Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Vernick Coffee Bar

5.0

5 (318)

$30 and under

Café

Center City

About the restaurant

With Vernick Coffee Bar, James Beard award-winning Chef Greg Vernick partners with Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Center to deliver a modern coffee bar and café as his second venture in Philadelphia. Featuring a takeaway bakery and barista counter along with a full-service 40-seat café, Vernick Coffee Bar serves up a menu of expertly prepared dishes and in-house baked goods all with the high impact, global flavor combinations Chef Vernick has become known for.
Vernick Coffee Bar is situated on the second level of the new Comcast Technology Center and overlooks the tree canopies in the building’s public lobby. Reservations are available in the full-service café for both breakfast and lunch. The takeaway area includes open seating for up to 48 guests, an excellent walk-in destination for all day dining. Vernick Coffee Bar is open Monday-Friday.

Top review

Kate

Dined on May 7, 2025

Love Vernick CB and their attention to the detail, recognizing “regular” guests. The team makes it a welcoming environment.

Mawn

5.0

5 (100)

$50 and over

Cambodian

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

Mawn is a noodle house with “no rules,” and the first restaurant for Chef Phila Lorn and his wife Rachel, who bring with them close to 20 years of experience in Philly’s restaurant scene. Phila, pronounced “Pee La,” broken English for Philadelphia, is a first-generation Cambodian-American chef. The first in his family to be born here, his parents and siblings came to Philadelphia as refugees in 1985 after surviving the war in Cambodia.

Mawn, which means “chicken” in Khmer, the Cambodian language, represents more than one thing. To Phila, chicken was at every meal growing up, and to his parents, chicken represented peacetime. During the war and genocide of the Cambodian people, there was mostly only what was found in nature to eat, including rice and salt. If there was chicken, it meant no war. At the end of that dark time, recipes were lost, and culture was wiped out, but through survival, a new authenticity was born.

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loc

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic food and great service. Atmosphere was also great

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Experience

Puck&See

637 Philly Sushi Club

4.9

4.9 (10)

$50 and over

Japanese

Northern Liberties

About the restaurant

637 Philly Sushi Club is an exclusive Omakase restaurant nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties Neighborhood. Headed by Chef Kevin Yanaga, AKA "Philly Sushi Whisperer" our Omakase is hidden behind a secret door in a bookshelf. This intimate dining experience offers just eight seats per seating, creating a speakeasy-like atmosphere. Guests are treated to a meticulously crafted multi-course meal featuring over 20 pieces of sushi, each prepared with the freshest ingredients. With its unique blend of mystery and gourmet excellence 637 Philly Sushi Club offers an unforgettable culinary adventure. At the moment, we can not accommodate allergies and or modifications as all courses are prepared the way Chef intends on serving them.

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ChelseaVIP

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

This was the best experience we’ve ever had. Chef Kevin was amazing and the omakase was out of this world. The speakeasy aspect of it being beyond a bookcase only added to the experience and made it that much cooler. My husband said it was the best birthday dinner!

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Experience

Omakase

La Llorona Cantina Mexicana

4.9

4.9 (214)

$30 and under

Mexican

South Philly

About the restaurant

We look forward to having you dine with us and enjoy a memorable time filled with authentic Mexican Cuisine and finely crafted Cocktails. Brunch is served Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 3pm. Happy Hour : Tuesday - Friday 4pm to 7pm

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Katherine

Dined 1 day ago

Came for our small rehearsal dinner - 9 people a few dietary restrictions. Food and service weee great, and everyone was able to find apps and entrees they could eat. Great neighborhood spot!

Ogawa Sushi & Kappo Omakase

4.9

4.9 (17)

$50 and over

Sushi

Old City

About the restaurant

Experience an exceptional journey through the artistry of edomae sushi at Ogawa, located in historic Old City, Philadelphia. Leading this experience is our Head Chef, Carlos Wills, whose passion for the art of sushi is reflected in every detail of the 23-course menu. Each dish is a testament to his skill, creativity, and deep respect for tradition, blending classic Edo-mae techniques with innovative touches that elevate the ingredients to their fullest potential. Our Master Chef, Minoru Ogawa, travels to Japan monthly to source the highest-quality ingredients, including fish flown in from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Market. Each dish is a celebration of tradition and precision.

Complement your meal with thoughtfully selected sake pairings, or explore the menu of premium Japanese beer, whiskey, and unique sake options.

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Cameron

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

WOW! What a great experience. This is my new favorite dining experience in Philadelphia. The Omakase experience was remarkable & the service was outstanding. Our chef Andy was very knowledgeable and personable. We did a sake pairing with each course and Chrissy was lovely and also highly knowledgeable. The Omakase experience is a perfect special occasion dinner and truly a unique dining experience. Every single bite was incredible.

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Experience

Omakase at the Counter

Bucatini Caffe

4.9

4.9 (132)

$30 and under

Italian

East Passyunk Avenue

About the restaurant

Make a reservation at Bucatini Caffe to see what everyone is raving about! We're open for dinner 6 nights a week and can't wait for you to join us. Don't forget we're BYOB - see you soon!

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Catherine/Siena

Dined 5 days ago

We sat outdoors because we had our dog with us. They were very accommodating. We also had to change our reservation time at the last minute and they were understanding and helpful with that, too. I ordered one of the specials, a fish with risotto. It was delicious! The pastas looked really good but I am GF. Others who got the pasta said it was also delicious. I did not know it was a BYOB. My only suggestion would be improve the website by adding BYOB, cash discount, and expand on the menu options (like listing dessert choices or mentioning there are specials that change daily).

Pizzeria Salvy

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

“Pizzeria Salvy is my father’s Philadelphia story. It’s a story of persistence and perseverance. It’s a story of my childhood, and all the flavors and experiences I remember.”

The latest from acclaimed Chef Marc Vetri, Pizzeria Salvy borrows its name from Marc’s beloved father, Sal. “My father has been at the center of everything when it comes to my restaurant career,” says Marc. “From the meatballs to the family meals he has made for the last 25 years, it’s only fitting that we dedicate this project to him."

Pizzeria Salvy offers a curated selection of 12-inch pizzas. Salads, seasonal vegetables, and (of course) Sal’s Meatballs round out a menu inspired by heritage and heart, family and Philadelphia.

Reservations 7 or more | Contact us at info@pizzasalvy.com or (267)-324-5764

Interested in a semi-private event, fully private event, or private aperitivo hour? | Contact us at events@pizzeriasalvy.com or (267)-324-5764 to learn more

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Gale

Dined 3 days ago

food's always absolutely amazing, service outstanding and the atmosphere is always lively.

Noir

5.0

5 (1012)

$30 and under

Italian

East Passyunk Avenue

About the restaurant

Noir Restaurant is located along one of Philadelphia's hottest neighborhood's, East Passyunk Avenue. We pride ourselves by using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Marco Decotiis, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, brings his Italian culinary roots and local Canadian foods to Philly. Noir is open every day for lunch and dinner, and has a full bar offering an extensive craft beer selection along with a number of specialty cocktails & a wine selection for every palate. Be prepared to be properly taken care of and treated like family.

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Diane

Dined 1 day ago

Everyone in our party of 4 enjoyed our meals and drinks. We loved the atmosphere of the small dining room, which had a family- restaurant vibe. Good food, well-prepared and friendly service.

Tria Wash West

4.9

4.9 (308)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

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mary

Dined 7 days ago

Great offerings for both wine and food Friendly staff Will come back

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Experience

Happier Hour at Tria Wash West

Tuna Bar

4.9

4.9 (997)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Old City

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW PRIOR TO BOOKING
Outdoor reservations are weather permitting and must be specified upon booking the reservation. Specific table requests are considered but not guaranteed.

Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar and Grill concept created by Owner and Chef Kenneth Sze. Located in Old City Philadelphia, Tuna Bar boasts a relaxing, upscale atmosphere serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu offers traditional and specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, scallops, hand-selected fish, and shareable entrees. Tuna Bar offers a fully stocked bar of wine, sake, and spirits. There are no outside food and beverages allowed. There is a $40 dessert/cake fee for guests that wish to bring in a dessert/cake for their special occasion.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Best sushi in Philly. Staff always goes above and beyond

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