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The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From neighborhood staples to omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.
9 Great Bars With Activities In Philadelphia
When you need more than cocktails and pretzels for entertainment, head to these 9 Philadelphia bars.
15 First Date Spots To Eat, Drink, & Say Something Embarrassing
These Philly cafes, bars, and restaurants won’t be the reason your date is awkward.
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Mawn
Mawn in Bella Vista is BYOB perfect for a cozy date night or group dinner. Share fragrant bowls of crispy soft-shell shrimp, braised chicken curry, and noodles.
L’anima
Stop by L'anima in Grad Hospital on any given night and you'll find great Italian food, a large outdoor patio, and an ideal spot for a casual date night.
Trattoria Carina
Head to Trattoria Carina in Fitler Square for some good outdoor seating and even better pasta.
The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From neighborhood staples to omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.
The 9 Best French Restaurants In Philly
Bistros, brasseries, and upscale restaurants for eating butter-based food by candlelight. Oui oui.
The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
My Loup
My Loup is a French Restaurant in Rittenhouse that's an easy choice for an intimate date night, fun group dinner, or martini-fueled catch-up with friends.
Bistrot la Minette
Bistrot La Minette is the closest you can get to dinner in Paris without leaving Philly.
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).
Indian Char House
Indian Char House makes some of the best (and most reasonably priced) Indian food in Philadelphia.
The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
R&D
R&D is a datey cocktail bar in Fishtown with lots of velvet curtains and a small menu of bar food.
15 First Date Spots To Eat, Drink, & Say Something Embarrassing
These Philly cafes, bars, and restaurants won’t be the reason your date is awkward.
Shiso Noodles and Sushi Bar
Shiso is a scene-y Japanese restaurant on South Street with good sushi and average ramen, but it’s not about the food. Everyone is just coming to be seen.
Aroma on 3rd
Aroma on 3rd is a Pennsport Italian restaurant that makes good pasta and large plates like whole branzino.
Bar Hygge
Bar Hygge is a Fairmount gastropub with a more-than-average food menu. Stop by for for casual solo drink or a bite on a lowkey date night.
Machine Shop Boulangerie
Stop by this iconic Philly bakery on the first floor of the Bok Building to cosplay as a garbage disposal for croissants and all things flaky.
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.
Next Of Kin
Next Of Kin is a fun, unpretentious cocktail bar in Fishtown that works for dates or friend hangs.
The Giant By The Schuylkill
The Giant by the Schuylkill in Center City has a rooftop area where you can watch the sunset with a six-pack. If you don't like that idea, do not contact us.