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Restaurant Reviews List > Philadelphia / New Jersey - South Restaurant Reviews > Philadelphia Restaurant Reviews > Old City Restaurant Reviews > French Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Reviews for Patou

Patou reservations Patou

312 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

New Restaurant from Chef Patrice Rames, from the highly acclaimed Bistro St. Tropez, Zagat Top 40 for over 10 years. Patou offers the style, excitement, fantastic food & lively bar ambience of the French Riviera in Old City Philadelphia. Specialties include Bouillabaisse, Whole Lobster, Steak Frites, Duck and hearth baked gourmet pizzas. Wok, Rotisserie, and Wood Burning Ovens are some of the exciting preparation styles used in our large open kitchen.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: 3rd
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 (68 Reviews)
Food 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.8 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (23)
  • romantic (19)
  • special occasion (17)
  • good for groups (15)
  • neighborhood gem (11)
  • late-night find (8)
  • vibrant bar scene (8)
  • hot spot (5)
  • notable wine list (5)
  • great for brunch (2)
  • scenic view (2)

Patou Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fabulous choice of appetizers! Generous pour of wine! Great fun and very reasonable!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 2 for Patou

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"It was absolutely freezing in there...you would think they would get the hint with every woman keeping her coat on through dinner, but no. The food and service was great though!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 3 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We came for Valentine's Day and were very pleased. The restaurant was busy, but we never once felt rushed - we stayed just over two hours (we're talkers). Our service was friendly and enjoyably relaxed; a tad slow, but not annoyingly so. Plan accordingly if you're on a tight schedule.

The Valentine's menu was limited, but still offered plenty of choices. The house cocktails were fantastic, the food was excellent. I especially like that the house bread is more "amuse bouche" and less "harvest basket." We will definitely be back to try the normal menu and the larger dining area - we had a table by the bar, which was cozy and intimate. A perfect Valentine's experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 4 for Patou

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Restaurant was very cold, most people near us were eating with their coats on. There was a half hour wait even though we had reservations, and when we were seated there were many open tables around us even though no one left while we were waiting. The food itself was decent but not worth the price. The soup course and appetizers were both cold, and the service was pretty inconsistent."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 5 for Patou

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The Patou experience on Valentines Day was I suspect somewhat out of the ordinary because of the holiday. The food was quite good and well presented. The service was spotty, overzealous at times, and lacking at others. An inattention to detail, such as the table lacking bread plates or an unlit candle seemed to be the norm that evening. Apparently they had shifted tables for a larger crowd and the wait staff seemed confused. The food also was served a little too quickly on an evening where one wanted to enjoy the meal in a more leisurely way. Did I mention that the temperature in the main dining area was very cold? Overall, I enjoyed the food and the setting, but would hope for a warmer and more consistent experience the next time."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 6 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I found the decor interesting, but I liked it and so did my date. I could only describe it as shabby Barcelona. The service was very good and the food was delicious. The cream of mussel soup was outstanding. I will recommend Patou to my friends and family."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 7 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Overall, the food was well prepared and the service was very good. My only compliant would be that the menu was a bit restricting for my taste. the price is set in stone and you have to choose from a moderately sized selection to outfit your meal."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 8 for Patou

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Service was friendly and food (except for lukewarm soup) was very good. Bar was not completely stocked (no bourbon and bartender did not know how to make a kir. Music was a bit loud and could have been a bit more conducive to dining in an upscale restaurant.But how does one run out of tea bags????"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 02/10/2010)
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Review 9 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was incredible, I enjoyed everything I ordered and everything the rest of my party ordered. The waitress seemed distracted, I would have liked better service from her, but I guess it was ok for her since we were a big party and she didn't have to earn her tip. That aside I'd go back many many times!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 10 for Patou

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food. Loved the atmosphere!"

Special Features: late-night find, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 11 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went during restaurant week and were pleasantly surprised to find a large menu, not the typical three choice "special menu". Our service was good, the food was good, and I would deff go back."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 12 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our experience was very enjoyable. The Pistou first course and the Day Boat Scallops were excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 13 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Went for restaurant week. Food and service were very good. Restaurant was out of a few types of wine that was sold by the glass and that was disappointing. Also, main dining room was very cold. Took away from the enjoyment of a great meal."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 14 for Patou

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My experience at Patou was excellent. The staff were cordial and efficient. The service was prompt. I began my dinner with a pitcher of White sangria,which was full of fruit,sweet with just the right amount of wine. I enjoyed a cesaer salad and a white bean soup,which was truely outstanding. I dined on the Porc,for the main entree. The meat was tender and tasteful. I have to admit, the dessert,the apple tart,was a tad disappointing.
Overall, my dining experience was pleasant and I plan to return again in the near future. I would recommend this restaurant to my friends."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 15 for Patou

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"We did not enjoy our dining experience at Patou. It was our first and last time there. My NY strip steak was very tough and very fatty. The paella was extremely salty. Compared to Parc, which is also a French restaurant, it was terrible. The decor looked like it was just slapped together...with no thought."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 16 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The unusual setting took a bit of "getting used to"but it was fine. Aside from the ordinary quality of the coffee and dessert, all of the food was very good and the service excellent. The extra course, a rather unusual and very tasty bean soup was noteworthy. We would gladly return for another meal sometime (possibly when the open grill was fired up). AH"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 17 for Patou

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I was pleasantly surprised at how many choices I had for the Restaurant Week menu. This was my first time to Patou and I really enjoyed it. I had the ribs (wow!) and my girlfriend had the scallops with risotto and both were simple and delicious. Great time."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 18 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was execellent and the service was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/20/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 19 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went there for restaurant week. There were 5 of us. The food was actually excellent, all 4 courses. We had a bean soup which was tasty. The salmon tartare was good but not really outstanding. The escargot though and the mushrooms were exquisite. We all had the lamb shank which was really well cooked and very tasty. It took a little long to get our drinks at the beginning of the dinner and they were out of some of the wines we wanted however the chef suggested a different wine which turned out to be an excellent choice. Overall we were all very satisfied and we will definetly go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 20 for Patou

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everything from the quality and freshness of the food to the presentation and ingredients was outstanding. The service was also excellent."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 21 for Patou

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"The peach sangria tasted like they opened a can of peaches and dumped it into a pitcher. I don't recommend it. The service was poor. The kitchen was backed up so it took forever to get our food and when we did I was not impressed. I ordered the short ribs and ended up with a "short" rack of ribs which were tough. I will never go back there and would never recommend this place to anyone. It's ashame because the menu sounded great but the reality was not."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 22 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went for restaurant week. Loved the food and the ambiance!..service little slow and didn't know so much about the menu, but they were very nice. I would come back"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 23 for Patou

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I really enjoyed the big restaurant week menu. Every course from the soup to the dessert was worth every penny. Our waiter was attentive but not overly. We were even able to substitute the soup for another one. Thanks for the great time."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/17/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 24 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Three of us went for Restaurant Week and each very much enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and service prompt but not rushing. Also, had a cocktail from the bar which was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/17/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 25 for Patou

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food is nothing special. We ordered small plates so as to sample as much as possible. The Tuscan Bean Soup was nothing to write home about nor was the Morroccan Plate. The star of the menu in my opinion is the Boston Salad--nicely presented! The wait staff is excellent and attentive without being obtrusive! Interesting to note that with a reservation we were still seated in the bar area. This restaurant would also benefit if the turned the heat up!"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 26 for Patou

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food, cocktails & service were very good. We had duck app, Bibb salad, pork dish, crepe dessert-all excellent. Paella was just okay. Don't know why place was almost empty on a Sat night?"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Patou Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.3 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.8 out of 3 (Moderate)
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