The Refectory
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Bringing upscale comfort classics to Philadelphia's Main Line.
The Refectory is a 150-seat restaurant, bar and private events space located in Villanova, offering a casual yet refined dining experience to Philadelphia’s Main Line. Our wide-ranging menus reflect upscale, classic, American cuisine under direction of Chef Biff Gottehrer and include homemade pastas, wood-fired flatbreads, a raw bar, craft cocktails and specialty desserts. Our kitchen's philosophy
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!
Happy summer! ☀️ Come stop in the Refectory and try our new summer specials!
- Corn Cavatelli
- Watermelon Salad
- Corn Flat Bread
- Melon Gazpacho
A little something for everyone! 🍕🦪🍔🥂
Pasta is always a good idea… especially when it’s made fresh!😉
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
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 ❄️
02/14/2026
🩷 Valentines Specials 🩷
Love is on the menu this Valentine’s Day 🥂
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
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862 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA
19085
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 |