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Mabu Kitchen, Philadelphia, PA

Mabu Kitchen

4.8
4.8
216 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Beef Bourguignon. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7590
  • Website
    https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Sinawi
  • Private party facilities
    We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.
  • Location
    1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Menu

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What 216 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

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Mabu Kitchen is a charming neighborhood gem offering "ultra-high quality French inspired comfort food." Guests rave about the "unparalleled" flavors, attentive service, and intimate ambiance. Popular dishes include the Brick Chicken, ratatouille, and churro waffles. This cozy BYOB spot is perfect for a romantic evening or a casual brunch.

216 Reviews

  1. Ronda VIP

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Philly. Small but mighty with favor🤌🏾

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    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there and loved it just as much as the first time. Nice quiet and little restaurant gives a nice ambiance. Food portions were perfect and had me feeling very satisfied and not overwhelmed, able to finish all my food. Banana pudding dessert was delicious. Brunch was delicious. Waiter was very kind and nice and attentive. Can’t wait to come back for a 3rd time.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at Mabu for my birthday, I was intrigued when I saw ratatouille on the menu. The environment is warm, dimly lit, and cozy without feeling cramped. Our server was amazing and attentive, he ran the entire dining room alone- giving everyone the same high quality service. The food was excellent, I had the ratatouille and my girlfriend enjoyed the shepherds pie. These are the only two vegetarian options on the entree menu, but both worth the try. We also enjoyed a baguette to start which was so delicious. The restaurant is byob so we were also able to enjoy wine with our dinner. I would definitely recommend, reservations are necessary because the space is so small!

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  4. GREGG VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous little BYOB gem. Professional service and a small but varied menu. I am a fan!

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  5. Saige

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Mabu Kitchen for the duck entrée but unfortunately they were sold out. That just means I have to visit again :) Our waitress was great and very attentive. Overall, a great first experience.

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  6. John

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service both excellent perfect date night

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! We had the Boeuf Bourguignon and the Ratatouille, both were very good. The deserts were similarly superb. Our waitresses was very nice and shared lots of great info about Philadelphia.

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  8. Nicole

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. We had the Caesar salad, salmon, and smash burger. Service was friendly and professional. Romantic and intimate vibe. Highly recommend.

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  9. ben

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time back for brunch, and Mabu keeps growing on me. Lovely intimate space, nice background music, wonderful menu, warm service, reasonable prices - what more could you ask for? I had the French omelet last time and the Croque Madame this time, both of which were terrific. The accompanying salad was also simple and tasty - a pleasant surprise when so many side salads at restaurants don't complement the food or add anything. The only downside is that I live in the suburbs - if i were closer, I would be eating there every week!

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  10. Amy

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The website did not indicate that a special, very limited menu would be available on Valentine's Day. As a vegetarian, the limited options were not appealing.

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FAQs

Mabu Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7590.

Mabu Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mabu Kitchen

1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Sinawi
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Website
    https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7590
  • Private party facilities
    We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.
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