Volver - Philadelphia

`It took a half hour from when I ordered a cocktail until I finally got it. It was odd that the bar was out of so many common whiskeys...no Crown Royal, no VO,... read more `It took a half hour from when I ordered a cocktail until I finally got it. It was odd that the bar was out of so many common whiskeys...no Crown Royal, no VO, no Seagrams. When the cocktail was served to me a half hour after ordering it, it was not made correctly and had to be sent back, thus an additional 10 minute wait. These are all whiskeys every bar I've ever been at has had. Note also that the restaurant and bar were not swamped with people making the long wait a mystery. The salad was great and our entress were delicious, albeit very small. Dessert was ok.

Delicious food! Best short ribs that I have ever had! read more Delicious food! Best short ribs that I have ever had!

Eating was excellent, and our server was very warm and attentive. However, we actually had to hurry to arrive in time in our curtain, although we bought the pre... read more Eating was excellent, and our server was very warm and attentive. However, we actually had to hurry to arrive in time in our curtain, although we bought the pre-theater menu for a full two hours before the event. we would have ordered the complete menu if we had a sense of timing.

This is my new favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. I was so excited to eat there because I am Portuguese and I haven't had good Portuguese food since moving to... read more This is my new favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. I was so excited to eat there because I am Portuguese and I haven't had good Portuguese food since moving to Southern New Jersey. Half the menu was Portuguese, the other half was created by a visiting chefand was Filipino in styling. The food was absolutely incredible. The flavors were rich. The kale soup and potato dish were twoof my favorites. We actually have reservations to go here two more times before the end of the year. It's quieter than expectedin a lot of restaurants. The drinks were delicious. The staff was kind. I have certain GI issues which preclude me from eatinganything that I can't digest, like nuts and seeds, and they were more than willing to make omissions to the menu for me. Thesechanges in no way caused the flavors to suffer.

The cuisine's quality is exceptional in every way, including its taste, appearance, dexterity with which it was prepared, and the freshness of the ingredients u... read more The cuisine's quality is exceptional in every way, including its taste, appearance, dexterity with which it was prepared, and the freshness of the ingredients used. A warm and inviting space with comfortable seating where people can gather to eat,recharge their batteries, make new professional and personal connections, and maintain existing ties. Because the meal that thechef had prepared for us was so extraordinary, it is difficult to adequately express how excited we were when we tried a bite ofone of the dishes that he had prepared for us. As a result, it's difficult to put into words how excited we were. It is highlyrecommended that if you want to have a dining experience unlike any other, you make a reservation at this restaurant rather thangoing somewhere else, because it provides you with the opportunity to do so. The staff was extremely grateful the entire time,and they made everyone feel very welcome. When the overall high quality of the product is considered, the prices appear to befair and reasonable. My birthday is in November, and I'm planning a party here to celebrate. I'm going to invite a few of myclose friends so I can brag about how fantastic the restaurant is. It will arrive before I realize it.