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Waltz Restaurant

Waltz Restaurant in South Philadelphia pairs a warm, elegant dining room with seasonally driven, locally sourced menus—featuring standouts like herb-crusted lamb chops, roasted beet salad, and lobster risotto. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and attentive service ideal for romantic evenings or celebratory gatherings.

ItalianDate night
Waltz Restaurant

What to know

Waltz Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in the heart of South Philadelphia. With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, guests can expect a menu that changes regularly, providing fresh and exciting culinary options. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening out or a lively gathering with friends, Waltz combines comfort with sophistication to create the perfect culinary escape.

Current menu

Menu highlights at Waltz Restaurant

Full menu →

Antipasti

Cheese Plate$20

3 cheeses, grapes, fig jam, seasonal fruit, honey roasted almonds, olives, wood fired bread

Meatballs$ 12

marinara, parmesan

Burrata$ 20

prosciutto, melon, olive oil

Caprese Salad$ 16

Marinated Tomato, House Made Mozzarella, Basil, Aged Balsamic

Caesar Salad$ 16

romaine, parmesan, anchovy, rosemary croutons

House Salad$ 14

mixed greens, dijon vinaigrette

Pasta

Lumache$ 26

spicy crab vodka sauce

Tagliatelle$ 20

pesto, pine nut

Tortellini$ 24

mushroom, parmesan, sage

Pappardelle$ 24

duck ragu, cured egg yolk

Spaghetti and Meatballs$ 24

spicy and sweet sausage

Pizza

Margherita$ 16

crushed tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Carbonara$ 20

guanciale, pecorino, potato, egg yolk

Prosciutto and Arugula$ 22

fontina, gorgonzola, mozzarella di bufala, parmesan

Piccante$ 22

peperoni, soppressata, hot honey, onion agrodolce

From the Oven

14oz NY Strip$ 50

smashed fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, black pepper jus

Whole Branzino$ 32

tomato and caper vinaigrette

Chicken Parmesan$ 30

marinara, spaghetti

See all 21 menu items →

Source: Official menu ↗

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