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a.kitchen
$31 to $50
French American
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2 people
15 Mar 2025
23:00
- Neighbourhood gem
- Innovative
- Great for creative cocktails
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins
James Beard Award2023
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.
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Hours of OperationBreakfast Tue–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:30–21:00 Tue–Sat 16:30–22:00
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- AreaCenter City
- Cross Street18th & Walnut St.
- Parking detailsParking 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 transitBus: 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
- AdditionalBar 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
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What 2,145 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2145 OpenTable diners.
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2 people
15 Mar 2025
23:00
Order delivery or takeout
135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- Cross Street18th & Walnut St.
- AreaCenter City
- Hours of OperationBreakfast Tue–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:30–21:00 Tue–Sat 16:30–22:00
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsParking 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 transitBus: 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 OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBar 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
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com