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Ernesto's 1521 Café closes for summer vacation after the first Saturday in August and re-opens the first Wednesday after Labor Day

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Welcome

Welcome to Ernesto's 1521 Café! We're nestled in an historic townhouse just one block west of the Kimmel Center. Stroll over for luscious homemade creations which change with the seasons before or after the show.

When weather permits, enjoy casual dining in our outdoor garden while we dazzle your senses! Or bask in the sun with a lovely dessert and satisfying cappuccino or espresso.

Click here to learn more about us. We look forward to seeing you! Salute!

Click here to view our Photo Gallery.

Outside Ernesto's

Lunch- All our succulent tastes at afternoon prices!
Dinner- From T-bone steak to traditional Italian seafood we can feed your appetite!

NEW! Check our new dining menus for exciting cuisine every night! Click here.

Salute

Because we're always on the lookout for exciting, yet reasonably priced Italian wine, our wine list is ever-evolving. Visit our current wine list by clicking here.

BYOB Policy

While Ernesto's 1521 Café does have a liquor license we do allow our patrons to bring their own wine at a $5 per 750ml. bottle corkage fee. This pertains to WINE ONLY. Additional charges for larger wine bottles may apply.