"You'll never find a restaurant complex like this at any other school in the U.S. The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College - a dynamic place to make your career come to life." For over 37 years, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College has received national acclaim for its innovative approach to education. We offer a real life, interactive educational experience in a bustling restaurant environment in the heart of University City, Philadelphia - home to one of the largest student populations. Please note that the Restaurants will be closed for Spring Break April 17 to 23, 2012. We will also be closed for the months of July and August while our students enjoy thier Summer Break. Be sure to check the Community Education section on our website for some special Wine Challenge Dinners for March, April and May. When you are finished your meal, stop in the Pastry Shop for a selection of cakes, pastries and tortes. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(15 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 15 reviews

5 stars

(4)

4 stars

(7)

3 stars

(3)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(12)
neighborhood gem(10)
good for groups(9)

romantic(9)
fit for foodies(8)
great for lunch(4)

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Review 1 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Beautiful Experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our 1st exp. to the Resturaunt school was absolutely divine.
The decor was beautiful, food was good and server was very personable and accurate.
Dark and cozy and Romantic.
My filet was cooked to perfection.
The 3 other people were also satisfied.
All in all, very nice.
We will definetly be back"

Dined on 04/13/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 2 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I actually picked the restaurant school because online it seems like they specialize in french food. When we got there, they didn't explain that there are actually different rooms with different types of cuisine. We ended up eating in the main dining room which served international cuisine. It was also very cold in there. It would have been great if it was a little more clear and we knew that we had options.
It was a great bang for your buck though!!!!
I would definitely go back!"

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 3 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I went here as a group of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I went here as a group of 4 last Friday and I had the most wonderful time! The student server was charming and funny and quite knowledgeable about the menu and drink list. We were all impressed. There was also plenty of delicious bread to go around (that they bake on site). We went with the bistro option which is only $21 for 3 courses! The bottles of wine and beer prices are quite inexpensive! It was really a great price for the amount and quality of food. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to try someplace unique! I will certainly be back!"

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I went to the Restaurant School

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I went to the Restaurant School to celebrate Valentine's Day with my boyfriend. Overall it was a pleasant experience, especially since we don't usually go to fancy restaurants.The food was amazing! I had the salmon, and it was crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The service was disappointing, it took a while for the main course to be served, even though we selected all of our courses at the beginning of the meal. It was a great meal for the price ($35), but the waiters need more practice."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 5 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The atmosphere and the decor

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Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The atmosphere and the decor was very well done and elegant, and the ambiance was perfect for an intimate dinner. The waitress was polite and helpful. The wine and beer list had a good selection. We were excited about the menu but the food was less than what we expected. We ordered crab cakes and kale salad for appetizer. The crab cakes and the side were both much too salty, so we were not able to finish it. The kale salad was not bitter and had a good balance with the cranberries and almonds, but could have used a little more flavoring. For the entree, we had salmon and the pork cutlet. The salmon was tender and delicious. The pork dish had an overbearing flavor, so my date didn't even finish half of the dish due to an upset stomache."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 6 for The Restaurant School

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have been to the Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have been to the Restaurant school before, and just as this time around, I found the staff and facualty to be knowledgable, courteous, friendly and attentive to the dinners. As with any learning experience, practice makes perfect thats the reason for going to school. My wife enjoyed her steak, and I enjoyed the fish, it was tasty and well prepared. We will certainly visit the school again."

Dined on 01/31/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

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