Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Philadelphia County

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

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Mawn

5.0

5 (32)

$50 and over

Cambodian

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.

Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Every dish was so delicious, and the service was very good as well. Definitely recommend going for the Puck & See chef’s tasting so you can enjoy a variety of dishes with your dinner party. Mawn exceeds the hype, I will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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Experience

Puck&See

Bistro Albertino

4.9

4.9 (1221)

$30 and under

Italian

Willow Grove

About the restaurant

Bistro Albertino is a chef owned restaurant where chef Goni decided to bring his European experience in Willow Grove and areas surrounding it. At Bistro Albertino you will find from homemade pastas and cheese to tender veal and chicken, from traditional dishes to contemporary dishes. You will feel welcome soon as you walk in, with the enthusiastic front of the house staff will accompany you to your experience with us. We accommodate children as well.

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BobVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very attentive service, tasty meals and very good pricing.

Akwaaba Tea Salon

4.9

4.9 (79)

$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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Bridget

Dined 5 days ago

If I could rate higher than 5 stars, I would! Everything about our experience at Akwaaba was beyond perfect. We were immediately greeted by Joe, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun for the entirety of our service. The tea selection is wonderful and there’s definitely something for everyone. The food was absolutely outstanding!! I cannot speak highly enough about how delicious everything was. You can tell the level of thought, detail, and love that goes into every bite. I enjoyed myself immensely and would go again in a heartbeat!

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Experience

The Baring - High Tea Menu

Experience

The Lancaster - High Tea Menu

Experience

The Lancaster - High Tea and Live Music

Josephine's

4.9

4.9 (1412)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious. Best filet I've ever had. Beautiful ambiance and amazing drinks. 10/10

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Popular dish

Seared Sea Scallops

Popular dish

Miso Chilean Sea Bass

Popular dish

1533 Duck à L'orange

Salute Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (102)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sinking Spring

About the restaurant

Salute Ristorante Italiano it is an authentic Italian restaurant

located in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.

Our menu is full of traditional dishes. Each dish is made with market and seasonal
products. From the hands of our chef and fresh pasta such as ravioli and our homemade desserts.

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loriVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

AMAZING as usual! The wagyu NY strip was absolutely delicious! Everything was perfect!

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (30)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

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Akasha

Dined 5 days ago

Sophia’s food is delicious and well prepared. Service is attentive and the atmosphere is great! Can’t wait to come back for live music!

Pietramala

4.8

4.8 (72)

$50 and over

Vegan

Philadelphia

About the restaurant

Pietramala is a little restaurant located in Northern Liberties celebrating plants, wood-fire cooking and seasonality. We offer a small, regularly changing menu based on the highest quality, organic ingredients grown or made with care in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Our Italian leaning, but globally inspired food is always presented simply with familiar flavors achieved in creative new ways. Often touched by fire, smoke or fermentation to unlock unique flavors, our dishes sometimes require days or even months of preparation. We pride ourselves on our open kitchen, where our wood-fired hearth takes center stage, and our commitment to friendly service and warm hospitality in an intimate, but lively atmosphere. All are welcome and our entirely plant-based menu can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction with advance notice. We are currently BYOB and offer a small, seasonal alcohol free beverage menu. We look forward to welcoming you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Good food and good service. Affordable. Would recommend getting 5-6 dishes for two people as portion sizes are on the smaller end. Would definitely come back.

Jules@Market

4.9

4.9 (2464)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Bristol

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jules@Market BYOB, an Ocean to Table Seafood and Fish House located in Bristol Borough, PA. Offering sustainable seafood options in a modern upscale yet welcoming atmosphere. Chefs Julia Soto, Sam Ball & Robert Williams aim to combine innovative and classic cuisine with a focus on ethically and sustainably sourced seafood and local produce. Offering new oyster and seafood options weekly & an ever changing seasonal menu. Recently included on the Philadelphia Inquirers "76 List"!

Outdoor Dining Available As of April 12, 2024
Outdoor Dining is Weather Permitting. Outdoor Dining Bookings will not guarantee you a table indoors if weather turns bad. Please call to make outdoor bookings for larger or special parties.
We respectfully request no large coolers or excessive hard alcohol.

Top review

Buddhagirl

Dined 2 days ago

Jules@Market is an exceptional dining experience in an unexpected location. This was our first visit since the renovation. The decor now matches the quality of the seafood and the delightful service. We are happy to have the Wednesday "Buck a Shuck" in place as well. This is our local happy place.

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Experience

Chef Team's Picks

Experience

Buck a Shuck Wednesdays

Arielle's Country Inn

4.9

4.9 (1809)

$30 and under

Steak

Sellersville

About the restaurant

Thank you to our customers for voting Arielle’s Country Inn:
BEST RESTAURANT OF BUCKS & MONTGOMERY COUNTY for the second year in a row, 2011 and 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards, The Intelligencer.

Arielle's Country Inn, located on Allentown Road, is housed in a beautifully appointed, historic, stone building dating back to 1754. Used as a stagecoach stop in the 18th century, the restaurant still retains that warm country atmosphere. Chef/owner, Jacques Colmaire, uses locally sourced, fresh, high quality ingredients to skillfully prepare food for you to enjoy. Diners can choose from Prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta and other specialities which are all cooked to order and served in a romantic, candlelit dining room, enhanced with a fireplace and cozy bar. Garden dining is available amid a beautiful flower garden in the summer months. We look forward to having you as our guest!

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Peggy

Dined 5 days ago

Our go-to restaurant for special occasions or for whenever we need a boost in our lives. Excellent food, service and ambiance.

Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2428)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.
Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

Top review

StephenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Professional and personable service, marvelous food and a comfortably elegant space. What more can you say !

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