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The Best Restaurants In Old City
Where to eat in Old City, whether it's your first time in Philly or you can trace your family back to a Betsy Ross House party.
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Il Ghiottone
Il Ghittone is an Italian BYOB in Port Richmond that serves super solid and affordable pasta.
La Famiglia Ristorante
La Famiglia Ristorante in Old City is an old school Italian restaurant with Versace-esque interiors and solid homemade pasta.
The Best Restaurants In Old City
Where to eat in Old City, whether it's your first time in Philly or you can trace your family back to a Betsy Ross House party.
48 Record Bar
48 Record Bar is a vinyl listening bar in Old City with a wine and cocktail list that's just as good as its sound system.
Tomo Sushi & Ramen
Old City's Tomo Sushi & Ramen is one of the best places in the city to go for ramen on a casual weeknight.
Forsythia
Forsythia is a modern French restaurant in Old City that looks like a West Elm catalog and has a long list of natural wines.
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Winston On The Water
Winston On The Water is the ideal spot to party by the Delaware River with a few drinks and some tacos.
Morimoto
Morimoto is a super expensive sushi place in Old City. Save it for a special occasion or when someone else is paying.
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar
Umami Steak and Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Old City that's great for a casual night of sushi or a lively omakase experience.
Kick Axe Throwing
Kick Axe Throwing is an axe-throwing bar in Old City that's perfect for date night or Happy Hour when you need to release some aggression.
Olea
Olea is a seafood-focused Mediterranean BYOB with a cozy dining room where you can share mussels, branzino, and octopus during date night.
Karma Restaurant
Old City’s Karma Restaurant and Bar is a casual Indian place where you can pack your plate with fish pakora, tandoori roti, and shrimp malabar, and never feel rushed.
Mochinut
Mochinut is an Old City donut shop that sells donuts like strawberry funnel and churro, Korean hot dogs, and match teas.
Knead Bagels
Knead Bagels in Old City is where you'll find super doughy and dense bagels with flavors like togarashi, za’atar, and fennel seed and sea salt. Head there on a casual morning for some of the best bagels in Philly.
Franklin Ice Cream Bar
When you want creamy soft serve instead of ice cream scoops, Franklin Ice Cream Bar is the way to go.
Ikki Japanese Cuisine & Bar
Ikki Japanese Cuisine & Bar, right down the street from the Liberty Bell, serves solid sushi in Philly.
Craftsman Row Saloon
Craftsman Row Saloon is an Old City bar where you can get seriously stacked smashed patties burgers and a round of beers with your friends.
Positano Coast
Positano Coast is one of the best spots in Old City to spend a birthday or any special occasions drinking good wine and eating great Italian food.
Amina
Amina is an Old City restaurant where you can get Southern and Nigerian dishes like peppery peri peri sticky wings, oxtails, and some shareable sides that are perfect for groups.
Liberty Point
Liberty Point is a large outdoor patio spot on the Delaware River waterfront. Head there for some wine and cocktails while diving into a bowl of steamed mussels with some friends.