Lacroix Restaurant

Lacroix Restaurant, tucked inside the historic Rittenhouse Hotel on the famed Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, delivers a French‑inspired culinary journey that balances classic technique with modern creativity. Morning guests can enjoy a full breakfast featuring the Acai Bowl with tropical fruits and nuts, Avocado Toast crowned with zesty crème fraîche, and the dramatic Eggs in Purgatory—baked eggs with crispy shrimp, chorizo, and grilled sourdough. The menu also offers a Smoked Salmon Plate with bagel and traditional accompaniments, as well as a selection of fresh fruit plates and artisanal pastries. For lunch and dinner, signature dishes include the Pocon​o Trout Almondine with haricot verts, almond puree, and lemon‑brown butter, and the Seared Black Cod served over sautéed spinach and a smoked beurre blanc. The Parisian Gnocchi—grilled asparagus, lemon ricotta, pea‑mint pistou, and toasted pine nuts—provides a vegetarian highlight. Meat lovers can indulge in the Berkshire Pork Chop with savoy cabbage and sauce charcutière, or the classic Steak Frites with hanger steak, pommes frites, maître‑d butter, and aioli. The four‑course Carte Blanche experience, priced at $98 per person, showcases a curated tasting menu paired with fine wines. Desserts such as Rose Panna Cotta with bergamot sorbet and Caramel Popcorn Mousse add a sweet finale. Open daily for breakfast 7 am–11 am, lunch 12 pm–3 pm, and dinner 5 pm–10 pm, Lacroix offers an elegant interior of polished wood, soft lighting, and views of the square, making it ideal for both locals and tourists seeking refined French cuisine.