Favorite restaurant in all of Philly! Service food and ambiance 10/10! Tried the chefs tasting twice and it did not disappoint at all! I don't know why this place doesn't get more recognition! Everything here is phenomenal! Rib eye steak, octopus and their oyster are amazing! They do crazy things with vegetables I don't like but make it so delicious that I end up liking the vegetable! There was a beet dish and it came with a creamy nutty sauce and mixing those together made it the most delicious thing ever! This place is a must try and I'm always raving about this place! read more

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Second time here and it was event better! The oysters really hit the best! Everything is great and the staff is fantastic! Under order! Everything is so filling! read more

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10/10 recommend and get Athena's table. We got the tasting menu and I do recommend it if this is your first time. It's a great way to taste all the recommended dishes. Our waiter was Athena and she was super helpful and very knowledgeable. There's 2 Athena's, not sure what the other one looks like but our was short and slim. Very attentive. The steak was the main attraction. The char is insane and the sauce they put on it out of this world. The octopus is really good and so is the kanpachi. The crab pasta is really good and very filling. Even the naan with cauliflower was really good, even though it doesn't sound like it should be. Very tasty and creamy. We got the burger to go and it was delicious the next day so I'm sure it's ever better the day of. read more

Food 10/10 Service AMAZING (we sat at the bar didn't have a reservation) Richie was warm and welcoming and took very good care of us. Ambiance was dim light, open kitchen. It is pretty tight in there and very little walk room so just be careful. One of our favorite meals in Philly, will definitely be back again soon. read more

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Wonderful dinner! Atmosphere is very cute and cozy inside! A little tight getting to tables, but once you are seated it's not an issue. Service was outstanding. We were encouraged to do the tasting menu by our waitress and it was such a good suggestion. You get so much food and it's a great way to try a lot of things on the menu. We had someone with us who was dairy free and they did their best to accommodate that on each dish but when they couldn't do it on a dish, they brought out something specifically for him so he wouldn't miss out. Highlights were the roasted oysters and octopus from the first two courses! Probably one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had! Another stand out which will probably sound funny were the fries! Absolutely incredible!! Could eat them everyday forever. For entrees, the branzino and steak were great! I would definitely come back and definitely do the tasting again. read more

Absolutely delicious find in the part of the old Italian market. Book ended by Angelo's and on the same block as the venerable Ralphs and Sarconei's bakery. Specializing in charcoal. Grilling. Ambitious and complex cuisine. The octopus was grilled with Green chilies and preserved lemons with dabs of a mango coulis. Satsuma Mandarin orange slices are delicious with raddio, tarragon and ricotta slivers. The miscal and grapefruit drink was a little light but it was a small price to pay. Definitely returning. read more

My husband and I went for our one year wedding anniversary and we're now obsessed with this restaurant! It's upscale while still being very approachable. Our waitress explained we could either pick from the menu or do the 3 course chefs tasting. We had quite a few dishes we really wanted to try so we opted out of the chefs tasting. We started with the coal roasted oysters and bluefin tuna tartare. The 4 oysters come with a homemade hot sauce and garlic butter, it was a great starter. The toro tartare still had great consistency and wasn't overly chopped up. The best part was a tart sauce that was on the potato chips, I'm not sure what it was but it complimented the tuna and salty chip so well. We also got the green salad which surprised us as one of our favorite dishes. It's simple but paired really well with the meal. The naan had a perfect Smokey flavor with a subtle tartness from the pomegranate seeds. Finally we ordered the ribeye and it was 100% worth the splurge! It was the perfect amount of food for the two of us and ended up costing slightly less than the chefs tasting. The meal was well paced and we never felt rushed. read more

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cute intimate restaurant with an open kitchen in bella vista. had a great experience here with my parents! finally got to try this restaurant which supposedly has one of the best burgers in philly. the food here definitely didn't disappoint, the burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was so juicy. my family also shared the prime ribeye which was also cooked beautifully to medium rare. the meat was tender, but i honestly was not a fan of the bbq sauce, it felt cheap for the steak. the appetizers were the highlight though, the bluefin toro tartare and the steak tartare were phenomenal. the toro tartare was a perfectly crafted bite, i could not get enough and was tempted to order a second plate. the steak tartare was so fresh and was generously layered on sourdough. the cauliflower naan was quite delightful as well, the pomegranate added a pleasant pop of sweetness. for dessert, we shared the coconut sorbet and the pot de crème. both were solid, but neither were life-changing. my parents enjoyed the pot de crème, but neither were particularly up my ally. i had the love fool mocktail which was refreshing and tart. overall, this is a gem of a spot. the raw appetizers were absolutely incredible, i would heavily recommend the bluefin toro tartare and the steak tartare. i would come back just to have the toro tartare again. no issues with service, our waiter was friendly. he was quite busy with other tables but still made time to check in a few times. great experience! read more

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In a world where everything is up, charged and disappointing, I can honestly say Alice is biting a good fight. The ambiance is chill and perfect for a Max group of four. The serving sizes are perfect for a first, second or third date, or just a plain old fashioned getaway with your partner. The waiter was well in tune white guiding me through one of the best mules that I've had in Philadelphia in a long time. When I sat down I asked him to show me the way and that's exactly what he did. Starting with an appetizer and finishing with a steak. If I remember correctly I had a mezcal drink or two or three, come to think of it. I don't recall how many I had cuz they were so good. Maybe that's why I can't remember what I had as an appetizer, but I do remember it being outstanding. Please don't change, and if you do evolve, I hope it's only for the best! read more

Alice - Octopus - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everything about this place was great! Greeted as soon as we got in, and were seated immediately. The service was amazing too. With it being our first visit we were given a great rundown of the menu and different recommendations for dinner. We started with the tartare and salad. I wish we would have gotten a double order of tartare because it was AMAZING!!! I'm a huge carrot fan, so when I saw it in the menu we had to order it. The hazelnut miso is a great paring with the carrots. Wasn't expecting the wife to want the ribeye but I'm glad we got it. The hickory bbq and green garlic spread across the ribeye were two roads straight to flavor town! This place is exquisite. The music was on point throughout the evening and the dim lighting was perfect for date night. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I love this location. This corner of the entry of the Italian market is a sweet dining spot. I have been to a few dinners from different iterations on this corner so coming here brings back all the feels (I won't bore you with the details). This is a lively place with a center bar, open kitchen and a bustling dining area. It has been mentioned in other reviews, but can get somewhat noisy. Not unbearable but definitely talk-in-a-loud-voice-to-the-person-across-from-you noisy. The menu offers shareable plates. My friend visiting from St.Louis loved this option and since she was my out of town guest, I nodded to her choices on the menu. We ordered the cauliflower naan, the octopus, the prawns, the green salad and the French fries. We ended with the crème brûlée. I really enjoyed the naan. Delicious flavor and the bread was so fresh. The salad was an order based on a review that I read that claimed it the best there is. It was a good green salad, but I would skip it next time and go for something a bit more complex. It tasted fresh so that was good. French fries (I can't ever pass up a french fry) were good..crispy, fresh, perfectly salted. We also ordered the prawns that had great flavor and were a hearty portion. The crème brûlée was a bit puzzling. It had really good flavor but we didn't finish it because it was soupy and less of a custard. That one left me scratching my head a bit. The octopus was delicious and our evening here was well spent. If I make it back here soon, however, I'm going to order the burger (my friend is not a burger-gal). The burgers I saw being delivered to tables near me looked delicious read more

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Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend if you're looking for a vibrant evening without any pretentious vibes. Parking is tough but not impossible read more

The Philly food scene continues to humble me. It really highlights the false New York food superiority that inevitably creeps in when one lives in the city too long. I needed this chin check. I loved everything about Alice. The ambiance is like being in someone's cozy home, the glassware was the best I've seen in a long time, the service was fantastic, and the food was spectacular. The cuisine is technically American, but I had never seen a menu like this. It was completely eclectic. We opted to get the Coal Roasted Oysters, The Eggplant Naan, Kanpachi Crudo, Green Salad, the burger, and a side of fries. Everything was fantastic, with the oysters being the best I've had in a LONG time. I want to say ever, but I've had so many oysters at this point I just can't do it ahahaha. Definitely up there though. They were doused in this garlic butter that made them orgasmic. The burger was tender, with juices spilling out of the side when you squeezed it. It was beautiful and delicious...... but it is my civic duty to mention the burger did not come with fries, with a side of fries being $9. To me this is a sin, but it's the sad reality of the world we live in now. My kids probably won't expect any burger to come with fries at this point smh. However, the fries were DELICIOUS lol so I became conflicted. Alice was amazing and I love eating at restaurants like this that are continuing to innovate and just take pride in their work. You can tell they love what they do in here. It inspires me. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__reviews read more

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Delicious bites of food! The service was outstanding! Jamie was attentive and knowledgeable about the selections! The vibe was classic but comfortable. Will go the next time I'm in town. read more

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5 stars for ambiance. 5 stars for service. 4 stars for food. My wife and I came here for an early dinner after hearing all the buzz about this place. We were immediately impressed with the decor and vibe. Beautiful bar, nice yet small dining areas around the bar. This place looked much nicer than the last restaurant in that space. The hostess was really nice and the server greeted us promptly. She also took our drink orders quickly and answered all the questions we had about the menu. We ordered the eggplant naan, latkes, green salad, salmon crudo, octopus, french fries and fried chicken. Everything was paced out so that we had two or three items at a time. That was nice. The best items were the green salad, latkes and fries. Those items were the stars. I am already craving that green salad. I hope they keep it on the menu. The fries were yummy and the sauce it came with was amazing. The latkes were crispy and very tasty. The fried chicken was very good. My wife did not love the batter, but I liked it. It was very farm style batter, and the homemade hot sauce was so good. The octopus and salmon were OK but would not get again. The only item we truly did not like was the naan. It was too thin and the eggplant was not very tasty. Overall though, this place is definitely doing a lot right, and we will certainly be back. The cocktails were really good too! read more

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My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and chose Alice for the first time. We go out to Philly's best places to eat often. This was one of the best dining experiences we've have had maybe ever. Outstanding. Get the prawns. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

I was walking in the Italian market a few weeks ago with a friend and we noticed a new restaurant had opened. We stopped in and looked at the menu and spoke to one of the employees. We were pleasantly surprised to see a very diverse menu with some very enticing dishes. We decided to try it. We started with the Naan flatbread with anchovies and leeks. It was such a distinctive dish; the anchovies with leeks were so flavorful on the tender flatbread. The dish was seasoned with a fruity, sweet aleppo pepper which added just a touch of heat. Next we had the Glory Bay salmon crudo, with an herbal green matcha sauce, sesame and avocado. The crudo was so fresh and tender, it almost melted in our mouths! Next, we tried the coal roasted octopus - the charcoal-fired oven adds such a unique flavor. The octopus had a little chili and preserved lemon which gave it an incredible taste. We were trying to decide which chicken to get as we'd heard so many good things about each of the two dishes. We decided on the fried chicken; it was so flavorful, tender and juicy and had a delicious crunchy coating. We finished with the absinthe ice cream for dessert - I typically don't care for any type of licorice based taste, but the absinthe was so subtle it added such a delightful twist, it was luscious, creamy and so rich! However, before leaving we had a nice talk with the celebrated chef, Dave Conn, who named the restaurant after his mother. He was fascinating, telling us about his experiences as executive chef at El Vez and when he opened Amada with Jose Garces. He treated us to another scoop of his house made ice cream! This one was infused with Ultimo coffee and toffee and was created by his daughter! It was dreamy and a must have! We will definitely be returning to this little gem in the Italian Market! read more

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We enjoyed an outstanding meal for 4 last night at Alice. Our favorites-- artichoke salad, mushrooms, octopus, ibérico carpaccio, fries (truly excellent), burger, fried chicken. The eggplant naan, sardines, tarte tartin, and the pot de crème were also very good but less memorable. I loved the Tea for One cocktail and we had a great wine called Where's Linus? The dishes and glassware are gorgeous. Food, service, ambiance all top notch- the price is significant but the value is there. I don't recommend it to folks who struggle with noise-- it's substantial-- or those who dislike smaller, tighter spaces or have many dietary restrictions. read more

Alice - Ibérico carpaccio - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just putting a list of my thoughts: 1. The waitress was a so rude. She asked the group "that's it?" After we ordered 4 apps. 2. The menu for entrees is so small. If you're not trying to drop at least $70 the only choice you have a burger. I think there's really only 4-5 meal options on there. 3. They claim to cook the burger different temperatures but it's all medium well. Don't pretend like you're going to customize it if you're just going to slack off cooking your meat. 4. They never brought out ANYTHING together. My cocktail took 15 more minutes to come out after the wine, and someone else's pasta came out 10 minutes after the rest of the food. 5. Everything is outrageously expensive. Small portions for this much money? What are you people doing? Get it together. read more

Awesome experience. Amazing food, and super cozy, intimate, and lively vibe inside. Our sever was also fantastic and made us feel at home

Really lovely meal! Welcome to the neighborhood! The salad and naan were favorites but everything was quite tasty. Looking forward to what they do over here. read more

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3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4 Went for brunch, which is new for this spot. I've never been super tempted by the dinner menu but brunch had a lot of things that made it worth the trip to me. I have to say overall I left a little underwhelmed. My partner got the burger and stated it was a good size and filling. It was undercooked in the center and he was not able to finish it. We split the fries and they were delicious! That garlic aioli was great. We split the French toast, which was tasty! It was deep fried so it made it crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I had the bbq tofu sandwich. The waitress, who was great!, recommended it but I was disappointed. It's a bahn mi style sandwich but there are much better options near by. This bread was great but soaked up what sauce there was on the tofu, making the overall sandwich dry. Tofu was good and I enjoyed what I could of the bbq sauce. I wouldn't order it again though. I did feel like, even though everything overall was on the more expensive side, the pricing was better compared to the dinner menu. Atmosphere was cool and I love the location. I'd go again to enjoy brunch on a nice day outside, but would certainly change up my order. Service was amazing; the wait staff was nothing but pleasant and very helpful in checking out the menu. I will add the caveat again that brunch is new for them and I understand they're probably working out some things. So I'm open to trying the spot again but left feeling like it wasn't what it could be. read more

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stopped in later in the evening for some snacks and drinks with a friend. everything was great. it's a smaller spot so it's a little more intimate. the bar tender was kind however did not have knowledge about what was gluten free on the menu. service was quick. food was delicious and I will be going back to enjoy a full dinner service. parking in the area can be very challenging so keep that in mind when going! overall delicious and cute place, recommended for sure. read more

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Absolutely outstanding food and service. Great cocktails and a very interesting wine list. My one complain is it was a bit loud in there and pretty difficult to hear over the noise of the bar and kitchen. Still giving it five stars for the great experience! The naan was a great starter, a perfect thing to share. The green salad was unexpectedly amazing, and not too heavy. Even though it was dressed with buttermilk, it was light and lemony and the crispy artichokes were a great touch. crudos, latkes, and octopus were also outstanding. (If you're like me and love octopus but hate when the tentacles are too big - get this! It was so tender and easy to eat) For cocktails I got the Love Fool, which was delicious, and a very interesting riesling / cab orange wine. I definitely want to go back! read more

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Came here on a Friday late night for a double date. It was a wonderful experience! The ambience is nice and the restaurant is small but I didn't feel too cramped. The cocktail menu is a little lean but they can make anything really. The drinks are STRONG my fiancé and I were both done after 1/2 our cocktails. The food, delicious. They have a rotating seasonal menu and from what our friends said, they rotate quite regularly. We did a la carte wine not the chef tasting. Everything was delicious and they had plenty of vegetarian options if you prefer. Will go there again soon! read more

My expectations of Alice were somewhat low as so many establishments look to offer similar dishes and plating. We were part of a group of six and as such ordered many different dishes to share and were not disappointed by a single one. Even the cocktails (and stemware) were incredibly delicious. I had a buttered rum cocktail with salt that was as memorable as it was enjoyable. Although all the dishes were amazing, a few standouts were the charcoal grilled oysters with homemade hot sauce, the green salad with artichokes, the octopus, and the naan. The ribeye for two was perfectly cooked medium rare and pleased more than 2 of us at the table. We were fortunate enough to be at a table at the back of the restaurant and were able to see all of the restaurant with its cozy vibe. Our server was fantastic and took great care with two people at our table with food allergies. read more

Alice - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I wish I could give this place 10 stars. The chef, Dave Conn, is a genius. We had the steak tartare, foi gras, bluefin toro tartare, beets, burger, latkes, tagliatelle, and absinthe ice cream. Everything was perfectly seasoned and prepared - such a rarity these days - and the flavors and textures were inventive. I was particularly impressed by the beets - they had a delicious char and the drizzle of sunflower butter gave them a nutty flavor that paired perfectly with the sweetness of the beets. The spring onion pesto with the tagliatelle was like nothing I've ever tasted. It was creamy and bright. And, of course, the absinthe ice cream was unique, beautifully presented and absolutely scrumptious. The service was great and the indoor decor is beautiful. One of my favorite aspects were the water glasses! With embossed flowers in the glass, they were so pretty and fun to hold. What a nice touch. Definitely one of Philly's best newer restaurants, if not best. read more

This meal exceeded every expectation. All the plates we ordered were phenomenal. Dessert was just fantastic. I'm standing on a corner with a megaphone telling everyone on my block about this meal. Please keep the green salad on the menu forever. read more

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This is a very good, fancier, standout restaurant in the Italian market. It's kinda expensive, but we thought it was way better than River Twice, which we went to recently as well. The price point is much lower than that for higher quality food. Lots of outdoor seating, and they let you bring dogs. The food came out at the right pace, which is impressive because we ordered so many things. All the staff - from the hostess to the bussers - were kind and attentive. The inside looks super cute, and I can't wait to come back for a date night when it's cold and dreary outside because sitting either at the bar or close to the window sounds great during a little snowstorm, but maybe I'm just so sick of summer... read more

Love everything Chef Dave Conn does in Philly. Was excited to eat at Alice and the Chef's tasting menu didn't disappoint. Great location and drinks/wine list too! Will be back for sure. read more

When I made the reservation the only choice was, the patio. We were lucky as a party of 3 wanted to sit outside so we were able to switch & eat in the dining room. The food was excellent, service great, no rushing and the noise level was fine. read more

Stopped by during the Italian market festival, and we are happy we did! The food was delicious and so were the drinks. Staff was friendly and answered our questions We will be back to try their tasting menu very soon! read more

Alice - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food here is amazing. We got the chefs tasting, which came with four courses and desserts. My favorite dishes were the tuna crudo and the prime rib. 10/10 meal! read more

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Horrible staff. So incredibly rude. I would never step foot in there again. Not just one but two staff members were rude and unprofessional. read more

At Philly Mag Food & Wine tasting tonight at the Kimmel Center. Alice Latka was so good! Have dined there also. You need to check it out! read more

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Second visit, slowish night in the dining room but still lively. A little loud. Partner loved the hamachi collars and cauliflower naan. Collars (which is a thing in many restaurants now) were meaty and had nice char. Try it you'll like it! I had the coal roasted oysters, which were outstanding with a puckery mignonette. You get four, however. I also had the 'spaghetti' with crab and Jimmy Nardello pepper 'jam'. It was outstanding but requires some explaining. The server indicated that this is really an appetizer-sized dish, which is why I then added the oysters as another course. Surprisingly, the spaghetti dish was all about the crab, a large, tempura-fried beauty with amazing presentation, and the pasta part of the dish was limited to a thin layer of broken spaghetti pieces in the Nardello pepper jam barely covering the bottom of the bowl. This is NOT a pasta dish! Not only that, the crab was pleasantly filling due to the tempura and also due to a good amount of tomalley (crab fat) in the critter. Very tasty. I would definitely order again. However, the menu wording needs to be more clear. There was no indication that the crab was fried, which might matter to some people. Regardless, those with only a moderate appetite could get by with just this one course. Definitely coming back! read more

drinks are mid, food is quite solid, service is great, and vibes are very cute! food is kinda like average flavor but technically well executed 'new american' and will rotate. when i went we got the mushrooms, fries, duck, and their seasonal fish dish. overall everything was tasty, a bit on the saltier side, but nothing that i think about as 'wow damn i need to taste that again.' come here for a cute date spot/nice dinner and know you'll get pretty good flavor! final cost w/ 1 drink + split dinner was ~$65/pp after tax and tip. **had a friend go here afterwards and she raved abt the octopus (which we didnt get a chance to try) so that could be worth! read more

Just superlative! I was told to pick my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia, to be taken for a dinner from some appreciative sorts - and the suggestions from them were the usual suspects for well-recognized names. But my pick was Alice - for the incredible foie gras dish (and after over 15 years in France, I promise, this dish is amazing), the ambience, cocktails (King Vidi is my go to), variety, creativity and execution. Can you tell why I wanted to go here? You should go, too. It is a treasure. read more

Top notch service. Great range of flavors. Standout dishes were the whole fish branzino and the sliced steak

Strictly a brunch review. This is in a great corner of the Italian market. Service was top notch. Food just want all that good. Salmon crudo was ok but the fish was surpassingly not as buttery as expected. Egg sandwich was meh and tofu sandwich tasted like they poured some bbs sauce on tofu and put on bread could have used some acid read more