The Refectory
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
- Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Phone number
(610) 519-5786
- Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Executive Chef
Biff Gottehrer, Michael Murray
- Private party facilities
We offer several private and semi-private dining and event options. The private President's Dining Room accommodates up to 14 guests for a seated function, while semi-private areas of our dining room can be set up for guests ranging from 25-80. Inquire for restaurant buyouts. Contact our Event Director, Devin Simpson at devin@refectorynova.com
- Neighbourhood
Villanova
- Cross Street
Ithan Ave
- Parking Details
Public Lot
- Public Transit
PARKING GARAGE INFORMATION: Parking is only available across the street from The Refectory at the Villanova I-1 Parking Garage located on South Ithan Avenue. There are no timing restrictions for vehicles parked at the I-1 Parking Garage for guests dining at The Refectory. The rates are as follows: the 1st hour is free, two hours is $2, and up to four hours is $5. Currently, we do not validate parking. Upon entry, pull a ticket and park on any of the first 3 floors. A pay machine accepting cash and credit is located by the Main Pedestrian Entrance/Exit on Floor 2. The exit lanes only accept credit cards and do not accept cash. To get to the Refectory from the Parking Garage from Floor 2, use the pedestrian walkway across Ithan Avenue. The Refectory is located in The Commons, the stone mixed-use residential and commercial building on the corner of Ithan & Lancaster Avenue. Look for restaurant signage and call us at 610-519-5786 if you have any issues
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Popular dishes
What 607 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Western Suburbs
Contemporary American
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Stacy
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vip5 reviews
4.05 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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4.01 review
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JenniferG
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5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
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Christine
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
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SandyC
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5.023 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
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5.043 reviews
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MaureenK
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FrankH
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RebeccaE
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FAQs
The Refectory is rated 4.6 stars by 607 OpenTable diners.
The Refectory does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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862 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross Street
Ithan Ave
- Neighbourhood
Villanova
- Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress Code
Casual Dress
- Parking Details
Public Lot
- Public Transit
PARKING GARAGE INFORMATION: Parking is only available across the street from The Refectory at the Villanova I-1 Parking Garage located on South Ithan Avenue. There are no timing restrictions for vehicles parked at the I-1 Parking Garage for guests dining at The Refectory. The rates are as follows: the 1st hour is free, two hours is $2, and up to four hours is $5. Currently, we do not validate parking. Upon entry, pull a ticket and park on any of the first 3 floors. A pay machine accepting cash and credit is located by the Main Pedestrian Entrance/Exit on Floor 2. The exit lanes only accept credit cards and do not accept cash. To get to the Refectory from the Parking Garage from Floor 2, use the pedestrian walkway across Ithan Avenue. The Refectory is located in The Commons, the stone mixed-use residential and commercial building on the corner of Ithan & Lancaster Avenue. Look for restaurant signage and call us at 610-519-5786 if you have any issues
- Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive Chef
Biff Gottehrer, Michael Murray
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(610) 519-5786
- Private party facilities
We offer several private and semi-private dining and event options. The private President's Dining Room accommodates up to 14 guests for a seated function, while semi-private areas of our dining room can be set up for guests ranging from 25-80. Inquire for restaurant buyouts. Contact our Event Director, Devin Simpson at devin@refectorynova.com
Gift card
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