Borromini, Stephen Starr’s new trattoria on Rittenhouse Square, holds an opening party
Borromini, Stephen Starr’s new trattoria on Rittenhouse Square, held an opening party on Thursday, 21 , 2025. This summer celebration was presented by Capital One and featured a preview of the regional dishes of Italy to an elite group of diners. Borromini is Stephen Starr’s most consequential opening in more than 20 years. Pasta in all its concepts is the focus of Borromini on Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square. Here are pics of a few who attended the sold-out preview!

1. Wait and Reception Staff members Hannah Anderson, Alex Davies, Dominic Shivone, Emily Mitchell and one of their colleagues paused for a photo while directing guests to their table

2. Kim Cianfori and Danielle Triplett attended the unique opening

3. Uri and Cindy Jacobson chatted with Alisa Frederica

3. Sara and Adam Lauer shared a fun moment at Borrromini’s step and repeat

4. These two gave the ”thumbs up” to the new restaurant

5. Madison Cunningham and pals toasted the ice cream desserts!

6. Kristen Jorgensone also liked the step and repeat scene

7. Jewelz Entertainment owner Julie Wiegand and Thanuja Hamilton paused for a photo at the end of the Borromini party’s opening event