The Good King Tavern in Bella Vista serves French pub food that’s way better than what you’ll find at your average neighborhood tavern.

Condesa is an excellent, upscale Mexican restaurant in the lobby of the Pod Hotel.

Musi is an Israeli-inspired BYOB in Pennsport with a seasonal menu that uses almost entirely local ingredients.

Soup Kitchen Cafe is a small breakfast and lunch spot in Kensington that’s easy, casual, and pretty cheap.

Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood spot Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.

K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.

Bloomsday is an all-day cafe that turns into a wine bar at night and has an attached bottle shop with a great wine selection.

Palizzi Social Club is a members-only spot in East Passyunk. It’s hard to get a membership, but it’s worth it since the Italian food is so good.

Aether is a seafood restaurant in Fishtown with a solid raw bar and wine list, but not much else.

Even though you might wait a while at Circles + Squares in Olde Richmond, it’s worth it to get the best pizza in Philly.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.

Hiroki is a dark sushi restaurant in Fishtown with a 9-course omakase menu for $135.

Zeppoli is an Italian BYOB in Collingswood that’s worth leaving the city for.

Angelo’s is a counter-service pizza shop in Bella Vista with an excellent Detroit-style “Upside Down Jawn” pizza.

Pizza Shackamaxon is a slice shop on Girard with big, floppy pizzas and excellent tomato pie.

Rione serves Roman-style square pizza by the slice, and it’s the best of its kind in Philly.