Lily de la Torre
The breakfast sandwich was really tasty - salt - pepper - ketchup needed. It might seem a little pricey for egg on an English muffin, but each component is so well executed it's worth it. My mocha was just flavorful enough - I don't like it very sweet. I'll definitely return to try lunch.
Kat Park
Loved eating here for brunch! Got the open face whitefish sandwich with the potatoes, and it was delightful. Also got the English muffin with butter and jam — you can never go wrong there. The jams were tart and sweet — perfect! I can’t wait to go again.
Joanne Renaud
This place is a gem. Creative food and great service what more can you ask for! Definitely try out the tasting menu. Be forewarned that the place is small (less than 30 seats) reservations are a must and it can get loud depending on the crowd.
Nathaniel Chan
Nice cafe during the day, but the dishes at night are fantastic. The pastas are both interesting in terms of flavour, but hearty and comforting. All pasta dishes can be served as a full dish (~$20) or a half dish (~$12), so you can get a nice variety as well. To top it off, they're a byo!
Jason C
I had the eggplant sandwich for lunch here yesterday and it was delicious. I was initially expecting a breaded eggplant however, the pickled onion, arugula and tomato jam really enhanced the flavor of the eggplant. The accompanying potatoes were equally delicious.
Olivier S
The evening tasting menu here is a bargain at $60 - I think we ate 8 dishes in all, each plated for the table to share (we were two). There were some interesting ideas here, several centred on house-made pasta. The vongole was especially delicious. Like a lot of restaurants in Philly it’s BYO on the wine front.
Millie Kwan
In all honesty of I could give Res Ipsa 4.5 stars I would. This is a very cozy restaurant when you come for dinner. We unfortunately had to wait for the party we were to be seated after to Friday as they really took their time. Don't get me wrong I think that proper timing of a meal to maximize enjoyment is important, but these ladies were rudely slow. Other than that the staff were delightful and accommodating with the food choices and splitting the pasta dishes and they were fine just right with wonderful flavors. The octopus we had was also very good as were the desserts. Would go again and if you're so inclined bring your own wine, beer, etc.
Jeremy Yowell
Potentially the best dinner my wife and I have had in Philadelphia so far. Get the tasting menu, and bring your drink of choice since it's BYOB. Music can be a little loud, but the playlist is fire so we didn't mind. Will definitely be returning.
Hannah K
A solid breakfast/lunch spot with some pretty good dinner options. They're known for their egg sandwich but I would go with the to-go yogurt (not a healthy yogurt). For dinner the pastas stand out but the whole fish is a nice option for some protein. Don't skip dessert - had an amazing panna cotta topped with hazelnuts. They did not skimp!
Dustin Lynch
Came for breakfast, you could easily walk by and not know this place was there. Excellent coffee and a fantastic egg and cheese sandwich on house English muffin. Add the sausage, trust me.
Jerry Tookmanian
~ the tasting menu is a unique culinary experience... come hungry and be prepared to engage your senses for 2+ hours of tapas nirvana...
Matthew Baumann
Lovely atmosphere and the freshly made pasta tasted amazing. We got the tasting and enjoyed every dish.
Joy Lee
These potatoes were life-changing! Perfectly soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Egg sandwich could have been a little better. I didn't feel like the egg sandwich was worth the price. However, the overall experience was a positive one!
Deepak Prabhakar
Good breakfast sandwich but very small for the price. The staff is friendly and accommodating, food comes out fast.
James Palka
Breakfast and Lunch sandwiches were good. Potatoes are superb. Staff friendly, but room fairly uninviting.
Mike Rizzo
Nice restaurant tucked away on Walnut. Fresh and tatsy breakfast sandwich and good coffee. Some people complain about no free WiFi but it's a coffee shop and you can go to Starbucks if you want to camp out all day.
Stephen Steidle
Phenomenal food and excellent service followed by a great cup of Reanimator coffee! Couldn't ask for more!
Judy Chen
Fennel sausage on the breakfast sandwich and salsa verde + chili oil on the potatoes. A fancy breakfast, I just wish the portions were bigger so it was more filling!
Whitney Golden
Amazing how this small, unassuming coffee shop transforms at night into a gourmet restaurant. I really enjoy that, because despite the high quality meal, the place maintains a laid-back, unfussy atmosphere. My friends and I did the tasting menu for $50, which got us several small dishes, and an entree to share. The food was delicious, but I do wish that for the entree, there were more choices than chicken or fish (especially because there was a vegetarian in the group). Would still recommend. The space is small, so you definitely need a reservation.
Tina Funari McAllister
We had absolutely most delicious meal . I highly recommend the tasting menu . The staff were excellent. We could not have had a better meal or night . Thank you Res Ipsa ! We will be back !!
Patricia Manderbaugh
Awesome meal. Creative, delicious, great price. Jared and Allison were excellent servers! Thank you for a great meal!
Denise Mariotti
Amazing dinner. Great staff. Megan is awesome. We will definitely be back soon. Definitely on my top 10 list.
John Cáceres
Great vibe, no senescence and free of anything presumptuous about it. Excellent presentation of the dishes and really wide variety of flavors going on. The tasting menu is the way to go if you're checking it out for the first time. Bring a couple of different wines and enjoy.
Ella Miller
Excellent food! Outgoing staff who made the experience great! Definitely the place to go!
Bruce Davidson
Great meal...try the tasting menu..Well worth the money.
Kristin Terry Bentley
Great meal, we got the $50.00 tasting menu and loved everything they made us. All the pasta dishes were excellent.
Laura Palacio
Fabulous chefs tasting however the service was good but felt rushed
Joseph LaMaestra
Food was great. Staff was great and the Chef was outstading
Sue Ricchetti O'Connell
Jaryd was the best
Gail Smith Valente
Exquisite culinary experience that should not be missed!
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