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The Dining Room at Emmett - Emmett, Philadelphia, PA

Emmett

4.8
4.8
46 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Emmett! We're a Philadelphia restaurant blending Levantine cuisine with elements from around the greater Mediterranean, highlighting French, Italian, North African, and Middle Eastern flavors.

We strive to emphasize local connections, sourcing from a range of local farms to supply our kitchen as well as showcasing Philly artists for ceramics, glassware, and design, with the goal of cultivating community relationships and staying true to the city of Philadelphia.

Chef Partner Evan Snyder leads the culinary team, while Managing Partner Julian van der Tak oversees operations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Evan Snyder

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia County

    Mediterranean

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmett offers an exceptional dining experience with "imaginative plates" and "phenomenal" food, making it a cherished addition to the neighborhood. The tasting menu is highly recommended, showcasing inventive cuisine with standout dishes like lamb neck dolmas and sesame madeleines. Service is "flawless" and the atmosphere "relaxed yet elegant."
46 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall Emmett was fabulous. Food, service, attention to detail; all exceptional. If you’re looking for imaginative plates with strong flavor profiles this is the place for you. The tasting menu is an incredible way to explore the menu. Pricey, but worth it. Highlights were the Sesame Madelines, the carrots, and the agnolotti. We enjoyed both desserts as well. My only complaint is that the tables are very close together (you feel like you’re eating with the table next to you) and the noise level is quite high.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Amazing food. So underrated!!!

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  3. LAuren VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and atmosphere were phenomenal. So happy for this restaurant to be in our neighborhood!

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  4. Liz

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmett was fantastic! Will definitely be back. Service across the board was flawless. Cocktails were amazing with no fussy garnishes, food was gorgeous and equally delicious. Love that they are sourcing plates and glassware locally. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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  5. Arlin VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We did not expect a screaming infant all night long, and we know there's not a lot the staff can do....otherwise higher!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmett staff provided amazing service and the food was excellent!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very inventive cuisine. We absolutely loved it! Not inexpensive but perfect for a special occasion

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Albert VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice edition to GirardAve. Honestly we tend not too head up to NoLibs or FSHTWN from South Philly because it’s far🤪( that’s sounds like we’re old) , however Emmett’s is worth the trek. From the moment you enter you are made to feel relaxed and welcomed. Erin was our server who guided us through the meal and what a perfect meal it was. The cocktails were lovely and the tasting menu was just happiness in your mouth. (We ate the butter off the spoon) in short, go to here.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Every dish was unique and delicious. Can't wait to go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sara

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the tasting menu and loved everything we had with exception of the chicken fried oyster. Too much breading which made that an outlier among the other exceptional dishes.

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FAQs

Emmett is rated 4.8 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Emmett

161 W Girard Ave 19122-1619 , Philadelphia, PA 19122-1619

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the corner of W Girard Ave and N Hancock St.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Evan Snyder
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine
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