The Victor Cafe Menu
The Victor Cafe, located in Philadelphia, is a renowned Italian wine bar offering a variety of dining experiences. With a menu featuring classic dishes like Zuppa Del Giorno and Pasta Caruso, as well as innovative specials like Ravioli di Nettuno, there is something for every palate.
What sets The Victor Cafe apart is its unique atmosphere, where professionally trained opera singers serve as servers and delight guests with impromptu performances throughout the meal. The combination of exquisite food, exceptional service, and live music creates a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious food, talented staff, and the special touch of opera performances, making The Victor Cafe a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. Don't miss the chance to indulge in a memorable evening of fine dining and entertainment at The Victor Cafe.
Antipasti
Zuppa Del Giorno (Soup of the Day)
please see today's specials
Victor Salad *
iceberg lettuce, tomato, and hardboiled egg in our house gorgonzola cheese dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, anchovies and herbed croutons topped with shaved parmigiano reggiano
Baby Arugula Salad *
with cherry tomatoes and walnuts in white balsamic dressing
Baked Clams Casino
minced bacon, bell peppers, onion, and herbed bread crumbs
Burrata
with roasted red peppers and garlic crostini
Fried Calamari or Fried Smelts
with a side of spicy marinara
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels *
sautéed in spicy marinara or white wine, lemon, butter and garlic
Pomodoro Basilico
orecchiette with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil and fresh mozzarella
Fettuccine Verdi
tossed with fresh spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and romano cheese in reduced light cream
Cannelloni
fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta, spinach and veal, served with marinara and béchamel
Pasta Caruso
chicken livers sautéed in marsala with onions, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes over linguine
Tortellini
filled with asiago and ricotta cheese in pesto sauce with tomatoes, pine nuts and parmigiano reggiano
Ravioli
filled with porcini mushrooms in gorgonzola cream with tomatoes and toasted walnuts
Whole Fish of the Day and Fish Filet of the Day
please see today's specials
Linguine & Clams
served in either spicy marinara or white wine sauce
Prince Igor
penne in vodka blush sauce with salmon and asparagus, topped with caviar
Fra Diavolo
linguine with calamari and/or shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce
Chicken Piccata
sautéed with capers in white wine, lemon, butter and garlic over capellini
Tosca
pan seared chicken breast au jus stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto over creamy polenta
Veal Piccata
sautéed with capers in white wine, lemon, butter and garlic over capellini
Veal Saltimbocca
sautéed with marsala, prosciutto, sage, and mushrooms over risotto
Pork Chop
pan seared with onions and apples in butter wine compote with apricot brandy over garlic mashed potatoes
Filet Mignon
New York Strip Steak
Risotto Primavera *
with seasonal vegetables
Entrées
Additional Items & Specials (subject to change)
Antipasti
Oysters Rockefeller --- Cheese Plate † --- Pear & Prosciutto di Parma Salad* --- Baby Spinach Salad* --- Roasted Beet Salad*
Entrees
Fish Fillet of the Day --- Whole Fish of the Day † --- Eggplant Parmigiania --- Ravioli di Nettuno (stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat, champagne & saffron cream) --- Spicy Lamb Bolognese --- Spaghetti Rusticana (house made braciole, meatball, sweet sausage) --- Dido & Aeneas †(jumbo shrimp & scallops) --- Frutti di Mare †
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Asparagus *
Broccoli Rabe *
Roasted Red Peppers *
Creamy Polenta *
Sautéed Spinach *
Side Pasta (Linguine, Penne, or Capellini)
with marinara, alfredo, aglio olio, or vodka sauce
