Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Philadelphia

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Bucatini Caffe

4.9

4.9 (62)

$30 and under

Italian

East Passyunk Avenue

About the restaurant

We're thrilled to announce our NEW menu is here! We're open for dinner 6 nights a week and can't wait for you to join us. Don't forget we're BYOB and make a reservation today!

Top review

theresa

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Incredible Dining Experience! I had the pleasure of dining at Bucatini recently, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, modern, and inviting. The staff greeted us with genuine smiles and made us feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of dishes, each with a unique twist that shows off the creativity of Chefs, Chris Miller and Dejvi Furxhi. It was nothing short of spectacular—perfectly cooked, with bold flavors, and just the right amount of seasoning. Every bite was a delight! The service was exceptional, with the staff checking in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The attention to detail, from the plating to the ambiance was spot-on. To top it off, the dessert was perfect. I’m already looking forward to coming back!

L'Angolo Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (687)

$30 and under

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

L'angolo Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine from the puglia region. This BYOB restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for celebrations or a romantic date night . Lunch specials include fresh cavatelli and the ricotta gnocchi al telefono. The dinner favorites include pork Milanese and the homemade Lobster ravioli .Be sure to check out there specials from the Burratta salad to fresh Bronzino on the grill to there Veal chop is where L'angolo really excels . Every component that goes into making a meal at L'angolo Restaurant is homemade and makes use of locally sourced fresh ingredients. Make your reservation today we fill up fast !

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FrannyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was great except I asked in the requests that my husband be sang happy birthday to with a piece of tiramasu but nothing happened and I wasn’t able to tell them , so that didn’t happen.

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Porcini - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2030)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

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SusanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great! Service Was excellent. All in all we highly recommend it.

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Cannelloni Agli Spinaci

Apricot Stone

4.8

4.8 (450)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Fishtown

About the restaurant

WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION 426 W GIRARD AVE.
Currently we are offering indoor dining.
Tables of 2 guests are reserved for 1.5 hours and tables of 3+ guests a 2 hour dining period from original reservation time. We will hold your reservation up to 15 minutes past your reservation start time.
Apricot Stone is a cozy restaurant serving traditional Armenian, Eastern Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern dishes. Guests can share appetizers and enjoy large portioned entrée plates.
The menu is comprised of plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and fresh domestic meats.

There is a 3.95% processing fee on all card payments.
We offer dine in, take out, catering and delivery through our online ordering partners.

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Melanie

Dined 7 days ago

The restaurant is nice - although we were seated right by the front door on a very cold night, so it was pretty uncomfortable. The food was all terrific - except for the octopus, which was very tough. I would definitely order take out next time.

Burrata

4.8

4.8 (1297)

$30 and under

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Burrata is the creation of Dejvi Furxhi. This Italian BYOB, located in the heart of Passyunk, serves authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Burrata offers diners 2 and 4-top tables lit with tea light candles - perfect for a cozy date night or dinner with friends and family.
Experience the best and freshest produce, never frozen and cooked-to-order, with our homemade pasta dishes, seafood selections, and nightly specials.
Do not forget to BYOB your fave wine, Rose or Prosecco.
And make sure to end the night with something sweet from our "impossible-to-pass on" desserts. Make your reservation today!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, warm and attentive service; we are so pleased that we chose Burrata for our special family birthday dinner. We all ordered and enjoyed a three course meal (a rarity) because of the quality of the food and the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Thank you!

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4.7

4.7 (611)

$30 and under

Japanese

Center City

About the restaurant

Welcome To Bleu Sushi Japanese Restaurant!

Bleu Sushi brings the rich culinary arts of Japan right to Center City, Philadelphia. Recognized as being a premier BYOB restaurant with the best sushi in Philly, Bleu Sushi gives a fresh take on Japanese cuisine. No wonder customers everywhere have deemed Bleu Sushi the best sushi in town. Furthermore, we are constantly thinking of new food and ideas at Bleu Sushi, thats where the Bleu Bot comes into play. We want to enhance our customers contact-less pick-up experience during the pandemic while implementing a little humor. With that said, our mechanical robotic arm and our outdoor dining patio are all here, ready to serve our beloved clienteles.

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Alex

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Great sushi, fast service. Music was a little loud, didn’t bother me but might bother more sensitive people

Adoro

4.9

4.9 (84)

$30 and under

Italian

Queen Village

About the restaurant

Adoro Restaurant is a cozy BYOB Italian eatery in the heart of Philadelphia, offering authentic, handcrafted dishes at reasonable prices. Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere where fresh ingredients and traditional recipes come together for a memorable dining experience. Perfect for a romantic dinner, family meal, or casual night out. Walk-ins welcome!

Top review

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service excellent as usual always a great time

Akwaaba Tea Salon

5.0

5 (55)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

West Philadelphia

About the restaurant

Whether you come cute with your girls, make it a date with your mate, visit as a mommy-daughter duo or take time just for you, Akwaaba Tea Salon & Event Space offers 90 minutes of pure indulgence in a sophisticated sanctuary. Here’s where you can take a breath while you take a sip of fine, loose-leaf teas and experience a cultural spin on traditional English High Tea fare. Think deviled eggs with a chunk of Southern-fried chicken instead of egg salad finger sandwiches. And homemade peach cobbler and banana pudding upstage macaroons every time! Oh, and did we mention the live jazz music at our 1 pm Sunday seating?!

Akwaaba Tea Salon and Event Space is the latest hospitality experience from Monique Greenwood, the former Essence magazine editor-in-chief who took the lodging industry by storm with the 1995 launch of her award-winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, one of which is in Philadelphia, right down the street from the new tea salon and event space.

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Michele

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

This weekend celebrated a milestone birthday. The service, food, music, and ambiance was exceptional! It totally exceeded our expectations. Aiesha, our server, was very attentive and knowledgeable about the Akwaaba history and food/tea selections. This year, we attended tea experiences in NY and DC. The Akwaaba Tea Salon experience was unmatched! I will be back!!

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Mabu Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (182)

$30 and under

Contemporary French

Center City

About the restaurant

BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Steak au Poivre. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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DianeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a neighborhood gem!! Food is expertly prepared and so tasty. We shared beet salad and then I had the Mushroom Shepherds pie and my husband had the Ratatouille. We shared a bagette and both had in house made desserts- the chocolate mousse- like one and the cheesecake- so light and not too sweet. I couldn’t even finish it. It’s a BYOB - plenty of food but we’re not big eaters. Romantic Atmosphere and our server was so pleasant and helpful. Will return. Reasonable prices for CC.

Gnocchi

4.7

4.7 (599)

$30 and under

Italian

Queen Village

About the restaurant

Creating Italian food from scratch with love in Philadelphia!

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CarolVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Small and Wonderful neighborhood gem. This was our first visit and won’t be our last. Food was delicious and reasonably priced and server was lovely. And, as NJ transplants, we appreciated the BYOB.

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