Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Philadelphia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Noir

4.9

4.9 (1016)

$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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LouisVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

The Staff are amazing - Love Chuck and Joe- The food is really good, the drinks are phenomenal and the atmosphere relaxed!

Pizzeria Salvy

4.9

4.9 (31)

$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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DanielVIP

Dined on May 28, 2025

had the zucchini pizza - loved it plus had the cauliflower app along with the meatballs. all delicious! bright cheery space in the comcast building.

Mawn

5.0

5 (127)

$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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CRYSTALVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Everything end to end was exceptional! The staff was kind and explained everything. The Puck & See was the best choice for my family of 3 as we were able to taste various dishes to perfection. Congrats to Phila on his Emerging Chef James Beard award! Well deserved!

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Experience

Puck&See

Ogawa Sushi & Kappo Omakase

4.9

4.9 (24)

$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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brett

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Excellent experience! Delicious, creative and dynamic.

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Experience

Omakase at the Counter

Bucatini Caffe

4.9

4.9 (146)

$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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Monica

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious. They had two main choices and both were cooked perfectly. The pasta was delicious.

Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2511)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.
Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

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Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Extraordinary food and service. Always an amazing experience.

L'Anima

4.9

4.9 (826)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

L'anima is a place to meet with friends and family, where you can enjoy authentic Roman food in a contemporary atmosphere. Our experienced team will treat you like family, at the same time serve you beautifully executed dishes. On warm evenings dine in our large courtyard and on chilly nights join us in our warm dining room. We are a BYOB so bring your favorite spirits and enjoy a memorable meal.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best gnocchi ever, super light and pillowy. Our party also had prosciutto pinsa, chicken cotoletta, and seafood pasta - all excellent. Service was fantastic; water kept filled, plates cleared, etc. New favorite spot!

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Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi

Pietramala

4.8

4.8 (116)

$50 and over

Vegan

Philadelphia

About the restaurant

(We are no longer BYOB) Pietramala is a little restaurant located in Northern Liberties celebrating plants, wood-fire cooking and seasonality. We offer a small, regularly changing menu based on the highest quality, organic ingredients grown or made with care in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Our Italian leaning, but globally inspired food is always presented simply with familiar flavors achieved in creative new ways. Often touched by fire, smoke or fermentation to unlock unique flavors, our dishes sometimes require days or even months of preparation. We pride ourselves on our open kitchen, where our wood-fired hearth takes center stage, and our commitment to friendly service and warm hospitality in an intimate, but lively atmosphere. All are welcome and our entirely plant-based menu can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction with advance notice. We look forward to welcoming you.

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RebeccaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food was excellent Service was friendly and helpful Dishes were creative and delicious Recommend sharing

Burrata

4.8

4.8 (1344)

$30 and under

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Burrata is the creation of Dejvi Furxhi. This Italian BYOB, located in the heart of Passyunk, serves authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Burrata offers diners 2 and 4-top tables lit with tea light candles - perfect for a cozy date night or dinner with friends and family.
Experience the best and freshest produce, never frozen and cooked-to-order, with our homemade pasta dishes, seafood selections, and nightly specials.
Do not forget to BYOB your fave wine, Rose or Prosecco.
And make sure to end the night with something sweet from our "impossible-to-pass on" desserts. Make your reservation today!

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Krystal

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Small food portions, however food tasted amazing and service was great!

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637 Philly Sushi Club

5.0

5 (14)

$50 and over

Japanese

Northern Liberties

About the restaurant

Welcome to 637 Philly Sushi Club — an 8-seat omakase theater hidden behind a bookshelf in Northern Liberties.
Open just three nights a week, this intimate experience is hosted by Chef Kevin Yanaga, a.k.a. The Philly Sushi Whisperer.
This isn’t just dinner. It’s Yanaga Theater — a 20+ course sushi journey told one piece at a time.
Expect dishes like the Japanese deviled egg with toro tartare, hand-pressed bozushi, and our signature black cod hand roll, all prepared and served as part of a carefully choreographed progression.
There are no substitutions, no menu, no compromises — just surrender to the rhythm of the night.

Performances run Thursday to Saturday. Seats are extremely limited.
Come curious. Leave transformed.

⚠️ Due to the curated nature of our menu, we are unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

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SteveVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

This was an amazing experience and worth every penny. Nick and chef Kevin were A+ and we can’t wait to come back.

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Experience

Omakase

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