La Terrasse, lovingly referred to by faculty and students as "LT’s", was first opened in 1966.

Over more than four decades La Terrasse has remained a meeting place for academia, and has also grown to be one of the most notable restaurants in the city.  Alumni from all over the world have shared stories and memories of their time spent at the venerable La Terrasse.  Whether it be debating politics with a professor, a first date with a college sweetheart, or a proposal to a future spouse, this building has seen it all. 

Outside the surrounding community, La Terrasse has also helped mold the restaurant scene citywide.  Beginning as one of the original French bistros in Philadelphia, La Terrasse has grown and expanded with the ever-changing tastes and trends of the restaurant industry.
We have seen our menu evolve from traditional French dishes to our current “Mediterranean Cuisine”.  All the while La Terrasse has offered the freshest ingredients and exemplary service with the guests always being our first priority.  

La Terrasse offers a unique experience with several dining rooms to choose from.  Our lower dining room offers quiet seating in a traditional setting with a live tree growing in the center of the room.  Upper dining provides quite the same experience but offers a panoramic view of the lower dining room and the live tree.  Our café area, often referred to as the "Lounge", with tables, chairs and plush sofas is ideal for a relaxing meal or area for a group to enjoy cocktails.  The newly renovated bar provides soft lighting and muted décor perfect for a pre-dinner drink or a post-dinner night cap.  Our extensive menus are also available at the bar.  The bar area looks out onto our “Terrace”, where guests can enjoy dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail on warm evenings.  The Terrace is also heated during the cold winter months.

Over the past forty years the menus and décor may have changed, though our ideals have not.  La Terrasse remains committed to serving delicious meals in a relaxing atmospher, and providing excellent service.