Charlie was a sinner.

Name: Charlie was a sinner.
Address: 131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19107
Telephone: (267) 758-5372
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2613 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Vegan-friendly
Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly

Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(267) 758-5372
Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria

Location
131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Charred Shishito PeppersUS$14.00
ponzu, nori, shichimi togarashi
Potato CroquettesUS$10.00
chipotle aioli
Artichoke FritesUS$12.00
saffron rouille, crispy lemon
Spiced PeanutsUS$6.00
ancho chile, paprika de la vera, maldon salt
Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUS$8.00
saba syrup
Charlie House FriesUS$10.00
russet potato, jalapeno, szechuan pepper, garlic, sea salt, ginger aioli
Mediterranean Board
maverick cave-aged camembert, pine nut ricotta, marinated mushrooms, spiced peanuts, castelvetrano olives, marinated red grapes, basil, crostini
- Serves 2US$28.00

Solo

Persian MezzeUS$12.00
eggplant kashke, red lentil adasi, za'atar, frisée, saffron vinaigrette, barbari flatbread
BBQ Fried ChickenUS$16.00
calico slaw, corn & pepper chow-chow, east carolina bbq sauce
Avocado ToastUS$12.00
habanero mayo, cherry belle radish, red onion
Hasselback Sweet PotatoUS$14.00
tempeh bacon, leeks two ways, sour cream, cheddar cheese fondue, garden herbs
Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"US$16.00
crispy kale, fresno chile, citrus aioli
Korean Style Crispy TofuUS$14.00
gochujang glaze, glass noodle salad, toasted sesame
Zucchini Crabcake Slider
brioche, old bay remoulade, butter lettuce
- eaUS$6.00

Iterations

Our RicottaUS$10.00
black pepper, lemon, olive oil, grilled sourdough
Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUS$12.00
brussels sprout, kale, cabbage, pickled onion, mint vinaigrette, tahini dressing
Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUS$14.00
ginger-garlic hoisin, pickled slaw
Charlie SlidersUS$12.00
beef patty, jalapeno jam, crispy shallot, brioche bun
Mama's MeatballsUS$15.00
arrabbiata sauce, our ricotta, garlic kale, grilled sourdough

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUS$16.00
spiced sage butter, parsnip, roasted apple, pumpkin seed, frizzled red onion
Tamal CarlitosUS$16.00
root vegetables, poblano chile, cilantro aioli, caldo xocolatl, pico de gallo
Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUS$16.00
pine nut, couscous salad, fig relish, tahini yogurt, fig agrodolce
Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUS$17.00
butternut-miso dashi, tsukemen ramen, silken tofu, smoked cauliflower, daikon radish, yuzu, sesame
Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUS$14.00
grilled asparagus, roasted beet, shaved fennel salad, garlic skordalia, fresh herb olive oil, toasted almond
Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUS$15.00
cauliflower, roasted corn, purple potato, thai coconut curry
Mac & CheeseUS$16.00
cavatappi pasta, three cheeses, tempeh bacon, chives

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUS$16.00
aged white rum, housemade mint syrup, vanilla bean ice cream, dark chocolate
Cranberry-Ginger CakeUS$12.00
cara-cara icing, cardamom creme anglaise
Roasted Pear CrêpesUS$12.00
candied citrus ricotta, pear, hazelnut, ginger caramel
Molten Chocolate CakeUS$12.00
bittersweet chocolate, sablé cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries
SorbetUS$10.00
daily selection

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUS$4.00
Monte Carlo Decaf DripUS$4.00
Nizza EspressoUS$5.00
AmericanoUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00
LatteUS$6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUS$4.50
Gun PowderUS$4.50
SundewUS$4.50
Jasmine GreenUS$4.50
ChamomileUS$4.50

What 2,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Healthy
Philadelphia
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlie was a sinner. offers a "beautiful venue" with consistently "delicious" vegan dishes and creative cocktails. Guests praise its "outstanding customer service" and "romantic" ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a date night. While some mention small portions and a loud environment, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

2,613 Reviews

C
Candace
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time at Charlie was a sinner. was absolutely memorable and I’m still thinking about dinner and dessert post-meal. The Charred Broccolini, Triple Cooked Fried, Mama’s Meatballs and Chocolate Pot De Crème are absolutely wonderful. Everything was delicious and I cannot wait to come back again— compliments to the chef and fabulous service!
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Brione
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to Charlie was a sinner many times before and this time was no different, it was a great experience. The food comes out as it’s ready so it’s always fresh and hot, the cocktails are some of my favorites in the city and the intimate atmosphere makes it’s a great spot for dates and close friends.
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Colleen
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
we waited two hours and 45 minutes for 3 plates. idk if we were forgotten about or what happened because as we sat I watched tables around us get the same food we ordered, eat, and leave. we have eaten here before always great. by the time we got the plate thw food was cold. a table that was next to us who sat down an hour and 15 after us got their desserts before us. it was totally unacceptable
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Matthew
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with a cool vibe. Open on Sundays with a great crowd!!
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Andrew
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was a happening place! Great cocktails! We don’t know it was a vegan restaurant and we are not vegans so we were a little disappointed, but the food was high quality and delicious. Just not our think. We would come back just for the cocktails.
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Maranda
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the drinks are unique and delicious. We loved the ambiance and would definitely recommend.
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Meggan
VIP
Atlantic City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food is amazing. Service from start to finish was disappointing
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Aishatu
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, not great, but good. Ambiance was great. Recommend
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Jeff
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great food. Our waiter Jack was super helpful and attentive. Will definitely come back next time I’m in town.
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Barry
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Vegan food. Probably the best Vegan food in Delaware Valley. It does get very crowded and seating is tight and uncomfortable . If you sit next to your companion, you can hear each other. But, not so if you are across the table. Waiter was a bit dis-organized . But, the folks who brought the food and drinks to the table were efficient and courteous. The concerns over crowdedness and waiter are heavily outweighed by thedelicious foods. Without question, we will be back, probably on a non-weekend evening next time.
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FAQs

Charlie was a sinner. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 758-5372.

Charlie was a sinner. is rated 4.6 stars by 2613 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Phone number
(267) 758-5372

Charlie was a sinner.

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caramelized Eggplant Bao Buns

Mama's Meatballs

Our Ricotta

To Dine

Snack

Charred Shishito PeppersUS$14.00

Potato CroquettesUS$10.00

Artichoke FritesUS$12.00

Spiced PeanutsUS$6.00

Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUS$8.00

Charlie House FriesUS$10.00

Mediterranean Board

Solo

Persian MezzeUS$12.00

BBQ Fried ChickenUS$16.00

Avocado ToastUS$12.00

Hasselback Sweet PotatoUS$14.00

Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"US$16.00

Korean Style Crispy TofuUS$14.00

Zucchini Crabcake Slider

Iterations

Our RicottaUS$10.00

Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUS$12.00

Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUS$14.00

Charlie SlidersUS$12.00

Mama's MeatballsUS$15.00

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUS$16.00

Tamal CarlitosUS$16.00

Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUS$16.00

Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUS$17.00

Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUS$14.00

Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUS$15.00

Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUS$16.00

Cranberry-Ginger CakeUS$12.00

Roasted Pear CrêpesUS$12.00

Molten Chocolate CakeUS$12.00

SorbetUS$10.00

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUS$4.00

Monte Carlo Decaf DripUS$4.00

Nizza EspressoUS$5.00

AmericanoUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$6.00

LatteUS$6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUS$4.50

Gun PowderUS$4.50

SundewUS$4.50

Jasmine GreenUS$4.50

ChamomileUS$4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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