Best Seasonal Restaurants in Old City

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1. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8736)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 57 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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2. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5136)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 33 times today

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% gratuity added to all parties of 6+.

3. FRAME

4.2

Awesome(410)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 6 times today

Frame offers an intricately fused menu of flavors and influences in the form of a nostalgic late-night menu, seasonal dinner options, and smart craft cocktails. The alluring space encourages connection, encompassed by velvet-laced walls and intimate booth seating. Fueling new ideas surrounding the senses, Frame is best explored amongst friends through edgy food and drink choices.

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4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3971)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 27 times today

Enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Italy right in Old City while dining at Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti. Whether stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour, you'll love the seeing Philadelphia from our 2nd story view point. Known primarily for our fresh fish and seafood, we welcome our guests to savor a menu full of delicious selections, including some favorite dishes such as our spicy fried calamari, zucchini crabcake, tagliatelle bolognese and our pork chop milanese.Weekend Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Enjoy our belgian waffles, avocado toast or brunch burger and pair them with our mimosa & sangria specials! Join us for happy hour Tuesday-Friday, between 4pm and 6pm.Outdoor Dining is available on both of our patios, and during warmer weather on our sidewalk cafe!

5. Panorama

4.8

Exceptional(2720)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old City

Booked 18 times today

Panorama brings the authentic flavors of Italy to the heart of the Old City, in the Penn’s View Hotel. Panorama elevates classic Italian specialties to new heights with a carefully composed menu of varied contemporary cuisine, such as house made burrata, hand rolled pastas and passionately crafted veal, lamb, steak & seafood dishes. Panorama was recognized with a Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Wine Bar via an award bestowed on its custom-designed winekeeper/cruvinet, which offers 120 wines on tap.The restaurant is hyper-focused on wine, with up to 150 wines by the glass available at any time. Try one of our signature Panoramic Flights — a personal wine tasting offering a sampling of five different wines within a select group - from a selection of over 2 dozen fun and provocative themes.

6. Red Owl Tavern

4.4

Awesome(1486)

Price: Expensive

• American • Old City

Booked 10 times today

Neighborly meets sophisticated at Red Owl, a modern tavern in the heart of Old City, just across from the Liberty Bell. Among soaring windows and cozy tables, the kitchen serves up smart, stylish takes on American staples (a cheesesteak never tasted as good as ours, made with premium shaved rib-eye). When paired with craft beers and classic cocktails, it’s a clever balance of fancy and familiar, with a dash of Philly flair.We look forward to seeing you soon!

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7. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.4

Awesome(1207)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 15 times today

We are famously known to provide holiday pop-ups with all the festivities and delights and are currently showcasing our Holiday Wonderland Pop Up. This holiday season we are even more super-sized and decked out than ever and ready to provide the festivities and delights of the holiday season. The drinks and food items will take you on a full sensory experience of the holiday. Whether inside or out, there is a perfect spot to take your holiday picture so have your camera ready!Our year round Iconic Burgers, Milkshakes and other Sandwiches such as our Doritos Mozzarella Sticks, French Toast Burger and Donut Fried Chicken sandwich are always on the menu as we continuously change it up seasonally. Every moment can be magical time to share experiences with family and friends so check back for our other seasonal pop ups. Proudly featured on Good Morning America, The Travel Channel's Food Paradise, Fox29, 6ABC, Opentable’s Holiday lists and more!

8. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13267)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 132 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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9. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(2391)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Center City

Booked 19 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.

10. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7392)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 175 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •18 reviews
5.0
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We really enjoyed the cocktail specials and especially the mushroom gnocchi which is a must to order. The tuna appetizer also stood out as the flavor was amazing. Both dinners we ordered were also great as we ordered the swordfish and striped bass. The bass was definitely better. Service was great and attentive.
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Fork - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Old City
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Scott
San Diego •9 reviews
4.0
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Great food. Great service. Music was just a bit too loud. Could not hear each other at the table.
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AnthonyVIP
Philadelphia County •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had 4 happy hour food choices and 3 drinks and a menu salad and a Paella. All were delicious and much more than we could eat there (we took some home)! The service was so good and our wait staff and hosts were happy and upbeat! We had fun talking with them! The ambience with subdued lighting and real candles made for a simple elegance worthy of selfies and a comfortable meal table. We could actually talk and hear each other as we dined! The manager came to our table and she is a delight.
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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SharriaVIP
Philadelphia County •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had an amazing experience at Panorama. The service food and ambiance was perfect.The Chef took the time and visited the table to ensure I was enjoying each meal prepared. I always respect and appreciate that. I would definitely recommend and return. I can’t wait to experience the outside dining when the summer comes. The view looks stunning!
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PanoramaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old City
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4.8
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Katie
Philadelphia County •302 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Generous and delicious spinach and fontina omelette and my date loved the short rib flat bread with broccoli rabe. Great place to grab a bite before or after a movie across the street.
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4.6

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100 restaurants available nearby

1. Amada PHL

2. Fork - Philadelphia

3. FRAME

4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

5. Panorama

6. Red Owl Tavern

7. Craftsman Row Saloon

8. Talula’s Garden

9. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

10. The Love

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