Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Society Hill

110 restaurants available nearby

1. Bistro Romano

4.8

Exceptional(4945)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Society Hill

Booked 24 times today

This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

2. Moshulu

4.6

Exceptional(8694)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 32 times today

Moshulu is one of the most unique dining experiences in Philadelphia aboard a ship. Dine indoors in our newly remodeled dining rooms or outdoors in the open-air or covered decks. Our menu features modern American fare including the freshest seafood, steaks, and sushi. Paired with seasonal craft cocktails, canned beer, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended and available for indoor tables and outdoor dining under the covered tent. We look forward to seeing you!

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3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3955)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 38 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!

4. The Twisted Tail

4.6

Exceptional(1540)

Price: Moderate

• American • Society Hill

Booked 19 times today

Thank you for choosing The Twisted Tail! High Top tables are only available on the weekends, and are located on the second floor. They are communal style tables, and you will get to enjoy the band after 8:15PM.The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

5. Gnocchi

4.7

Exceptional(597)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Queen Village

Booked 13 times today

Gnocchi is a beloved neighborhood gem in Queen Village, Philadelphia. Reviewers rave about the fresh, delicious food and warm, friendly service. The family business feel and cozy ambiance make it a favorite spot. One reviewer even called it the 'best Italian food in the city!'

6. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17313)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 295 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."

7. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13160)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 155 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. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.5

Awesome(1068)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 116 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a neighborhood gem for its festive, unique ambiance and creative menu. Reviews rave about the 'fun cocktails', 'outstanding' decorations and 'excellent' service. It's praised for being a 'great place for bar food' with a 'fun atmosphere'. It's also noted for its 'charming establishment' and 'friendly efficient servers'. The restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, making it a must-visit place in the Old City neighborhood.

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9. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11294)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 90 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.

10. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7212)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 191 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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Jessicavip
Philadelphia County •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I haven’t been here in a few years and decided to return as I’ve always loved the ambiance. I remember the food as being good but not excellent. This time it was excellent as was the seevice and everything about our meal. It seems they have really stepped things up a notch since I was last there. I’ll definitely be back again soon!
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Bistro RomanoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Society Hill
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4.8
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Patti
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great atmosphere, wonderful service Nd amazing food!
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Positano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.6
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Renee
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Alex - our waiter - was fantastic. One of the best dinners we’ve ever had anywhere!
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MoshuluPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Penn's Landing
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4.6
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Melinda
Scranton / Poconos •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What a hidden gem! Everything was delicious. I forgot to take pictures. Service was excellent. We had grilled octopus, pork belly and oysters. Pork chop, duck and Hanger steak. All fabulous! We will be back
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The Twisted TailPrice: Moderate• American• Society Hill
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4.6
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Pattivip
Philadelphia County •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Lovely neighborhood restaurant. It's also BYOB, which is nice.
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GnocchiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Queen Village
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4.7

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1. Bistro Romano

2. Moshulu

3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4. The Twisted Tail

5. Gnocchi

6. Parc

7. Talula’s Garden

8. Craftsman Row Saloon

9. Buddakan - Philadelphia

10. The Love

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