Review1：
The other reviewer was more cautious with his stars on this one, but I have had nothing but great experiences eating at The Restaurant School. Like the other fellow said, you can dine at your choice of three different "restaurants" within the West Philly building itself. All meals on the prix fixe menus are prepared by the students, and the menu itself changes each semester.
And, honestly, I don't think there's much room for error in any of these delicious dishes. That is to say, the menu itself is crafted by some of the area's finest chefs, who then teach the students the preparation process and oversee their progress in the kitchen. If spending $35 (the price at the Great Chefs Restaurant) sounds like a lot to pay to eat student-made food, then make a reservation at the European Courtyard restaurant, where the entire three course meal runs only $17, and where you'll still get a certifiable gourmet meal.
The desserts frequently come from the school's respected pastry shop, which is open six days a
Review1：
The other reviewer was more cautious with his stars on this one, but I have had nothing but great experiences eating at The Restaurant School. Like the other fellow said, you can dine at your choice of three different "restaurants" within the West Philly building itself. All meals on the prix fixe menus are prepared by the students, and the menu itself changes each semester.
And, honestly, I don't think there's much room for error in any of these delicious dishes. That is to say, the menu itself is crafted by some of the area's finest chefs, who then teach the students the preparation process and oversee their progress in the kitchen. If spending $35 (the price at the Great Chefs Restaurant) sounds like a lot to pay to eat student-made food, then make a reservation at the European Courtyard restaurant, where the entire three course meal runs only $17, and where you'll still get a certifiable gourmet meal.
The desserts frequently come from the school's respected pastry shop, which is open six days a week for take-away. As with the restaurant, you can expect gourmet goods for extremely reasonable prices.
Review 2：
Housed in an elegant Victorian complex with a courtyard and several mansion-like wings, this is a respected institution among Philadelphia restaurateurs. Following eight months of intense instruction, teams of students plan a menu and then take over the ground floor to serve the public for eight weeks. You have four dining choices, and since the students are paying for the right to cook for you, prices are extremely low. The formal, more expensive restaurant, Great Chefs of Philadelphia, is housed in a totally renovated parlor-dining room, and the city's premier chefs, who serve as mentors, are as active in the kitchen as the student staff. Three casual restaurants - traditional American, Italian, and a brasserie - offer a wide array of options, including three-course meals for as low as $13, with varying degrees of success. Like lab rats, diners are exposed to a variety of experiments, and while some are less pleasant than others, none will prove to be fatal. Given the inconsistencies inherent in such a program, a grade of three stars is a fair assessment overall.
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