Philadelphia’s 12 most drop-dead gorgeous restaurants

by Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé
Updated May 13, 2024
From views that will leave you shook to interiors that take you far, far away, Philadelphia’s most gorgeous restaurants have surroundings that make incredible first impressions.
Curvy ceilings and cool blue lights fuel an under-the-sea atmosphere at a sleek Japanese spot. In a farmhouse-inspired favorite, vine-covered trellises are a great match for the sensational seasonal food. A former factory is now the site of a beloved craft distillery, complete with soaring ceilings and gleaming copper stills.
An extra-special meal calls for a magical setting. Read on for a guide to the 12 most beautiful restaurants in Philadelphia.
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Robyn
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Chris
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Kevin
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4.6 (5557)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
University City
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JOHNVIP
Dined 5 days ago
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JOHNVIP
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Anita
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
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MarvinM
Dined on Jan 1, 2022
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LindaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
4.6 (1866)
$31 to $50
American
University City
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Susanne
Dined 4 days ago
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Susanne
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Nora
Dined 4 days ago
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Susan
Dined 2 days ago
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Carla
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
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JoyW
Dined on Jun 8, 2024
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