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1. In Riva
4.4
Awesome(2025)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Falls
Booked 11 times today
In Riva is the first venture by Philadelphia-born chef Arthur Cavaliere who has combined the similarities of his two favorite cities—Naples and Philadelphia—to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience. Sticking with the Italian translation of its name, In Riva is located "along the banks" of the Schuylkill River in East Falls.In Riva is a Southern Italian inspired restaurant with urban flair, specializing in Napoletana style pizza, house-made pasta and contemporary antipasti. In Riva also offers an eclectic array of new and old world wines, Italian craft beers and racy specialty cocktails.
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2. Parc
4.8
Exceptional(17330)
Price: Expensive
• French • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 396 times today
Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."
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3. SkyHigh
4.7
Exceptional(2773)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Center City
Booked 74 times today
Philadelphia's SkyHigh restaurant presents a chic and comfortable dining experience specializing in approachable Jean-Georges cuisine. Experience panoramic views and world-class service.
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4. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7225)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 132 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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5. Craftsman Row Saloon
4.6
Exceptional(1075)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old City
Booked 94 times today
Craftsman Row Saloon is a special place that captures the spirit of celebration and good times with its festive atmosphere. It's famous for its holiday pop-ups, with this year's Christmas Pop Up being super-sized and decked out. Reviewers rave about the theme, decorations, and food, describing it as 'fun', 'delicious', and 'creative'. The place is 'always outstanding', with 'stellar' service and a 'great' menu. So, whether you're in the mood for a burger, a cocktail, or a slice of nostalgia, Craftsman Row Saloon is the place to be!
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6. Butcher & Singer
4.8
Exceptional(8788)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Center City
Booked 90 times today
Butcher & Singer is a classic American chophouse perfect for special occasions. With its sophisticated, relaxed clubhouse setting and hand-cut steaks and chops, it's described by reviewers as 'impeccable', 'stunning', and 'perfect' for celebrations. The ambience is characterized as 'quaint', 'classy', and 'elegant', with leather booths, dark wood paneling, and low lighting. The service is consistently noted as 'first-rate', 'attentive', and 'graceful', making it a must-return restaurant for future celebrations.
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7. Talula’s Garden
4.9
Exceptional(13170)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Washington Square
Booked 97 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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8. Buddakan - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(11297)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Old City
Booked 91 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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9. The Dandelion
4.7
Exceptional(8082)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 148 times today
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.
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10. Barclay Prime
4.8
Exceptional(5392)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 107 times today
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.
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  • Francis
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    We loved the dining experience. Our server was amazing, very attentive. Theresa was great. We will definitely be back to enjoy this again. Thank you!
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    SkyHighPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Center City
    •
    4.7
  • Lynnvip
    Philadelphia County •70 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful service Didn’t feel rushed at all Wonderful food and cocktails!
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
    •
    4.8
  • Laurievip
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were greeted, seated and then treated to a lovely dining experience. We started with a couple of the specialty cocktails-Romarin and Nouveau Basilic: their pour was generous as our drinks lasted through our meals. A bonus of a basket of bread was brought to our table, such a rarity! Baguette, sourdough and what seamed a seasonal bread with cranberry and walnuts with beurre---seemed such a treat! Our waiter was attentive and made well informed dinner suggestions after asking us our preferences and we enjoyed the beef bourguignon; duck a l'orange and roasted chicken. Parc has made our top 10 list of places to eat while in Philly!
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    ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8
  • Tannis
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We enjoyed our time here. It definitely the time to make a reservation!! We each had 2 of the specialty cocktails & they were delicious! Got the nutcracker old fashioned, fireside chat, snowglobe spritz and an Ornament globe. We got the fried pickles as an appetizer to share which were good. lightly coated to go with the spicy aioli! for our entrees, we got the lasagna burger (which sounds crazy but definitely taste like it) and the parisian sandwich which was fried chicken with a brie&cranberry aioli, gruyere cheese, apples on a croissant bun! their menu states that 20% gratuity is automatically added and then they charge a credit card processing fee as well.
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    Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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    4.6
  • Jeffreyvip
    Philadelphia County •94 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great neighborhood place. Consistently good food and great service. VERY LOUD!
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    In RivaPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Falls
    •
    4.4

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