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The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
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The Best Tasting Menus In Philly For Under $100
The next time you want the restaurant to do the ordering for you, try these 10 affordable tasting menus.
Where To Go That’s Like Parc But Isn’t Actually Parc
You’ve waited an hour to eat Parc's steak frites too many times. Switch it up (before you go back next week).
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Barclay Prime
Barclay Prime is the best steakhouse in the city. As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go for excellent cocktails, steaks, and amazing shareable sides.
The Toughest Reservations In Philly Right Now (And How To Get Them)
The busiest restaurants in town—and advice on how to get in.
The Fancy Dinner Guide
Philly restaurants for birthdays, anniversaries, or eating agnolotti that received more care in its upbringing than you did.
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria is a cash-only Italian BYOB that’s only open three days a week.
Villa Di Roma
Villa di Roma is an old-school Italian restaurant in the Italian Market that still feels like it’s in the 1960s.
Aroma on 3rd
Aroma on 3rd is a Pennsport Italian restaurant that makes good pasta and large plates like whole branzino.
Bistro Romano
Bistro Romano in Headhouse Square is aggressively old-school Italian in decor, but it has a food menu of average dishes.
La Famiglia Ristorante
La Famiglia Ristorante in Old City is an old school Italian restaurant with Versace-esque interiors and solid homemade pasta.
High Street
Remember this all-day restaurant whenever you're in Center City and could use an adult pizza party.
The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From neighborhood staples to sushi omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Head to Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Logan Square when you want to grill quality meat with a group or a date without spending more than $50 per person.
Where To Go That’s Like Parc But Isn’t Actually Parc
You’ve waited an hour to eat Parc's steak frites too many times. Switch it up (before you go back next week).
Alice
Alice is a seasonal American restaurant with an ambitious menu that doesn't always hit. Come for a date near the Italian Market or anytime you're in the mood for a good burger.
Alpen Rose
Alpen Rose is a fantastic steakhouse in Midtown Village. It looks like it was decorated by a librarian who opened a speakeasy.
Freddy & Tony's
Walking into Freddy and Tony’s is like walking into your tía’s house. Come here for the tender roasted chicken covered in garlic sauce and pasteles de guineo.
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.
Laurel
Laurel is an upscale French spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.
The Victor Café
The Victor Café is a Passyunk Square classic Italian place where you can share a bottle of wine, eat creamy vegetable risotto, and stare at maps of Italy.
Kim's BBQ
Located in Olney, Kim’s Restaurant serves dumplings, noodle dishes, and hot pots that are the best in the neighborhood.
CinCin Restaurant
Chestnut Hill's CinCin is a solid option if you’re in the mood for pad thai, spring rolls, and sizzling roasted duck any day of the week that ends in a “y”.
Chestnut Hill Grill
Chestnut Hill Grill has a fun outdoor setup where you can bring a large group on a casual weeknight to eat comfort meals in an artsy space.
Jansen
Jansen in Mt. Airy is a great fine-dining spot that'll never leave you with second thoughts when paying your bill.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar is the biggest restaurant on East Passyunk, and serves wine, tapas, and an olive oil cake that we can't stop dreaming of.
The Best Tasting Menus In Philly For Under $100
The next time you want the restaurant to do the ordering for you, try these 10 affordable tasting menus.