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Set in the stately Rittenhouse Hotel, Lacroix is a restaurant of understated elegance. With its enviable address across from the leafy Rittenhouse Square, its no wonder that this Four-Star restaurant is so top-notch. The striking contemporary style of Lacroix allows for you to dine in posh, sophisticated luxury as you enjoy the divine cuisine of chef Jon Cichon. The French menu is perfectly accompanied by the sleek interior décor that you can’t help but notice between bites. Located at 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, Lacroix sits gazing at Philadelphia’s most admirable square. Whether you venture here for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even brunch, a meal at Lacroix is one to remember.

If you happen to find yourself wandering the ritzy streets of Rittenhouse Square, you’ll definitely want to stop in for a meal at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse — and it should be easy to find time. Tucked away inside the prestigious Rittenhouse Hotel, this Four-Star restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast buffet before a meeting or a romantic setting for a first date, Lacroix is a good bet. You can start your day with breakfast entrees such as brioche French toast, served daily from 6:30 to 11 a.m. But if you’re in a rush on a weekday morning, the restaurant also has a breakfast buffet stocked with everything from eggs to granola. On Sundays, brunch is served from 10:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

For lunch, stop by Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to order up options such as a lobster roll with tarragon potato chips. But for the real deal, make a reservation at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse for dinner any day of the week. This main meal is served from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can choose a dish from the à la carte selections or spring for the divine 10-course tasting menu.

When venturing across Philadelphia’s most elegant square for dinner at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, be sure to dress to impress. Though the restaurant’s official dress code is business casual, the atmosphere is a bit ritzier than that. Considering its location in the prestigious neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, you’ll feel a little out of place if you lean toward the casual side of things. So while we’re not suggesting you wear a tux or a gown, you’ll want to wear long pants or a cocktail dress for dinner here. The contemporary décor and 10-course tasting menu is worth the fuss.

As one of the most popular restaurants in Philadelphia, Lacroix at the Rittenhouse fills up pretty quickly, which is why it’s surprising that the restaurant doesn’t have a cancellation policy. That said, because you can cancel at any time without penalty, you should definitely snag a table even if you’re not sure about your plans. Of course, if you find that you have to cancel, you should let Lacroix know out of common courtesy. With plenty of people waiting to get a table thanks to that last minute cancellation, it’s always nice to let the restaurant know sooner rather than later if you’re going to bail on your reservation.

Assuming that there is a table available, making a reservation at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse is easy. It’s actually snagging the table that’s the hard part. As a Four-Star restaurant and one of the best in Philadelphia, this Rittenhouse Square restaurant fills up pretty quickly, so it’s best to be flexible with your time and date. You have a few options when it comes to making your reservation. You can call Lacroix directly to speak with the host, which is best if you have any questions, or you can go to the restaurant’s website and make reservations there. Lacroix at the Rittenhouse also has a partnership with OpenTable, so scheduling your spot is convenient, no matter how you prefer to do it.