Dinner before Wicked tomorrow

[disher]

We are going to Wicked at the Academy of Music tomorrow (7:30 performance) and want to dine, probably lightly, beforehand. Was thinking Bar Lyonnaise but it is booked for a private party. Any other suggestions? I've not been to Bliss and was contemplating that.

[Rocket88]

We're going to the 9/6 7:30 performance and I just made a 6:00 reservation at Bistro La Viola. It's a terrific Italian BYO a short walk from the academy. Here's the Zagat review:

"Kimmel Center–goers know a “bargain” when they see one, and this Center City BYO is “ridiculously cheap” for “terrific” Italian “dishes” that make you think “were designed especially for you”; patrons are amazed that “courteous”, “acrobatic” waiters can maneuver through a “crowded”, “sardine-can” of a room; N.B. they’ve recently opened La Viola Ovest, a larger space situated across the street."

[Buckethead]

Mercato is nearby and does reservations for pre-theater seatings.

[idia]

Both Bliss and Estia (right across the street) would be just fine.
The "dining lightly" part is strictly up to you. :-)
Bon appetit.

[rabidog]

Estia's great for a light fish dish! I'd recommend them. Locust between Broad and 15th I think?