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Paffuto
Paffuto is an Italian cafe in Bella Vista that specializes in panzerotti and maritozzi you'll want to eat on a weekly basis.
Down North Pizza
Down North Pizza is a takeout spot in North Philly that serves Detroit-style pizza, wings, and fries perfect for game day.
Vetri Cucina
Vetri Cucina in Washington Square West is expensive, completely over the top, and one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
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.
Hiroki
Stop by Hiroki in Fishtown for an intimate omakase experience for $155 and a long sake list to pair the 20 plates with.
Suraya
Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.
Chika Ramen Bar
Chika is a Japanese restaurant in Center City serving mediocre ramen in a neon setting.
Dutch Eating Place
Dutching Eating Place is the best sit-down breakfast spot in Reading Terminal Market.
Almyra
Going to this sceney Greek restaurant is the closest you can get to clubbing in Tulum without leaving Rittenhouse.
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.
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria is a cash-only Italian BYOB that’s only open three days a week.
Ralph’s Italian Restaurant
Ralph's is the oldest Italian restaurant in the city, and while there are usually a lot of tourists, the scene is worth the trip.
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.
L’Angolo Ristorante
L’Angolo is an old school Italian BYOB in South Philly with private rooms and all the pastas you hoped they would have.
Ristorante Pesto
Ristorante Pesto is an Italian BYOB in East Passyunk where you should start a night out with a lot of pasta.
Aroma on 3rd
Aroma on 3rd is a Pennsport Italian restaurant that makes good pasta and large plates like whole branzino.
Scannicchio's
Scannicchio's is a neighborhood Italian BYOB that serves dishes like veal parmigiana a chicken marsala. It's great for a celebratory night.
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.
The Lucky Well - Incubator
The Lucky Well Incubator is a massive restaurant on Spring Garden serving dishes from multiple chefs all under one roof.
Töska Restaurant & Brewery
Töska is an Albanian-leaning restaurant and brewery in Mt. Airy where you should stick to the mezze and pizza.
La Calaca Feliz
Bring a date or a group to La Calaca Feliz in Fairmount for margaritas, fish tacos, and huge portions of guacamole.
Era
Head to Era in Fairmount when you want some drink and quality Ethiopian food that comes in large portions.
Vegan-ish
Vegan-ish is a Black-owned plant-based restaurant with locations in West Philly and Spring Garden. Head there for a breakfast smoothie in the morning or a burger at night.