Charlie was a sinner.

Name: Charlie was a sinner.
Address: 131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19107
Telephone: (267) 758-5372
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2096 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(267) 758-5372

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 758-5372
Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nick Lauria
Private party contact
J. Christine Lamb: (267) 758-5372

Location
131 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Bramble
titos, mixed berries, lemon, demerara
Tatanka
zubrowka, apple, lemon, cinnamon
Stone Fence
bulleit, apple, ginger, lemon
La Paloma
espolon, grapefruit, lime, salt
Eva Peron
carpano antica, fernet branca, lime, ginger, agave
Penicillin
dewars, laphroaig, ginger, lemon, agave
Martinez
plymouth, dolin rouge, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters
Carroll Gardens
old overholt, lazzaroni amaro, dolin rouge, maraschino liqueur

Signature

Wheatgrass Shot
green chartreuse, wheatgrass
Charlie's Punch
daily special
Goin' Down Easy
lemongrass infused, yellow chartreuse, lemon
Done and Dusted
patron xo, housemade creme liquor, hair bender espresso
El Conquistador
espolon, del maguey vida, carrot, lime, agave, espelette pepper
Dr. Zhivago
titos, monbazillac, pear, lemon, agave, cardamom, rosemary
Beetlejuice
applejack, prosecco, red beets, blueberries, lemon, demerara
Sargasso Sea
appleton, allspice liqueur, grapefruit, cinnamon
Escape Velocity
tobacco infused johnnie walker black, carpano antica, cherry herring, orange bitters
Bullseye
farro infused woodford, maraschino liqueur, angostura, orange bitters
The Smoking Gun
charlie's black tea infused calvados, applejack, nonino amaro, dolin dry, applewood smoke
East of Eden
bulleit, tea infused dolin blanc, brown muscat

Beer

Draft Beer

Deschutes, Chainbreaker, White Ipa, 5. 6%
Great Lakes, Dortmunder Gold, Lager, 5. 8%
Stouts, Fourplay, Ipa, 6%
Seasonal Selection

Bottled Beer

Ommegang, Witte, Wheat Ale, 5.2%
Dc Brau, the Public, Pale Ale, 6.0%
Sierra Nevada, Ovila, Belgian Style Saison, 7.5%$21.00
Deschutes, Black Butte, Porter, 5.2%
Jack's, Pennsylvania Hard Cider, 5.5%

Wines

Sparkling

Bele Casel Prosecco, Nv. Prosecco Montello Italy
Marquis De La Tour Rose Nv France

White

Verdejo Fuente Milano Castilla Y Lyon, Spain$13.00
Torrontes Fabre Montmayou Mendoza, Argentina$13.00
Riesling Freiherr Von Heddesdorf Mosel, Germany$11.00
Chardonnay Clos Julien Napa Valley, California$12.00

Red

Barbera D'asti Roberto Ferraris Piedmont, Italy$12.00
Cotes Du Rhone Xavier Vignon Cotes Du
Ventoux, France$10.00
Malbec Pulenta Estate "Flor" Lujan De Cuyo, Argentina$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Guenoc Lake County, California$12.00

Mocktails

Raspberry Ginger Soda
raspberries, ginger, lime
Basil Fennel
basil, fennel, lemon, sparkling
Spicy Apple
apple, agave, cayenne pepper

Soup & Salad

Charred Caesar Salad
a throwback to the classic
Marinated Beet Salad
cauliflower panna cotta, apple horseradish vinaigrette
Vanilla Citrus Salad
pistachio puree, crispy quinoa, frisee
Sunchoke Soup
asian pear, black garlic, fennel pollen

On Toast

Our Ricotta
agave, black peppercorn, olive oil
Maryland Style 'Crab Cakes
semolina roll, tangy remoulade, bibb lettuce
Peppernotta
blistered peppers, capers, black olive, lemon aioli
Wild Mushrooms & Barley
garlic, thyme, ale sauce

Salty

Chickpea Fries
spring garlic aioli
Potato Croquettes
smoked paprika aioli
Korean Style Fried Tofu
spicy glaze, black sesame, garden pickles

Chargrilled

Broccoli Rabe
chili, garlic, breadcrumbs
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
grain mustard aioli, lemon parsley bread crumbs
Young Leeks
romesco, santa maria olive oil
Heirloom Beans
hazelnut-tomato vinaigrette

Pan Roasted

Heirloom Polenta
nebrodini mushroom, tomato escabeche, salsa verde
Tofu & Bean Sausage
smoked tofu, parsnip mash, spring garlic pesto
Spiced Cauliflower
royal trumpet steak, dried fruit, pine nuts
Potato Gnocchi
butternut squash barigoule, beech mushroom, sage gremolata
Bucatini & 'Meatballs
fra diavolo, basil
Bouillabaisse En Pappillotte
smoke tofu, tomato broth, saffron rouille
Confit Potato Cup & Mushroom
roasted wild mushrooms, madeira jus

Sweet

Spiced Hot Cocoa
almond whipped cream, cranberry biscotti
Pear Bourbon Tart
vanilla ice cream, pear chip
Rum & Caramel Flan
sea salt streusel topping

After Dinner Suggestions

B&b
Courvoisier Vs
Grand Marnier
Fernet Branca
Chartreuse Green
Campari
Cynar
Patron Café Xo
Chartreuse Yellow
Amaretto Lazzaroni
Kahlua

Coffee & Tea

Stumptown

Holler Mountain Drip
Hair Bender Espresso
House Blend Decaf Drip
House Blend Decaf Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte

House of Tea

Charlie Was a Sinner. Blend
Puerh
Gun Powder
Sun Dew
Jasmine Green
Chamomile

Juice & Soda

Fresh Juice
pressed daily
Boylan Sodas
birch beer, black cherry, ginger ale, cane cola
Fentimens Sodas
dandelion & burdock, mandarin & seville orange jigger

What 2,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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marc
Philadelphia
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date spot!!! Food and drinks goods great ambiance
DF
DanielF
Greensboro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, cocktails and service! My family’s favorite restaurant!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.
AM
AnfalMJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very nice vibe, and the food is creative, fun, delicious, and plant-based! The drinks are excellent as well.
b
bell
New York Area
135 reviews
vip
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aubrey is excellent!! (Just) friendly enough, timely table side manner, food spaced perfectly!! Everything we had was delicious and seasoned to our taste. You should not be in Philly without visiting our new (plant based or not) favorite restaurant——
BL
BLC1108
Philadelphia
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Artichoke frites, Korean fried tofu, mama's meatballs, grilled Caesar salad, oyster mushroom calamari .. everything was amazing and service was great
H
Happydiner
Philadelphia
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service very good.
l
lvbks40
New York Area
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We took our son and son in law, visiting from London, here for the unique and exquisite culinary experience we have come to expect and enjoy at this restaurant gem. They were as delighted as we with the outstanding meal we crafted from all the amazing choices the menu offers. The mushroom “calamari”, a new addition to the menu, were wonderful! “Crab”, “beef”, “lamb”—each dish was a tasting delight—as was the Witches Rave cocktail and the lemon cake dessert. Do go!
SB
SophieB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
In my opinion the food is overrated. For the price I expect more. The cauliflower was so sour, mixed with the totally overspiced tofu my lips were burning for 5 mins. The non-alcoholic drinks (fennel-basil) were much too sweet, it was undrinkable for me. Some dishes were very good, e.g. the eggplant buns. Overall I expected more. The ambience is nice, but very dark and still too noisy despite the effort of installing sound dampening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it!!
EV
EdVal
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
our waiter was pretty humorless. hard to go back to a place that feels like t is a bother to serve you. It was so loud it made conversation difficult. shishido peppers were good, but not better than any other place that serves them. I think that there is plenty of room for a restaurant that is mostly or all vegan of a high and unique quality.
ND
NickD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was outta this world! Our server was friendly and helpful, they did great for such a busy Wednesday! One of my fave spots and we'll definitely be back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top-notch vegan + outstanding cocktails. Loved it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience5
Cocktails were really good, but the food was not at all. All the vegan substitution things really didn’t have much flavor, and for the money your better off getting real food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and drinks. Service was great. The mushroom calamari was a highlight.
h
han714
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The food was very good; the cocktails were outstanding. We found service to be so-so, but we visited on a busy holiday weekend so it's possible it was particularly busy.
AB
ABBdogrescuer
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful greeting when we arrived. Comfortable seating and nice atmosphere. Food was outstanding, especially the "calamari". Going to bring friends there to enjoy this wonderful restaurant. Even if you are not a vegan, the food is so good you will love it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time taking hubby to a vegan restaurant and we were both blown away. Will definitely go back and definitely recommend! Mary was awesome also!
SA
SATISHR
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I liked the ambience. We ordered the ricotta with sourdough among other things - this was just a carb overload of $2 bread with some ricotta cheese - not worth the money. The other dishes were good but too little and overpriced . The cocktails were tiny portions .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and drinks was amazing. Just very dark that it is difficult to see even for one with no night vision. Other than that- everything was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing drinks. Food exceptional. A little dark, a little loud.
AJ
AJCoop
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was friendly and spot-on. Food was creative and delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A week late Mother’s Day treat. She’s recently gone vegan, and she LOVES this place. I’m not vegan, but I absolutely love the food here. Drinks are exceptional as well.
TM
TrevorM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing ambiance, such a unique spot. Has it's own vibe: it's intimate and sensual yet casual and hip. It's one of those spots where you can wear shorts and a T-shirt or a suit and either way no one would look at you funny.
d
dsj812
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food1service2ambience4
The place has become disappointing. Had to remind about food not coming out. Bananas that were part of dessert were crunchy and it was soupy instead of firm. Seems like the dessert was sitting out before we got it to our table.
BM
BklynMOM
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Beautiful ambiance, nice staff. The food was nothing to rave about. My partner and I shared 3 small plates, and each had a drink. They recommended 2-3 small plates per person, with drinks that would have been about $150.00 plus tip. The food was nothing special. If you had a bite left on your plate the weight staff whisked it away before you were through. Overrated and I don't recommend.
P
Philippe
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mary was our waitress and she did an awesome job. We tasted so many dishes and all were excellent but my favorite was the “lamb”. Exquisite! We will be back, even if that means a 90 minute drive for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Mary was fantastic! The food was all delicious and beautiful. Even better drinks. Great energy and music. Dark and moody space. Awesome date spot.
SI
SeattleInPhilly
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance was amazing as were the cocktails! I would go back
B
Birthdaydinner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing
K
Kantexoh36
Cleveland
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very interesting menu. Inventive food options that were fun to taste. But as a non-vegan, it wasn’t the most satisfying food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great drinks! Did not try the food
JE
JustinE
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. The plates came out quickly. It is hard to estimate how many small plates you need to order. It can be overpriced.
SM
SuzanneM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Well I am glad that anyone eating here is choosing a vegan meal this is not indicative of good vegan food. It was fairly tasteless and the quality was similar to something that you would find frozen in the grocery store. All while being very pricy.
JM
JamesM
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Was kind of noisier and a little less intimate than I had hoped but the food was excellent and the service was super attentive. Extra kudos for the great cocktails.
TP
TiffanyP
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The food was very good and so were the drinks. The service was just average. The ambiance was great. Definitely a place to go for a intimate but special evening.
CV
CVCC
Pinehurst
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Always!! Food is great and drinks are better.
KM
KatieM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best and most creative cocktails in Philly. An incredible menu with so many delicious plant-based options. Open late on the weekends! The perfect date night spot.
K
Katy
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went for our 15th “I love you” anniversary. Couldn’t have been happier!! Would definitely dine here again.
KV
KayV
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server was excellent and super attentive. The sliders and mushroom calamari were both very good.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Charlie was a sinner. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 758-5372.

Charlie was a sinner. is rated 4.7 stars by 2096 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 29, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(267) 758-5372

131 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Cross street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Lauria
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Phone number
(267) 758-5372
Private party contact
J. Christine Lamb: (267) 758-5372

Charlie was a sinner.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Potato Croquettes

Bucatini &amp 'Meatballs

Korean Style Fried Tofu

Classics

Bramble

Tatanka

Stone Fence

La Paloma

Eva Peron

Penicillin

Martinez

Carroll Gardens

Signature

Wheatgrass Shot

Charlie's Punch

Goin' Down Easy

Done and Dusted

El Conquistador

Dr. Zhivago

Beetlejuice

Sargasso Sea

Escape Velocity

Bullseye

The Smoking Gun

East of Eden

Beer

Draft Beer

Deschutes, Chainbreaker, White Ipa, 5. 6%

Great Lakes, Dortmunder Gold, Lager, 5. 8%

Stouts, Fourplay, Ipa, 6%

Seasonal Selection

Bottled Beer

Ommegang, Witte, Wheat Ale, 5.2%

Dc Brau, the Public, Pale Ale, 6.0%

Sierra Nevada, Ovila, Belgian Style Saison, 7.5%$21.00

Deschutes, Black Butte, Porter, 5.2%

Jack's, Pennsylvania Hard Cider, 5.5%

Wines

Sparkling

Bele Casel Prosecco, Nv. Prosecco Montello Italy

Marquis De La Tour Rose Nv France

White

Verdejo Fuente Milano Castilla Y Lyon, Spain$13.00

Torrontes Fabre Montmayou Mendoza, Argentina$13.00

Riesling Freiherr Von Heddesdorf Mosel, Germany$11.00

Chardonnay Clos Julien Napa Valley, California$12.00

Red

Barbera D'asti Roberto Ferraris Piedmont, Italy$12.00

Cotes Du Rhone Xavier Vignon Cotes Du

Ventoux, France$10.00

Malbec Pulenta Estate "Flor" Lujan De Cuyo, Argentina$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon Guenoc Lake County, California$12.00

Mocktails

Raspberry Ginger Soda

Basil Fennel

Spicy Apple

Soup & Salad

Charred Caesar Salad

Marinated Beet Salad

Vanilla Citrus Salad

Sunchoke Soup

On Toast

Our Ricotta

Maryland Style 'Crab Cakes

Peppernotta

Wild Mushrooms & Barley

Salty

Chickpea Fries

Potato Croquettes

Korean Style Fried Tofu

Chargrilled

Broccoli Rabe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts