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The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
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Mawn
Head to Mawn in Bella Vista BYOB for a cozy date night or group dinner and pass around fragrant bowls of crispy soft-shell shrimp, braised chicken curry, and noodles.
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Library Bar At Rittenhouse
Library Bar is a luxe cocktail bar with a limited dinner menu in the Rittenhouse Hotel.
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Pearl & Mary
Pearl & Mary is an intimate oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Midtown Village.
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La Roma
With pictures of the Colonia Roma all around, this cozy Port Richmond spot has a menu full of the Mexican, Italian, and Japanese dishes you can find in that Mexico City neighborhood.
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Via Locusta
Via Locusta is a small pasta spot near Rittenhouse Square that has a fun bar for first dates.
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The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 25 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
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The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
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Andra Hem
Andra Hem is a Swedish-style bar that's super intimate, serves excellent cocktails, and is perfect for a cozy date night.
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The Best Philly Restaurants For Date Night
You’re better than takeout and Kevin Hart movies on the couch. Here are the best restaurants for date night in Philadelphia.
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Where To Go On A Double Date With A Couple You Don’t Like
9 of the best places to have dinner with a couple you mostly avoid.
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Where To Go When You’re Not Sure If It’s A Date
When it’s not officially a date, but also not not a date, try any of these 11 spots.
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Messina Social Club
Messina Social Club is a members-only restaurant making some of the most innovative food in South Philly.
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Redcrest Kitchen
Just off South Street, Redcrest Kitchen has a modern American menu of seasonal vegetables and Italian-leaning dishes that are ideal for a casual weeknight meal.
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Jomon Japanese BBQ
Jomon Japanese BBQ is a Center City spot that features yakiniku-style table grilling and Happy Hour deals.
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Tabachoy
Tabachoy is a cozy Filipino restaurant that serves excellent fried chicken, noodle dishes, and other unforgettable small plates.
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Philadelphia's Best New Restaurants Of 2022
Lots of new restaurants opened in Philadelphia this year, but these are our 8 favorites.
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Izakaya By Yanaga
Izakaya By Yanaga is a great Happy Hour spot in Fishtown with a long menu of Japanese small plates and sushi.
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8 Great Bars With Activities In Philadelphia
When you need more than cocktails and pretzels for entertainment, head to these 8 Philadelphia bars.