133 Best Creative Cuisine Restaurants In Northeast Philly

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1. Relish

4.4

$$$$

• Contemporary Southern • West Oak Lane

Booked 33 times today

Relish celebrates both the traditional and contemporary cuisine of the South. Our menu is impressive and thoughtful, designed with you in mind, enticing the adventurous diner and welcoming the comfort food aficionado.We are currently offering take-out, delivery through several third-party delivery services, outdoor and indoor dining. We closely follow all City of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania State Health Department requirements with regard to safe restaurant dining. Indoors, we are limited to seating four guests together at one table and all tables must be at least six feet apart. Outdoor dining tables are limited to six or fewer guests and must be six feet apart. All of our staff wear masks and all patrons are required to wear masks except when seated at their table and while eating or drinking.

2. Izakaya by Yanaga

4.3

Awesome(122)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Fishtown

Booked 22 times today

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3. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(13904)

$$$$

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 258 times today

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air." Reservations are now accepted for outdoor tables.

4. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(4807)

$$$$

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 198 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

5. JG SkyHigh

4.8

Exceptional(1140)

$$$$

• French • Center City

Booked 3 times today

Jean-Georges Sky High lounge and bar offers breakfast and all day dining options on the 60th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. Directly connected to the lobby of the hotel, Sky High is perfect for hotel and business guests during the day. A comfortable, yet sophisticated food and beverage experience during the daytime transforms into Philadelphia’s social hot spot in the evening featuring enchanting cocktails, small plates, stellar wines, and dramatic views of Philadelphia in the evening. Open year-round, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily for guests looking to enjoy an elevated bite or polished, yet relaxed dinner. Reservations are required. Sky High serves signature and seasonal dishes utilizing only the freshest and finest ingredients.

6. Talula’s Garden

4.8

Exceptional(10849)

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• American • Washington Square

Booked 155 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

A photo of Jean-Georges - Four Seasons Philadelphia restaurant

7. Jean-Georges - Four Seasons Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(774)

$$$$

• American • Center City

Booked 3 times today

The new dining experience, served in six elaborately choreographed courses and priced at $198 per person, will be a meticulously coordinated service with indulgent elements designed to inspire and delight at every course. With a focus on quality and sustainability, seasonal ingredients native to the Philadelphia region will be prepared with classic French techniques, while calling on global influences and sourcing the freshest foraged vegetables, meats, and seafood from around the world. Jean-Georges Philadelphia will offer two versions of the tasting menu side by side: with one menu featuring ingredients of the land and sea, and one menu exclusively of the earth.

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8. Ancient Spirits & Grille

4.6

Exceptional(269)

$$$$

• Creative Western • Center City

Booked 5 times today

Pioneering as the first herbal cocktail lounge in America, Ancient Spirit and Grille prides in bringing together a unique food and dining experience. ASG offers you a never-before lounge experience filled with opulence and wellness. Enjoy the purest and most fresh cocktails crafted from organic fruits with a twist of authentic spices to awaken your taste buds! Our exclusive personalized service will surely bring you back to us again and again!

9. El Vez

4.7

Exceptional(6023)

$$$$

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 105 times today

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.