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1. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia
4.9
Exceptional(2410)
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.
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2. Aqimero
4.6
Exceptional(1230)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Center City
Booked 19 times today
Aqimero is a vibrant culinary oasis located in the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, where acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval takes you on a flavorful journey through Latin America with a modern twist. The elegant ambiance features high ceilings, shimmering chandeliers, and plush seating, creating a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. The enticing aroma of wood-fired grilling fills the air, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. Aqimero's menu offers a delightful array of shareable plates and expertly crafted cocktails. Start with the tantalizing tuna tartare or crispy calamari, showcasing the chef's artistry. Then, savor the succulent wood-fired grill selections, including prime dry-aged ribeye and perfectly seared branzino, each dish bursting with flavor from the freshest ingredients. To complement your meal, explore Aqimero's extensive wine list and signature cocktails, crafted by skilled mixologists. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
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3. Mercato
4.7
Exceptional(1961)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Center City
Booked 17 times today
Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.
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4. DBG- Drury Beer Garden
4.1
Excellent(1055)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Center City
DBG is serving delicious and handcrafted gourmet burgers
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5. Mawn
5.0
Exceptional(14)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cambodian • Bella Vista
Booked 1 time 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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6. Fiorella Philadelphia
4.9
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bella Vista
Booked 69 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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7. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(11440)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 101 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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8. Jean-Georges Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(1404)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Center City
Booked 27 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. a.kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(2129)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Center City
Booked 26 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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10. Bistro Romano
4.8
Exceptional(5027)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Society Hill
Booked 20 times today
This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, just off Headhouse Square, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine with an innovative twist and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and house-made pastas. Don't miss the Wine Cellar Experience, a secluded table for two or four guests, rose petal topped table, 5 course Chef Tasting Menu, with limoncellos to finish. Our Wine List has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 700 wine selections, including 20 by the glass. Celebrating 37 years on Lombard, we look forward to your arrival.

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  • Donna
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I’ve dined here many times throughout the years and the food is always delicious and very consistent year to year. Thanks for a great meal!
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    MercatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City
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    4.7
  • Kamron
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The atmosphere was amazing. Food was amazing, everything was amazing. Perfect for date night.
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    AqimeroPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Center City
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    4.6
  • gabriella
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Absolutely delicious food packed with flavor. Every dish we ordered was perfectly done. The papaya salad was delicious and a must try - who says that about a SALAD. The marinated beef skewer melted in your mouth. The noodles were of course a stand out! I'd probably skip the crab stir fry. It was good, but not great like everything else I tried. And make sure to save a bite of room for the rice pudding. It s was all phenomenal
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    MawnPrice: Very Expensive• Cambodian• Bella Vista
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    5
  • NatoVIP
    Philadelphia County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I love this place. Every dish is absolutely mind warping delicious. From the pasta with uni to the dreamy marbelized pink foi grois to that insanely heart of onioin crepe, myself and Rachel could not get enough. The service was wonderful. We loved Enrique. And we love that cozy magically lit home environment. It's our fave.
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    Vetri Cucina - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Center City
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    4.9
  • Gloria
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Feb 2025
    Excellent burgers and cocktails. I liked this place.
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    DBG- Drury Beer GardenPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Center City
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    4.1

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