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The Refectory

The Refectory The Refectory is a refined yet casual restaurant, bar, and private events venue located in Villanova, serving upscale American cuisine under the direction of Chef Biff Gottehrer. The menu features homemade pastas, wood-fired flatbreads, a raw bar, craft cocktails, and specialty desserts. The restaurant is open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch and welcomes reservations from patrons seeking an elevated dining experience on Philadelphia's Main Line.

Recent social media posts

03/05/2026

A little something for everyone! 🍕🦪🍔🥂

02/27/2026

Pasta is always a good idea… especially when it’s made fresh!😉

Weekend roundup featuring our cocktail picks: 1. PSL Espresso Martini2. Mr. Brightside3. Killer Queen4. Mariner’s Reveng...
02/24/2026

Weekend roundup featuring our cocktail picks:

1. PSL Espresso Martini
2. Mr. Brightside
3. Killer Queen
4. Mariner’s Revenge
5. My Way
6. Father Figure
7. Artificial Nocture

Everyone stay safe out there! Tomorrow we will be doing all night HH and some snow day specials when we reopen at 4pm ❄️
02/23/2026

Everyone stay safe out there! Tomorrow we will be doing all night HH and some snow day specials when we reopen at 4pm ❄️

🩷 Valentines Specials 🩷  Love is on the menu this Valentine’s Day 🥂               
02/14/2026

🩷 Valentines Specials 🩷 

Love is on the menu this Valentine’s Day 🥂  












Incredible night celebrating the class of 2026 at the Villanova University's President's dinner!-📸 Jordan August Photogr...
01/30/2026

Incredible night celebrating the class of 2026 at the Villanova University's President's dinner!
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📸 Jordan August Photography

Stay vibrant during Dry January 🍊🍋‍🟩 We're mixing guilt-free mocktails all month long 🍹-Uptown Girl - blood orange, ging...
01/15/2026

Stay vibrant during Dry January 🍊🍋‍🟩 We're mixing guilt-free mocktails all month long 🍹
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Uptown Girl - blood orange, ginger, lemon, soda
Pom & Circumstance - pomegranate juice, lime, ginger beer
PeN/Acilin - Rooibos, ginger, honey, lemon
A Thousand (Chamo)Miles - chamomile tea, pineapple, lemon, honey

A special treat from The Refectory! 🎄✨  Holiday Cookie Box $25  Take home a box of our homemade cookies for the holidays...
12/08/2025

A special treat from The Refectory! 🎄✨

Holiday Cookie Box $25 

Take home a box of our homemade cookies for the holidays! Our cookie boxes include: 
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies 
Orange Cranberry Linzer  
Dark Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies 
Mexican Wedding Cookies 
Pistachio Biscottis 
Nutella Thumbprint Cookies 

You can find them at our host stand!  








Happy Holidays from The Refectory! ⭐️   From now until December 31st when you purchase a $100 gift card you get a bonus ...
11/26/2025

Happy Holidays from The Refectory! ⭐️  

From now until December 31st when you purchase a $100 gift card you get a bonus $20! You can purchase in the restaurant or online.  


It’s a flatbread fall at The Refectory! Try some of our new favorites like the Brisket or Squash 🍕✨
11/09/2025

It’s a flatbread fall at The Refectory! Try some of our new favorites like the Brisket or Squash 🍕✨

It’s the season of shareables and salads! Try some of our fall favorites like the Bacon Wrapped Dates, Whipped Burrata, ...
10/30/2025

It’s the season of shareables and salads! Try some of our fall favorites like the Bacon Wrapped Dates, Whipped Burrata, Waldorf Salad, and Beet Salad! 🥓🥗

Address

862 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA
19085

To get to the restaurant on Lancaster Avenue in Radnor via public transport, take the regional rail to the Septa Radnor Station. From there walk east for about 10 minutes until you reach the destination.

If you prefer to drive, head northbound from Bryn Mawr on Lancaster Ave and continue straight for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination. There are various parking options available around the area.

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm

Telephone

+1 610-519-5786

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The Refectory on Lancaster Avenue in Radnor is a must-visit for anyone looking for a casual yet refined dining experience. With seating for 150 guests, this restaurant, bar, and private events space offers a wide-ranging menu of upscale, classic American cuisine that is sure to please any palate. Chef Biff Gottehrer's direction ensures that each dish is prepared with thought and technique, resulting in homemade pastas, wood-fired flatbreads, a raw bar, craft cocktails, and specialty desserts that are simply delicious. The kitchen's philosophy of keeping it simple and straightforward shines through in every bite. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, happy hour, dinner or weekend brunch, The Refectory is the perfect spot to enjoy upscale comfort classics on Philadelphia's Main Line. Don't forget to make a reservation!

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