restaurant is located in the heart of downtown with great food and even better service. Weather permitting we enjoy sitting on the sidewalks and watching people go by. When it gets very cold (or hot) we enjoy the indoor seating where the decor is reminiscent of a Paris restaurant. Food is simple and tasty. One of our favorite places in Philadelphia.
… moreNuria El
The restaurant was extremely loud, and the tables for two are very small. Our table was placed in the middle hallway near the bathroom, which felt awkward and uncomfortable and really took away from the experience.
The food wasn’t bad, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to rush back. I might consider trying it again for brunch, but not anytime soon.
Our server, Megan, was honestly a sweetheart and very attentive, but her voice was extremely loud to the point where it felt like she was yelling at the table. She was kind and helpful, but lowering her voice a bit would make the experience much more comfortable, especially in an already noisy space.
Overall, it’s a popular spot, but between the noise level and seating, it wasn’t the best fit for me.
… moreThe food wasn’t bad, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to rush back. I might consider trying it again for brunch, but not anytime soon.
Our server, Megan, was honestly a sweetheart and very attentive, but her voice was extremely loud to the point where it felt like she was yelling at the table. She was kind and helpful, but lowering her voice a bit would make the experience much more comfortable, especially in an already noisy space.
Overall, it’s a popular spot, but between the noise level and seating, it wasn’t the best fit for me.
Sara Delmoral
Everyone knows this place, so it’s no surprise that i’m finally leaving a review. it wasn’t my first time at parc, but today’s visit was so wonderful that i had to share. my roommate and i stopped by so she could drop off her resume, and while she did that, we decided to take a seat at the bar.
Jen, our bartender, was absolutely delightful from the start—friendly, smiley, and full of energy that instantly made us want to stay for drinks. we kicked off our day with two espresso martinis made with their in-house coffee, which had such a distinct flavor that the drinks truly stood out. of course, we couldn’t resist trying some of their small plates. we went with the charcuterie board, featuring duck confit, sardines with homemade butter, and deviled eggs. they started us off with bread, and the cherry walnut bread was the real star. i wish it had been a bit warmer, but the salted butter was soft, spreadable, and perfectly paired with each bite.
the deviled eggs were a dream-the yellow whip was light, fluffy, and cloud-like, with just enough cracked pepper to elevate the flavor. Jen also guided us through trying the sardines for the first time, showing us how to enjoy them properly. with the butter and a squeeze of lemon, each bite felt like a little marine adventure- so fresh and delicious!
as for the charcuterie board, the pâté campagne and duck rillette looked a bit intimidating at first, but every bite was incredible. the duck was packed with flavor, and paired with the bread, it was pure heaven. my only minor complaint is that the board didn’t include jam or cheese to go with the bread, which i think would have made it perfect.
Jen went above and beyond to divide and pack our food, and her attentiveness made the experience even better. the restaurant itself is a bit dim, giving off a cozy, warm ambiance. overall, i truly enjoyed my visit to parc this time around and would definitely recommend it-even for lunch!
… moreJen, our bartender, was absolutely delightful from the start—friendly, smiley, and full of energy that instantly made us want to stay for drinks. we kicked off our day with two espresso martinis made with their in-house coffee, which had such a distinct flavor that the drinks truly stood out. of course, we couldn’t resist trying some of their small plates. we went with the charcuterie board, featuring duck confit, sardines with homemade butter, and deviled eggs. they started us off with bread, and the cherry walnut bread was the real star. i wish it had been a bit warmer, but the salted butter was soft, spreadable, and perfectly paired with each bite.
the deviled eggs were a dream-the yellow whip was light, fluffy, and cloud-like, with just enough cracked pepper to elevate the flavor. Jen also guided us through trying the sardines for the first time, showing us how to enjoy them properly. with the butter and a squeeze of lemon, each bite felt like a little marine adventure- so fresh and delicious!
as for the charcuterie board, the pâté campagne and duck rillette looked a bit intimidating at first, but every bite was incredible. the duck was packed with flavor, and paired with the bread, it was pure heaven. my only minor complaint is that the board didn’t include jam or cheese to go with the bread, which i think would have made it perfect.
Jen went above and beyond to divide and pack our food, and her attentiveness made the experience even better. the restaurant itself is a bit dim, giving off a cozy, warm ambiance. overall, i truly enjoyed my visit to parc this time around and would definitely recommend it-even for lunch!
Albert Bellamy
Amazing restaurant. All the food was incredible. I had always wanted to try a croque monsieur, and it did not disappoint.
Bread and appetizers were high quality and delicious. The cranberry nut bread was my favorite. Very moist and flavorful.
My wife is a connoisseur of fine French Onion soup, and she exclaimed that this was the best she’d ever had.
The quiche Lorraine was delightful, fluffy and crusty, very light. Portion size is perfect – you won’t leave hungry but you won’t need a cart to haul leftovers. Its just right.
Desserts are to die for. This is the best creme brulee I’ve ever had, and the chocolate mousse is the perfect flavor, sweetness and a magical consistency you cant make at home.
Service was perfect at well. Our server Samantha is delightful, quick with a knowledgeable recommendation and great conversation. The manager Sawyer visited our table and was clearly invested in the quality of food and performance of his staff.
10/10 highest recommendation. Will be back soon!
… moreBread and appetizers were high quality and delicious. The cranberry nut bread was my favorite. Very moist and flavorful.
My wife is a connoisseur of fine French Onion soup, and she exclaimed that this was the best she’d ever had.
The quiche Lorraine was delightful, fluffy and crusty, very light. Portion size is perfect – you won’t leave hungry but you won’t need a cart to haul leftovers. Its just right.
Desserts are to die for. This is the best creme brulee I’ve ever had, and the chocolate mousse is the perfect flavor, sweetness and a magical consistency you cant make at home.
Service was perfect at well. Our server Samantha is delightful, quick with a knowledgeable recommendation and great conversation. The manager Sawyer visited our table and was clearly invested in the quality of food and performance of his staff.
10/10 highest recommendation. Will be back soon!