Liberté Urban Chic Lounge

This restaurant is a must see for any foodies living or visiting Philadelphia. The executive chef Sylva Senat was featured on top Chef and is a two times James Beard nominee, so he knows his way around a kitchen. Everything from the drinks, food desserts, vibe of the restaurant, and service were all outstanding. For drinks, my wife enjoyed the city love and foreign exchange I really liked the Kronenberg Beer. For an appetizer we had the Pikliz A Griot - Spicy Slaw, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly. Our mains were the Poached Wild Halibut and the 14oz Prime NY Strip with Truffle fries 🤤. We saved space somehow for dessert and loved both the La Forêt Noire and Tarte au Citron. I cannot wait to come back

This lounge located just off the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel offers an impressive bar and a simple dinner menu to round out your evening. I had a traditional Philly Pretzel with mustard and a hearty BLT with fries. The drinks were spot on and the atmosphere was soft and inviting.

My new favorite restaurant! Everything is so tasty and fresh! They grow their own food in the rooftop garden. Portions are big, cocktails made from high quality alcohol add relaxing music, classy design and friendly service... As a result you definitely fall in love with it!

Amazing time in the new bar, it looks stunning, both cocktails and food were delicious and friendly service

The staff was wonderful, it was clean and most importantly the food was fresh phenomenal. Beautiful presentation!

Fabulous cuisine! Not your average hotel restaurant spot! Highly recommend!

I ordered a beer. It came without a glass. When I asked for one, the bartender had an attitude. My wife wanted to pay corkage for her wine. The bartender said no, and then said his manager said corkage is illegal. Of course, we knew better. We decided to leave and went to Louie Louie on the Penn campus. We had a terrific meal, and of course paid corkage. The bar tender at the Sofitel was a jerk. Avoid the place.

We were guests in the hotel, so we patronized a few times. Once for dinner. The chicken was wonderful. My husband refuses to eat any pickled item, and he love the cucumbers! Our waiter was so friendly, just loved him! We were in the lounge a few times during our stay. One waiter was a bit curt, but was prompt. Another bartender was fantastic, so friendly to everyone in our group. Was nice to sit in the air conditioning while it was so hot during our stay and just watch the people pass as we enjoyed our drinks.

I absolutely LOVE the burgers here! I had the Liberté burger, and it was incredible--you can really taste the quality of the meat. The truffle fries are a perfect side, and the drinks at the lounge are always on point. The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting, I just love spending time here, especially when I'm staying at the hotel. I paired my meal with the Liberté cocktail (I had two, they're that good!), and it was so refreshing. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

Visiting PHILLY and decided to stop in after attending a music festival. Appreciate that they stayed open late (9ish) while many other places were closed. The ambience is sexy, swank, and intimate. Love the seating! Felt like you were in a cozy living room. The food was fresh, tasty, and upscale. GREAT service! Definitely get the cheese plate - was the start of the show! Salmon was good, however, lacked seasoning. Only negative was the restaurant was very cold. Will visit again...with a coat lol.

First and foremost, Chris is a great server. The place was good w a great spirit menu and decent wine menu. You have to ask for children faire and word to wise, the chicken tenders is enough for an adult! The atmosphere is "classy" and quiet and I took my 10/6 yo who raised the decibel level some. The "restaurant" uses an open concept design and when we went on Thursday night the entrance wasn't clear and there was no one to guide us to ge a table. The bartender had to assist and they were all nice. The menu was brand new and my meal was very delish. The fish and the veggie-shrimp sauce paired really well and the portion size was spot on. My sons had tenders and fries and Mac/cheese w crab. Both were pretty good portions which we had to go boxes for them. They said the fries taste like McD. The server was outstanding for an "Eagle's fan", I failed in recruiting him to the Commander's camp. I like this place , def an option if you are staying in the hotel and want good food wo battling traffic ( cars and ppl).

Very nice ambience. Great location. So, how do you name a restaurant Liberte, and not have a traditional escargot bourguignon? Maybe a Croque Monsieur or Madame on the menu, or perhaps a Truite Almondine (yes they have a basic trout) ? Nope... they also need more, or maybe just better servers, cause the wait times are poor to be seated/served. What they have is fine, but really not what it could be, given that Sofitel has a reputation that this lounge does not live up to holistically. But, they DO have wings and burgers - so where's the French part of this place?

Stopped here on a whim because the restaurant my friends and I were originally headed to was completely booked for the night. I wasn't really expecting much but I was absolutely surprised by the fantastic service, drinks, & food! The bartender was so polite, and friendly, & really went out of his way to make our evening special. We learned he actually designed the entire specialty drink menu AND did all the infusions himself! I had the Morpheus & Khalessi cocktails & to say I was impressed was an understatement! I would highly recommend both! My fiance & I split the Une Truffé Pommes Frites. My only complaint was I didn't order a second portion for the table! They were fantastic & everyone loved them! We can't wait to come back & enjoy a full meal here! I would HIGHLY recommend visiting!

All my meals, although I only have pictures of the most recent one, have been good experiences. The portions are generous, the food is tasty, and the service is friendly. I would definitely recommend Liberte Lounge to others!

The wine by the glass list is the most expensive I've seen outside of a Michelin starred restaurant. It's wild.

Excellent excellent place! I cannot sing praises of this place loud enough! The service as you would expect was incredible! The tea pots were beautiful and heavy. I want one of these so badly haha. The food was great! I mean they just nailed everything in this place. It's important to note that once you finish your tea there are no refills and they don't actually sell the tea here. I asked. I really wish they did. I got the toffee and it was my favorite. It's a black tea with caramel. Yummy! I can't speak for their other meals but I would 100% recommend you come here for tea.

So, my friend and I were walking back the car from Love park and decided to take a quick detour into the Hotel Sofitel in Philly. For starters, the lobby was very inviting with a welcoming aroma - not food but a lovely scent - so we wandered into the lounge to find happy hour specials. Well, thank goodness we did! We hit the jackpot! Happy hour was in full effect as cocktails were 1/2 off! Yeah!! Our bartender, Kellen, was superb! I mean, STUPENDOUS!! His recommendations were even more tasty than they sounded! He served me up the famous Libertè with a twist of - his special ingredient - that was delectable! It was the perfect mix of sweet and ummm sweet! Just how I like it! My friend ordered the cheesesteak rolls and loved them! Perfect appetizer to the real thing! #wheninPhilly Definitely hit the Libertè Lounge and get served up a tasty cocktail from the friendly bartender Kellen!

Went here for restaurant week. It's located inside the hotel and was pretty busy. Took a bit to get seated because there were only 2 waiters and it's was busy. Once we were seated the waiter was pretty attentive. The food was pretty average. Wasn't impressed by anything. We got the restaurant week menu but I wish we had just eaten off the regular menu now because maybe that would've been better- taste-wise. We ordered additional desserts because we didn't want either of the 2 offered on the restaurant week menu, but that was a mistake because they weren't good either. I would probably go back here if I'm just going out for a drink and a quick app. Def wouldn't come back for dinner because the food just wasn't it. Restaurant itself was nice enough. It's small but cute and very clean.

We only stayed here for about an hour, but we were blown away. This lounge is located in the lobby of the Sofitel hotel. At first glance, the lounge looks upscale but is actually quite casual. Their service is decent and the vibe is great for a date or hanging out with friends. We ordered the aeronautic drink and that was a great choice. The server told us this drink would feel "Out of this world" and she was right. We've never had anything similar in taste - it seemed very "flowy," like drinking cool but steamy water or something. Not sure how to describe it. The taste was sweet but not like a fruity drink and it was strong. Great mixed drink and we'd definitely try it again. We also ordered the mushroom flatbread, which was the best flatbread we've had to date. We're not huge flatbread people so maybe we're just naive, but this one was where it's at. It was cheesy enough to feel like pizza, but tasty and big enough to fit as an appetizer. Very well done. We didn't spend too much time here as we just gave it a try before leaving, but we'd definitely come back. The lounge closes at 11pm so it makes for a great pre-game spot or night-in if you don't want to battle the wilderness.

I am always looking for a great place for a afternoon tea with friends. I tried this the first time and I can say I would recommend it to my friends, table was easy to book through Opentable, the service was extremely nice and the staff was friendly, even offered to take pictures for us! The place is quiet and classy, good to enjoy your afternoon with friends. I am an afternoon tea guru and I don't usually see tea houses serve with champagne (or mimosa)on the side(I guess that's too much liquid?), but that's optional so you can get it with or with out. One thing I have to say is the order of the food was a bit wrong, usually tea and savory sandwiches are on the bottom layer as the first course,scones with jam and cream on the middle as second and sweets are on top.(sorry about my inner Brit, not too big of a deal really.) The scone was small but absolutely amazing! I dare to say it's the best scone I had in the city so far!It was still warm when it was served, with the buttery taste and crunchy outside but soft inside texture!I can eat that all day! The sandwiches were good as well with whole grain bread(a healthier option). There were 3 assorted favors : smoke salmon, egg salad and goat cheese with raspberry jam. Lastly there were mini cakes! The chocolate toffee was so flavorful I hope they do sell it alone! ( I think there's a rotation for sandwiches and dessert so don't expect to get the same items apart from the scones)

As one of the options for Restaurant Week, my friend and I chose this spot for its refreshing location and cuisine. We were stunned by the experience and the food - everything was plated beautifully and came out quick. The Piperade was my appetizer and was surprisingly filling. The Pan Seared Tuna was also a favorite, packed will flavor and cooked deliciously. The mushrooms and seasoning were to die for. I ended the meal with the Creme Caramel which was adorable and a great end to my meal. Highly recommend!

The crab cake sandwich is divine. That is all you need to know (but service and cocktails are great, too).

Waited at the front desk for quite a few minutes before someone came to take us to our seat  came for restaurant week. We looked over the RW menu and it looked interesting enough but I had a really challenging day at work and what I really wanted, no NEEDED, was comfort food...a good ol' burger and fries. We started with the mushroom flat bread which I enjoyed, and this is coming from a person who doesn't really like mushrooms. It went well with my cocktail, the Liberte: pear infused vodka, lemon, sparkling wine. I love my sweet drinks but I was in the mood for something  more crisp that night and this delivered. Extremely refreshing. Our burgers took a while in the kitchen but was worth the wait. I asked for medium well and my husband asked for medium and we got what we wanted (I have had issues at other places presenting me with a very rare "medium well" burger). I didn't care for the fries too much because were REALLY crispy. Someone else might be into that though. All in all, I had a great experience. I love the ambience (I can see myself here casually with friends or on a 'hot date' with the hubby), the staff were absolutely relatable and charming (without it coming off as forced niceness) and I'm thinking a seat by the window during the summer to people watch while eating might be nice (does that sound creepy?)

I came here for Restaurant Week last fall. The food was very mediocre, but maybe my standards should not be high since it was for the lunch deal which is only $25. What really bothered us was that the waitstaff seemed to be rushing us out, they would bring the next course out while we were still in the middle of eating our current course. It would awkwardly crowd the table and make us feel like we were in a rush.

We came from California for the Eagles game lastnight. Stayed at Sofitel which was beautiful.Since it was raining outside we decided to stay in and eat/drink at the lounge so glad we did! Food was delicious! Drinks were great! Most importantly Corrine was amazing. Her customer service and conversation was unmatched. She is a bright light.She recommended the truffle fries and they did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend this place

Came here for an early Mother's Day with my mama and 2 sister. We bought a deal from Travel Zoo which included tea and light bites. We had called ahead to see if they had valet parking because parking downtown is usually very expensive- they in fact do have valet parking for 24 dollars which me and my sisters split the cost of. It wasn't too bad considering we wouldn't have to walk from a garage to get to the tea party we were about to have. Our reservation was for 330 and we were cutting close to time since traffic was insane even after leaving an hour earlier from Somerton to head downtown. So the tea party was inside the restaurant in the Sofitel hotel and this had to be one of the nicest hotels I've seen! The restaurant was also really nice and had a French/Paris theme which was pretty cool since I've been to Paris a few months ago. The staff were welcoming and friendly and were fast with our drinks. We had a choice of mimosas or blendinis with the coupon we had, we also had a choice of speciality tea- which was shown in a tin box. There were so many different flavors of tea and they all smelled so good- I opted for an Earl Gray tea since that is one of my favorite teas, besides black tea. After we got our tea- which was so cute and served in individual tea pots, the waitress brought out a tall layered plate of light bites which included pretzel bread with ham and Swiss cheese, egg salad and peanut butter and jelly which was homemade from scratch! It also had muffins, scones and biscuits on the very first layer and the bottom layer had desserts. Omg everything tasted so good. And surprisingly was filling. The drinks were also tasty and I ended up getting the peach blendini which was peach schnapps, with a peach purée and champagne. The drink packed a punch and I was flustered and tipsy in no time! I enjoyed this adult tea party with my sisters and mom and my mom was so happy we had taken her to celebrate her! I would be coming back and I might bring my daughter back and make it a mommy/daughter tea party instead!!

So fun! What do you do after having Thanksgiving at Sofitel's Chez Colette? Go to the bar at Sofitel! Sister and I had after dinner drinks which were divine! Service was excellent and the vibe was low key pleasant/relaxing. I had had the lychee martini (but on the rocks) my sister had something sour with tequila. For my second drink I'd the espresso martini (on the rocks). The bartender was fun. He asked me why I preferred rocks I said otherwise I'll drink it too fast or spill it. I was finished after two, I learned my lesson from Wednesday eve. I spent Friday recovering from two nights in a row of being out and about :) I highly recommend Liberte bar at Sofitel. This isn't my first review of Sofitel and it surely won't be my last! I'll be back for food plus drinks next time - same great chefs cook for the restaurant and the bar, what more could you want?

I firmly believe the reviews here don't do it justice! I went a bit ago during restaurant week, and I was impressed! The portions were extremely filling and prices were fair. The atmosphere of the restaurant is romantic and there's a cute view of the street. Service was alright. But I would recommend this place!

We had a nice afternoon tea here on a Saturday. We received a warm welcome upon our arrival and were seated immediately. We loved the cool decor and the service was great. The server gave a good description of the offerings and poured our first cups of steaming hot tea. The teas we chose were really good, especially the mint rooibos. The pots kept them warm all through our visit. Our favorites from the selection of tea sandwiches and sweets were the regular scones with the lemon? dipping sauce, the chicken salad on croissant and the macarons. (Some of the sandwiches that were open faced would have been better off not being so, but less carbs I guess?) The donuts, and the pumpernickel under the deviled eggs tasted stale. The chocolate that was served to accompany the donuts was a little too bitter for our taste. The drinks were perfect, especially the Bellini. We would definitely return.

I came here for afternoon tea. Although the tea selections and snacks were delightful, the service was absolutely awful. It was nearly impossible to get a server's attention; they had zero sense of peripheral vision. I was on the verge of simply getting up from my seat just to tap on a server's shoulder for some simple service! Even other patrons had to shout in an elegant setting in order to flag a server down for the check. All I needed was hot water for my teapot. A very simple request that took approximately 50 minutes for. It wasn't even a busy day -- I came on a Monday afternoon! The WORST part of the entire service was when I was able to get the waiter's attention but he simply gestured "ok" but proceeded to walk away and did not even approach my table for another half an hour. The hotel and restaurant itself is very beautiful and pleasant to be in. The food and tea was nice. But that is no exception to the horrible service I received today.

This is quite the hidden gem. It's inside the Sofitel so you're not likely to stumble upon it, but you won't be disappointed if you go. I had the short rib sandwich which was nothing short of fantastic. My foodie husband had the filet which he said was phenomenal. They also had an extensive wine list. We took a shot by coming here and we're so glad we did!

A couple weeks back, on a snowy day, I was celebrating my birthday. I wanted a fun, relaxed and special day with some good friends. Mariella S. suggested an afternoon tea party in fancy chic spot, and I couldn't say no. We started with bubbly flute, did I mention this was a part of my birthday celebration?! Followed with our choice of tea and delicious assortment of small finger sandwiches, scones, and a few other desserts. I opted for the toffee tea which was interesting and Mariella had a black tea with vanilla and orange peel. N.B: Look for that special deal on Travelzoo. Liberté will be back Four Yelps.

Note: this is about afternoon tea for two with Travelzoo's coupon Vibes: chic, chill, cool Tea: Palais des Thes, server brought a box of nine loose tea samples for us to smell while she described them; we ended up picking Montagne Bleue (mild and fruity) and Toffee (fragrant and strong in flavor); we received a hot water refill about halfway through Bubbly: choice of bellini, mimosa, or champagne Food: -Savory: favorite was chicken salad on a croissant, which was flavorful and had very little mayo; the other "tea sandwiches" were open-faced, and the toast/pita were on the dry side -Scones: comes with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and jars of apricot, blueberry, and strawberry jelly and orange marmalade; plain and apple cinnamon were both good, nothing extraordinary -Sweet: sugar doughnut holes were two-bite-sized and accompanied with a dish of bittersweet chocolate dipping sauce; frangipane tart was bite-sized with a tart kick; pumpkin roulade was soft with a surprisingly light frosting; macarons came in two flavors and had a good crispiness to softness ratio on the bite Service: -Server was kind, though she didn't really check in when the lounge started filling up

I hate tea. So what the heck was I doing at an afternoon tea? Well first, I learned that tea is just a minor component of afternoon tea. I only learned this because I was able to order off an ala carte menu as my friends enjoyed their tea. However, I did enjoy a non-tea lunch. The clementine salad with bourbon goat cheese, kale and walnuts was very fresh and pretty filling. The Liberte Lounge, as you could guess by its name, is a lounge, so obtaining a glass of bubbly to imbibe with my salad was pretty easy. Now as the rest of my party was enjoying their tea, I was able to enjoy a leisurely lunch and the good service of Esther. The lounge had a classy, but relaxed feel. There was a pillow on the back of my chair that helped the lounging. I'd consider going back...and not just for the salad.

I loved every bit of 'tea time' here! My sister-in-law and our moms got together and had a day in the city. Kelly our server was so personable and fun that she helped us enjoy our afternoon. Start off with a complimentary drink (we all went with a Peach Bellini) and pick out which loose tea tickles your fancy. I went with one that was heavy on berries. The tower of sandos and desserts came out and it was just beautiful! Simple sandwiches- egg salad, chicken salad on croissant, smoked salmon, hummus. The scones were warm and so tasty on their own; add the honey and butter & you've got yourself a perfect bite. The sweets were the lemon meringue, something like a dense brownie, apple pound cake, and the winner- the caramel filled chocolate macaron. I'll come back anytime for this and certainly wouldn't mind just coming for a cocktail or two :)

Came here for a $20 restaurant week lunch. This place has a fancy "ladies who lunch" vibe, and is actually a restaurant inside a hotel. The three course meal was what I expected for fancy French food--the portions were small, and the food was all delicious. I got a pear salad appetizer, a duck pasta, and a chiffon cake for dessert. Apparently the waiter forgot about our dessert, so to make up for it they gave us a whole basket of handmade French pastries to take home. I hadn't even noticed they forgot about our dessert, since it was only about an extra 15/20 minutes, so this was really nice of them! Overall--if you like French food and feelin fancy, this place will satisfy you. Personally, my cheap self would only come here during restaurant week, but I'm glad I got to try their delicious food.

When life offers you a Travelzoo coupon for afternoon tea, buy it and take a friend. I visited the Sofitel and its Liberté Lounge on a cold, windy weekday. My friend and I were one of only a few patrons at the time. We were seated immediately, and our server asked us for a preference of cocktail: mimosa, peach bellini, and champagne. My friend and I both tried the peach bellini, which was excellent; a little tart and a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. We were then offered a tea menu, from which we chose a wild cherry rooibos and a black and green mixed tea. I preferred the black and green, which had an orange kick. The rooibos tasted a little too much like cherry cough syrup for my liking. Next came the eats, which included scones, strawberry buttercream filled cakes, macarons, chocolate cake pops, blueberry pie tarts, and a smattering of sandwiches such as curry chicken, brie and bacon, prociutto and tomato, and pesto salmon and cauliflower. My favorites were the scones, which were served with lemon curd and a whipped cream, and the brie and bacon croissant. Overall, it was a steal! Great food and service. I definitely recommend checking out the afternoon tea menu!

My sister and I visited last Sunday for her birthday. We went with the afternoon tea service and were content with our overall experience. We arrived early for our 2pm reservation and had to wait until 2pm to be seated. Which is completely understandable when the restaurant is busy. We walked over and were sat in the hostess' "favorite table" and it didn't take long to see why. Like my sister said, "it couldn't have been any better if you planned it". We were sat at a two-seater with oversized velvet chairs next to a large window with the perfect view of the first snow fall this year. It was simply beautiful. My sister opted for a Mimosa while I chose the grapefruit puree Bellini. They were nice and tart which we really appreciated. I love grapefruit and the puree tasted fresh. Next, we moved on to our tea selection. They brought over a box with the names and tea selection in order to let us chose at our leisure. There is a small sample of the loose-leaf tea in a container so you can smell the tea, if you wish. I went with the vanilla green tea. I am not usually a vanilla fan, but this tea has changed that. It was floral and the vanilla gave it a nice warmth. My sister had the Four berries and really loved that it was fruity and paired nicely with sugar and cream. The sandwiches included: Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel, Chicken salad, Prosciutto and a berry jam, and a bacon apple and cheese sandwich. They were all excellent. I love herbs and these all had a crisp clean herby taste to them. Other items brought out to us included scones with mascarpone cream and preserves, macaroons, and an assortment of pastries. The show stopper was the carrot or spiced cake with cream cheese frosting. Yum! The courses look small, that is with any afternoon tea service, but they are so hard to finish, maybe even impossible. We boxed up the remaining pastries. Overall, we really enjoyed our leisure afternoon and greatly appreciated that we were never rushed and the staff explained each course thoroughly and with great knowledge. We would love to return, this time with a larger group of girls!

F yeah! This place is awesome! Super classy place but you can show up casual and no one looks down at you. My husband and I came here and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and immediately brought us a little snack tray with popcorn, nuts and olives. If I had known this in advance I would have told her to save her olives, my husband and I both hate them. But the popcorn and nuts were both appreciated! Decent beer menu, I was all about the champagne drinks. They have LOTS of different champagne drinks. You will absolutely find one you love. I went with the house brand one, Liberte, it was tasty AF. It's pear vodka with champagne and a pear slice garnish. I had 4 of them over 2 hours and I was very happy with them (I was not driving, short walk back to hotel). My husband had Blue Moons, his general beer of choice. Service was excellent. The female bartender on the Sunday we were there was very nice and she was busy but always found time to get us another round. Nice, clean place. Sorta older crowd. Nice volume, you can easily have a conversation. This was my favorite drinking place when we were in Philly.

Came for RW. The ambiance and decor were beautiful. The walls were filled with vibrant paintings. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. For the 1st course I ordered tomato soup. Prior to ordering the soup, I asked the waitress if the soup was served hot or cold. The waitress assured me the soup was served hot, yet it came out Luke warm. The soup was replaced with an avocado salad. The salad was very tasty. The entree I had was a crab croquette. The crab meat was fresh & the croquette was light and filling. The meal ended with a salted caramel chocolate mousse. While the mousse was light & rich, the berries served atop it were bland. While the experience was ok, this is not a place I can see myself frequent.

Every time I go to the Sofitel I'm impressed by the atmosphere but royally disappointed by the service. My bill was wrong, my meal took 45 minutes (for a simple chicken breast), and the server made no effort to rectify the situation. Every. Single. Time. This place disappoints. I guess I've learned my lesson.

Came here last night to see what it was like on a Friday at 8 pm. The place was half full, so a bit quiet and I could relax a bit. I ordered a French Martini at my server, Hassan's, suggestion and liked it, although it was a hare sweet for me. I ordered the Degustation in order to sample some dishes and it was more than enough food. I was never offered any bread at my table as I thought it was odd, given that other patrons were offered bread at their table. I also had my water glass filled once and had to ask for a refill. In terms of the food, it was a little strange to have two courses on the same plate but it was separated and presented nicely. All the dishes tasted okay and were full of flavor. I didn't care for the beet salad in part because the spiced nuts were too hard. My favorite was probably the pan seared scallops because they were cooked rather well. I loved carrots and caramelized onion pave that the braised short ribs was presented on; however, I found the sauce for the braised short ribs a little dull.

We bought the travel zoo deal (4 people for $75) and had a great time doing afternoon tea here! We got to choose from champagne, Bellini or mimosa and they brought out a nice tea selection for us to pick out. When they brought the scones, tea sandwiches and desserts, they brought one for everyone to try. Overall, we had a great time and I'll be back again!

Got the TravelZoo deal for afternoon tea and decided to bring a friend along to try. We got a reservation via OpenTable and didn't have to wait long to get a table. Once we sat down, the waiter kindly explained the process from selecting the tea. Service was pretty quick, which we appreciated. We got the champagne and mimosa respectively and these were nice additions to the tea we got. We both favored the blueberry flavored black tea. The waiter then brought a three level set with sandwiches, scones, and other sweet pastries. The sandwiches were solid though the bread was a bit dry. The scones were warm and flaky, but were missing flavor unless you put some of the accompanying custard on it. The pastries were also decent with the macaroons as the stars of the show. Overall, the Liberte has a pleasant ambience that allowed for nice conversation and a relaxing break in the afternoon from work. Even with the TravelZoo deal, it's a bit expensive in my opinion.

I went for restaurant week September 2018 and had this apple salad this is unparalleled.... the service was good (aside from the waiter disappearing after our meal for like 25-30 minutes before we could get our check. ) My partner and I just checked it out for Restaurant week this past month and the food this time around was lackluster. The bread we received was hard and stale, but the service so-so. Overall I think I'll be removing this as an opTion to visit for myself during restaurant week... it seems their tea parties are very popular though, as tons of groups were doing them while we were having out lunch.

This is a really nice spot. It is a french lounge restaurant in a french-chain hotel - Sofitel. The place is on the smaller side but it is very comfortable with excellent seating on its various tables. It is really a fancy spot. I was here for lunch during restaurant week and the first thing I noticed was how they brought you a selection of bread to choose from. They are all about this type of selection. Do yourself a favor and order hot tea. They will literally bring you a boxed set of tea containing a dozen types of tea leaves where you can choose from the various types and even smell the containers that each are in. It is quite fancy! As for my meal, I was very satisfied. The short rib was well cooked and was very tasty. I was not a fan of their creme brulee, however. Disappointing, considering that it is a french dessert served in a french restaurant. One interesting thing about the venue and the hotel it is located in is that some of the staff are french themselves. Even the maintenance worker spoke french!

I had come here a few years ago for happy hour. This time I came for Restaurant Week lunch. The service was great. Much better than when I went to XIX for restaurant week lunch earlier in the week. They had a table reserved in the dining area, but I wanted to sit at a high top table by the bar. However, that section had cold air coming out of the vents, so then we moved a few table down. We asked for the WiFi passcode, however the passcode was incorrect. We did not ask again, but it was nice that they gave it to us. My friend ordered the Chestnut Bisque, Seared Salmon, and Creme Brulee. I ordered the Winter Green Salad, Braised Shortrib, and Chocolate Pot de Creme. My friend said that he was really hungry, however none of the dishes he selected were that great. The bisque was warm and buttery, nothing amazing. The salmon seemed poached with an interesting sauce, instead of seared. There was no crispiness that you would get from searing. The creme brulee was subpar. I really liked the fruits in my salad. The grapefruits (only 2 pieces) were super juicy. There was another type of fruit in my salad that I could not recognize, maybe some type of pear. The peppered cheese was really good too. My short rib was super tender, it melted in my mouth, and it was juicy. I liked the natural flavor of the meat. My pot of chocolate was like rich chocolate pudding. We were too full to finish our desserts, so we packed them. I do not think that I would return here again, but it was worth the try. The cocktails were just alright too.

I visited Liberte for Sunday brunch with three other people. Let's start with the positive part, shall we? The restaurant itself is nice, not super noisy for being right off the hotel lobby, and offers outdoor seating. They also take reservations which is convenient. (Or should be...more to come on that.) Now on to the negatives and reasons why none of us plan on returning. First off, our reservation did not exist. We absolutely, 100% called to make them and they were nowhere to be found. Thankfully there was a table available. Once we were seated, we found the menu to be...lacking. For breakfast food, you have about 15 choices...of various choices of poached eggs. That's it! (Not noted on the menu: you can sub for scrambled eggs.) There are also a few lunch options such as a burger or salad. All options are $16 and should you want a drink, you can have a DIY Bloody Mary, mimosa, or Bellini- all $14, which is a little much for a mimosa or Bellini in my opinion. Once our server (finally) came back to take our order, we figured it was smooth sailing from there on. Nope! Our food came out and 3/4 orders were wrong. Getting the correct order took another 20 minutes and we asked the server for a complimentary round of drinks while we waited. She checked with the manager and we were delivered another round. The food finally came out; while it was definitely not hot, it wasn't terrible and tasted okay. By that point we were starving and would have eaten anything though. TL;DR- In a city full of brunch options, this place expensive and not worth it. We will not be back.

My group of six used a Groupon for afternoon tea service and had a fabulous time. We enjoyed: - a bellini or mimosa - choice of organic loose tea - assorted tea sandwiches - scones - pastries At first I thought it odd to have a mimosa with tea, but it turns out to be the perfect way to get conversation going before tea service! Don't expect to leave full, it's just a few finger foods, but this was as expected and I had a lot of fun. Regular price is $35

I have done this sparkling tea through Travelzoo twice and I felt that my experience last year compared to this year was better. The food was better the presentation was better the overall vibe was better as well. They do have the waiters greet u in French which was a joy but the sandwiches were lackluster. Anytime I visit Philly I like to do this tea but I don't know after this experience

I came here for restaurant week with friends and we did the 4 course menu for $35 dollars. My favorite was the lump of crab, which was full of crab meat and no fillers. I had soup of the day, which was seafood soup and it was ok. I left happy because I had a good time with my friends. Overall the portions are small but I expected it to be. The food is a bit on the salty side, so watch your salt intake. The atmosphere is fancy and romantic with the dim lights and seating. Service was good as expected for such a restaurant. It is another nice restaurant to go once just to see how it is.

Scallops must've had a gram of salt on each one to cover the burnt low quality tasteless meat. Braised rib was dry and tasted like gravy only. The venison was okay and the bisque was great but small. The scallops were garbage and the rib was bad. Feel like I could've out cooked this place. Place was empty and for good reason, bathrooms were on another floor. Upset with what I got even if I had paid a reasonable price. Would not come back or recommend.

Afternoon tea Travelzoo voucher? Stay away! My husband and I were here about 2 or 3 years ago; used a Travelzoo voucher. We were sat in the lounge area (to the left), which was a nice quiet relaxing lounge room with some tables occupied here and there. Our waitress had a dry attitude, as I recall, but it didn't matter because we loved everything and enjoyed our time. The sandwiches and the desserts were delicious and fresh. We had a lovely experience that we wanted to definitely come back, which we did this year and were very disappointed. This time, yesterday, we came back (also using a voucher) and had a bad experience. First: we were sat in the dining area to the right, not the lounge. It was FULL of people, seemed like all of which were using the Travelzoo voucher. The tables were close to one another, the room was absolutely loud, and not relaxing at all. We had to rush through the whole thing so we can leave that place fast. I would've preferred going to a regular coffee shop if we knew that's how it would be. Additionally, the only fresh thing was the scones; everything else tasted like it was made yesterday or has been exposed for a while.. dry, almost stale, sandwiches. We gave about a %35 tip because we felt bad for the waiter who was nice and had to serve most of the tables and probably wasn't getting good tips.

We just had the four course tasting and it was amazing. It's two appetizers one entrée and one dessert each paired with a different wine. So you get four wines as well. It was unbelievably delicious. I know they have a new chef, and this chef should be commended. I paid for myself and three of my friends and we had an amazing ladies night out! This is a perfect meal for couples, families, girls night, boys night, work meetings. Etc. Thank you! We are still talking about how amazing everything was.

Sleeper hit! Fell into a Friday night, restaurant week, dining experience (as a dude who would rather not be out on a Friday night, or bit RW). And landed here. Let me tell you, not for nothing, food was AMAZING! Staff was better! Ate alone with the ear pods in (judge away, dorks), and had who I think was Larissa, or "Rissa" serve me terrific cocktails, and as stated perfect food, with the perfect amount of banter... water stayed filled, cocktails came correct, and moxie and candor on point. I can't wait to return! In love with these people and this place. That said, know I am a Philadelphia resident who doesn't frequent hotel bars in my city ... until today ! Chris and the woman manager were great too. I can't say enough about this experience, and absolutely hate yelpers so takenwith that grain of salt. Come here, And ummm when love it but me a drink, I'll be at the bar. Alone.

a mouse ran across my feet and we were not compensated at all. will never come back...food was not good enough for this price.

This place is strange. If you are looking for good food, you may want to go elsewhere. How can a restaurant serve WONDERBREAD and call itself French- inspired? Just horrible. European bread has a crust and some nutritional value, not a tasteless spongelike consistency. We had to wait 20 minutes for said CARDBOARD bread. So bizarre. Is this a diner? Wait, even in diners you don't wait this long for bread(after receiving your appetizers!). If we hadn't asked for it, we wouldn't even have it on the table. I mean... seriously? The rest of the meal was meh. A $13 underdressed salad with a dab of dressing and no protein left a lot to be desired. The atmosphere is beautiful and location-a gold mine, but food is not their priority. Not recommended.