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Mabu Kitchen, Philadelphia, PA

Mabu Kitchen

4.8
4.8
187 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 Steak au Poivre. 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 10:00–13:15 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

    US$85.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on New Year's Eve for a special 4-course prix fixe menu. We can't wait to welcome you to our cozy bistro in the heart of historic Philadelphia. And don't forget to bring your favorite bottle of bubbly (BYOB)!

Menu

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What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Philadelphia

    Best Value

  • Philadelphia

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mabu Kitchen is a charming neighborhood gem offering "ultra-high quality French-inspired comfort food" with a Southern twist. Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "excellent service." Signature dishes like the "brick chicken" and "ratatouille" receive high praise. Perfect for intimate dates or solo visits, Mabu delivers a delightful dining experience.

187 Reviews

  1. Patti

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a neighborhood gem. Always a good experience.

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  2. Stephen

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to Mabu Kitchen several times and have loved it. We made a reservation and showed up on time. Server greeting us indicated we had no reservation but then acknowledged the system indicated we were already seated. He offered us a table in front of the entry door. Temp was under 39 degrees so we declined. There were three other empty tables for two but we were told they were taken. We did not want to sit in front of the door so thanked them and left,
    Mabu KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    I'm so sorry about your experience. Our server is new and still learning our check-in system, so apologies for the mix-up when you arrived. As per your table, it was the only one available as were were fully booked that evening. As a tiny space, we don't have a lot of options for seating adjustments on the fly when we have a full-house planned, unfortunately. Even so, we regret not being able to accommodate you and will try and be more mindful of our seating placement on cold nights. We would love to make it up to you with a comped meal on a quieter night--I will reach out with details. Sorry again and thanks for sharing your experience and for being a loyal customer. -Grace, Co-owner, Manager

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  3. Mara

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and awesome food. It’s BYOB and it’s pretty small so be sure to make reservations. I will be returning!

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  4. Dave

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to eat inPhiladelphia. Great food, great value and great service!

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  5. Diane

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    96 reviews

    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a neighborhood gem!! Food is expertly prepared and so tasty. We shared beet salad and then I had the Mushroom Shepherds pie and my husband had the Ratatouille. We shared a bagette and both had in house made desserts- the chocolate mousse- like one and the cheesecake- so light and not too sweet. I couldn’t even finish it. It’s a BYOB - plenty of food but we’re not big eaters. Romantic Atmosphere and our server was so pleasant and helpful. Will return. Reasonable prices for CC.

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  6. Annmarie

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was delicious and they are very adept at serving gluten free meals. I love to dine there but the live music in the small venue is overwhelming.

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  7. Kathleen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great brunch, please. Fun BYOB with a group of friends.

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  8. Michal

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fantastic cozy atmosphere. Loved everything about it!

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  9. Joanne

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. A little noisy since it’s a small space. Will be back

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  10. Julius

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan was fantastic and the food was amazing! Would recommend coming each time in in the city!

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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 187 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
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

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 10:00–13:15 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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