Dining at The Bellevue Hotel: Mr. Edison and Pergola explained
Mr. Edison is the Bellevue’s lobby-level modern supper club serving dinner in an upscale-fashionable setting; Pergola is the hotel's 19th-floor New American restaurant open breakfast through dinner with Center City views. Reservations are recommended for both, and Pergola offers overnight in-room delivery late nights.
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Where Mr. Edison and Pergola sit in the hotel
Mr. Edison is located in The Bellevue Hotel’s lobby and functions as a modern American supper club led by Chef Matt Levin. The setting is lively and connected to the hotel’s main public spaces.
Pergola occupies the 19th floor and is described as the hotel’s rooftop restaurant; it offers Center City views and an all-day New American menu from breakfast through dinner.
- Mr. Edison — lobby-level supper club (dinner focus).
- Pergola — 19th-floor New American restaurant with city views (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
| Restaurant | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Mr. Edison | Dinner (lobby) |
| Pergola | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (19th floor) |
Hours and late-night options
Mr. Edison serves dinner in the evenings; standard dinner hours are 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Sunday–Thursday and 5:00 PM–11:00 PM Friday–Saturday, with the bar staying open later on weekend nights.
Pergola runs as an all-day dining venue: breakfast begins early, followed by lunch and dinner. Pergola also provides overnight in-room delivery late at night.
- Mr. Edison dinner hours: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Sun–Thu); 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (Fri–Sat); bar open later on weekends.
- Pergola hours: Breakfast 6:30–11:00 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, Dinner 5:00–10:00 PM (Sun–Thu) and 5:00–11:00 PM (Fri–Sat).
- Pergola in-room delivery: overnight windows vary (hotel lists 10:00 PM–6:00 AM Sun–Thu; 11:00 PM–6:00 AM Fri–Sat).
| Venue | Key Hours |
|---|---|
| Mr. Edison | Dinner evenings (see venue for current nightly bar hours) |
| Pergola | Breakfast 6:30–11:00 AM; Lunch 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Dinner 5:00–10/11:00 PM; overnight in-room delivery late night |
Reservations, dress code and practical tips
Reservations are recommended for both Mr. Edison and Pergola, especially for Pergola if you want a table with city views. Each restaurant accepts reservations through the hotel or third-party booking platforms.
Mr. Edison enforces an 'upscale fashionable' dress code (management may refuse entry for inappropriate attire). Pergola’s listings typically describe a business-casual standard.
- Make reservations ahead to secure preferred times and window tables at Pergola.
- Dress code: Mr. Edison — upscale fashionable; Pergola — business casual on public listings.
- For phone reservations, Mr. Edison lists a local restaurant number; Pergola’s phone numbers appear on hotel and OpenTable listings.
| Need-to-know | Action |
|---|---|
| Reservations recommended | Book via hotel site, phone, or OpenTable |
| Dress code (Mr. Edison) | No gym/beach/athletic wear; hats checked at door; entry at management discretion |
| Late-night dining | Use Pergola’s in-room delivery service during overnight windows |
What to expect from the menus
Both restaurants focus on New American cuisine with seasonal menus. Pergola’s menu highlights include items such as Maryland crabcakes, pappardelle caponata, and cedar plank salmon Oscar; Mr. Edison emphasizes a seasonal New American supper-club menu inspired by Philadelphia history.
Menus change seasonally, and both venues offer dishes suitable for relaxed breakfasts, leisurely lunches, and polished dinners; drinks and a cocktail program are available at bar service.
- Pergola: all-day menu with seafood and pasta entrees noted on public listings.
- Mr. Edison: seasonal New American supper-club dishes led by the hotel’s chef.
- Both venues provide full bar service and small-plate options at the bar/lounge.
| Venue | Menu Focus (examples) |
|---|---|
| Pergola | Maryland crabcakes; pappardelle caponata; cedar plank salmon Oscar |
| Mr. Edison | Seasonal New American supper-club dishes (chef-driven) |
Family dining and accessibility
The Bellevue Hotel is family-friendly. Children are welcome in the hotel's dining venues; families often use Pergola for breakfast and lunch and Mr. Edison for early dinners when appropriate.
Specific family offerings include a child welcome cookie and kids’ themed meals noted in the hotel's guest benefits; the hotel provides accessible features and attentive front-desk service for dining requests.
- Children under 12 receive a welcome cookie as part of the hotel stay.
- Pergola’s breakfast and lunch are practical choices for families.
- If you have accessibility needs, contact the front desk or restaurant when reserving.
| Family Concern | What to do |
|---|---|
| High chair / kids’ meal | Ask restaurant staff when you arrive or include request on reservation |
| Dietary restrictions | Notify restaurant in advance; menus are seasonal and can vary |
| Late dining with children | Pergola’s all-day hours make early dinner or late lunch easier than late-night supper-club settings |
Ordering from your room and hotel food perks
Pergola offers overnight in-room delivery during specified late-night windows so guests can get meals delivered to their rooms when the restaurant itself is closed for dine-in. In-room dining details and exact menu availability should be confirmed with the hotel at check-in.
Included guest amenities related to dining and refreshment include morning La Colombe coffee in the lobby and other welcome items listed by the hotel; full breakfast is available at Pergola for a charge.
- In-room delivery hours are listed by the hotel: overnight windows differ Sun–Thu and Fri–Sat.
- La Colombe coffee is offered in the lobby to guests as part of hotel amenities.
- Full breakfast at Pergola is available but typically not complimentary.
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| La Colombe coffee | Available in the lobby |
| Full breakfast | Served at Pergola (charge applies) |
| In-room delivery | Pergola provides overnight delivery during specified hours |
