The best restaurants in Philadelphia
103 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Ocean Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsSushi and other Asian eats such as tempura and pork lo mein offered in a casual setting.
Ocean Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsA Taste of Spain
RestaurantsFrom silky tortilla and garlicky gambas to paella that actually tastes like a weekend, A Taste of Spain nails the crowd-pleasers without…
A Taste of Spain
RestaurantsKoi Matsu Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCherry Hill’s Koi Matsu Japanese Restaurant nails that craveable combo of pristine sushi and cozy izakaya bites, plus sizzling hibachi and…
Koi Matsu Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Farm and Fisherman Tavern
RestaurantsThe Farm and Fisherman Tavern keeps it Camden-casual with seasonal, locally sourced plates, regional proteins, and a cozy tavern vibe plus…
The Farm and Fisherman Tavern
RestaurantsEL METATE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering quick bites and comfort food, including popular tacos.
EL METATE TAQUERIA RESTAURANT
RestaurantsPalizzi Social Club
RestaurantsPrivate social club with cocktails & a menu of Italian-American classics in vintage surrounds.
Palizzi Social Club
RestaurantsFork
RestaurantsSophisticated New American cuisine that includes a popular brunch served amid sleek modern decor.
Fork
RestaurantsOK HOT CHICKEN
RestaurantsChicken eatery dishing up fries and smoothies in a laid-back setting with friendly staff.
OK HOT CHICKEN
RestaurantsMinella's Diner
RestaurantsEasygoing, 24/7 diner mainstay known for its classic, expansive menu, baked goods & full bar.
Minella's Diner
RestaurantsCrafty crab
RestaurantsCrab/seafood specialist for fried fare, boil bags and platters, plus cocktails, beer and wine.
Crafty crab
RestaurantsCafe Lift Haddonfield
RestaurantsBright place for breakfast, brunch and lunch items, plus coffee and pastries.
Cafe Lift Haddonfield
RestaurantsPizza Boli's
RestaurantsDown-to-earth Italian chain restaurant serving up pizzas, sandwiches, wings & salads.
Pizza Boli's
RestaurantsTomo Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsLongtime friends established this modern Japanese sushi & ramen joint serving traditional dishes.
Tomo Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsPho Asia
RestaurantsInformal restaurant featuring familiar Vietnamese fare such as pho alongside Thai options.
Pho Asia
RestaurantsAngelo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSimple parlor known for classic and creative sandwiches, fried snacks, and breakfast options.
Angelo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsLittle Nonna's
RestaurantsTraditional Italian dishes delivered in a homey trattoria setting with an open kitchen & a garden.
Little Nonna's
RestaurantsOgawa Sushi & Kappo
RestaurantsCounter-service spot with traditional flair offering omakase menus (chef’s choice) centered on sushi and seafood.
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo
RestaurantsDante & Luigi's
RestaurantsOld-world Italian cuisine like red-sauce pasta & osso buco served in 2 converted townhouses.
Dante & Luigi's
RestaurantsPhở 75
RestaurantsQuick, simple stop for Vietnamese pho soups in many varieties from vegetable-based to cuts of beef.
Phở 75
RestaurantsA Little Slice of New York
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery and pizzeria for New York-style pies, hoagies and cheesesteaks.
A Little Slice of New York
RestaurantsLucky's Last Chance - Queen Village
RestaurantsLively bar with gourmet burgers, craft cocktails & a substantial craft beer menu.
Lucky's Last Chance - Queen Village
RestaurantsDibbs BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly restaurant offering BBQ classics such as brisket and ribs, plus mac and cheese.
Dibbs BBQ
RestaurantsPho Voorhees
RestaurantsCozy venue serving Vietnamese standards including vegetarian options and summer rolls.
Pho Voorhees
RestaurantsOlea
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery serving pastas, mains, and desserts in a welcoming atmosphere.
Olea
RestaurantsLa Nonna
RestaurantsPasta joint featuring a menu of familiar Italian specialties ranging from spaghetti to gnocchi, plus beer and wine.
La Nonna
RestaurantsCafe La Maude
RestaurantsHearty breakfast and lunch fare served up in a vibrant French-Lebanese venue with a heated patio.
Cafe La Maude
RestaurantsOld San Juan Restaurant
RestaurantsWide array of classic Puerto Rican dishes are available from the steam table at this casual buffet.
Old San Juan Restaurant
RestaurantsTalula's Garden
RestaurantsHigh-end charmer crafts seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting with a summer garden.
Talula's Garden
RestaurantsPHILLY STEAK & PIZZERIA
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery presenting pizzas alongside cheesesteaks, steak sandwiches and fries.
PHILLY STEAK & PIZZERIA
RestaurantsSampan
RestaurantsContemporary spot offering Pan-Asian small and large plates and weekday happy hour, plus a back bar with patio.
Sampan
RestaurantsMike's BBQ
RestaurantsStraightforward barbecue & sides in simple digs from Taproom on 19th’s Michael Strauss
Mike's BBQ
RestaurantsSagami Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsTokyo-style dining space presenting fresh selections from its sushi bar, plus classics like udon.
Sagami Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsTouch Down Wings
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery featuring a variety of chicken wings, plus tenders and cheesesteaks.
Touch Down Wings
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsJapanese eatery (with options for hibachi, teriyaki and tempura) offering a variety of sushi rolls.
Sakura Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsCafe Lift
RestaurantsPopular American brunch/lunch cafe offering a chill vibe & art on the walls in an industrial space.
Cafe Lift
RestaurantsSpot Gourmet Burgers
RestaurantsHamburger food-cart operator Josh Kim has a brick-and-mortar shop to hang his hat.
Spot Gourmet Burgers
RestaurantsPizzeria Stella
RestaurantsWood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings like black truffle plus housemade gelato & a quaint bar.
Pizzeria Stella
RestaurantsMonk's Cafe
RestaurantsMussels, fries, craft ales & other Belgian-accented offerings dispensed in a brewpub setting.
Monk's Cafe
RestaurantsFitz on 4th
RestaurantsCasual spot for vegan eats, plus cocktails and brunch service.
Fitz on 4th
RestaurantsWinkel
RestaurantsEasygoing brunch restaurant serving omelettes, eggs Benedict & waffles, plus pancakes & sandwiches.
Winkel
RestaurantsBad Brother
RestaurantsLively fixture for American classics like burgers, grilled cheese & wings, plus cocktails & beer.
Bad Brother
RestaurantsThe Pub
RestaurantsRetro steakhouse firing up charcoal-grilled meats from an open hearth in a castlelike space.
The Pub
RestaurantsPho Mi Rittenhouse
RestaurantsPho and banh mi are offered at this casual Vietnamese restaurant that's primarily set up for takeout.
Pho Mi Rittenhouse
RestaurantsGreen Eggs Café
RestaurantsClassic eats & creative dishes like Red Velvet Pancakes in a bright space with art on the walls.
Green Eggs Café
RestaurantsElwood
RestaurantsPolished BYOB restaurant delivering elevated classics made with locally sourced ingredients.
Elwood
RestaurantsRib Rack
RestaurantsLow-lit BBQ joint known for ribs, Buffalo chicken wings & homestyle sides plus a kids' menu.
Rib Rack
RestaurantsThe Good King Tavern
RestaurantsQuirky, intimate spot with patio seating serving modern, French-inspired pub food & craft cocktails.
The Good King Tavern
RestaurantsLucky's Last Chance- Manayunk
RestaurantsPopular tavern offering artisan hamburgers, beer and hot dogs, plus fries and tots.
Lucky's Last Chance- Manayunk
RestaurantsSouthGate
RestaurantsHip gastropub with a cool vibe featuring Korean-American fusion fare, craft beer, cocktails & sake.
SouthGate
RestaurantsTime
RestaurantsStylish whiskey bar offering a menu of classic pub fare, live music & dancing upstairs.
Time
RestaurantsFette Sau
RestaurantsDry-rubbed meat smoked in-house, beer & whiskey served in industrial-rustic digs with picnic tables.
Fette Sau
RestaurantsHigh Street
RestaurantsEli Kulp's edgy American cooking with a rustic twist & an artisanal bakery in a country-chic space.
High Street
RestaurantsBain's Deli
RestaurantsDeli offering sandwiches made with Boar’s Head meat and other ingredients, plus catering.
Bain's Deli
RestaurantsWood fired pizza by oh brother
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria featuring wood-fired varieties alongside salads and garlic knots.
Wood fired pizza by oh brother
RestaurantsBud & Marilyn's
RestaurantsEatery and bar with retro decor serving updated American classics in a kitschy environment.
Bud & Marilyn's
RestaurantsThe Love.
RestaurantsUpscale destination from Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr featuring seasonal American fare
The Love.
RestaurantsSabrina's Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed New American cafe with a devoted following for its breakfast & brunch offerings.
Sabrina's Cafe
RestaurantsSouthwark Restaurant
RestaurantsModern farm-to-table dishes served alongside classic cocktails in a handsome tavern setting.
Southwark Restaurant
RestaurantsMunchy Time
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly chain dishing out pizzas and burgers, as well as cheese steaks and salad options.
Munchy Time
RestaurantsMikado Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsHibachi chefs grill at the table plus a sushi & Japanese entree menu served in a simple space. BYOB.
Mikado Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsGouldsburger’s
RestaurantsCasual place specializing in burgers, featuring beefy cheesesteaks and sides such as fries.
Gouldsburger’s
RestaurantsTrattoria Carina
RestaurantsEasygoing corner spot for Italian fare, with a tight list of wine and cocktails.
Trattoria Carina
RestaurantsBonchon Philadelphia
RestaurantsCasual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Bonchon Philadelphia
RestaurantsProhibition Taproom
RestaurantsCasual gastropub featuring craft beer & comfort food in a dimly lit, jukebox-equipped venue.
Prohibition Taproom
RestaurantsOsaka
RestaurantsUnpretentious Japanese restaurant with hibachi tables, a sushi menu & a BYOB policy.
Osaka
RestaurantsThe Continental Mid-town
RestaurantsMartinis & tapas-style dishes for sharing, served in a modern 2-level space with a chic roof deck.
The Continental Mid-town
RestaurantsPho philly
RestaurantsCozy diner-like eatery serving Vietnamese classics such as pho and noodles, plus coffee and tea.
Pho philly
RestaurantsPho Saigon
RestaurantsSimple, spacious eatery featuring noodle soup (pho) plus other classic Vietnamese dishes.
Pho Saigon
RestaurantsOloroso
RestaurantsChef Townsend Wentz’s Spanish tapas bar & restaurant with cocktails, sherry & beer
Oloroso
RestaurantsThe Dandelion
RestaurantsThis spot serves craft beers & modern takes on British cuisine in a pubby setting.
The Dandelion
RestaurantsChix & Wings
RestaurantsA wide variety of poultry-based fare from around the world served over the counter in casual digs.
Chix & Wings
RestaurantsCorinne's Place
RestaurantsGenerous plates of soul food are the draw at this family-owned mainstay with a down-home ambiance.
Corinne's Place
RestaurantsOh Brother Philly
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly spot dishing up cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, shakes, and other comfort eats.
Oh Brother Philly
RestaurantsPaulie Gee’s Slice Shop
RestaurantsOld-school shop for thin-crust pies and slices in a casual space with pool tables and an Atari.
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsDouble Knot
RestaurantsElegant venue with a cocktail lounge upstairs, plus a sushi bar & robatayaki beneath.
Double Knot
RestaurantsUmami Steak and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed steakhouse known for its sushi and sake options, along with omakase menus.
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsOh Brother Philly
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve destination for classic cheesesteaks, burgers, creative sides & shakes.
Oh Brother Philly
RestaurantsHello Vietnam
RestaurantsCasual, BYOB, Vietnamese eatery, serving seafood-centric dishes, and beef pho alongside vermicelli bowls.
Hello Vietnam
RestaurantsThe Wayward
RestaurantsPolished restaurant offering classic seafood meals, steak dishes & hamburgers, plus cocktails.
The Wayward
RestaurantsCousin's Burger
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery dishing up halal smash burgers and other comfort foods in a relaxed space.
Cousin's Burger
RestaurantsHarper's Garden
RestaurantsSpacious, warehouse-chic restaurant with inventive cocktails and seasonal New American cuisine.
Harper's Garden
RestaurantsPho Xe Lua Viet Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant doling out traditional soups & noodles in a basic setting. Closed Wednesdays.
Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsCuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
RestaurantsCuban cuisine & a vast rum bar accented by Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
RestaurantsMiss Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsRelaxed, trendy, chic, warmly lit, Vietnamese speakeasy serving classic fare and cocktails.
Miss Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsModern Japanese chain featuring conveyor-belt sushi, taiyaki and ramen.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsThai Son Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional cuisine from Thailand & Vietnam is served at this popular contemporary eatery.
Thai Son Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsRuby Tuesday
RestaurantsCasual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.
Ruby Tuesday
RestaurantsThe Dutch
RestaurantsTwo white-tablecloth chefs go casual with this BYO bruncherie set in bright blue and white digs.
The Dutch
RestaurantsOsteria Ama Philly
RestaurantsPasta, pizza and chicken parm are among the Italian staples at this BYOB eatery.
Osteria Ama Philly
RestaurantsUrban Farmer Philadelphia
RestaurantsColorful farm-to-table steakhouse featuring local ingredients, heritage beef & craft spirits.
Urban Farmer Philadelphia
RestaurantsDonkey's Place
RestaurantsDown-home counter & bar joint featuring cheesesteaks on poppy seed buns & french fries.
Donkey's Place
RestaurantsMarket Street Pizzeria & Italian Bistro
RestaurantsVictor Building restaurant where bread for sandwiches is baked daily & pizzas are made to order.
Market Street Pizzeria & Italian Bistro
RestaurantsSushi and a diverse selection of other Japanese staples feature at this casual eatery.
Paris Bánh Mì New Jersey at Pennsauken
RestaurantsCasual corner for Vietnamese bánh mì baguette sandwiches and coffee, plus baked sweets.
Paris Bánh Mì New Jersey at Pennsauken
RestaurantsThe Victor Pub
RestaurantsNumerous flat-screen TVs & bar food in a modern, airy space located in the Victor Luxury Lofts.
The Victor Pub
RestaurantsFemi's Pizza Party of Brookhaven
RestaurantsPizzeria, burger, and pizza steak shop offering dine-in and delivery service, including high-quality pies, strombolis, hoagies, burgers,…
Femi's Pizza Party of Brookhaven
RestaurantsAmada Philadelphia
RestaurantsRustic-chic restaurant serving paella, tapas and other Spanish staple plates in a large dining room, plus a bar.
Amada Philadelphia
RestaurantsGiorgio On Pine
RestaurantsCozy, bring-your-own-wine hangout serving classic Italian eats and gluten-free options.
Giorgio On Pine
RestaurantsRistorante Pesto
RestaurantsCompact, family-run trattoria known for Southern Italian classics & neighborhood atmosphere.
Ristorante Pesto
RestaurantsSapori Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsChef-owned, casual Italian spot with stone floors & walls & fixed-price menu options.
Sapori Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsFiorella Pasta
RestaurantsLaid-back, homey pasta bar supplying Italian standards & drinks in a restored historic space.
Fiorella Pasta
RestaurantsHarvest Seasonal Grill - Moorestown
RestaurantsLocal chain serving a seasonal, locally sourced menu of global dishes in a contemporary space.
Harvest Seasonal Grill - Moorestown
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