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Village Belle
Village Belle is set in the heart of the Queen Village section of Philadelphia's first neighborhood. Village Belle is a 100 seat restaurant and bar. The bar, which was built in the early 1900's boasts a 26ft, solid piece of mahogany, antique lighting and comfortable seating. The dining room compliments the old and the new with rich toned banquettes encasing two cozy dining areas while classic tile and hard wood floors adorn the rest of the space. The room overlooks the neighborhood's lush park situated on the Delaware river, and is the ideal location to view fireworks on the 4th of July and New Years Eve.
We offer cafe seating on Front St and along the side, weather permitting.
The chef, Louis Campanaro, raised just blocks away on Queen street, draws inspiration from the bold flavors of the Mediterranean and plans to change his value driven menu seasonally.
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We offer cafe seating on Front St and along the side, weather permitting.
The chef, Louis Campanaro, raised just blocks away on Queen street, draws inspiration from the bold flavors of the Mediterranean and plans to change his value driven menu seasonally.
49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(33)
- good for groups(20)
- fit for foodies(19)
- great for outdoor dining(18)
- scenic view(15)
- special occasion(13)
Village Belle Reviews List
Review 1 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Village Belle was wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved it, don't understand why it took me so long to try this place out. The food and service was great. The entire group had a great time and the bill was easy going down too!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent, service was as well, would like to try when not a buffet."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would highly recomend it and will definetly be back"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 4 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great attention
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The owner as well as the staff were attentive, proffesional and provided excellent service"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Queen Village Stroll
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We meet our daughter and her husband for dinner in town every few months. They live in South Jersey and we are in Montgomery County! We chose Queen Village this time so we could stroll around South Street on a gorgeous sunny day. We ate early - before the dinner crowds arrived. Everyone at Village Belle was friendly. Our waiter knew the nuances of the menu and helped us order! The food was delicious & the portions were perfect.
THE CAMPANELLE PASTA WAS FABULOUS! WE WILL BE BACK!
THE CAMPANELLE PASTA WAS FABULOUS! WE WILL BE BACK!
The only downside, of course, is the street parking; but that won't keep us from returning!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood bar and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Staff was friendly and attentive."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful Sunday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful Sunday brunch. Would highly recommend it. Bloody Mary and Mimossa great. We both had waffles with Taquila Strawberries which were light and tasty. A most enjoyable Sunday brunch."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We all found the menu diverse
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We all found the menu diverse and the food well prepared. The best part was Chris the waiter who was excellent and witty. The hostess was very friendly, too. Great portions and yummy appetizers. I had the pasta with crab gravy....YUM"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 9 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent service, although
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, although the food was disappointing"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 10 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a Wonderful day at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a Wonderful day at Village Bell! Everything about it was fine"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i love this restaurant. our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i love this restaurant. our server was informative and professional but friendly. the food here is consistantly good the meatball sliders alone are worth the trip. the parking can be tricky but still free. if i have any complaints? bring back the crispelle. it was to die for"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another great meal...lobster
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great meal...lobster pasta was amazing; lamb with fig was amazing; fried tomato with arugula was great. Wait staff friendly and super cool with our 1 y/o!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
EH
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My group comprised the only people in this spacious restaurant at prime time on a Friday night. They don't quiet have their act together. The price of the food and the mood they are trying to set don't match-up with the service and food quality. The service wasn't bad, but it's not $25 entree price service.
They are trying to be a restaurant that they’re not and would do themselves a service by toning it back a notch and dropping prices by about $6 an item.
Their cocktails sounded good on paper but were poorly implemented. They brought normal bread out with straight-up cooking olive oil. The entrees did not match their description not the menu.
None of the above would matter so much if they weren't trying to be this fancy expensiv"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 14 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the relaxed feel of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the relaxed feel of this place - warm and cozy. We will definitely return to try more dishes. The food was cooked with perfection. I had the duck and my partner had the pork for dinner. Both were moist and the meat feel right off the bone. Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good burgers and waffles,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good burgers and waffles, but the champagne in the mimosa was flat and the coffee was cold, so we had to request a new pot. Mixed experience...."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
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Review 16 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff was wonderful. Nicole,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was wonderful. Nicole, our server, was adorable and knowledgeable. I am Italian and from South Phila and have never tasted meatballs I like as much as my grandmothers --until now. And I love that it is "gravy" on the menu. so refreshing! and accurate. Fried calamari was perfect. Thanks for a great evening. we will be back. Bobbi"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was spectacular.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was spectacular. Food was delicious. But steer clear of specialty cocktails. Only underwhelming part of an excellent meal"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 18 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent sevice, great food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"excellent sevice, great food, beautiful location and ambience- will be back for the summer months and outdoor seating!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 19 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious, the bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious, the bar is beautiful, but the dining area is kind of a weird atmosphere, it doesn't fit with the old beautiful bar. It kind of reflects a diner type feel but I don't think it's the right fit. At first, we were some of the only people there so the noise level was fine, but then a large, very loud party came in towards the end of our meal and took the noise to a whole new level and kind of ruined it for the other diners, luckily we were almost finished. All in all, good experience and excellent meal. Good to know a restaurant with good food is right around the corner."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I used to live close by.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I used to live close by. It is great to return for a delicious meal. Expertly prepared Italian/Mediterranean dishes, full bar, house made Lemoncello, Peroni draught and very friendly service. The river view adds to the romantic experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 21 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great brunch menu. Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great brunch menu. Excellent service. Reasonable price; good value."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best of the locals, always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best of the locals, always good service, food & reasonably priced."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food. Very nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food. Very nice waiter. Only complaint is that it was rather cold in the restaurant."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were fantastic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service were fantastic. The atmosphere was a but more casual than I was expecting. Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 25 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great find.. everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great find.. everything was perfect Great menu... many choices for all.... gluten -free too"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 26 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great restaurant in the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great restaurant in the neighborhood, food is very good and the service nice, friendly and supportive."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Village Belle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Weather was lousy so restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Weather was lousy so restaurant was rather empty and quiet! Despite being having a full bar, Restaurant was listed as a BYOB and stated that 1 bottle of wine was permitted per two dinners. When my wife and I showed up with a bottle of wine, we were quickly told that they were not a BYOB and they would have to charge $15 to open the wine. When I protested and reminded them of their current BYOB listings, they made the decision to waive the charge. Everything else was very good including the food and service."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Village Belle
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic