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a.kitchen, Philadelphia, PA
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a.kitchen

$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins

  • Award icon

    James Beard Award

    2023

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin's beloved bistro remains one of the best restaurants in Philly for French small plates and outstanding wine. For more than a decade, the gougeres, chicken liver pate, and smoked duck breast have been getting cozy in a candlelit space on historic Rittenhouse Square. The wine list is not to be missed—it's a Wine Enthusiast favorite and multi-semifinalist for James Beard's outstanding wine category.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 825-7030
  • Website
    http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com
  • Location
    135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    18th & Walnut St.
  • Parking details
    Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
  • Public transit
    Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Vine-yl Night Vol. XVIII

    Feb 4, 2025 only
    We are very excited to announce our special guests for Vine-yl Night Vol. XVIII! For food, we've got a plethora of charcuterie and pastas coming from Heavy Metal Sausage's Patrick Alfiero and Melissa Pellagrino. Wine pours will be from Local Operator, featuring all new wines to PA from Zev Rovine Selections and Rosenthal Wine Merchant. Lastly, we are very excited to welcome accomplished jazz drummer and DJ Daniel Villarreal as our guest DJ. Daniel is a recent Philly transplant from Chicago. Born in Panama City, Daniel migrated to the US in the early 2000s. His first studio album, Panama 77 on International Anthem Records was released in 2022 to wide praise.
    Vine-yl Night Vol. XVIII Photo

  • Valentine's Day Dinner (Chef's Counter)

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Come and celebrate Valentine's Day at a.kitchen with a 3-course meal from Chef Eli Collins! This reservation is for our Chef's Counter, where you can get a glimpse of the kitchen as they prepare your meal. Menu details coming soon! While the kitchen is always prepared to accommodate allergies, any advance notice is appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Valentine's Day Dinner (Chef's Counter) Photo

  • Valentine's Day Dinner (Dining Room Table)

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Come and celebrate Valentine's Day at a.kitchen with a 3-course meal from Chef Eli Collins! Menu details coming soon! While the kitchen is always prepared to accommodate allergies, any advance notice is appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you!
    Valentine's Day Dinner (Dining Room Table) Photo

Menu

BREAKFAST

  • RITTENHOUSE BREAKFAST $16.00

    two eggs, bacon or sausage, garlic potatoes

    • FRENCH OMELETTE $16.00

      seasonal daily special

      • CORNMEAL PANCAKES $14.00

        lemon curd + maple syrup

        • BACON, EGG + CHEESE SANDWICH$12.00

          high street roll

          • OATMEAL $12.00

            brown sugar, raisins, pistachio

            • YOGURT + CRANBERRY GRANOLA$7.00

              • HOME FRIES $6.00

                Last updated: July 18, 2024

                What 2,123 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.7
                4.7 based on recent ratings
                • 4.7Food
                • 4.7Service
                • 4.7Ambience
                • 4.4Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                a.kitchen in Philadelphia offers "amazing food and services," with a creative menu and exceptional wine selection. The "wonderful service" and cozy atmosphere make it ideal for special occasions. Diners rave about the "best cheeseburger," octopus appetizer, and "exquisite" brunch offerings. Despite some noise, it remains a "must-visit" destination.

                2,123 Reviews

                1. Kyle

                  Baltimore

                  14 reviews

                  5.0

                  14 reviews

                  Dined 2 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We ate at a.kitchen for their last night of restaurant week. Our table wasn’t ready when we arrived. However, the hostess was absolutely wonderful and moved us to a more comfortable spot and offered us a beverage. Once we arrived at our table the waiter, Harrison, was accommodating to our concert tickets and made sure we made our event. Harrison was knowledgeable and helpful through the entire meal. The food, drinks, and presentation were amazing. I would give the entire experience a 10 out of 10. We will definitely be back to dine again. Thank you, a.kitchen!

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                2. Julia

                  Philadelphia

                  21 reviews

                  5.0

                  21 reviews

                  Dined 2 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Everything we orderer was delicious. A Kitchen is one of our favorite restaurants because we've never come away without feeling that the food was special and perfectly made. The service is very nice as well.

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                3. CM

                  Philadelphia

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 2 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Amazing food and services! I’ll definitely visit again!

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                4. Catherine

                  Philadelphia

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I went in for Restaurant Week and had a really nice time. I was seated at the chef's counter which is interesting, I liked observing the chefs actually. The food was incredible, which was expected, but my big pleasant surprise was how fun and chatty the wait staff was. They were just so friendly and attentive, and I had a couple of really funny conversations with one of the servers. I'd just gotten better after a pretty gnarly illness and this was my first time out in a while and I definitely left smiling.

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                5. Kevin

                  Philadelphia

                  21 reviews

                  4.0

                  21 reviews

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Restaurant prix fixe menu was good but we enjoyed the ala cart more on a previous visit. high marks for the steelhead trout; the duck confit was good but not much variety in taste. The mussels with shitake mushrooms had great broth (and bread); the chickpeas panisse was fun. The pot de creme was a winning dessert.

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                6. Lisa

                  VIP

                  Philadelphia

                  73 reviews

                  5.0

                  73 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Delicious food with wonderful service. Great octopus app and burger.

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                7. Mark

                  VIP

                  Philadelphia

                  3 reviews

                  5.0

                  3 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The food is wonderfully prepare and delivered. One of Philly's best kitchens.

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                8. Sally

                  New York City

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Delicious food excellent service warm and cozy atmosphere

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                9. mollie

                  VIP

                  Nashville

                  53 reviews

                  5.0

                  53 reviews

                  Dined on January 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Wonderful all around: food, drinks, service, ambiance. Thank you.

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                10. Lisa

                  Philadelphia

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on January 24, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  What a wonderful meal! Harrison was an excellent server and enjoyed sitting at the Chefs counter. Everything was delicious!

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                FAQs

                You can order delivery directly from a.kitchen using the Order Online button.

                a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2123 OpenTable diners.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                Make a reservation

                2 people
                7:00 PM
                Booked 31 times today
                Experiences are available.

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for a.kitchen

                135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228

                Dining areas

                Additional information

                • Award-winning
                  1. James Beard Award 2023
                • Cross street
                  18th & Walnut St.
                • Neighborhood
                  Center City
                • Hours of operation
                  Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Casual Dress
                • Parking details
                  Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
                • Public transit
                  Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
                • Payment options
                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                • Website
                  http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
                • Phone number
                  (215) 825-7030
                • Private party facilities
                  a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com
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