Best Family Style Restaurants in Glenolden

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ArdmoreBella VistaCenter CityEast Passyunk AvenueOld CityPhiladelphia

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1. Mawn

5.0

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Cambodian • Bella Vista

Booked 48 times today

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.

2. The Dandelion

4.7

Exceptional(8295)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Center City

Booked 94 times today

London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.

3. Vernick Fish

4.8

Exceptional(2407)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Center City

Booked 56 times today

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

4. Amada PHL

4.6

Exceptional(8813)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 24 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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5. Maggiano's - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5028)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Center City

Booked 24 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Philadelphia and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Our location is at the heart of tourism and community. We are located within walking distance or a short train ride to Philadelphia's top tourist attractions. Visit us at 1201 Filbert St. or book your reservation today!

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6. Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

4.3

Awesome(1016)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Center City

Booked 7 times today

*If you require more seats, please visit our website to make a reservation. An OpenTable Diner's Choice Award 2023 recipient. Veda is an Indian Restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia, serving Indian cuisine with a modern outlook. Our focus is on delighting our guests with the perfect balance of culture and flavor in our food, combined with our warm hospitality. Visit Veda for decadent Indian cuisine combining all aspects of fine dining. We are currently offering Indoor Dining as well as delivery and takeout via Toast Takeout. We also utilize Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, etc. We also host private parties and large buy-outs! Please call the restaurant directly for all inquiries. Note- *Bottles of wine/champagne brought from outside will incur a corkage fee of $25 per bottle and a cake-cutting fee of $20. *We don't seat any bookings until the complete party arrives. *We don't accept contactless payments.

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7. Local Wine & Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(453)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ardmore

Good Food is a Local Thing!Local Wine & Kitchen is the Main Line's newest wine bar and restaurant. Located in the heart Ardmore and opened in August 2014, Local offers a laid-back atmosphere with a passion for good food, wine and cocktails! Our free flow kitchen focuses on utilizing the best local ingredients, while making dishes that are creative & innovative. In addition, our bar focuses on our love for wine, and strong craft cocktails. On your next visit- dine family style with us, and enjoy everything that Local has to offer! We are open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner only.

8. Paesano's

4.9

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bella Vista

Note: Valentine's Day menu priced at $100 per person.Join us for a unique 4-course tasting experience, served family-style, every Friday at 7pm by Chef Peter McAndrews in the Italian Market. Enjoy a rotating menu that changes weekly, ensuring fresh and exciting dishes with each visit. The dinner is priced at $75 per person (cash only) and includes complimentary bread service. This is a BYOB event, so feel free to bring your favorite beverages. We offer one exclusive seating, creating an intimate and enjoyable dining atmosphere.Reservations are required for this special night!

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9. Gabriella's Vietnam

4.6

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • East Passyunk Avenue

Enjoy Family Style dinner at Gabriella's Vietnam, with dynamic and true Vietnamese flavor, brought to you by Chef Nini Nguyen and Thanh Nguyen. Dishes will be collaborated from the restaurant and features from Chef Nini's new book, Đặc Biệt. Vegan options available!

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10. Casablanca Mediterranean Grill

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Philadelphia

We offer a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine from many regions including Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Morocco. Our dining room offers a unique ambiance with mosaic chandeliers and brass trays sitting atop wood- carved hand-painted tables. You will be seated on beautiful poufs and couches surrounded by pillows, rugs, and fabrics from many regions of the Middle East. We have many gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and vegetarian options on our menu. We are BYOB. We are a first place gold winner for best Mediterranean food for both 2024 and 2025 Inquirer's Philly Favorites contest, also winning first place gold for best vegetarian spot for 2025, and third place for favorite date night spot for 2025. We are a family owned and family run restaurant.

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Georgia •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We eat at Dandelion quite frankly with groups when working in Philadelphia. Service is quite good, food very consistent and excellent quality. We really enjoy the atmosphere and different seating spaces to accommodate groups of 5-8 people.
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The DandelionPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Center City
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4.7
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Roy
Philadelphia County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Celebrated my wife’s birthday and everything was absolutely perfect!!
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Vernick FishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Center City
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4.8
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Trevor
Columbus •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic spot for a team dinner. All 7 of us ordered the 30 layer lasagna and it was fantastic. The server and manager treated us like royalty. Fantastic experience after a hard week working at the convention center.
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Maggiano's - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City
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4.7
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Tommy
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food & our server was fantastic as well. Great experience and will definitely be back.
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.6
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Andrew
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Every dish is so flavorful and exciting. I just love it here.
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MawnPrice: Very Expensive• Cambodian• Bella Vista
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5

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