Rouge

Small, cozy, dimly lighted, somewhat romantic (if with another). The Kale & Farro salad was very nice. Will come again to try the burger. Service polite and quick. Downsides: paid an additional $14 for but three shrimp; because the place is small, and about half of it are people packed on the bar, it's noisy; and while kitchen was fast, service felt rushed.

No reservation on 4th of July 2023 was no deterrent for excellent service and fabulous food. Saleea is a good service ambassador - ask for her. Burger, Eggs Benedict, Bread Pudding with Ice Cream Rocked the Park! Decor is modest and appropriate. Music entirely too loud inside and out. Vocals and rhythm take over normal conversation.

Beautiful location smack dab in Rittenhouse Square. What really stood out here was the service. The manager took amazing care of us after we came in straight from the airport: he offered to put our luggage in his office, and even sent us a free round of drinks! Espresso martinis were excellent, as was the burger. Only word of caution is to avoid sitting outside right by the street, as traffic is only a couple feet away and can feel like it’s right in your face (and your ears). But to be clear, not the restaurant’s fault in any way, just have some common sense about where you sit!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of dining at Rouge restaurant on Rittenhouse Square. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the cocktails were wonderful. Everything about the evening was perfect, from the delicious food to the wonderful cocktails to the excellent service. We started with the Oysters on the half shell, which were icy cold and really fresh. The Avocado + Burrata Toast and Mussels Marinara were so good and flavorful. We split the famous Rouge Burger, and again this did not disappoint. We requested a table in the "Patio" area. It was so delightful, sitting outside, under the tent, with the beautiful decorations. And the tables were spread a reasonable distance apart if you're concerned about Covid. Thank you, Rouge, for a fantastic dining experience! I don't want to leave out how incredible the cocktails were. We ordered the Watermelon Spritzer and Margaritas. My compliments to the bartender. The entire meal was an absolute delight, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Philadelphia. Thank you, Rouge, for a truly wonderful evening!