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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tessa 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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb Jones
Food and service were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea 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.
Andy Derrow
My wife and I celebrated her birthday at Oltremare last night. When we arrived at roughly 6:10pm there were just a couple of other tables seated, but by the time we left 2 hrs later, the restaurant was full. Unfortunately, the restaurant wasn’t remotely staffed adequately enough for a full house on a Saturday night. The food was all very good, but we were constantly waiting for someone to check in with us once the place filled up. The couple seated beside us walked out, and the couple who were seated at that same table next was very frustrated by the time we were leaving. It was all pretty unfortunate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Joseph Prunty
Sat for 30 minutes tonight and no one stopped by the table. We clutched our menus, looked forlorn, and then walked out of the restaurant. I wouldn't recommend this experiment to an enemy. No one should be subjected to this level of arrogance, incompetence, and hubris.
Atmosphere: 1
Julie
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl ODonnell-Flynn
Townsend Wentz has done it again! A terrific experience in a new restaurant. The restaurant itself is an open and inviting space. I especially liked the lamp on the bar that made it seem more like sitting at someone's kitchen counter with close friends. An incredible playlist that had me humming and tapping my foot to the music. Patrick and Simra were so friendly and helpful with suggestions and really knew the menu. It was a true pleasure to meet them! Now the really good part- the food! We decided to go with the tasting menu started with oysters and the mignonette had such a unique flavor-the pear put it over the top. Next were the scallops they were cooked perfectly. The pickled fennel and lemon puree with the scallop packed a refreshing flavor so unique. The ricotta and peach toast was delicious. Second course was a Caesar salad my husband loved this and a beet dish that was so fantastic. The pasta dishes were incredible. A crab, corn, and pea cavatelli was so good we almost licked the bowl and a squid ink with shrimp and mussels that they accommodated our aversion to calamari. We actually sent a picture to our son in Oklahoma because it was so delicious and he loves mussels! Our entrees were the Bronzino and sword fish. The bronzino was light and flaky while the sword fish savory and meaty. Both dishes were fantastic in their very different textures and flavors. Desert was a dark chocolate tiramisu and pistachio gelato and the perfect ending to a fantastic evening. Thank you to everyone at Oltremare you made our date night a wonderful night! We'll be back the hubby wants to try the pork shank he saw at the next table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine 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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Kenny
Phenomenal food and outstanding service. The bar tender, Beau, is a cocktail magician.
I went for happy hour and everything was great. Oysters and ricotta toast were incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Hinterberger
Oltremare was absolutely incredible. From the minute my husband and I walked in the door, we enjoyed the ambiance and the friendly servers. The menu was great and we loved everything we ordered (ricotta toast, beet salad, gnocchi, and pork chop). It’s a beautiful space and right in our neighborhood so we can’t wait to return! A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia L
We went for restaurant week and it was a very pleasant experience. The food was great and I could not be more content. Patrick, our server was amazing and very courteous. Took allergies very seriously which I appreciate so much. The only caveat to the experience would probably been the amount of waitresses present that were standing around just staring at us eat while waiting for other people to arrive to the restaurant so they could work the tables. But, this is so minor that I doesn't warrant a deduction on a star. Very happy with the experience, thank you for the hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mony 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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sinthujaa Emmanual Edward
Tried Oltremare for restaurant week! The restaurant week menu had good variety and portion sizes were good. As far as the quality and taste of the food, we were satisfied. However- I am not sure if I imagined this or not but we ordered ricotta toast off of their regular menu and it was supposed to come with peaches but the version we got didn’t have them. It was still good though! They give you a complimentary piece of bread with olive oil as a part of their standard service. I think if this was complemented with some butter or olive oil dip it would be a bit better. The rigatoni bolognese was cooked pretty al dente/had a bite to it. I personally am not a fan of all dente pasta so I wish that was communicated prior. The service was good but it seemed they were a little short staffed. So there was quite a bit of waiting from when we sat down to when we actually placed our order. However the staff were all so friendly and working really hard to give us a good experience.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
My wife and I celebrated her birthday at Oltremare last night. When we arrived at roughly 6:10pm there were just a couple of other tables seated, but by the time we left 2 hrs later, the restaurant was full. Unfortunately, the restaurant wasn’t remotely staffed adequately enough for a full house on a Saturday night. The food was all very good, but we were constantly waiting for someone to check in with us once the place filled up. The couple seated beside us walked out, and the couple who were seated at that same table next was very frustrated by the time we were leaving. It was all pretty unfortunate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sat for 30 minutes tonight and no one stopped by the table. We clutched our menus, looked forlorn, and then walked out of the restaurant. I wouldn't recommend this experiment to an enemy. No one should be subjected to this level of arrogance, incompetence, and hubris.
Atmosphere: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Townsend Wentz has done it again! A terrific experience in a new restaurant. The restaurant itself is an open and inviting space. I especially liked the lamp on the bar that made it seem more like sitting at someone's kitchen counter with close friends. An incredible playlist that had me humming and tapping my foot to the music. Patrick and Simra were so friendly and helpful with suggestions and really knew the menu. It was a true pleasure to meet them! Now the really good part- the food! We decided to go with the tasting menu started with oysters and the mignonette had such a unique flavor-the pear put it over the top. Next were the scallops they were cooked perfectly. The pickled fennel and lemon puree with the scallop packed a refreshing flavor so unique. The ricotta and peach toast was delicious. Second course was a Caesar salad my husband loved this and a beet dish that was so fantastic. The pasta dishes were incredible. A crab, corn, and pea cavatelli was so good we almost licked the bowl and a squid ink with shrimp and mussels that they accommodated our aversion to calamari. We actually sent a picture to our son in Oklahoma because it was so delicious and he loves mussels! Our entrees were the Bronzino and sword fish. The bronzino was light and flaky while the sword fish savory and meaty. Both dishes were fantastic in their very different textures and flavors. Desert was a dark chocolate tiramisu and pistachio gelato and the perfect ending to a fantastic evening. Thank you to everyone at Oltremare you made our date night a wonderful night! We'll be back the hubby wants to try the pork shank he saw at the next table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal food and outstanding service. The bar tender, Beau, is a cocktail magician.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I went for happy hour and everything was great. Oysters and ricotta toast were incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oltremare was absolutely incredible. From the minute my husband and I walked in the door, we enjoyed the ambiance and the friendly servers. The menu was great and we loved everything we ordered (ricotta toast, beet salad, gnocchi, and pork chop). It’s a beautiful space and right in our neighborhood so we can’t wait to return! A++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for restaurant week and it was a very pleasant experience. The food was great and I could not be more content. Patrick, our server was amazing and very courteous. Took allergies very seriously which I appreciate so much. The only caveat to the experience would probably been the amount of waitresses present that were standing around just staring at us eat while waiting for other people to arrive to the restaurant so they could work the tables. But, this is so minor that I doesn't warrant a deduction on a star. Very happy with the experience, thank you for the hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tried Oltremare for restaurant week! The restaurant week menu had good variety and portion sizes were good. As far as the quality and taste of the food, we were satisfied. However- I am not sure if I imagined this or not but we ordered ricotta toast off of their regular menu and it was supposed to come with peaches but the version we got didn’t have them. It was still good though! They give you a complimentary piece of bread with olive oil as a part of their standard service. I think if this was complemented with some butter or olive oil dip it would be a bit better. The rigatoni bolognese was cooked pretty al dente/had a bite to it. I personally am not a fan of all dente pasta so I wish that was communicated prior. The service was good but it seemed they were a little short staffed. So there was quite a bit of waiting from when we sat down to when we actually placed our order. However the staff were all so friendly and working really hard to give us a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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