Visited for a birthday dinner: Food - is fantastic. Incredibly fresh ingredients cooked in very creative ways. Everything from classic tapas to funky new concoctions were spot on. Service - was good. We didn't order alcoholic drinks, which I know can be a downer, but we still felt very taken care of. The staff made great recommendations. Ambiance - was dimly lit (maybe a tad bit dark), had upbeat music, and a great vibe. Drinks - did not get alcohol, but the sangrias looked quite nice. Pricing - on the higher side, but not excessive and definitely worth it in my opinion. The tapas were really quite good. read more

I want to order some meals from this restaurant in the restaurant week but I cannot find the restaurant week menu from Amanda website. Due to this reason, I called the restaurant front desk, but what I didn't expect was that a front desk waitress hung up the phone three times. from 7pm to 7:10pm on September 13th. On the fourth call, a waiter answered and said patiently how to find the restaurant week menu. This one star is for the food. It tastes delicious. read more

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After visiting Amada 3 Restaurant Weeks in a row.. it's time to update them ..! Still 100% awesome. See my photos if you want to die drooling. Service was great. He was attentive, not overbearing and gave us great suggestions on how to order. With a party of 4, you can almost eat and share the entire menu. So rather than picking what we wanted.. we basically ordered the whole menu without 3 or 4 items. I liked this efficient way of ordering! My favorites included the perfectly cooked garlic shrimp, the asparagus in white cream sauce and poached egg , that shrimp & chorizo flatbread, THE BLACK COD is to die for .. so flakey, perfectly cooked fish, the scallops and hanger steak. Oh and don't forget the wild mushroom rice if you're a mushroom fiend like I am! Definitely, one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. It is rare I give 5 stars.. but Amada has earned it 100000% around read more

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Food was outstanding. Glad we happened to catch a table as a walk in two on a Monday, they were packed. Grab a reservation for sure.

Came here for restaurant week on a date, and while everything was really good, nothing was "incredible" as the hype made it seem. Especially since this is the flagship of Iron Chef Jose Garces. Made a reservation, arrived to a PACKED restaurant and we had a wait of a few minutes and were seated quickly. The table is a bit awkwardly long, but the reason for it made sense very quickly. Upon ordered, the table was soon PACKED with various yummy dishes. Service was super quick and great. Dessert of the custard and chocolate cake was good. Good option in old city, just didn't quite live up to my (possibly over-inflated) expectations read more

Scallops might have been the best I ever had! Steak was great along with the shrimp. Was a little bit of a wait! But nice atmosphere perfect for date night! Drinks were amazing! Staff was friendly read more

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This is my second time eating here in the last 6 months and both times the food was outstanding! I highly recommend Amada! We LOVED all of our food except the paella was just okay. Highly recommend ordering the dates, garlic shrimp, lamb meatballs, verde salad, and croquetas. The gin and tonic with cucumber and rosemary was also fantastic and refreshing. The strawberry gin and tonic was a little to syrupy. The service and ambiance was fantastic as well! read more

Love love love this place. I came late I. The evening right before they closed. I had a delicious arugula salad. The fried potatoes and garlic shrimp. Every bite was delicious. I will be back, the next time im in town. read more

Way downhill since its heyday but still charging premium prices. Half of our tasting menu was left behind. Overcooked steak, chewy risotto, boring sangria and a bunch of other stuff I couldn't finish. Go to any of a dozen better places within a block. read more

This is a hidden GEM! Romantic Tapas food. The food was delicious. The sangria was ok next time i will try the wine. If you visit Philly this is a nice dinner place. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Patatas Bravas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

HAPPY HOUR REVIEW really impressed with the quality and price with the happy hour choices here! 5pm-7pm happy hours are what makes the world go round. i started with the "broken hugs" cocktail which was delicious! it got packed pretty fast so definitely make it here right at 5pm if you can! All tapas were $5, great deal! COLD TAPAS: olives - delicious and perfectly salty. quantity was very generous, it lasted throughout our whole happy hour stay chorizo pamplona - this is laid out like cold cuts with some pieces of bread. great chorizo, lots of flavor salpicon de mariscos - i didn't enjoy this very much but my boyfriend did. the octopus was in a red type of sauce and not something i was expecting. aged manchego - this was my favorite tapa of the night! the lavender honey went so well with the cheese HOT TAPAS: croquetas were a bit salty and i couldn't really taste the ham but these were fried perfectly tortilla espanola - this was my favorite hot tapa. it was almost like a little crepe cake with cheese and soft tortilla. pimientos de padron - i wish these were fried more but luckily they weren't very spicy! i wish they had a bit more breading as well chorizo bilbao - this was also a good choice, the chorizo was very flavorful and a generous amount was served all in all, for stephen starr happy hour, this place is legit and i definitely recommend. our bartender was great and even though he was working alone at the bar, did a great job at coming to us when we needed him and giving us our space as well read more

Wow!!! Amada is an absolutely amazing Tapas restaurant, as good as anything you might find in NYC but definitely at a cheaper price point. For a $65 prix fixe, we had an insane amount of food and almost couldn't finish it (2 big guys). You get 3 courses, with 4 tapas in each course. Some of the highlights were: - Canteloupe with Serrano Ham - Ham Salad - Lamb Meatballs with truffle oil - Pork Croquettes on roasted red pepper mashed with almonds - Grilled entrecote with goat cheese mousse and quince sauce - Lamb Chops The menu was pork heavy because we had someone who could not eat seafood. I would love to come back here again and try some of the seafood dishes on the menu. Also, if you're at the bar before your meal, definitely try the Apricot Rye Manhattan. I'm not a huge fan of Manhattans, but this was so well-balanced. I would love to come back here and try some of their other drinks. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Canteloupe with Serrano Ham - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very good place if you are into Tapas and Spanish food. The ambiance is very nice, minimalist, modern. The service here was great. Here are the food I ordered: Sopa De Calabaza: an okay soup. I didn't really like the texture. Also I felt that the zucchini was cut a little too long making it a bit messy to eat. The pumpkin seed was also a little under cooked. The burrata cheese; however, accompanied the pumpkin soup well. Costillas De Ternera: This rate as slight below par. The flatbread was a little too soft, maybe they should have not added so much grease to this dish that cause the bread to get too moist. The shortribs were a tad too sweet, maybe they should consider adding a little bit of acid. I recommend not ordering any of the flatbreads unless you are into eating moist greasy bread with a sweet protein. Albondigas: This I would have to say is very good. The lamb was cooked perfectly with a soft texture and the inside of the meatball was not over cooked. The sauce was nice and was not too rich. Fideos Con Mariscos: Also very good. This is a rich dish of cleverly thinly sliced calamaris to imitate linguini accompanied by scallops, which were perfectly cooked where the outside was crispy and the inside was slightly raw and also clams. This dish was also plated pretty well. Paella Valenciana: Good dish. Rice was perfectly cooked. One down side is that the chicken breast was a little bland and maybe was on the dry side. Also the bread that came with this dish was accompanied but a mayo-ish sauce that did not fit well with the dish. But overall good. The proportion was also huge. Overall, great service, good food but DO NOT ORDER THE FLATBREADS! Due to the flat breads and also not even coming close to Perse, Le Bernardin, or French Laundry that's why I give this place a 4 and not 5 stars. read more

Amada Philadelphia - Absolutely do not order flat breads unless you are into greasy moist bread with a VERY sweet protein on top. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amada was worth every one of the 5 stars I gave them. I had the chance to sample a ton of their food with 7 friends. Every item with exception of the Calamari had robust flavors and had me craving more. If you have a food allergy to nuts make sure to ask your server what plates have nuts etc.. There are several and they are not listed as such on the menu. My favorites: Al Bondigas - Lamb Meatballs Fideos Con Mariscos - Calamari Linguine & Vermicelli, Clams, Diver Scallops with Sweet Onion Cream. This dish was INCREDIBLE!!!! I forget the name of the salad rapped in ham but it is a MUST try. The pricing was very fair. You can sample a few items and not break the bank. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Disclaimer- I'm a fan of Jose Garces and my favorite restaurant of his was Chifa. It's now closed. So I've been a fan of Amada for a long time but have not been in a while. I returned recently for dinner with a friend during their week long anniversary celebration. The food was as great as I remembered. If you don't know, this restaurant is tapas styled, fashioned after the Spanish style of tapas. Sharing is the way to go to taste a variety of dishes and fill up. Tapas dishes that I recommend include; grilled shrimp, any cheese plate, the Serrano ham/fig salad, flatbread with lamb and truffles. They have a great martini made with lemon and rosemary - called "Tie me up, tie me down". I have yet to try their paella but the descriptions look good. Bon appetit! read more

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After a lot of closed restaurants on Monday and another closed for a special event, this was not my 1st choice, but the result was favorable. Great glass of Spanish wine, a couple of Happy Hour tapas, a few small dishes off the regular menu and an enjoyable sweet and I was gone. A very solid performance, albeit a tad on the salty side. A beautiful old building as well. Keep up the strong work! read more

I stopped by for a solo lunch during the 2018 restaurant week. Amada does not disappoint! I bumped up my review to five stars for the consistency that I've experienced here based on my visits. This time, I started with aged manchego cheese, followed by my favorite roasted cauliflower and the generous-sized herb roasted turkey sandwich. Finally, I finished my lunch with a milhojas and a cup of Americano (yep, the caffeine that I need for the afternoon). Perfect! read more

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The service and food are amazing! I highly recommend the crab stuffed peppers. This is the most perfect spot for a first date!! It's a game changer! read more

Went to Amada the other day for lunch. It was so good. I started with cheese, apples, and lavender infused honey. It was so good. I loved the hint of lavender in the honey. It was subtle but it was good. I also had a Spanish tortilla. Oh, it was so tasty! As an entree I had chorizo and goat cheese in tomato broth. The tomato broth was very good, you could tell it was real tomato. I dipped the chorizo in the cheese. So many flavors at once, so good! The dessert was not my favorite. I don't remember what it was called because it was pretty unforgettable. The service was pretty good. I also had an americano. It was really smooth. read more

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I came here for restaurant week on MLK Day. Our reservation was for 2:15 but we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Once we were seated, we were informed by our hostess that we had to pretty much order immediately because their kitchen was closed. Not a huge deal as we were all pretty hungry at that point. I tried the green salad, the fried eggplant, the goat cheese, the potatas bravas, and the praline pastry for dessert. The green salad was definitely the highlight of my meal. I'm a sucker for anything green and the portion size was extremely generous - I was basically full after that appetizer. The goat cheese was delicious. Again a generous portion and I felt a little queasy after finishing an entire block of it. The fried eggplant was very good. It was a lot of fry and not much eggplant, but I loved the flavor. Finally for the main course, the potatas bravas were fine. As a lady on the table next to me observed, they looked a little like glorified tater tots. Finally, the praline puff pastry was quite tasty, though it was just a bite, but I've learned to almost expect that during restaurant week. Overall Amada is an enjoyable experience. A little small so I wouldn't recommend big groups, but a good vibe and pleasant food. read more

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Thank you for ruining our NYE. They sat us by the window in a communite top with half restaurant empty. Forced a menu without caring about out dietary restrictions. Waiter was condescending and rude, we had the same plates for 5 corses, no table maintenance, no sharing tools for a menu that it's all shared items. Food was mediocre to say the best. To finish, management should know how to take care of guests in case things go wrong, I had to stand up to go look for him. Once I mentioned that we had a bad experience and that my friends couldn't eat Bz of their dietary restriction, instead of feeding us or making sure that we would leave happy, the manager just took off a pre set menu from the bill (like money was the issue) didn't bring the check, Didn't apologize and that is just ridiculous. My suggestion guys, hospitality is taking care of people not to discount a messed up bill and basically toll their eyes. I suggest a training for management and foh, Hospitality is Take care of people period. read more

My boyfriend and I came to Amada for his 30th birthday. Everything was absolutely delicious!! Here's what we ordered: - Patatas Bravas (paprika aioli) $7 - Albondigas (lamb meatballs, shaved manchego, truffle) $14 - Arroz Temporado (wild mushroom rice, english peas, and manchego) $12 - Chuletas de Cordero (Lamb Chops) $44 - Granita de Cerezas (morello cherry granita, marcona almond meringue, coconut sorbet) $8 My favorites were the lamb chops & patatas bravas. The patatas bravas was perfectly cylindrical potatoes with just the right flavor and texture. The lamb chops were so juicy & tender. It came with 4 lamp chops, we ordered it medium. However, one of them came out really rare. We mentioned it to our server & she had another one come out for us. The dessert was phenomenal. I've never had anything like it, but boy do I love it!! My least favorite was the Arroz Temporado, everything else seemed to outshine that dish but it wasn't bad. Their customer service is excellent. I highly recommend this place. I can't wait to go back. From tapas to desserts, this place hits the mark! Five stars all around. read more

First time we went, it was pretty good. The mushroom risotto alone was enough to make us want to return. The shortrib flatbread was also good. However, upon returning, it seems that the risotto recipe was changed and it was not nearly as creamy and rich as before. The braised beef was extremely bland and difficult to eat. Overall disappointed, as this could have been a frequently visited restaurant, however, after the recipe changes, it is not worth it. read more

Amada features amazing Spanish tapas with a classy ambiance in historic old city Philadelphia. We came for restaurant week and got a fantastic lunch special. The green salad is a delicious starter, and the lamb meatballs and the bacon-wrapped dates were tasty, too. The restaurant week deal was a fantastic value, though normal prices are a bit higher. Still, if you want a nice meal out with finely-prepared food, visit Amada. read more

Amada Philadelphia - The ensalada verde was delicious - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Classy, dressy place with a romantic atmosphere. I came here for happy hour and shared a bunch of small plates, and thus was not as afflicted by the expensive prices. Each dish was wonderful and compact with flavor. Our waiter was very polite and attentive as well, and made excellent recommendations, especially for the dessert. I will be back! read more

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We did the Chef special selection , La Mesa de Jose. It was 4 courses. Outstanding choices with imagination and flavor. We upgraded to the $75/pp. Plenty of food. Server was knowledgeable. Dessert course was a touch underwhelming compared to the other three, if I'm being harsh. But we left extremely satisfied. read more

I really wanted to give Amada five stars because of the atmosphere and the quality of dishes. Amada only lacked in one area and it was in the actual staging of the food. To begin with, Amada was packed even for a Saturday night. We arrived a bit early, checked in, and went to the bar for a drink. I got the sangria and it was deliciously refreshing and not too sweet or syrupy. Our table was in a quieter part of the restaurant making for a very romantic and intimate date night dinner. We ordered a huge amount of tapas and a bottle of wine; my favorite dish was the garlic shrimp! It was absolutely to die for. Some other great dishes we had was the scallops from the grill and the empanada. The food was staged very slowly. We almost had 20 minutes between dishes. A couple times the dishes were cooler than we would have liked them to be. The wine also came after the charcuterie and the cheeses came at least 10 minutes before their accompanying meats arrived. The hot dishes that had clearly been sitting out would probably have been fantastic at their best serving temperature. I would definitely come back, but maybe on a less packed night during the week. I wouldn't want to sit down for another two and a half hour dinner with slow serving dishes and wine. read more

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I decided to take advantage of 2018 Center City District Restaurant week and chose to come to Amada for lunch. Overall, I was pretty pleased with my experience. I was happily full but not overly stuffed at the end of my meal. I got to taste test my husband's food as well (LOL, i always steal his food). So here we go! -Ensalada Verde 5/5 (Green Salad, Asparagus, Favas, Avocado, Green Beans) Damn this salad was GOOD! It was fresh, delicious, and flavorful. Seriously! It was my favorite dish out of everything i ate here. Never thought I'd say that a salad was my favorite dish. -Croquetas de Jamon 5/5 (Ham Croquettes, Romesco Caldo Gallego Chorizo, Smoked Ham with White Beans, And Potato Espuma) Guys, these are amazing! They don't look special upon first glance, but they are delicious! The smoke jam flavor totally comes through and the sauce that is paired with croquettes complement it so well! Get it -Gambas a la plancha 3/5 This was a beautiful and simple dish. I love shrimp and to see nice, grilled pieces of shrimp made me salivate instantly. Unfortunately, to me, the seasoning was a little too salty for my taste. When I added more lemon juice to the shrimp, it definitely improved the flavor and felt less salty. So word of advice, squeeze that lemon! -Patatas Bravas 5/5 Get this! No, they're not JUST fries. They look like fries but are a million times better. These had an amazing smoky flavor that just elevated this to the next level. Get this. -Bocadillo de Serranito 3/5 (Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich, Serrano Ham, Hard Boiled Egg, Shishito Peppers) I was so excited to try this dish and it wasn't my favorite. The flavor was a little overwhelming and it was super greasy and fatty. Because of how heavy this dish was, I found the flavors to be a bit cloying. -Bocadillo de Pavo 4/5 (Herb Roasted Turkey Sandwich, Roasted Peppers, Romesco Aioli) This was better than the bocadillo de serranito (according to both me and my husband). -Tocinillo de Cielo 3/5 This was the dessert. I don't quite know how to explain it. You can see it in my picture. It was good, but something in it made it less enjoyable. I think there was pastry soaked in a sweet liqueur/liquid of some sort. The flavors were a little strong and it took away from the enjoyment of the dish as a whole. Overall, Amada is pretty good. The ambiance is quite nice as it has an industrial feel to the decor. The food is also pretty good. I would definitely come back! read more

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The food was delicious but they didn't have half the things on the menu available. The staff was mostly nice, but they did rush us out towards the end... even though we dropped $1,500. Overall recommend. read more

Amada, how I wanted to love you! Got the paella, potata brava, and croquettes. The croquettes were good, but not $15 good. The potatas were meh and not worth the price tag. The paella was good for rice but not good as paella, it needed to be more smoky and crunchy. It kind of tasted like Uncle Ben's 90 second microwavable rice tbh, not worth the price imo. read more

First time visit to Amada in Philadelphia. The other times were at the now closed Amada in Atlantic City. I certainly miss that restaurant which was beautiful and open while this experience, although still nice inside, was on the noisy side. It was great going on restaurant week again since you get a good selection of diverse items especially if you go with a group. For this visit it was my wife and I. For each course, except for dessert, you get to choose two items. Here is what we had: First Course Artisanal Spanish Olives - Always loved their olives. Nice selection of various sizes and tastes. Flash Fried Peppers, Salbitxada, Sea Salt - This has been one of my favorites and it was just the way I remembered it. Nice tasting, still crunchy, peppers with a good sauce. Spicy Potatoes - Loved the flavors of spices that accentuated the creamy potato croquettes. One of my favorite flavors of the meal. Garlic Shrimp - Not a fan of this selection. Although there was a nice sauce on the bottom of the serving dish I didn't think the shrimp had much flavor. Second Course Crab-Stuffed Pepper - Very good stuffed pepper. I thought the sauce my have masked the crab but the flavors blended perfectly. Baked Goat Cheese, Tomato, Basil, Almond - This was just ok. I didn't really care for the tomato for some reason. Almost tasted like it came from a can. Flatbread with Artichokes, Wild Mushrooms, Black Truffles, Manchego - This was one of the most delicious flatbreads I've ever had. Very crispy crust with all the flavors I love in one bite. Spanish Octopus - This is the second place we've had octopus during Center City restaurant week and again it just wasn't my favorite. Good flavors but some of the pieces were too chewy. Third Course (Dessert) I had the Puff Pasrty, Hazelnut Praline, Bergamot, Banana and my wife had the Egg Cream, Vanilla, Orange Meringue,Pistachio. Both were fine, but I'm not really a dessert person. The bar had a great selection of wine, a good selection of beer, and nice specialty drinks. I loved the seasonal sangria. The service was good and they brought out the dishes very quickly and paused between courses which was great. My only complaint would be that my water glass wan't refilled. Overall a nice experience. I would recommend Amada. read more

There's nothing about this place we didn't like. Picked it for a family dinner to celebrate and it was absolutely perfect. It's a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. We ordered almost everything on the menu- and everything was incredible. Some of my personal favorites- 1. The Wagyu - hard seer with a tender middle. 2. The artichoke and mushroom flatbread- not your average flatbread. 3. Tomato bread/toast- refreshing. 4. Olives and almonds- salty goodness 5. Cauliflower-yum. 6. The Spanish mojitos!- not too sweet. This would be a great place with a larger group or just a friends BUT you have to bring people who like to share because you're going to want to try it all. read more

I have been to Amada a few times both in small groups (2-4) and then twice with a large group (6+). The space itself is relatively large, they have two rooms and can generally (read below!) accommodate larger groups. The Food (9/10) The tapas are great for sharing and always delicious. My favorite are the patatas bravas. The mains are good too, I recommend ordering the paella if you have a group of 4 or more, its huge but so worth it. The only reason the food isn't a 10/10 is that it really isn't anything stand out. It is certainly tasty but nothing that is by far and away better than other Spanish restaurants serving similar style cuisine. Service (5/10) I have been here a handful of times, one two separate occasions I was made to wait over an hour to be seated (I had a reservation both times). The first time it wasn't too big of a deal as it was only 4 of us and we were happy to wait at the bar (even though a table should have been ready since we had a reservation). The last time we went there was a different story, we were a group of 8 that I called ahead about (1 month in advance). Then followed up with (3 days prior and the night of), then upon arriving we were made to wait awkwardly at the small doorway for an hour while we waited for a table to become available. We were unable to find space at the bar and on top of all of that we were treated as though we were an inconvenience, even though I had followed up and called multiple times to ensure the restaurant was prepared. It was rude and did sour the evening a bit. All in all I would probably only recommend going if you wouldn't mind waiting even when you have a reservation and only in small groups. If I do go back, it will not be in a group. read more

Amada Philadelphia - The patatas bravas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We decided on this place after a friend who lives nearby in PA recommended it as his #1 restaurant in Philadelphia. I booked a 5:30 reservation for a Saturday night on the Thursday prior; 5:30 or 9:30 were the only times left, but it worked out because we had tickets to the Eastern State Penetentary at 7:30. We arrived on time and were seated immediately; the restaurant was a little less than half filled at the time. The ambiance of the place is very cool; the kitchen is open and there's a cute little half-bar where you can sit facing the kitchen, and most of the tables in the main dining area also provide a nice view. The women's bathroom is also nicely kept and up-to-date. We were greeted immediately and asked what type of water we preferred, to which we chose sparkling. I was a little taken back by the price though - $7.50! The server was knowledgeable and attentive. He gave us a good rundown of the menu and good recommendations. We contemplated the Chef's Tasting but ultimately decided to order a la carte. The waiter recommended 3 dishes per person, which actually ended up being a bit much. I later heard the waiter tell the table next to us that 2-3 plates per person were recommended. I think we would have been good with 5, but oh well - everything was delicious! CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN - amazing. Ham Croquettes are one of our favorites, but we've never had them accompanied by the kind of sauce/puree that they sat on top of before. It was a coarsely-ground sauce; not smooth, which gave it a nice texture. Very tasty! COSTILLAS DE TERNERA - this is their Beef Short Ribs, Horseradish, Parmesan & Bacon flatbread. This was very, very good. The chef could have done a bit of a better job spreading out the toppings across the flatbread though; everything was centrally located on like 1/3rd of the flatbread in the middle. However, it was delicious. PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN - Flash Fried Peppers, Salbitxada, Sea Salt. These were OK; they weren't all that tasty or hot (spicy hot; not temperature-wise). They could have used a little extra something, They were also served on top of the same puree as the croquettes. WAGYU BEEF BROCHETTES with Bordelaise sauce. These were good; perfectly cooked and served on a skewer with a potato cube in between two pieces of wagyu. Warning: these tasted very much like wagyu, so if you're not familiar with this kind of meat and are expecting just a good tenderloin-type steak, think again. They do have a bit of that gamey taste to them. PERNIL ASADO - Roasted Pork, White Beans, Arugula, Orange. This was our favorite. The pork skin was I believe fried and was so amazingly crisp and tasty. This was the second-to-last dish we were served, and we were getting pretty full but easily finished this dish because it was so good. This would be our #1 recommendation over everything else we had, with the flatbread being second. ALCACHOFAS A LA PARMESANA - Parmesan Artichokes. These were pretty good, but were a bit heavy. They were served in a cream sauce, and I think because they came last and I was pretty full, it wasn't as appealing to me. However, they were very tasty and I'd order them again. Even though we were full, after looking at the dessert menu (which the waiter swiftly placed in front of us immediately after we said we didn't need anything else :)), we had to try at least one dessert item. We chose the MILHOJAS - Puff Pastry, Hazelnut Praline, Bergamot & Banana. It was just delectable. We love having desserts when we go out that are unique from everything you usually see, and this was. The flavors and textures of this dish went so well together - we were so pleased with our choice! However, we'll definitely have to go back to try the others because they all sounded amazing. My husband got a coffee too, which was good, just served in a very small cup. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience here and will definitely be back. We could easily identify another 6 plates that we'd want to try! read more

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Everything from service to the food was amazing. Took my husband for his birthday and had the chefs tasting menu, everything was delicious!!

I met a friend for dinner at Amada during restaurant week. They are doing two first course tapas, two second course tapas, and a dessert per person. Overall the food was all good! We sat outside and had no concern with COVID procedure- all staff wore masks and we were spaced out from other tables. I'm giving the food 4 stars as while good, I did think it could be more flavorful; nothing popped to me as a must have again, but I somewhat believe it may have been a lesser quality for restaurant week. read more

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Rarely does every aspect of a restaurant work all amazingly and it did here at Amada. I believe the management and staff here are very efficient and committed and they also seem to have a well oiled process that keeps everything going perfect. You need a reservation here. We called and asked if we could come in earlier and they allowed us to come in 15 minutes earlier. However when we arrived the table was not ready. We were very impressed how the staff and the manager informed us about the delay and periodically asked us if they could get us anything while we wait. Within 10 minutes we got the table. Everything from there was excellent. Every food and drink item was fantastic. We had Piquillos, Pulpo, Chamuca, Zarzuela, Chorizo Bilbao, Entrecute and Solomillo. It takes something extraordinary to get each of them so perfect. Every staff we met was amazing. Our waitress Yasmine was the best and significantly contributed to our experience here. We will certainly be back! read more

I thought the food was good, but not anything exciting. The service was great and so were the drinks. I think I'll try it one more time for happy though. read more

Amada Philadelphia - These were the Patatas Bravas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amada's happy hour menu is pretty decent. You have a variety of options for $5 appetizers. I needed something quick before heading back to DC so this was perfect. I sat at the bar, I didn't get a very welcoming vibe from the bartender though. He wasn't that busy and took forever to take my order. I had the Patatas Bravas - loved the smokey taste on these potatoes and the aioli on top tasted great. The chicken skewers were a little dry but I liked the seasoning on it. The lemon and green herb sauce were the saver of this dish. Overall, it was an ok place. read more

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Came for restaurant week for the second time. Had reservations at 7pm waited at the bar for 20 mins while they tried to get us a nicer table. We would have been fine at the bar or a regular high top but they went the extra effort to get us a larger table for the wait. Gia was the hostess and excellent! Gave us drinks on the house. Bobby was our server and excellent! Everything we put in our mouths was excellent. Will definitely be back and with more friends to experience this amazing place! Cannot say enough good things! FYI be careful with the red sangria..delicious but powerful! read more