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Emperor Restaurant
725 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, United States
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Ar
Review №1

We went with Emperor Restaurant catering for my event this weekend. To say that we were blown away by the quality of everything - from planning, food, service, and creative touch is an understatement. This team is (from my experience) the most detail-oriented and special in this area! The servers really made everything we envisioned come to life, and they were so willing to work with us to make the event unique and special.Chef was amazing, food was amazing, presentation was amazing! Highly recommend for catering!

Ke
Review №2

Best spot to get some food when in a rush. Their service is speedy, rates are affordable, excellent atmosphere. I highly recommend this place

Yu
Review №3

We chose Emperor Restaurant to celebrate my dad’s 60th Birthday and I can confidently say that we made the right choice.Starting from the atmosphere complemented by the restaurant’s gorgeous design and ending with delicious food catered in the most lavish manner, everything was top notch.I would definitely recommend Emperor for any occasion and am looking forward to coming back myself.

Ja
Review №4

We had an extraordinary in this place. We enjoyed the first-rate environment and the menu. The staff members were super friendly. I am happy we ultimately decided to visit this restaurant.

Ju
Review №5

I should have took a photo of the food but it was too good to interrupt. I had a brother come into town and asked me to take him back here. Feels like a cafe in Phoenix that I enjoyed visiting.

Le
Review №6

Went there on a Saturday. Next time Ill be back with my coworkers. It has a great interior. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I loved to visit.

Ma
Review №7

Thank you Emperator restaurant for an incredible birthday party for our father.Thank you so much for the amazing food, courteous service and great music!Highly recommend for catering!

Ro
Review №8

Two days ago was the first time we visited this magnificent restaurant. But It is no doubt not the last time. We had a good time with the excellent service, with the finest meal and wine and with the modest cost. We will surely visit there again.

Oa
Review №9

This place is great! Affordable pricing, considerable dishes and the staff members are always super friendly.

lo
Review №10

Visited on fri i believe. i will probably become a regular. this place has a great atmosphere. atmosphere is similar to a place in columbus i loved.

Wi
Review №11

Certainly a place worth stopping by, the food is awesome and well prepared, the cost is affordable and it is consistently well organized here. Great work.

Ro
Review №12

After shopping around for my sons christening party venue, I decided to do it at Emperor! I have made a great choice! Great place, clean, especially the bathrooms - both brand new! The food was like home cooked, and the band accommodated my list of songs I prepared for the event. The owners were there and made sure everything is top notch! THANK YOU!I cant wait to come back to the Emperor again! Keep up the excellent work!Robert P.

Is
Review №13

Last night was our first time in this good restaurant. But It is surely not the last time. We enjoyed the evening very much with the courteous service, with the finest dishes and booze and with the friendly charge. We will absolutely visit there in a short time.

Jo
Review №14

Music was good. Yummy food. Dessert was good.

Al
Review №15

Great food and customer service !

Va
Review №16

Excellent service and food. Great entertainment

Ky
Review №17

Very nice e and clean restaurant. The food was so delicious. They have lots of dishes you can try..very good service

10
Review №18

Good place with live music, good food and community. 4 stars only because there is only people in their mid age. But otherwise really good place and worth money!

Vl
Review №19

Beautiful place. Great food. Very professional staff!

ra
Review №20

Amazing food, excellent service, and great music!

il
Review №21

Great food and great service. Had a wonderful time.

Da
Review №22

Love this place! Good atmosphere, tasty food.

TZ
Review №23

Very nicely done place with very good music and polite/friendly servers. Servers are patient and happy to explain if any questions. Surprisingly, the restaurant was only at 20 percent filled (not sure why??) Food is very good too. Will come back again spring time.

De
Review №24

They were very accommodating for our casinos free, Vegetarian diet request!!!Simply wonderful

12
Review №25

Our office had a Christmas Party today. It was the most delicious party at my work. We were impressed how much food we had. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was great. Thank you new owner(s) for doing a great job.

Sa
Review №26

Nice place for your Birthday Patty,tasty food but they serve main course late ,after cake (

De
Review №27

Food was amazing. The performances were greaat, a fine russian establishment. You must Coat check before you enter.

Al
Review №28

Awesome place! Had a great experience today!

Sa
Review №29

Out of this world... beautiful place

Me
Review №30

The food was delicious and very nice restaurant! Excellent service

Gr
Review №31

Out of this world... beautiful place

ма
Review №32

Nice place for celebrating you birthday!

Da
Review №33

Excellent food and very friendly staff.

Mi
Review №34

It’s a shame I can not leave negative 5 star rating – it was the lousiest service I have experienced at a restaurant in my lifetime.We decided to show our future American in-laws where we were planning to have wedding party of 250 people as we have been to the place before and had good experience.This time it was terrible. From the moment we came in and the table was not ready for us to the time when they told us that they didn’t have half of their regular menu items. Now we started to look pretty stupid in the eyes of our in-laws.On top of it the head waiter looked totally clueless and had go back to the kitchen to ask chef every question we had. Then they bought something we didn’t order and screwed up my wife’s order giving her shish kebab instead of lamb chops she ordered and trying to tell us that it is the same thing.And at they end it turned out they don’t take credit cards and we had to scramble for cash.What a dump! The only thought is comforting is that they lost $30 000 wedding party.No more going there for us. This business is going down fast!

Do
Review №35

Great Music & Food !

Al
Review №36

Great restaurant! Highly recommend! Fun times!) Our waiter was so great!

ke
Review №37

Lovely place ️ l had so much fun

Br
Review №38

Beautiful architecture!!

Al
Review №39

Beautiful food, service and friendly atmosphere

Al
Review №40

Good food and good service.

Ni
Review №41

Big vatiety of central asian cuisine. Kind staff

El
Review №42

Great food, music, location

Me
Review №43

I have celebrated many personal events at Emperor. They have a beautiful venue with amazing food and service. Thanks for exceeding our expectations every time!

Jo
Review №44

We had a reasonable night. The entertainment was pretty mediocre, and the entrees didnt arrive until 1am, by which time the restaurant was mostly empty. Desserts arrived about 2am. The amount of wasted food makes me sad. Not sure if we will go back, my memory of the previous time was much better.

El
Review №45

Out of this world... beautiful place

Ch
Review №46

I went for a large party. Im not Russian at at all but the party was and it made for quite an enjoyable experience. Definitely something different. I would feel uncomfortable without Russian friends though. Good was good and fresh. Service was outstanding. They were very attentive. Entertainment, although in Russian, was very fun too. If you want a different experience, keep an open mind and try it out.

Em
Review №47

Excellent food and very nice restaurant!

Na
Review №48

We celebrated my husbands birthday at the restaurant. All the food was DELICIOUS!! It was very high quality and the variety was wonderful. The music was great and it was literally until 3am. Thank you to the owner and the Emperor team for hosting us.

Mi
Review №49

Very nice. Great music. Very good authentic food . Had amazing time.

an
Review №50

Were yesterday the first time at this restaurant. Everything is beautiful, but it was very cold. All praise the kitchen, but I did not like it I could try. I wanted to order on the menu twice, was not one fish that I wanted. The last attempt to order the shrimp, though they are available)), the fish did not buy on that day)). Very professional! Shrimp is not tasty, lots of butter and garlic. Im shocked. I will not advise anyone. A bad impression.

Wi
Review №51

Authentic Russian food. Great atmosphere!!!!

Jo
Review №52

Great Russian food! I love the Russian xachapuri!! So yummy! Will definitely come back again. The red Russian wine is amazing as well!

Si
Review №53

#1 restaurant in northeast

Fu
Review №54

Everything was good untill server came and told us that we cant pay with card. No sign saying that card is not accepted.

Ru
Review №55

It is under a new management and the variety of food has increased! If you like central Asian and eastern European food, it is a place to go!

Cr
Review №56

Very nice venue. Introduced by a friend of mine, Alan Borovich!

Ca
Review №57

There are so many things you can experience here:- Random drunk Russian fights at the entrance and dining area.- Love the feeling and torture of dehydration since the managers and employees feel its more important to take their break or lunch at the table NEXT to us. We actually waited 42 minutes BEFORE receiving water. It took they long because she had to finish her dinner, post Selfies, and play grab ass with other employees.-Enjoy Previously Frozen Week Old Leftovers but pay high prices-You may wait 40 minutes for water but we timed from when we placed our order (which was changed twice since it was out of stock but their employees just ate it in front of us) to when the plates touched our table, ----7 minutes 43 seconds--when she served the plates, the plates and the food were at the lovely temperature of Earth Core*****Remember what Gordon Ramsay says- If the food comes as fast or faster than McDonalds and the plate and food are hot as molten lava, youre eating microwaved food. And if the food isnt a pre-frozen product (not fresh) its most likely leftoversYOU earned your money. YOU took time away from family and friends for the cash in your wallet. So dont PAY for crappy food and service. If you still feel like you want to give your hard earned cash away to a stranger, try giving it to a veteran in need, children and families in your community or place that cash in your glove box and the next time you go through any drive through, pay for the food of the VEHICLE behind you.This comment is only long due to my frustrating experience. Its a great way to vent. ----Now I just realized that typing out the reason for that lengthy review is ACTUALLY making it even longer!!!DUH

Jo
Review №58

Good Food!

Ja
Review №59

Nice Place to Eat.

Ju
Review №60

Lousy, expensive, reheated frozen food (even TV dinners taste better). Lazy, inept, crude staff. Loud, tense atmosphere. Fake rave reviews. This place survives only because their customers are clueless foreigners who believe that boiled rat is a delicacy.

Ya
Review №61

Food is good, the entertainment is fun.Good place to have your birthday dinner, a bit small dancing area though

VE
Review №62

Great food

Da
Review №63

Amazing place

Ja
Review №64

Wonderful Ambience and great food

Bo
Review №65

Great food and atmosphere!

Bo
Review №66

Food and music were Ok.

Ru
Review №67

Great food (depends on your order). Music/singers are kind of loud and its hard to hear a person next to you. Overall, its one of the best russian restaurants with its specific russian immigration atmosphere

So
Review №68

A lots of improvementNice place

Ko
Review №69

Good place, tasty food, excellent service.

Sa
Review №70

Good food, live Russian and Ukrainian music!

Ul
Review №71

Very nice clean place

ℤᎯ
Review №72

Nice place

Ke
Review №73

The place is o.k.(they have a problem with the acoustic sound-couldnt talk instead l had to scream cause my friend couldnt hear me) but,we had an event there that was fantastic.they brought outside catering and a band that made it amazing!!!

Na
Review №74

The food was simply not delicious. We ordered a bunch of salads and meat/fish assortment. Not good. Purozhki were ok. I didnt try their kebob. On top of that, the service was non-existent. We didnt have a designated waiter and couldnt get any attention. Will not be returning.

Ge
Review №75

Fresh food, excellent presentation and perfect service.

an
Review №76

Great food

Il
Review №77

Foodi is good. Music sacked.I am Russian dissent , after 12 am Musick s7ked b8g time

De
Review №78

Really nice food. Great music.

Ir
Review №79

Its was a wonderful experience and amazing atmosphere that I experienced in the Restaurant Emperor

z
Review №80

Best restaurant! Best service! Best food! Thanks Bogdan!!!!!!

In
Review №81

Outstanding all night long fun

Ai
Review №82

Love it. Always fresh and delicious.

Al
Review №83

The best place to have a party

Eu
Review №84

Good food, a bit load music

sp
Review №85

Never been there but live close by

Ka
Review №86

Good Food

An
Review №87

Worst service ever!

Ir
Review №88

Very good

An
Review №89

Very good

Ol
Review №90

Wonderful place

Hu
Review №91

Liked the restaurant

Ti
Review №92

Great food

Az
Review №93

Good

No
Review №94

Zero

Da
Review №95

Super!

Mi
Review №96

Love this is place.

Bi
Review №97

Great Food and a great party

Ru
Review №98

Grate food and live music

Wi
Review №99

Great food and musoc

An
Review №100

Best Russian restaurant in the area

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  • Address:725 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, United States
  • Site:http://www.emperorrestaurantphilly.com/
  • Phone:+1 215-677-7675
Categories
  • Night club
  • Banquet hall
  • European restaurant
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–3am
  • Tuesday:11am–3am
  • Wednesday:11am–3am
  • Thursday:11am–11pm
  • Friday:11am–11pm
  • Saturday:11am–11pm
  • Sunday:11am–11pm
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended:Yes
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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