Katie Wallace
We hosted my Sister in laws bridal shower at Ristorante Imperatore this past weekend and it was such a fantastic experience! The food was delicious, atmosphere was beautiful and the staff was incredibly friendly and easy to work with. I would recommend this spot to anyone for bridal/ baby showers and events!
… moreChris Pisarcik
An absolute gem of a restaurant. Small, intimate, you are greeted by Cindy, the hostess that treats you like family. The service is impeccable, the menu choices are a great variety of beautifully presented dishes .The flavors fresh and delicious every time. We took some friends last night. They were delighted and highly impressed. Pretty sure they will be back as we will.too. Just a great experience!
Update!! Had my husband’s 70th bday party here Jan 3. Could not have been more perfect. 35 guests were treated to great service, personal service and delicious food. Adel, chef and owner was a dream to work with regarding menu choices ,seating and he had great suggestions. Calamari was ” the best ever” many said. All of the entrees were delicious and our guests will certainly be back. Most of them are regulars anyway. We were thrilled with everything! Thankyou Imperatore and staff!!!
… moreCat
My friend selected this restaurant to celebrate her birthday because she heard that it was good. We met there for dinner last night. We started with an appetizer that we shared, Calamari Grigliati. It was fresh and grilled perfectly. For main course, I had the Risotto Pescatori which I requested with Fra Diavolo sauce instead of marinara since I love spicy. It turned out to be perfection! It was right amount of seafood with plenty of yummy risotto. My friend had the Spidini di Capesante e Gamberette which she enjoyed very much. We finished with sharing the Limoncello Mascarpone cake which they brought out with a sparkling candle. Everything tasted so good. The ambience is wonderful and I love that it’s a BYO. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the young lady who started to bus the appetizer plate when we weren’t finished. She took my appetizer plate and piled it onto the Calamari Grigliati plate when we still had a serving left to eat. She didn’t even ask if we were finished with it. I was stunned. Aside from that, the hostess was very nice and friendly and our waiter was accommodating with my dish. I would definitely return.
… moreCharlie Angelone
I’ve been to this restaurant twice. The first time it was very crowded because they were hosting a party but that was more for a special occasion. Tonight was very calm. very packed because it’s close to New Year’s. I had the calamari to start with which was fried. it was very delicious with the traditional marinara sauce. I had the fettuccine alfredo as my entree. I first must start off by saying I am half Italian, and I’m used to traditional Italian food . I did not like the addition of the truffle cream sauce. I found it to be very strong and dominant. My only major critique is I feel the the Alfredo dish would be much more successful in taste without the truffle cream sauce. certain people that go there may think it’s too strong. I truly believe the dish is good enough without the addition of the truffle.
… moreDave Isett
Great menu design and dinner specials. Attentive and professional service. Waited too long to try something with so much to offer. Will go back. (And I’m very critical)
… moreMary Leis
We hosted my sister’s bridal shower at Imperatore and it was the perfect space, with one room for socializing and the other for a sit down lunch. The food & service were excellent!
… moreLynn Schweitzer Friedman, MD
We were getting together with good friends tonight and wanted to find a restaurant halfway between us, as we are an hour apart. I saw the reviews on this restaurant and thought it would be a good choice. Our reservation was for 6:15. There were 3 other parties at the restaurant. While our waitress was very pleasant, she gave us our menus and returned 35 seconds later and wanted our order. I explained that we were chatting and had not looked at the menu yet. She walked away came back a minute later and asked if we were ready to order. I explained that we were not ready yet. She then sent the owner over to take our order literally a few seconds later.. So we chose our meals and ordered. My husband and I shared an eggplant appetizer which was average. The couple we were with got the Caprese salad. The tomatoes were pale and tasteless. I ordered a dish that I actually liked- in a hazelnut cream sauce but it had scallops that were burnt and overcooked. The pasta and sauce were tasty. My husband got a pasta dish (Ameritriciano) that was burnt, and the pasta pieces were broken. He said it was horrible. Our friends ordered a veal Parmesan, which was served cold and grossly overcooked it was like a hockey puck. They also got the Bronzino, which was average. A large hunk of white meat from the Bronzino was returned to the kitchen, as the server didn’t feel inclined to fillet the fish completely. By the way, the server was the owner/chef and we were rushed through the meal. They actually tried to remove our dishes while we were still eating and food was on our plate! The bill came instantly. Obviously we didn’t order dessert. We left a bit after 8 pm so it’s not as if we stayed for too long. Would never come here again.
… moreSabrine M
Ristorante Imperatore is a fantastic upscale restaurant that offers delicious food at a great price. My personal favorite is the Garganelli Pesto with Shrimp, paired with a fresh Caesar salad—both are outstanding! The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. I also appreciate their willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions; just ask, and they’ll help with any allergies. Plus, they offer gluten-free options! This has definitely become my go-to spot in Blue Bell, PA. Highly recommend!
… moreLou Polen
Lynn Schweitzer Friedman, MD?
The MD must stand for Maryland cause she’s crabby as all heck. No shot on earth she’s a doctor. Maybe a doctor of terrible takes and bad personality.
The food, atmosphere, and staff are top notch. Just enjoyed a meal for the first time here and will be back. Luis was a five star server
… moreSteven Krider
Never got to eat. Waited 15 min. for our wine to be opened. After 30 minutes we just got bread but no one took our order. Couple next to us who sat after us was already into their apps. Hopefully you have a better experience, but not will to spend hard earned money to be ignored. Restaurant was not busy. Staff seems to not care.
… more