Oltremare, a new Italian eatery, has just opened its doors in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, writes Franki Rudnesky for Phillyvoice.

The new eatery is located on the 2100 block of Walnut Street.

“Oltremare combines my love of Italian food and the sea,” said chef, restaurateur, and owner Townsend Wentz.

“The vision for this restaurant is to transport guests to the coast of Italy through not just the interior, but more-so food and drink that you’d commonly find in Positano or Amalfi,” he added.

On the menu, you can find options like bluefin tuna crudo, fluke ceviche, spaghetti alla limone, polpo (charred octopus), braised lamb pappardelle, and more.

For beverages, customers can take a sip of a variety of Italian wines and Italian-inspired cocktails.

The 2,200-square-foot space has a main dining room seating 70, as well as a 12-seat bar area and a mezzanine with additional seating. 

This marks a return to Rittenhouse for Wentz, as he had previously housed his signature, flagship restaurant, Townsend, there before it was shut down during the pandemic. 

This is also Wentz’ second restaurant opening of the year, as he opened The Hayes on Walnut Street earlier in the year.

Read more about what to expect from Oltremare in Phillyvoice.

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