06/19/2026
Come on in and try some of our most popular lunch items served every weekday from 11:30-3:00! Shown are our banana beignets, fried chicken sandwich, lavender haze cocktail, and whipped burrata!
The Refectory
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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.
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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 |
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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!