Vetri is expensive, completely over the top, and possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia.

Vedge in Midtown Village isn’t just the best vegan place around, it’s also one of the best restaurants in the city.

Vernick is one of the best restaurants in Philly, with a formal dining room upstairs and a more casual bar below.

Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Old City/Society Hill that’s become a Philly institution.

Serpico on South Street is a good date spot with a nice bar and really pretty shared plates.

Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.

There’s no better place to sit outside and eat French food around Rittenhouse Square than Parc.

Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.

Audrey Claire is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse and it’s one of our favorite BYOBs in the area.

Sate Kampar is a Malaysian place in East Passyunk where you should go for a low-key weeknight dinner.

Amada is a Spanish tapas spot in Old City where you should on a date or for Happy Hour.

The Love in Rittenhouse feels like a nicer version of a mall restaurant, but their pastas and fried chicken are some of the best around.

Barcelona Wine Bar has one of the biggest patios in East Passyunk, along with lots of wine and tapas.

Veda in Rittenhouse serves upscale Indian food and is a good option for a weeknight date.

Helm is a good date spot in Rittenhouse where you can have a few drinks and split some seasonal small plates.

Abe Fisher is an upscale dinner spot in Midtown Village serving updated Jewish deli classics, like smoked short ribs and borscht tartare.