The Victor Cafe
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia
The folks at Philadelphia Magazine and Visit Philly like this place. Would you agree?
"Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing."(5 Tips)
"The wait staff is amazing at singing and serving!"(5 Tips)
"A perfect date spot."(2 Tips)
"I highly recommend the veal saltimbocca and tiramisu."(3 Tips)
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Nate SMarch 21, 2021Wow, what an experience. Come here for a date night! Servers sing an opera aria every 20 minutes. All that plus the best tiramisu I’ve ever had.
Campbell BirdSeptember 14, 2016Love this place. Everything you've read about it probably makes it sound overly fancy. It's not. Just great food and awesome atmosphere.
mary bunceOctober 15, 2019The drinks are very good here!! The wait staff is amazing at singing and serving! I even got serenaded the happy birthday song! Great calamari! I will return to this place! Bravo!
NathanSeptember 29, 2016Very unique restaurant for opera lovers. Unpretentious vibe, and the food is pretty good too.
Jeff CourtoisMay 30, 2012Fantastic mussel appitizer., papadella with fresh mozzarella was mouth watering perfect and finished with a cannoli and expression....mmmm- John GausMarch 1, 2017Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing. Great restaurant for a special and memorable evening.
- Catherine WroclawskiApril 28, 2018Delicious Italian food with great entertainment! I highly recommend the veal saltimbocca and tiramisu.
Visit PhillyApril 2, 2012When Stallone was in town, this is where you'd find him—enjoying veal and Chianti. He would even call his wife in California so she could hear the singing wait staff.
Christina DahlApril 12, 2021Delicious food and wonderful service! Loved the singing and entertainment
Come out and eat some great Italian comfort food while listening to live opera and musical theater selections sung by the staff...
Philadelphia MagazineJuly 2, 2012Don’t miss the crespelle capriccio—smooth, rich crabmeat in a béchamel sauce, rolled into crisp prosciutto.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
emilyAugust 23, 2024this place sucks, absolutely awful service! we sat there for nearly 30 min without even being able to order a drink though we were ready to order our meal minutes after sitting down. DON’T DO IT!!!!
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Opera + Italian
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
(215) 468-3040
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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