Lardon-L'oignon Confiture, Comté, Sweet Potato Fries, House Rémoulade
Les Desserts
Dessert
Dessert Trio
Three Plated Desserts
Menu is subject to change. Please view our banquet policies for more information.
Private Dining
Thank you for considering the restaurants at Walnut Hill College for your special event. Our themed dining rooms provide the perfect venue for banquets, dinner meetings, and business or social affairs. We offer individual menus in many different and creative formats as well as any service that you may require to make your next event truly special! Bistro Perrier and the Rooftop, Italian, and American rooms are all located in the European Courtyard and can accommodate a combined total of 136 guests in the different rooms. The entire restaurant complex can accommodate 160 guests. The restaurants at Walnut Hill College are open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm and feature a full bar and wine list. Free on-site parking is available, and all major credit cards are accepted. The restaurants are non-smoking, and all of the dining rooms except for the Rooftop are handicap-accessible.
Dining Rooms
Walnut Hill College operates five student-staffed, public dining spaces in the historic Allison Mansion.
Bistro Perrier
A dramatic space modeled after a European village square that seats 70 guests.
The Rooftop
Overlooks Bistro Perrier and seats 35 guests.
The Great Chefs
A formal and elegant dining room that seats 24 guests in two connected rooms.
The Italian Trattoria
A warm and inviting Tuscan country house setting that seats 24 guests.
The American Heartland
A Midwestern farmhouse setting that seats 20 guests in two adjoining rooms.
About Walnut Hill College
Founded in 1974 as The Restaurant School, Walnut Hill College is one of Philadelphia's first colleges to focus on excellence in hospitality education. We prepare our students for the real world by combining classroom teaching with hands-on training in our award-winning restaurants, which are open to the public.
About the Campus
Walnut Hill College's main building is Allison Mansion, a historically restored Italianate mansion built in 1854 and designed by the prominent architect Samuel Sloan. In addition to the mansion, there are several additional historic buildings serving as dormitories and administrative offices.
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Menus
The restaurants at Walnut Hill College offer a variety of menu items and options to select from. Flexibility is one of our hallmarks. We will create a special, individualized menu for you and your guests. Menu prices do not include an 18% service charge, an 8% sales tax on food, or a 10% tax on alcoholic beverages. Menus are subject to change based on seasonal availability, and comparable substitutions may be made. Guests with special dietary needs are always accommodated. Special desserts, including cakes and candies, can be ordered from our pastry chefs. The Holiday Buffet menu, an extensive and hugely popular offering, is available every December.
Cocktails
A full bar is available, and wines to complement your menu selection can be chosen from our wine list. Bar prices are $8-12 for most cocktails, $5+ for beers, and $10 for wines by the glass. Most bottles of wine are priced from $25-50, with a few outside of that range. Beverages are purchased on a per-drink basis (charged per consumption). The City of Philadelphia imposes a 10% sales tax on all alcohol purchases.
Saturday Functions
Because all of the dining rooms are sure to be filled every Saturday, we require a minimum food and beverage purchase in order to reserve dining rooms on Saturdays.
Deposit Policy
A deposit of 50% of the estimated bill must be received in order to confirm the date of your reservation. Deposits are refunded if cancellations are received 2 weeks prior to the date of the event. With less than 2 weeks' notice, deposits will be refunded only if the space is re-booked.
Guarantee
A guarantee of the number of guests must be received 1 week prior to the date of your event. This guarantee will determine the minimum dollar amount for food and beverages charged for this event.
Confirmation
A date and room cannot be confirmed until a deposit and signed agreement are received. All rooms and dates will remain open for other banquet inquiries until both are received.
Payment
At the conclusion of your dinner, the deposit will be deducted from your bill. The balance must be settled at that time. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we do not direct bill.
Policies are subject to change. Please view our banquet menu for food options.
All breakfast pastries are subject to availability
Butter Croissant
$3.49
Chocolate Croissant
$3.49
Everything Croissant
$3.49
Ham & Cheese Croissant
$3.49
Almond Croissant
$3.49
Cinnamon Danish
$2.29
Fruit Filled Danish
$2.29
Flavored Danish
$2.29
Sticky Bun
$2.29
Schneck
$2.29
Scone
$2.29
Blueberry Muffin
$2.29
Muffin of the Day
$2.29
Contact us at (267) 295-2304 for special orders. We recommend giving at least 1 weeks notice, so that we can fulfill your requirements and provide the best design possible. All orders are subject to approval by our chef instructors. Menu items are subject to change based on availability and seasonality of ingredients.
In each of our restaurants, ambiance and cuisine collide to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience that guests won’t soon forget. From our classic International Bistro to our modern Great Chefs room, guests can explore diverse menus and receive exceptional food and service all provided by our students. Our resident sommelier has also carefully curated a wine list that has won The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year for over a decade. So whether you’d like to be transported to Rome in our Italian Trattoria or prefer to go on a cross-country culinary tour in the American Heartland, we look forward to treating you to a memorable night of fine dining.