Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Washington Square

Giovanni was great. Knowledgeable on the menu. Attentive to our needs and overall great service.

Dining at Buca D'oro perfectly compliments a play at the Walnut Street Theater. Here you can purchase a parking ticket for $10 for the parking garage located directly across Walnut Street from the theater. The atmosphere is warm and intimate. The servers are friendly and professional. They accommodate my gluten/dairy allergies effortlessly which makes me come back regularly. The fileted Bronzino was melt-in-your-mouth and enhanced with balsamic vinegar and basil. The Arrabbiata sauce with veal sausage on GF penne pasta contained just the right amount of heat and flavors. Our glass of wine was generously poured - none of that "premeasuring" nonsense! 15% discount honored with walnut street theater tickets rounding out the perfect dining experience!

Estia is the type of restaurant that consistently delivers quality meals with an impecable service and atmosphere. We dined at Estia after a matinee show, and many others had the same idea. Nevertheless, the check in was quick and efficient even though there was a line to get in. We were greeted with big smiles and welcoming professional familiarity. Our waitress Robin, was helpful, and knowledgeable. Our wine, and appetizers came promptly, as did our appetizers. The octopodi was perfectly cooked as was the spanakopita. Our main entree, generous size lamb chops are by far the best I have had, certainly their seasoning and the right temperature make them tasty and tender. The fish of the day, was fresh and velvety, with flavors that made you close your eyes to concentrate on the flavor! Last but not least the desserts< baklava and the karidopita were the perfect ending to a superb dinner.

We had a totally great experience. The food was excellent and our server provided. Excellent suggestions. Definitely recommend it for anybody who likes sushi and steak.

Service was friendly and attentive. Steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare as requested. Lovely dining experience.