Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in South Philly

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1. River Twice

4.6

Exceptional(40)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • South Philly

Booked 6 times today

River Twice is a Modern American restaurant that celebrates the richness of our regions bounty located on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Our menu frequently changes to reflect the finest of what local purveyors have in season to give guests a unique experience with every visit in our intimate but casual atmosphere. Our thoughtfully curated beverage list and wine pairings coincide with our dedication to develop a sincere connection to the Delaware River Valley and mid-Atlantic region. Our intimate, window-lined dining room offers a charming view of the iconic Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Avenue. The dining room surrounds an open kitchen where you will be able to see our chefs at work.River Twice has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, has earned Chef Randy Rucker’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and, most recently Chef Randy Rucker garnered a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.

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2. Fiorella Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bella Vista

Booked 56 times today

The Fiorella you see today is still the intimate space you know & love! Chef Marc Vetri and his team bring decades of talent & experience to this special space, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta is the main event at Fiorella, with rotating antipasti and desserts rounding out the menu.A la carte seating is available both in our indoor dining room and outdoor patio, year round.Indoor seating is predominantly at our chef's counter, with a few high-top tables outlining the space. Table vs. counter reservations are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.Patio seating is shaded from sun in summer and insulated with heaters in winter. Due to the nature of outdoor reservations, Fiorella may have to cancel outdoor service for severe weather.Looking to dine with a larger group or want to try a different taste of Fiorella? Join us upstairs for our Pasta Club chef's selection!From the whole Fiorella Team, thank you for your continual love and support!

3. Mawn

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Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Bella Vista

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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4. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(2391)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Center City

Booked 12 times today

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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5. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11380)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 195 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

6. Moshulu

4.7

Exceptional(8720)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Penn's Landing

Booked 35 times today

Moshulu is one of the most unique dining experiences in Philadelphia aboard a ship. Dine indoors in our newly remodeled dining rooms or outdoors in the open-air or covered decks. Our menu features modern American fare including the freshest seafood, steaks, and sushi. Paired with seasonal craft cocktails, canned beer, and an extensive wine list. Reservations are recommended and available for indoor tables and outdoor dining under the covered tent. We look forward to seeing you!

7. Bistro Romano

4.8

Exceptional(4995)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Society Hill

Booked 58 times today

This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

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8. Jean-Georges Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(1383)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Center City

Booked 27 times today

Global flavors and elevated cuisine define the restaurant's tasting menu experience set on the 59th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Visit OpenTable to book your reservation.

9. Tabachoy

4.8

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • South Philly

Booked 16 times today

Tabachoy is a Tagalog nickname given to a friend or family member; it means chubby or fatty. We know it sounds mean, but Filipinos give each other inappropriately appropriate nicknames all the time. Your baby brother’s got some neck rolls? Tabachoy. Auntie’s six months pregnant? Tabachoy. Or your dad’s got a six pack, but just finished his third piece of bibingka? Tabachoy!We cook the food that got us made fun of in elementary school, when we opened our country crock “Tupperware” - the food that reminds us of home. We don't strive to make a better adobo than your mothers, but we do want to share ours with you.

10. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8736)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 57 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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Caitlin
Key West / Florida Keys •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Incredible food! We loved our cocktails as well. We got the Dumpling sampler and was delicious! The pork and edamame were our absolute favorite, all amazing. We got the shrimp lo mein, cashew chicken, and spring rolls as well. All flavorful, fresh, and piping hot! We loved this food and will be back on our next trip to Philly! We were seated in the main dining room near the kitchen. Although a bit busier and louder that area, it was very intimate with a great view of the Resturant in return. Thank you so much Buddakan! can’t wait to come back. :)
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Buddakan - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Old City
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4.7
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My husband and i went here on a Saturday night with another couple, and had an outstanding meal for a special occasion birthday. The entire experience really exceeded our expectations. We ordered all the add ons to the tasting menu (minus one) and it was the perfect amount of food for us. Menu has a lot of thoughtful Japanese influences. Order the bracing seaweed martini with kombu and seaweed brine and you won't regret it!
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River TwicePrice: Very Expensive• American• South Philly
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4.6
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Erik
Philadelphia County •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food, service and atmosphere were all perfect. The staff was so attentive and went out of there way to guide us thru our food journey. The food was incredible and we got to try several dishes we had never had before. This was a birthday dinner and at least 6 staff members wished me a happy birthday. It made for a perfect night. thanks!!!!
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Vetri Cucina - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Center City
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4.9
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Victoria
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I've never once come here and have been anything but impressed. 10/10 no notes ever.
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Fiorella PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bella Vista
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4.9

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. River Twice

2. Fiorella Philadelphia

3. Mawn

4. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

5. Buddakan - Philadelphia

6. Moshulu

7. Bistro Romano

8. Jean-Georges Philadelphia

9. Tabachoy

10. Amada PHL

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