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1. a.kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(2144)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Center City
Booked 39 times today
a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.
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2. Aleksandar
4.3
Awesome(564)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Center City
Booked 16 times today
Aleksandar is the newest addition to the acclaimed Rittenhouse Square restaurant scene. We are inspired by seasonal ingredients, chef-driven techniques, and the traditions and flavors of ancestral and modern Europe. With floor-to-ceiling windows, large-scale original artwork, and cozy wood finishes, we at Aleksandar strive to marry Old World authenticity and modern culinary flare. Aleksandar is an approachable introduction to different corners of Europe, a place to discover new flavors and old traditions. Reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated whenever possible. We look forward to your visit!
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3. Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2268)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Center City
Booked 49 times today
For parties of 5 or larger, please contact the restaurant directly by visiting www.grancaffelaquila.com or calling 215.568.5600Authentic Italian Restaurant, Caffe, Bar, Luxury Italian Market, & Italian Culture School. The culinary and wine program is based on all 20 regions of Italy including wine, cocktail, and beer selections crafted by award winning culinary and wine director Riccardo Longo. The experience also featuring Gelato from the Italian Gelato Champion Maestro Stefano Biasini as well as award winning coffee roasted in house. Private events including Lunch, Dinner, Apertivo, and Tasting Menus designed to each groups desires. Best of Philly Readers Choice Best Italian Restaurant Winner and Gambero Rosso rated Top Italian Restaurants in the world; Featuring an expertly trained staff and authentic environment.2nd Floor Reservations are for Lunch & Dinner service only. Dessert service may be provided on our first level anytime.
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4. Spice Finch
4.8
Exceptional(1279)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Center City
Booked 20 times today
Named after the bird that populates nearly every port along the ancient maritime spice routes, Spice Finch pays homage to a passerine that does not sing, yet is known to vocalize or chirp in recognition of good eats. We are inspired by the distinctive flavors of the nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and heavily influenced by the cultures and culinary traditions of Morocco and Greece. Our menu is a bold, seasonally accurate menu featuring an array of small plates, vegetables, grilled meats and fish. Follow us on Instagram @SpiceFinchPhilly
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5. Jasmine rice
4.8
Exceptional(161)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Center City
Booked 7 times today
Home-style Thai cooking with delicious vegetarian dishes and gluten-free options...
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6. Mawn
5.0
Exceptional(33)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cambodian • Bella Vista
Booked 9 times today
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.
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7. Fiorella Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bella Vista
Booked 65 times today
The Fiorella you see today is still the intimate space you know & love! Chef Marc Vetri and his team bring decades of talent & experience to this special space, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta is the main event at Fiorella, with rotating antipasti and desserts rounding out the menu.A la carte seating is available both in our indoor dining room and outdoor patio, year round.Indoor seating is predominantly at our chef's counter, with a few high-top tables outlining the space. Table vs. counter reservations are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.Patio seating is shaded from sun in summer and insulated with heaters in winter. Due to the nature of outdoor reservations, Fiorella may have to cancel outdoor service for severe weather.Looking to dine with a larger group or want to try a different taste of Fiorella? Join us upstairs for our Pasta Club chef's selection!From the whole Fiorella Team, thank you for your continual love and support!
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8. Jean-Georges Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(1418)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Center City
Booked 30 times today
Global flavors and elevated cuisine define the restaurant's tasting menu experience set on the 59th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Visit OpenTable to book your reservation.
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9. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia
4.9
Exceptional(2429)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Center City
Booked 15 times today
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.
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10. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11465)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 114 times today
Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

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  • Gopal
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was great, and the food was even better! They were able to accommodate dietary restrictions, and had our table ready for us.
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    a.kitchenPrice: Expensive• French American• Center City
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    4.7
  • Arthur
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I just cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our visit to Gran Caffe L'Aquila on Wednesday, March 12. First of all, our special table was ready for us when we arrived, and, of course, we had their best waiter, Mimmo, who was just wonderful in terms of his service and personality. Both the veal dish and pasta with a delicious white cream sauce went way beyond our expectations. The meal was topped off with an out of this world rich Italian hot chocolate that I have not discovered anywhere else in the city. All of the staff is just so attentive and gracious and we are just counting the days until our next visit.
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    Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center City
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    4.8
  • JohnR
    Philadelphia County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 7, 2025
    This restaurant ticks all the boxes of Mediterranean cuisine with inquisitive pairings standard dishes and fantastic service with great intervals of each course. Would highly recommend.
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    Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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    4.8
  • GeraldVIP
    Philadelphia County •400 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    I particularly enjoyed the new preparation of the Hokkaido scallops - it was delicious.
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    AleksandarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Center City
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    4.3
  • Allyse
    Philadelphia County •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 6, 2025
    A lovely little family run restaurant. Simple menu and fine service. Very casual. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend this restaurant.
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    Jasmine ricePrice: Moderate• Thai• Center City
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    4.8

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