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Center City Philadelphia Restaurants
Great service and food, but expensive More
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An exquisite dining experience in every respect. The asparagus tasting menu was as inventive as it was delicious from the 1st morsel to the last, and im not even a big asparagus fan! The reserve wine tasting was a special treat. The service sublime- appropriately attentive, friendly and so knowledgeable! Lacroix is the #1 special occasion destination in philly, so far as im concerned, despite some pretty heady competition! More
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Excellent dinner. Will definitely be back to try more dishes. More
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One of the best NY Strip steaks I have ever had and I have been to almost all of the best steakhouses in the US. Phenomenal service. More
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Our group of 6 did the tasting menu and everybody loved the food and the experience More
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Perfect for Easter brunch. Very pleasant experience, good food, friendly, professional service and lovely ambience. More
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This restaurant has the coziest atmosphere with comfort food that is to die for. More
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Hands down one of Philly's best restaurants! We continued to be impressed at the innovative yet approachable dishes that keep the menu fresh. Although, one can always trust in the standout Chicken and Snail Lasagna, which seems to have landed as a permanent menu offering. We had the Duck Mole this time and loved it. Amazing! More
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Great food! More
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Had a lovely dinner with family out on the sidewalk area on a warm spring evening. Effie's staff took good care of our party of 8. The menu offered lots of excellent choices. We especially enjoyed the large appetizer platter. Entrees were delicious and portions were generous. More
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Excellent Sunday Gravy and marinara. Shrimp dish with black noodles was good - sauce was very nice but shrimp a bit "iodine tasting". More
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Our experience at Barbuzzo was outstanding. Even on a Monday night it was busy. The service was very prompt and our dishes came out very quickly. But we did not feel rushed as we took our time for the meal. We ordered dishes from all over the menu and were very satisfied with the quality and taste. Notably the cauliflower pizza was phenomenal. In desserts, the Budino was exceptional. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion. Thanks! More
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This is a vegan restaurant for the young, hip, and tattooed, who like fancy cocktails with their tapas. (It is not a traditional restaurant where you order food not for sharing in separate courses--everything comes when it is ready.) We had a pleasant time even though we are more the hippy-earth mother generation, but the high noise levels on a Tuesday evening make us unlikely to come back. More
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I’ve been to Sampan many times and love it. Some of my favs are: General Tso’s soup dumplings, Peking Duck bao buns, kimchi fried rice, Brussel sprouts, ... the list goes on. More
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We had a great brunch...a new item on menu- the focaccia bread pizza with broccoli rabe, ricotta and egg was interesting and delicious. The marinated tofu Bahn mi was also really tasty. The special Aperol Spritzer was lovely for a warm spring day. It's always lively and LOUD inside. We love this neighborhood gastropub!! There is something for everyone on the menu. More
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Great staff, friendly, nice options. Flavorful. More
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Great neighborhood place. I liked the simplicity of the menu and the drinks/ wine. Pasta was wonderful. Meatballs were pretty good but it seemed like there was a kinda different spice in them that held them back from being really good Overall would recommend for a nice causal dinner experience. More
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My husband and I went out on Thursday, April 19th for the "Dining for Life" event. We chose Jamonera because of its close location to our apartment. Wow are we glad that we did! The food was fabulous. Our server, Taylor, was very attentive and knowledgeable. We will definitely return to this spot! More
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Heather was great. Veal tomahawk was superb and the seafood app was good but all too espensive More
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I rarely go back to restaurants because I feel like there is always some place new to try. But I went here for brunch a week ago and it was so good that I made my friends go with me for happy hour the next weekend! It's all plant-based but even my carnivore friends liked the food. Also the service has been top notch both times. More
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Great atmosphere. Beet salad and tagliatelle bolognese was excellent. More
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Wow! Surpassed our expectations- from the food to the drinks to the service, just an all around great meal. We will definitely be back soon! More
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A few seafood appetizers we had were excellent. They were raw oysters, shrimp, octopus and crab cake. Main courses were only ok. The steak and lamb shanks were only ok. Service was good. More
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Everything was perfect. The staff was super attentive and the food was delicious! Portions were large. More
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Very busy Friday night. Loud. The “air fresheners “ were toxic and could be smelled from the bathrooms through the kitchen into the dinning area. I had to cover my face so as not to have an asthma attack while using the bathroom. The smell from the air fresheners will keep us from ever going back. More
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The best ribeye ever! More
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Definitely going back! More
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Good food, great service. Gabrielle was excellent--high energy and very attentive More
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We where there for BOGO night on large pizzas. It really made the food to price ration incredible. I love this place, it still is one of the few places in Philly to get a Roman style pizza. More
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Excellent dinner! Worth checking out! Staff create home like feel. More
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Good for everyday. More
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This is a great neighborhood pizzeria. We were seated promptly on a Friday, having made our reservation earlier in the day. Service was quick and servers were extremely attentive. We like our pizza thin and crispy and that’s exactly how it was, with lots of choices for toppings. The fried calamari salad was delicious, though a little heavy on the dressing and a little light on the calamari. Nice wine selection too- we will definitely go back! More
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A perfect evening ... wonderful food, impeccable service, lovely atmosphere enhanced by the piano playing, valet parking...it was a 5 star evening in every aspect ! More
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Pleasant service to go along with delicious sword fish. A very pleasant evening. ESJT More
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Food was amazing. Our server Megan was impeccable. She made an already stellar experience that much better. No kidding. 10 stars! More
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Their crab guacamole is AMAZING! More
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Great service amazing food!!! A must visit for anyone in the Philadelphia area More
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We had a wonderful time catching up with family we hadn’t seen for a while. We shared appretizers (beet salad was fantastic) which were delicious & shared our entrees as well... great drinks and fun atmosphere.. will definintly go again! More
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Great service, just perfect food...it's our favourite asian restaurant in town! More
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Great food and great service. I would highly recommend. More
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Bistro la Baia is a hidden gem! It has the tastiest Italian food in Philadelphia and the ambiance is cosy and personal. Highly recommend! More
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Delicious food and friendly service from Seth. We come here often on Mondays before Speaker Series at The Kimmel. I had the roast chicken and shared a salad. More
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Excellent experience as always! Top notch service and quality. Salad bar is absolutely phenomenal! Excellent staff who are extremely friendly and accommodating. Vibrant scene! More
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Fresh, delicious and authentic sushi. Tons of specialty roll options. Definitely a must try sushi spot in Philadelphia. I will definitely be back. More
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Lovely, as always. Fergie's never fails to be the perfect spot to meet with friends, grab a bit, have a drink, and talk. More
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Second time at P.S. & Co. Love their food! Creative, flavorful, beautifully presented. Good variety. Reasonably priced. More
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Outstanding cheese plate! Limited menu at first thought was elitist now realize is practical. More
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Terrific evening More
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The food was delicious. The atmosphere was enchanting. The service was top-notch. More
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I came here to eat outside twice and wasn't disappointed either time. I had the chicken kebab platter both times- which has a grilled chicken skewer, hummus, tomato-cucumber salad, pita & rice which is a big portion and I only ate half each time. My boyfriend got the lamb skewers and enjoyed them. Their baklava is homemade and a large portion and amazing. Definitely recommended! More
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Great food. Great staff. Welcoming manager. We’ll be back. More
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We ate at Bar Volver and enjoyed our meal as always. More
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Salmon salad was excellent and our waitress Leah did a great job! More
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We had the pre-theater menu for $35 each. Thought the choices and the food were both very good. We enjoyed ourselves very much. More
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My partner and I love this little gem in the neighborhood. We always have a fantastic meal. The setting is small but not crammed. Very intimate for date night or anniversary- as we have celebrated both with Zinc. More
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By far the best soup dumpling I had in Philadelphia. I enjoyed my first meal there so much that I returned the next day for lunch. Would definitely go back. GREAT service. More
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The food is good and always consistent. Atmosphere is loud most of the time especially during the lunch hour and after 4pm. Good selection of beers. Great place to have lunch or to meet friends and hang out after work. More
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Nice restaurant in Old City, close to the many historic sites. Good food, varied menu, prices not too bad. Noise level increased as the restaurant filled up, making it difficult to carry on a conversation at normal levels. Warning: if you like Bloody Marys, but aren't too fond of heavy spices...you might ask for it not spicy. Mine was entirely too hot for my taste. Otherwise a pleasant dining experience. More
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Food far surpassed my expectations! The beet salad and shrimp with dill rice were exemplary. Outstanding baklava with Home made honey ice cream. The octopus meatballs were the inky miss as there was no discernible Seafood flavor. Casual atmosphere and young vibe. I will definitely return! More
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Attentive service, great food, and chic decor. Noise level was off the charts, but that’s probably because we went on a Friday. There were two groups that were there after work since happy hour, so they were ridiculously loud. Without them- the noise level would have been moderate. More
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A perfect place for lunch! My friend and I had delicious, very fresh salads with added chicken that tasted freshly roasted. We also had a fabulous Provence rose by the glass. Our server was friendly and helpful and we sat by the window and people-watched. The room had a low-key sophistication that added to our experience. Prices were reasonable and we will both return. More
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Food was good but specifically went for fish tacos because of another review. Unfortunately, they no longer have fish tacos (just shrimp and I have a shellfish allergy.) I ended up with the chicken tacos which were good but a little saucier than I like. My husband got the Mole sauce over grilled chicken (which was not offered but they accommodated us) and I have to say it was one of the better Mole sauces I have tasted (I am usually not a fan of Mole because I find it bitter, this was not.) I would not go out of my way to eat here but if I was in the area I would go back. More
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As I was preparing this review I got a nasty gram from Open Table that I had blown off my reservation so obviously everything that follows is in my imagination (including my credit card bill?????) since the restaurant thought I had not shown up. That's a shame since we had a great meal, Kiera was a great server and the tap list was awesome. They even got us in and out to make a show around the corner. So other than their reservation system (or its input "device") it was a great experience. The high point other than the myriad of taps (both beer and cider) were the excellent jams served with the charcuterie and our dessert cake. More
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Food was delicious and well portioned. Ambiance was a nice Irish Pub and staff friendly and attentive. More
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Food and atmosphere were excellent. It was quite and perfect for a business lunch. More
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Great service from David Mai and Galen! Amazing welcome by David Mai that made me feel like I was walking in to a friend's home. Everyone was attentive to my friend and I and it kicked the meal off to a great start. Galen was super sweet, on point, and charming when serving our table. He answered all of our annoying questions and kept us laughing. Lastly, the food was really good! It exceeded my expectations. More
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Great time, the food was delicious. Great ambience and our waiter was awesome, I will definitely be back. More
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Venue was quiet and serene and the service was excellent. I was a bit disappointed in the freshness and quality of the food. Scones were a bit stale and the variety of tea sandwiches lacked innovation. Overall, the event was a very good value for money, although I have had better food options at competitors in the Philadelphia area. More
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More than just Ice Cream was a real treat. Food was excellent and the service was very attentive. The desserts are amazing. Will definitely be returning. More
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Excellent food, atmosphere and service. More
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My daughter wanted to go for her birthday and everything was wonderful. I would go back again and try new items on the menu More
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I am in Philly often and have eaten at several restaurants around Rittenhouse Square. We went to Aldine for brunch Easter morning and had a wonderful dining experience. Everyone was happy with their food choices. I had the eggs benny and they were delicious. I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was perfect. The chef even came over to our table to see how everything was and check on our food and my drink. Since the restaurant is on the second floor it is not very visible from the street unless you are specifically looking for it, so you need to keep an eye out for the name on the door. I will definitely go back to Aldine next time I am in Philly. More
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My meal was excellent! However the young woman at the table next to me was waiting 30 minutes to have her order taken, no one brought bread or asked her about a drink...it was not the Delmonico standard. More
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Excellent service, food and fun,festive and casual atmosphore. Reasonably priced! More
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My friends and I enjoy the Cafe lunch (3 courses -- 1st and 3rd are buffet). The place has a lovely, pleasant ambiance - light, airy, quiet, calm. Good for conversation and leisurely dining. I have been there many times and will return and recommend it to others. More
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Great food, good service but it is BYOB ( they will give you glasses for your drinks). The soup dumplings and the 麻辣香锅 (stir fry hot pot) are delicious, I would recommend them. More
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Delicious food at a very reasonable price! Nice that the menu was not overwhelming, but the choices were great. Our server was great: efficient AND attentive. We will return. More
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City of Philadelphia shut down during the snow storm. Was looking for a place to eat lunch with family since we were there for trip. Great place, service, food. Excellent place to eat. More
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This was great as a pre-concert dining place. The food portions were a good size; not too much but very good. The lamb chops were perfect. The waiter was nice and interested in how we were doing. More
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Lou Bird's is an excellent restaurant. The food and atmosphere are outstanding and the staff is very pleasant and helpful. We have especially enjoyed brunch there with our grandchildren. However, in the evening, the food and environment continues to be extremely good. More
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We had a great dinner out server Jul was great. Had plenty of time before our show. We asked for the "house" vodka and tonics (doubkes) each had two and were blown away that they used Titos. We paid more for our drinks than for our dinners. More
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Discover Center City
The whole world should knows that there’s more to the diverse dining scene of Center City than cheesesteaks and hoagies. Israeli, Mexican, Japanese and a melting pot of other cuisines are dished up daily in the shadow of the Liberty Bell. French bistros are becoming as commonplace as Italian delis. If you haven’t tried black truffle pizza, what’s stopping you? Whether it’s a cocoa-cured rack of lamb or a vegan wood-roasted carrot that you’re craving, Center City likely has it. Fine dining establishments and casual rooftop bars co-exist in perfect harmony, and top chefs collaborate rather than compete. By the way, the iconic cheesesteaks and hoagies aren't bad either.
