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Amada PHL, Philadelphia, PA

Amada PHL

4.7
4.7
8754 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic setting

Specialties of the House
Spanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.

Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–18:30
  • Phone number
    (215) 625-2450
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7979
  • Area
    Old City
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Tasting Menu at Amada Philadelphia

    US$85.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day at Amada with a 4-Course Tasting Menu by Chef Jose Garces. A special wine pairing featuring Spanish Wine is available as an addition to the menu. Visit our website to preview the menu or inquire by phone.
  • Galentine's Day at Amada Philadelphia

    US$50.00 per person

    13 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Galentine's Day at Amada with a Tapas Tasting Menu by Chef Jose Garces. A special wine pairing featuring Spanish Wine is available as an addition to the menu. Visit our website to preview the menu or inquire by phone.
    Galentine's Day at Amada Philadelphia photo
  • Restaurant Week 2025 at Amada

    US$40.00 per person

    19 Jan 2025 - 2 Feb 2025
    Let's Eat! From January 19th - February 2nd, Amada Philadelphia participates in Center City Restaurant Week 2024 with a $40 per person, 3-course menu by Chef Jose Garces (includes 5 small plate choices per person; beverage, tax, and gratuity are additional). Participation is required for all dinner reservations between these dates. Our normal brunch menu will be served on Saturday and Sunday between 11:30 and 2:30pm. We look forward to serving you! Please visit our website for the menu.
    Restaurant Week 2025 at Amada photo

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:30 - 18:30
    Happy Hour Just Got Happier! Now from 4:30 - 6:30 Mondays - Fridays, featuring select $6 tapas, $5 Montaditos, and discounted Meat & Cheese Boards! From the bar we have $5 glasses of sangria, $7 glasses of draft wine, and select $8 cocktails. View the menu here: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/14095607.07.22AMADAHH.pdf
    Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 photo
  • Tapas y Vinos

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 22:00
    Come join us for our Sunday evening special, featuring select favorite tapas at $6 each and select bottles of wine half off! View the menu at: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/11205505.24.24AmadaTapasyVinoMenu.pdf

    Tapas y Vinos photo

What 8,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amada PHL delights with "fantastic food" and "excellent service," offering a lively tapas experience in a charming setting. Diners rave about the "best paella ever" and "amazing brunch deals." The attentive staff and flavorful dishes like lamb chops and brussel sprouts make it a "must-try" in Philadelphia.
8,754 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food with nice presentation. We ordered from the restaurant-week menu which had many good options. It was our first time here, so I don’t know how it compares to the regular menu. Hits: wild mushroom rice, ham croquettes, pimientos de padrón. The wild mushroom rice was incredible: deep umami flavor accented by the truffle oil with a little sweetness from some peas. Delicious. The ham croquettes had a sauce that I would love to be able to make myself and put on almost everything I cook. The pimientos were a delightful surprise. They could have used a little more of the deviled egg cream. Still, the fried peppers with the touch of richness really hit the spot. Miss: patatas bravas and the absolute thinnest slice of cheese cake possible. Patatas bravas is the most basic tapa, but the chef went for presentation over taste in my opinion. (My husband said he would order them again just to look at the plate.) The cheese cake was delicious, and I know tapas are small plates, but the tiny portion literally made me laugh when it was placed on the table. Overall, tho, a fine meal. We will definitely be back.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your first visit with us at Amada! It’s wonderful to know the wild mushroom rice, ham croquettes, and pimientos de padrón were standout dishes for you. We also value your feedback on the patatas bravas. We look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent meal!

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  2. Eunice

    Philadelphia

    73 reviews

    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There were 7 of us and we ordered the Sunday brunch for the table. The food was very plentiful and delicious. All of us were happy with the experience.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the Sunday brunch was a hit with your group! It's wonderful to know that you all had a positive experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back.

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  3. Patrick

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great service. I highly recommend the brunch tasting and the Agua de Valencia.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. The brunch tasting and Agua de Valencia are excellent choices, and we're thrilled to hear you recommend them. We appreciate your feedback!

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  4. Amber

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was really good, and our servers were great.

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  5. Mary

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of six, we had a High Top table near the bar in front of the window, we loved it! Our server was great, however the service in general was slow, but we had read reviews that was an issue. We ordered a bottled wine, and our food came way before the wine was served. The food is very good, it was Restaurant week so the menu was fixed. I think 6 people with the Tapas style can be difficult to enjoy.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food and received excellent service from your server. That said, we sincerely regret the delays in service, especially with the timing of your wine. We understand how this impacted your overall experience and truly value your patience. Your insights are important to us, and we hope to have the chance to provide a smoother and more enjoyable visit next time.

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  6. Austin

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great celebration dinner, part of Philadelphia Restaurant Week. Can’t complain at all about the food, drinks or atmosphere. But we right next to a window and as the evening went on it kept on getting colder and colder due to a drafty window. But despite that I will definitely be back.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We’re delighted to hear you had a great dinner with us at Amada! We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the drafty window, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’ll certainly look into this issue to ensure a more comfortable experience in the future. We’re so glad to know you’ll be back, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  7. Alfonso

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place in means of ambience and the cuisine, amazing! Meals well presented, able to identify every flavor of the 3 courses.

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  8. Pamela

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, good drinks, attentive service. We went for "Restaurant Week" so it was a good value. Small plates (tapas) menu, very shareable. Service was efficient, though when we were there the place was very busy and food came out rather slowly. Still, it was enjoyable. The noise level was quite high which made it hard to have a conversation. Overall, I would definitely return.

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  9. Tierra

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for restaurant week bit maybe could’ve skipped considering you can only order tapas for it. Would’ve liked to see at least a single serving of paella as an option.

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  10. Jaime

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My first impression when I walked in was it smelled so good but so loud I couldn't hear the hostess. when we sat down, the tables are really close to each other. I literally had to shout at my bf across from me. The food started coming out slowly. the wait for the food took a bit but it was restaurant week. one by one we tasted everything and it. was. amazing. I think of everything we ordered, there were only a dish or two that we didn't care for. We loved the food, I cannot wait to go back!

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FAQs

Amada PHL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 625-2450.

Amada PHL is rated 4.7 stars by 8754 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amada PHL

217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Area
    Old City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–18:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 625-2450
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7979
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