Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse

What a special meal! We ordered the chef’s tasting menu and it was exquisite. Every dish was artfully presented and tasty. The portions are small but by the end of the night we were full. The best part about the meal was the service. The staff was so polite and attentive, and made you feel special. The sommelier was clearly invested in his craft and it was a pleasure to hear him describe the wine pairings. I got a cocktail and it was also delicious. I think our favorite dish was the dessert, which was a chocolate sphere with a delicious custard and pistachio filling. The restaurant was quiet which was surprising for how good the food and service was. Worth the price!

Lacroix is a beautiful restaurant located on the second floor of the Rittenhouse hotel. We had drinks and appetizers at Bar 210 within the restaurant one day as well as breakfast one morning in the main dining room during our weekend stay at the property. The food was great, and the service was excellent during both of our visits!

I had such a fantastic experience with my husband at La croix. From check in to seating until we get our coats back, the experience was phenomenal. We enjoyed their Sunday brunch. If you’re doing their Sunday brunch, you have to make an online reservation ahead of time. When you make the reservation, they will actually ask you to pay for the full amount of the buffet, plus an automatic 20% gratuity plus service fee and taxes. Cancellation should be made 72 hours prior to your reservation or there would be no refund. The buffet costs 95 per person. So far, of all the breakfast buffet that I’ve been to in the city, this is the only one that lets you order one entree off the menu with no extra cost. While you wait for your entree, you can go ahead and help yourself at their buffet. Do you have normal staples for breakfast like sausages, potatoes, mashed potatoes, bacon. But what I like the most is that they have a good variety of desserts and offers tons of different types of seafood. Everything taste divine. The service was fantastic. Our water glass never becomes empty because they always refill it. They’re very prompt in picking up dirty plates and replacing your used utensils. The coffee was so good. Try some raw oysters and try their crab salad too while you’re at it. I think the price of the buffet is great compared to the quality of food that they serve.

We visited Lacroix for our 2023 Thanksgiving dinner and had a fantastic time. It was a buffet format and while the price tag was high, the experience was definitely worth it. The tons of food options were all tasty, including turkey, shrimp, oysters, and more. Also the pork ribs were outstanding. Drinks were not included but the wine we ordered was exceptional. Overall we had a great Thanksgiving meal and would do it again for sure.

If Philadelphia is the destination, Lacroix is a must! Highly recommend the tasting menu for first time visitors. The food is delicious and the service has always been 5 stars for my husband and I.

The food, service, and ambience of this restaurant are second to none. We had an amazing dinner. Compliments to the chef and the wonderful staff. Michelin star worthy !!!

I visited during restaurant week, and the experience was great. The menu was 3 courses (appetizer, entree, dessert), which were also accompanied by complimentary bread & butter that was delicious. The appetizer course was a great, light start to the meal. We ordered the risotto potatoes (8/10) and the fazzoletti (9/10). We ordered the strip steak (9/10) and lobster (8/10), which were also delicious. Lastly, for the dessert course we ordered the apple crumble (9/10) and the chocolate mousse (7/10). The apple crumble dessert was the most impressive dish - the taste of the Fall/Winter season was brought through in every bite. In addition to the restaurant week courses, we ordered the restaurants wagyu accompaniment (80 additional total), which was composed of a wagyu tartare (9/10) and 2 amazing pieces of seared wagyu that melted the second you ate them. The service was also spectacular and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall, this was one of our favorite food experiences.

Review for Brunch only. The selection of food, quality of each dish, service and friendliness of the chef were impeccable. Nothing bad here at all. The meal felt exceptionally relaxed. The servers were attentive without being overbearing (a hard balance which was perfectly executed). The sizes of each dish were perfect for allowing a taste of everything. The staff were proactive in making sure every option was always available. The chef in the kitchen was great explaining it each of the roast dishes available and was very friendly. The quality of the coffee is a good way to judge a brunch, and the coffee was great. An exceptional experience. Note: Review does not apply to afternoon tea (my experience of afternoon tea here over a decade ago was poor, I still have yet to find a place outside of the UK that can provide even an average afternoon tea).