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Monday 11:30am - 10pm Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm Thursday 11:30am - 10pm Friday 11:30am - 11pm Saturday 4pm - 11pm

The Refectory

Name: The Refectory
Address: 862 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA, 19085, US
Telephone: +1 610-519-5786

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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 is to keep it simple and straightforward, with a lot of thought and technique being each dish and ingredient. The restaurant is currently accepting reservations and is open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch.

11/04/2026

Warm weather doesn't mean you can't enjoy fall flavors 🍧☀️ Our Cranberry Apple Sorbet is the perfect refreshing fall dessert for any weather!
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🧁 https://refectorynova.com/desserts/

11/01/2026

Delve into our delicious & discounted restaurant week special 👀 Three-course meals featuring select lunch and dinner favorites available now through November 14th 🍽️
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Don't wait, make your reservation today ⤵️
✍️ refectorynova.com/reservations/

10/27/2026

Some plates that we're scarily obsessed with 👻🎃
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From savory pumpkin ravioli to refreshing autumn salad, we can't get enough of fall flavors 🍁 Don't hesitate, make a reservation & dig in to all the seasonal goodness🍴😌
✍️ refectorynova.com/reservations/

10/22/2026

Soft launching our fall menu specials 🫣
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We're embracing the changing season with autumn-inspired flavors including savory pumpkin, delicious spices and much more 🎃
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Check out our menu for the full fall run-down ➡️ https://refectorynova.com/dinner/

10/20/2026

In need of an aesthetic & delicious dinner? We know a spot 😉
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Dine on carefully crafted dishes and drinks any day of the week 🍽️😌
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10/16/2026

Celebrating 5 years with a special five-course tasting menu!

Join us for a limited time as we celebrate five years of great food and memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

10/15/2026

Cheers to some amazing cocktails 🥂😌
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🍸Menu in bio

10/13/2026

🎉 We’re turning FIVE! 🎉

Five years of great food, memorable moments, and wonderful guests!

We’re celebrating with a special Five-Course Tasting Menu!

Join us for dinner from Friday, October 16 through Friday, October 23 as we celebrate this milestone with a delicious dining experience.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂

10/08/2026

Serving up a delicious spread 🍽️🥂
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Check out our full menu & make your reservation at the link in our bio ✨

Address

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

Telephone

+1 610-519-5786

Website

http://refectorynova.com/

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