Oltremare

This place is a little bit off of the beaten path of your Rittenhouse staples but is a must try, especially if you are a fan of seafood. It has a romantic feel with some room for outdoor seating if you're feeling crazy and of course the service is great. I was blown away by the delicious house made sourdough. Chewy, warm, and drizzled in olive oil--I wish I would have saved some to mop up the sauce from the pasta I ordered. Overall for the food the flavor was there and good. I really enjoyed the fruitti di mare pasta. The shape of the noodles was perfect for getting plenty of the sauce with each bite. The only thing is the portion sizes are super small--but that just means you'll have room for dessert! Their tiramisu is the best I've had in a while and I love that it comes in an espresso martini glass.I plan to come back and try the remaining 4 pastas on the menu in their half sizes--wish I'd done that in the first place!

Terrific meal. Transported us back to Como, Milan. Amalfi. Great food and service, amazing cocktails and decent Italian wine list. Definitely a top 10 spot.

Vibes: intimate, subtlety sophisticated; bring a date or a few friendsTasting notes:- Foccacia: flaky salt on the crispy exterior; slightly tangy and chewy; lightly and pleasantly oily; excellent for picking up sauces from antipasti and pasta - Carciofi e granchio: light batter on the very tender artichoke; crab meat was served lump; the creamy sauce was seafoody but not overwhelming - Polpo: excellently charred and cooked; surprised with the little crispy peas for texture contrast; loved the aioli-like sauce that offered a delightful umami flavor - Lobster cappelletti: loved the mix of claw meat with the stuffed pasta; each bite was luxuriously pillowy - Duck breast: favorite part of the dish was the chunks of confit duck leg mixed with the creamy potatoes; great sear on the skin - Swordfish: flaky, soft meat served in a lightly spicy red, almost stew-like sauce; the beans were al dente and picked up the sauce flavors well Other thoughts:- Fairly attentive service with silverware change with each course, which was plated out - Antipasti and pasta were particularly small portions. Pasta could be doubled for an up charge. - Upon check in, a coat service was offered. There was a little mixup on the way out - but we found our coats in the end Impression: a unique, elegant showcase of seafood for a solid date night!

We went here for restaurant week, but ended up opting for the chefs selection menu which I would highly recommend. There was 5 of us and they accommodated our interests/likes to ensure that we got a good variety of food. You have the option to do chefs selection + (105 pp) where the chef will make items that are off the menu. It is otherwise 75$ pp for chefs menu. Cocktails are 15 per. Food: good variety, interesting seafood/italian blend. I would highly recommend the desserts, the tiramisu was amazing. Service: great service, didn't feel rushed (although they said weekend days get very busy) and they cleaned the plates and area after each meal. Ambiance: nice upstairs and downstairs. Would recommend trying and having the chefs selection menu!

The restaurant is beautiful but the food and service was just so so. The bathroom had trash on the floor which should've been a sign for things to come. Our server was all over the place and she kept disappearing. Now onto the food, the food is ambitious but wasn't executed well. There was a 24 minutes between appetizers course to main course. No one came to explain or even acknowledge the long wait. The table next to us sent their entrees back but I'm not sure why. The best thing we ate was their focaccia bread, it's delicious. The duck was cold once we received it and it was under seasoned. But the Dover sole was over seasoned.

We had a good dinner with friends last Sunday night. The server was excellent. We found the portion size on the appetizers to be ridiculously small. All very tasty but we only got a single bite each and that is generous. The main courses by comparison were a perfect size per person.

Our first time eating at Oltremare and we absolutely loved it! The ambiance was very warm and cozy, the servers were amazing and the food was simple and delicious. Add in some great cocktails and wine and it was a wonderful evening. Soon to be a neighborhood gem.

We love Oltremare. Going again tonight. Love the ambiance....Feels like Florence/Paris/Bath. Young but highly trained and professional staff so the service is wonderful. Ask for Ally. Crudos are incredible. So's the Burata Spaghetti Al Limone is a must. Dourade and Dover sole to die for. Excellent wine list well paired to the food offerings. Truly delightful.The Flannery's

Amazing food! The way the chef combines ingredients is very unique and makes eating there an experience. Wonderful service. The servers are very attentive and make you feel special. Beautifully decorated establishment. A wonderful place to have a beautiful dinner.

This was the best Italian food I've had in Philadelphia. Service was amazing. The staff is friendly. Drinks were great. They hit a home run with every dish. Once people learn about Oltremare it will be a huge hit. Great spot for date night in a great location. I went pre and post reopening in Summer 24 and it is night and day