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Amada PHL, Philadelphia, PA

Amada PHL

4.6
4.6
8779 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 setting

Specialties of the House
Spanish 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose Garces
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Cross street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration!

    $35.00 - $75.00 per person

    May 19, 2025 only
    Amada Philadelphia will open with our full menu at 12pm on Monday, 5/19 to celebrate alongside this year's Penn Graduates. A tasting menu is available!
    Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration! Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Happy Hour Just Got Happier! Now from 4:30 - 6:30 Mondays - Fridays, featuring select $6 tapas, $5 Montaditos, and discounted Meat & Cheese Boards! From the bar we have $5 glasses of sangria, $7 glasses of draft wine, and select $8 cocktails. View the menu here: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/14095607.07.22AMADAHH.pdf

    Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 Photo
  • Tapas y Vinos

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Come join us for our Sunday evening special, featuring select favorite tapas at $6 each and select bottles of wine half off! View the menu at: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/11205505.24.24AmadaTapasyVinoMenu.pdf

    Tapas y Vinos Photo

What 8,779 people are saying

Amada PHL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amada PHL impresses with its "excellent food," "attentive service," and "great vibes." Diners rave about the "amazing tapas" and the "delicious paella." Despite some noise complaints, guests appreciate the "warm atmosphere" and "friendly staff." The restaurant offers a "memorable dining experience," especially for brunch and special occasions.

8,779 Reviews
  1. marc VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, very poor experience at a usually excellent restaurant.

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  2. Jennifer

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal. Things I would definitely order again if offered: seared salmon, lamb turnover, albóndigas, padrón peppers, any of the charcuterie or cheeses. My husband can’t stop talking about the lamb turnover. Also the chocolate ganache for dessert. Things I would skip: tortilla, vieiras, cheesecake. The tortilla was a shocking miss for anyone who knows what tortilla should be. It was flavorless and almost entirely potato. “Basque cheesecake” also nothing like the special cheesecake in País Vasco and it was just not super tasty. The ambiance was nice and lively. The wine was also lovely. Monastrell is my favorite and while wines by the glass can often be not so great IME, their Monastrell and several others we had by the glass were very enjoyable. I would definitely return!

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  3. Marianne

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Amada. The open air table we got was an added bonus. The 5 of us got the Chefs menu, it was a little pricey but definitely worth it. I would do it again, the food just kept coming!

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  4. Cathy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive. Nice ambiance and seating was good.
    Amada PHLResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner and found the ambiance and service to your liking. It's always our goal to create a memorable and comfortable experience, and we're thrilled we could deliver that for you.

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  5. Christina VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok. Everything was mediocre. The sangria was not good.
    Amada PHLResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Christina. We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your meal at Amada. We're sorry that our sangria didn't hit the mark for you. We appreciate your honesty and will use your feedback to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you.

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  6. Donald

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Russel gave us the best experience!! Birthday diner for my girlfriend she loved it. The Brussel sprouts were fantastic thanks to Russel’s recommendation. We also got the lamb and skirt steak as entrees chefs kiss.
    Amada PHLResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Donald, We're delighted to hear your girlfriend enjoyed her birthday dinner, and that Russel made the evening truly memorable. We're glad you enjoyed our Brussel sprouts and the lamb and skirt steak. Your words are greatly appreciated and serve as a wonderful encouragement to our team. We look forward to serving you again.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing BUT no one came to our table for at least 25 minutes!!! Food excellent Drinks excellent
    Amada PHLResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jennifer. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We're sorry to hear about the delay in service you experienced. We appreciate your patience and are always looking to improve our service. We hope to serve you again.

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  8. Thomas VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not sure what happened with PHL location, but not what it use to be. Worst service I have experienced in a very long time. Also, the noise level in the back of the restaurant is outrageous. I was embarrassed to have brought my out of town guests here.

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  9. Melissa

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maggie was great and the atmosphere was comfortable. The food came quickly and was amazing. I was dining alone and enjoyed every bite.
    Amada PHLResponded on April 10, 2025
    Hi Melissa, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Amada. It's great to know that you found our atmosphere comfortable and our food amazing. We always strive to provide quick and excellent service, and we're glad to hear that we hit the mark during your meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another amazing experience.

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  10. Chris

    Nashville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love going to Amada hen in Philly! I can always count on great food and service! Love the vibe here.
    Amada PHLResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hello Chris, Thank you for your continued support of Amada. We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy our food and service. We're glad you love the vibe here too! Your feedback means a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back.

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FAQs

Amada PHL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 625-2450.

Amada PHL is rated 4.6 stars by 8779 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amada PHL

217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Garces
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
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