Pizzeria Beddia is a sit-down pizza spot in Fishtown with arguably the best pizza in the city, plus a natural wine list and excellent soft serve.

Jaxon is a neighborhood BYOB in Northern Liberties with a small, seasonal menu that’s great for both a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.

Hungry Pigeon is an all-day spot in Queen Village where you’ll go for breakfast, stick around until lunch, and consider coming back for dinner.

Palizzi Social Club is a members-only spot in East Passyunk. It’s hard to get a membership, but it’s worth it since the Italian food is so good.

Even though you might wait a while at Circles + Squares in Olde Richmond, it’s worth it to get the best pizza in Philly.

Neighborhood Ramen is a small, eat-in only spot in Queen Village that usually has a line out the door (but it moves quickly).

Rangoon is a Burmese place in Chinatown that’s good for sharing a bunch of family-style dishes with a big group.

The Good King Tavern in Bella Vista serves French pub food that’s way better than what you’ll find at your average neighborhood tavern.

Blue Corn is a Mexican spot in the Italian Market with solid margaritas and some really great tacos.

Penang is a Malaysian spot in Chinatown that’s great for big groups.

Sky Cafe is a tiny, very good Indonesian restaurant inside of a strip mall in South Philly.

Han Dynasty in University City serves two main purposes - a place to eat some of the best Sichuan food around, and a full-on sports bar.

Saloon is an Italian restaurant in Queen Village that has really good steaks.

Martha in Kensington has the three things we wish every bar had: a nice patio, great cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city.

Vietnam Cafe is a huge restaurant in West Philly that has some great Vietnamese food and lots of Polynesian cocktails.