Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Philadelphia

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Philadelphia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Philadelphia Distilling

5.0

5 (270)

$31 to $50

American

Fishtown

About the restaurant

At Philadelphia Distilling, our distilling team combines craftsmanship, science and skill to create a unique portfolio of premium spirits that rely on the agricultural integrity of authentically sourced grains and botanicals and the finest heritage equipment.

Hand-hammered copper pot stills from the fifth-generation Forsyth family and wooden fermentation vessels from Hall-Woodford, an iconic Philadelphia-based family business, are key points of difference for us—both in their construction value as well as the integrity of the spirits they help us to produce. We continue our batch-by-batch process, creating spirits that celebrate big, bold flavor.

Top review

cherlyl

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

We went on the tour with Val who was knowledgeable and made tasting so much fun. We got to try new gins and vodka. Food and service was excellent. Recommend going with a group of friends.

Tria Wash West

4.9

4.9 (301)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

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Andreavip

Dined 7 days ago

Another fantastic meal at our neighborhood gem, Tria. Such a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. The service is incredibly welcoming and the food is always delicious. One of our favorite spots in the city!

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Experience

Happier Hour at Tria Wash West

Zesty's

4.8

4.8 (498)

$30 and under

Greek

Manayunk

About the restaurant

It’s a great pleasure having you here and we thank you for your continued support through the years.

Our goal is for every guest to enjoy all we have to offer, from our unique and flavorful small plates to our famous whole fish and traditional Greek favorites. Quench your thirst with the coldest beer on tap in Philadelphia, or share a delicious treat from our signature cocktail menu. Once you’ve been here, you will always be considered a friend.

NYE 2022 Private Party after 6PM

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kennethvip

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great meal! W we enjoyed the Dorado and Dover sole. Delicious.

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4.8

4.8 (677)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

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Bethvip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Great casual dining! Friendly service, tasty food and cool pub vibe!

Apricot Stone

4.8

4.8 (443)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Fishtown

About the restaurant

WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION 426 W GIRARD AVE.
Currently we are offering indoor dining.
Tables of 2 guests are reserved for 1.5 hours and tables of 3+ guests a 2 hour dining period from original reservation time. We will hold your reservation up to 15 minutes past your reservation start time.
Apricot Stone is a cozy restaurant serving traditional Armenian, Eastern Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern dishes. Guests can share appetizers and enjoy large portioned entrée plates. The menu is comprised of plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and fresh domestic meats.

There is a 3.95% processing fee on all card payments.
We offer dine in, take out, catering and delivery through our online ordering partners.

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Lauren

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great meal at Apricot Stone! The food was excellent, the service was great - even though there was only 1 server, she was killing it and provided great service. Gotta love a BYO as well! The food came out promptly and was delicious and high quality. Some of the best spanikopita I've had in a long time!

Shiso Noodle and Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Ramen

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

We are ecstatic to open a state of the art open kitchen, serving the two dishes we recklessly love and cannot live without...noodles and sushi! Our goal is to focus heavily on freshness and quality, as we make craft noodles and sushi for our guests. That also means we will be making everything from scratch, in-house. This includes soups, tare (sauces), toppings, and last but not least, fresh crafted noodles. We hope to see you soon as we serve you our favorite foods. Please follow us @ShisoNoodleSushi for updates.

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Cristina

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Absolutely Delicious! We will definitely visit again.

Casa Mia - Media

4.7

4.7 (24)

$30 and under

Italian

Aston

About the restaurant

Our restaurant is located in one of the area’s most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Our menu features a wide array of great selections, made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Casa Mia has established itself as one of the area’s favorite culinary destinations in the area.

With years of experience in the hospitality industry, our chef and staff are excited to prepare our tried and true dishes, as well as interesting appetizer and entre specials. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.

We have worked hard to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!

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Kassvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We had excellent service and the food was wonderfully prepared. We brought friends with us for this visit and they were equally impressed. I had a special of shrimp and crabmeat over paparadel pasta. The sauce was more of a cream sauce with some chopped tomatoes...the crab was abundant. The server was so accommodating that it made the evening even better.

D'Angelo's Ristorante Italiano

4.6

4.6 (918)

$30 and under

Italian

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

The D’Angelo family is honored to share with you the finest foods freshly prepared from generations of family recipes. Feel free to relax in our cocktail lounge before dinner or after dinner come enjoy the music and dance the night away.
Accommodations available for private parties from 10 to 150.
Always open New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day.
Thank you for enjoying our hospitality.

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Antoinette

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

We had dinner early on a Friday night so it was peaceful. The place is huge and beautiful! You wouldn’t be able to tell from the outside. Our server Frank was great; Friendly and relaxed. We had the best clams casino in ever had in my life! The D’Angelo salad was delicious. My husband ordered the chicken with cherry peppers. It was comfort food at its best. I had the dover sole. It was amazing. Seasoned so beautifully . Portions were large. We loved our experience. I’m happy to have such a gem so close to home so we will be back; definitely for my birthday next month!

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4.6

4.6 (370)

$30 and under

British

East Falls

About the restaurant

The newest creation from Chef Arthur Cavaliere and developer Mark Sherman takes the old English Pub and elevates it to a new, decadent level. Discover our array of indulgent dishes and eclectic cocktails in the heart of East Falls, Philadelphia.

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chris

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious cocktails along with a tasty variety of small plates and entrees

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Copabanana

4.4

4.4 (560)

$30 and under

Mexican

University City

About the restaurant

Copabanana University City has become a Penn institution with its genuine campus vibe. With ceiling to floor windows and a sidewalk cafe overlooking the campus scene, the Copa is also a popular destination for the nearby Penn hospital complex -- only a block away.

The Copabanana serves legendary margaritas, gourmet burgers and Spanish fries as well as Carribbean and Mexican fare. Copa is a true original and a refreshing oasis in a sea of bland corporate chain restaurants.

Join your friends at the Copabanana today!

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Regina

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

always a great experience great food, and great drinks

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