Melograno
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5517
Phone: (215) 875-8116
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 22nd Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5:30pm-9:45pm, Sun 5:30pm-8:45pm
Editorial Review for Melograno – by Lauren McCutcheon
In Short
With a corner spot in a high-end neighborhood, this bistro's art-free decor allows patrons to focus on the food. Amidst big windows and white walls--one with a row of shelves holding glass vases of monochromatic flowers, loyal neighborhood residents dine on appetizers like homemade ravioli stuffed with potato and pecorino with fried sage. Entrees include fig-and-walnut-stuffed quail, bouillabaisse like shellfish stew and ruby-red herby lamb chops.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFirst come, first served is the seating policy here. Expect a two-hour wait on weekends. But once you're in, you're in for as long as you'd care to stay.
User Reviews for Melograno
02/19/2008 Posted by smtermini
I went here with my boyfriend on Valentine's Day and was blown away. For a prix-fixe menu, there was a great selection for the four-course meal. The atmosphere was incredible and romantic, we were seated promptly, and had excellent service. The lobster ravioli was great, the quail was INCREDIBLE with a pomegranate-balsamic reduction, and the tiramisu was the best I've ever had (and big!). We sat right against the window and had a beautiful view and a wonderful meal. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a romantic evening at a BYO!
Pros: EVERYTHING - ambience, service, menu
Cons: parking - but where isn't it hard to park in Philly
01/24/2008 Posted by soccermom121
We waited about 30 minutes for a table. There were only two of us. And if I recall, they don't take reservations. The food was good. It came out in a timely manner. The service was nice but we had a different person checking in on us every time. We weren't sure who our server really was. It was so incredibly noisy that I could barely hear myself think much less hear what the other person was saying. When the food arrived, we just started eating. I ordered the red snapper. It was served over mashed potatos. Good, but not very imaginative. You can get that sort of thing at just about at any little italian BYO. Nevertheless, it was a nice night out.
Pros: good food, friendly service
Cons: they don't take reservations, very noisy in dining area
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