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4.2 (608 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Amber S.

I had to take a star off because the service was poor. Service was slow on a day when the restaurant itself wasn't even that busy! Our waitress seemed to forget a lot of things we asked for like our lychee drink, the appetizer came out way later than our entrees, etc. Despite that, the food was good! We ordered the massaman curry, pad see ew, and basil rice with peanut sauce on the side + curry puffs. The only complaint was that the rice was sort of spicy but other than that, everything was perfect -- rich in flavor and delicious! If the service is spruced up, this place would be 5 stars! The ambiance is very nice, too!

Anand P.

The food was super delicious and very authentic! My favorite dish was the pad see eww and the curry chicken dish. The perfect spice level and cooked With fresh ingredients! So why only 3 stars? The staff was not attentive. They were often socializing and laughing instead of taking care of customers.

Sonya F.

Came here while we were craving some good Thai food and was able to get a reservation online quite easily. Once we arrived, it was super busy and it took a bit of time to get our orders in. We ordered a variety of dishes to try out, starting with the crispy chive cakes. I love chive cakes, but these were much softer than I anticipated. I still loved the flavor and dipping sauce. We also ordered a medium spicy papaya salad, but it didn't taste like ours had any spice at all which was a little disappointing. Then we tried the Khao soi, which was a gigantic portion and very delicious, I truly had no complaints there. Lastly, we had the chicken satay skewers, delicious especially with the two sauces they included with it, and their duck, an absolutely amazing and giant dish that was covered with a tangy and sweet sauce. Overall, we enjoyed the food a lot; the only reason I'm rating this lower was the service. Our bill had two extra dishes on it that we didn't order, making our total super high. We asked to have these removed, but then they told us that we had already ordered these dishes and that they were on the way. We clarified a second time that we didn't order these two dishes and then finally got the right receipt. Our server was sweet and apologized, but for their high menu prices, I wasn't too thrilled with this experience.

Mango Sticky Rice with Thai Basil
Kami H.

Located in the heart of downtown, this restaurant is easy to walk to if you're staying in the area. Pad See Ew with chicken - This is my go-to dish at other Thai restaurants since I can't do spicy items. I got the zero spice level (they offer 0-5) and it was delicious. There was enough food for me to have leftovers. The noodles were nice and soft! Mango Sticky Rice - This was pretty and tasty. My only challenge with this dish was trying to cut the strips of mango with a spoon while trying not to spill anything out of the bowl. I would definitely go here again!

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Theertha D.

Third time going here and the food is always bomb! This pretty and aesthetic Thai restaurant is one of my favorite go to spot for Thai food. I usually get their Panang Curry and Pinapple Fired Rice. They are so good, you can't go wrong! Some other must tries are their Drunken Noodles and Massaman Curry. Very flavorful and you can get it to your preferred spice level. For dessert I have tried their Mango Sticky Rice, which you can't go wrong with! For drinks I got the Grandma's Lychee which had perfect sweetness. If you get the same drink as a non-alcoholic beverage it will be a little sour but you always ask them to make it your liking. My friend asked them to add some sweetness to it and they. The service has always been great. At times they get really busy and yet the staff remain very professional.

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Dejah D.

Treated my mother to a birthday dinner date at Grandmas Philly. Beautiful interior, loved the decor and they even had some cool anime clips showing on a projected screen. Service I'm sorry to say was very very slow; however I believe we arrived at the start of their dinner rush so our server was in the weeds. She was pleasant, I just think it's important to encourage the servers to table touch and do silent service which is every time you walk past your tables you look for ques (empty drink, empty plates, straw wrappers, napkins and trash on the table), ask how the food is or if we need anything... Idk I was definitely disappointed from that aspect because I've been planning to give this place a try for months. Anywho, for the part that matters most, the food--This is a tapas restaurant so the food will come out as it's ready in no particular order; love that because I never cared what comes out first as long as it comes out lol. The Thai tea was top 5 one of the best ones I've had and I've traveled all the way to Thailand, so I'm telling you this drink is delicious! For small plates we ordered the shrimp satay which was sweet/savory and covered in what seemed to be a Penang curry sauce; they were just okay... Came out a little cold. The salmon in a basket was pretty tasty, definitely spicy but good. The tom yum soup was a 5/5 for me--Present coconut flavors but not overpowering and still savory, really gave a cozy feel while eating it and you can choose whatever protein you want. The crab fried rice was mediocre; and for damn near $40 I probably would not purchase this again. And last but not least the whole fish was the best thing I had there. When I say fried to perfection and seasoned beautifully I was really happy with my entree. The mango salad was pretty good too, just could've done without the slices of lime in it as it has the skin on it... would you eat a lime with skin on it? lol. Nonetheless, the stars are solely based on the lack of service I felt... the food I would've given a 4

$29 dollars later... Thom kha soup $15 with chicken $2 and side noodle $5
Clarissa V.

Well I always wanted to try this place. Now I knowwwww I can make this at home but I was craving it and uber eats was calling my name but mannnnn never ordering delivery again. !!! $29 dollars later... a pint of Thom kha soup with chicken $17 and side rice noodle $5 ... with service fee. Delivery fee. Minimal tip. Whatttt?! I also asked for level 3 or if 5 spice. I think? I figured it would make it spicy. It was not. So I added sriracha - what I had at the office. It's a pint of thick sweet coconut soup. Minimal lil peppers n basil and chicken slices added. And a side of rice noodle I added in. When did inflation make it $30 it was good. But I def can make this at home and i have to , from now on.

Tom Yum Soup Fried Calamari Veggies Spring Rolls Crispy Pork Belly (spicy) Crabmeat Fried Rice Steamed Jasmine Rice Green Curry
Alethea G.

Visiting from another state we tried this place as we were walking and it did not disappoint.Everything we ordered was on point. The ambiance was nice and the service is ok but it was the food that will make you come back. It was my first time in philly and im glad we ate here, didn't mind spending a couple ofhundredas since the food is really good.

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Parisa A.

I personally thought this place a little too overhyped. Our meal was well seasoned. We got the medium spice and I would recommend getting more of their spice on the side if you want to be more spicier than their medium. Overall it was good experience and quick to bring out the food.

Amelia C.

Had a reservation for 1PM on Saturday. It was very busy inside. Service is slow because there was only one server. Everything was lukewarm warm and did not come out hot. I liked the flavor of the khao soi, but did not like that it was pulled chicken. Would have preferred a traditional chicken drum stick. The crispy chives were not crispy at all. The crispy stir fried pork belly was good. Drunken noodles were not flavorful enough, just spicy. Very instagram-able inside with the decor.

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Payton C.

Was able to meet the owner one night while waiting on my togo food and he was so cool and nice. This is my favorite philly thai spot hands down! Everything tasted so vibrant and authentic. You would think grandma was in the kitchen. The place is beautiful with beautiful servers.

Khao Soi - Curry Noodles
Makenzie O.

Grabbed takeout from Grandmas Thai tonight. Restaurant was super cute inside, would be a great cozy date spot. Picking up was super easy too. While we enjoyed the Khao Soi, the drunken noodle was just okay. Would skip the sautéed veggies, this is pretty bit or miss anywhere but wasn't my favorite. I think I have other places I prefer. However, would definitely go back to try some other things on their menu!

Lucy L.

This restaurant is hyped all over tik tok so I went to try it. I think it's a trendy place to be but that's about it. The drinks were good and I quite enjoyed mine. The duck was small and a bit dry and not very flavorful. The curry was runny and thin so it slid off of the veggies and duck. The pad Thai was honestly quite small and tasted like any pad thai you could order at any random restaurant and it was also just vaguely dry. My biggest grievances with this place was the ambiance. I feel like they wanted to fit as many tables as they physically could in that building and boy did they. The tables are so close together and so tiny. We had and I'm not exaggerating under 3 inches between us and the table next to us and we were on the wall with booths on one half. The poor women go got seated next to us had to move her table on top of the table on her other side and squeeze between ours and hers just to get into the booth. And even then it was tight so her butt ended up on our table and I felt bad because she looked so embarrassed and apologized but there was nothing she could do. The silverware is ridiculously long for the small table they give you. We did not have room to comfortably fit 2 entrees on the table with our drinks and our forks and our silverware and our small plates. We also had a reservation, and our table wasn't ready and there was no waiting area. They didn't have an estimate of when it would be ready so they sent us out. We walked around for 15-20 minutes before they were able to seat us. They also had music playing not quietly and because of the proximity of all of the tables everyone was kind of talking loud to be able to hear each other. It felt more like a bar than a sit down restaurant. There are so many Thai places just within a block of grandmas I could not understand why someone would choose to wait there rather than go to Chatayee or Dara. I think this place is catered to look cool on Instagram and if that's your goal then you'll be quite happy.

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4.3(3.5k reviews)
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Kept passing by this restaurant and finally decided to go as I was craving Mediterranean. The…read moreinterior is small so you'll have a more intimate experience with whoever youre sittinf around, so just be mindful! The interior is rustic with an open concept for a portion of the kitchen where they do wood fire pizza. The Summer Squash Arincini were delicious, very flavorful, and you get 4 or 5 so a nice amount to share. I got the Bronzino and it was a nice portion of fish with the couscous salad. It fills you up without making you feel too heavy. The Salsiccia pizza was ordered by my partner so i didn't have much but the slice I had was a classic thin crust. The tiramisu was great, it had crispy bits of chocolate in top that added a nice texture. There was so much of it tho, we had to take the rest home. Loved the presentation in the cup!

During a busy summer of sporting events we were concerned we would need reservations but we walked…read morein and were seated right away. Our server apologized for a delay in taking our drink orders. She was attentive the rest of our meal. I ordered a Charles deGaulle whiskey cocktail. Lemon, aperol and simple syrup added a refreshing twist. For entrees, my wife ordered the pacherri; a simple pork ragu with tender broccoli rabe, Parmesan, stracciatello and basil. The dish was delicious. I enjoyed my plate of sea-inspired tonnarelli nero. Bay scallops in crab ragu with fennel sofrito. Served with squid ink pasta that imparted a slight brininess. The pasta was cooked pangrattato style-- coated in panko bread crumbs and garlic. The dish had many flavors but they all came back to the theme. Cocktail prices and entree prices were very reasonable. They offer happy hour drinks and specials. Certainly a very good choice if you're in the area.

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Via Locusta - Rigatoni

Via Locusta

4.3(458 reviews)
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Everything we had was amazing! We stopped in for happy hour and each dish was delicious. We had…read morepork and octopus (both were seasoned perfectly and incredibly tender) topped with salsa verde. We also tried the grilled fig toast and wild mushroom toast. Each bite was amazing. The ricotta in both toasts was creamy and the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The standout dish was agnolotti. I will be coming back to order this again because it was that incredible. We sat outside and though it was warm, there was shade and we were comfortable. Our server was attentive, professional, and very polite/friendly. She was great!

Came to Via Locusta for dinner and really enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and felt…read morelike elevated, authentic Italian cuisine. We had a reservation and were seated very quickly. The restaurant has a really nice ambiance and is decorated beautifully. It's very dimly lit, which gives it a nice intimate vibe, but it was honestly a little too dark at times. Our table was basically lit by a single candle, so it was pretty difficult to read the menu and even see the food we were eating. We ordered the focaccia bread and burrata as appetizers, and the focaccia was definitely the star of the show. The bread was nice and soft and actually reminded me of focaccia I had in Florence. The honey butter it came with was so delicious and paired perfectly with the bread. It also had a really nice presentation with a honeycomb design dusted onto the butter. The burrata was alright, but honestly we didn't really need it and mainly ordered it since it was an option with the focaccia. One thing I didn't like was that our appetizers came out at the same time as our entrées. I expected them to come out first, and since the table was pretty small, it got cramped quickly with all the dishes. For my entrée, I got the Doppio Ravioli, which was pretty good. The fig and cheese paired really well together, and the ravioli were soft and filling. We also tried the agnolotti, which I thought was the better of the two pasta dishes. The truffle flavor was really prominent and delicious, although I do wish there were actual truffle shavings on top. We also got a side of polenta, and this was another standout. It was perfectly salty with a rich, creamy texture. I could honestly eat another bowl of it. Overall, Via Locusta is a really nice Italian restaurant and a great spot for a night out. I'd probably try some of the other Italian restaurants around Rittenhouse before coming back, but this was still a very good dinner and I'm glad we tried it.

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4.2(2.4k reviews)
0.9 mi•Old City
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Note: if you want paella let your server know as soon as they initially greet you/tell you about…read morethe menu. It can take 30/45 minutes to come out. The ambiance of Amada's is very "date night intimate". The lighting is fairly dim and the temperature of the restaurant is kept a bit warmer (the open marches concept probably also has something to do with that). It is tapas style so whole my boyfriend and I waited for the paella, we got a few plates to graze on. We started with a charcuterie with the jamon Serrano and manchego cheese. Im a big fan of truffle honey and you can't really go wrong with a simple charcuterie. We also got the setas and ensalada Verde. The mushrooms were well sautéed and the sauce they were served with was absolutely delicious. The ensalada verde was very much green heavy but thats exactly what we wanted. It was auite refreshing and the oil dressing wasn't overpowering the taste or making it feel greasy. The Paella we got was the squid ink rice - very flavorful. There was shrimp, clams, squid, and chucks of monk fish. It didn't feel like the seafood was skimped on. The only thing I personally felt was too much was the spicy mayo dallops. I felt like they made the dish feel heavier than necessary and overpowered the taste of the rice. The arroz con Leche was divine. Im biased because I love rice pudding but I think adding the puffed rice on touch was such a nice touch.

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Tria Cafe Rittenhouse - Ricotta and Honey Bruschetta Mushroom Bruschetta Goat Cheese and Pesto Bruschetta

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4.4(975 reviews)
0.4 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
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Evan is the best! I walked in with no plot and Evan hooked me up with silky burrata and peak…read moreheirloom tomatoes, exceptional rosé and bruschetta with creamy goat cheese and bright, racy pesto-maybe with lemon zest? Flourless chocolate? No question. I was so happy. It was my first night in the city I now call home and I hope to be a regular at Tria. Evan is professional and so knowlegeable. He understands the subtle interplay between product, server and guest.His managerial panache is rock solid. The atmosphere is intimate and cute and the kitchen executes. The staff knows what's up and they just know how to have a good time. Thanks, Tria!

I was looking to have a quick bite in Center City and happened to walk by Tria. I took a quick look…read moreon Yelp and immediately went in - I didn't even look to see what type of food they serve. I was a little surprised it had boards with cheese-charcuterie and meats. I saw some nice appetizers and chose a sandwich as well. I started with the Artichoke Hummus with Feta and Grilled Focaccia - it was excellent! Large chunks of artichoke with the creamy hummus and little balls of feta were such a great combination. However, it was the Grilled Focaccia that brought the spread to its peak. Light and slightly crunchy it was so delicious with the hummus! Next up, the Pistachio Herbed Ricotta with Lavender Honey Bruschetta. I took my first bite started to chew and had to close my eyes as I was transported to a 'heavenly' taste. The pistachio with the creamy ricotta was amazing, and with the lavender honey, it was over the top. I told the server it could be a dessert as well! After two great appetizers, I was really looking forward to my 'main dish' - the Smoked Chicken Sandwich with Cabot Cheddar, fresh tomato and arugula, and a truffle herbed aioli (I opted out of the bacon). I took a bite and of this thick smoked chicken breast with a fabulous aioli dressing and was delighted it was every bit as delicious as the appetizers! The chicken was tender complimented by the cheese, tomato and arugula-but I had the dressing come on the side and found myself adding more and more, it was so good! What a gem in Center Cjty - it's a must try!

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Bolo - Panna cotta & cream cheese custard

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4.2(141 reviews)
0.7 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Bolo is so good, like it's really too good. I loved the ambiance, the chef is dope, and the food is…read moreabsolutely delicious! Such a nice take on Puerto Rican cuisine and I'm left wanting to try even more dishes! I'm still thinking about the smoked mussels, my absolute favorite of the night and I would've never have ordered it. So don't be like silly me, let your taste buds dance in joy!

Came here for dinner on a Thursday evening. I didn't realize until after booking that there would…read morebe live music. The idea of it sounds nice but in reality, the music was too loud which made it difficult to chat and communicate with the server. The problem is the small space with a whole band. The music wasn't disruptive but just loud. I think it's nice to listen to if I wasn't trying to chat. There's happy hour menu 5-7PM with items from three large categories: ceviche, skewers, and fried starch. They don't post their HH menu online. We ended up ordering: caderas skewer, bacalaitos, short rib carne guisada, seafood asopao, vaca frita The server was nice about pointing out how our order of one regular appetizer with an entrée is already more expensive than going with their prix fixe with comes with an extra dessert. She allowed us to only have one prix fixe for the table, and she applied our most expensive entrée to it. Appreciate that! Skewer - I thought we ordered steak but it came out to chicken. Slightly frustrated about the language barrier. I legit tried to google and translate to find out what's what, and the quick search turned out wrong. bacalaitos - This was solid. The crab dip wasn't too creamy and filling. The chip was a bit oily but it was sturdy in holding up the dip. Kinda cool how the fish is in the chip. Short rib - It was tender. The red wine sauce was earthy. I think they gave too much sauce and it's a little too thin for what it is. A piece of food dropped from my fork and it created a big splash on my white shirt....I know it's my fault but I do think they can provide less sauce especially when there isn't bread or starch to soak it up. The variety of potatoes was pleasant. There were purple and yellow ones which all had slightly different tastes. Since we got the prix fixe we ordered the flan dessert. The server gave us complimentary buñuelos because we were celebrating a birthday. They only had three desserts on the menu, and my group struggled to decide which one to pick. Two of them didn't like coconut, so it was easy to eliminate one of them. I'm glad the complimentary dessert wasn't that one. The flan was the denser side with obvious air bubbles inside which indicates too high temperature and overcooking. The pickled papaya wasn't additive in terms of tartness or sweetness. The buñuelos came out warm. It was kind of bland without the sauce, but the sauce itself wasn't unique either. Overall my friends like the food. I think it's solid but could use some fine tuning. I was more bothered by the environment. I'm open to trying this place again but I might prefer to try new restaurants when I visit Philly next time. Also I think they're a bit pricier amongst nearby options. They have a 3% credit card surcharge which is added to the food subtotal, and tax is applied on top of the surcharge as well.

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4.4(924 reviews)
1.4 mi•East Passyunk Crossing
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From my very first visit, I was hooked on Barcelona Wine Bar. Every visit since has reinforced that…read morefeeling. Sure, there has been the occasional hiccup here and there, but that's simply the reality of the service industry. What matters is that the overall experience has been consistently excellent, and over time I've come to know and appreciate many members of your team. My most recent visit, however, reminded me exactly why I keep coming back and fully reaffirmed my ongoing state of Barcelona Bliss. I recently made reservations for myself and a friend to celebrate his birthday. Wanting to guarantee a great evening, there was really only one choice: Barcelona. As an added bonus, I had attended UNCORKED and was fortunate enough to win an extra prize along with my free tapas button: a $100 credit toward a bottle of wine. From the moment we walked through the door, the evening was off to a great start. We were greeted by Elliot, my favorite person at Barcelona. I've always found him to be welcoming, attentive, personable, and genuinely funny. In fact, he was one of the original reasons we became regulars. When he first served us, he combined exceptional service with an engaging personality that made every visit feel special. As always, he was on top of everything and even made a point of wishing my friend a happy birthday. I could spend pages describing the food, service, and atmosphere, but I'll spare you my rambling. Suffice it to say, the evening was exceptional. Every member of the team seemed committed to making sure we had a memorable experience. Whether it was the thoughtful suggestion to combine our table with another when our growing collection of tapas and wine began to outgrow the available real estate, the delightful sommelier, a funny and attentive blonde woman whose name I unfortunately can't remember, who guided us to the perfect bottle, or our server, who never missed a beat and seemed to anticipate every need before we could ask, every member of the team contributed to making the evening truly special. The 2024 Gessamí was an inspired recommendation and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the night. Fragrant and beautifully balanced, with notes of jasmine, citrus, and ripe stone fruit, it was vibrant, refreshing, and paired wonderfully with our seemingly endless parade of tapas. The entire experience was lovely, fun, memorable, and genuinely impressive. While I unfortunately can't remember the names of either the sommelier or our server, that is in no way a reflection of their service. If anything, it simply highlights the shortcomings of my memory. Their attentiveness, professionalism, warmth, and contributions to the evening certainly did not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. This visit reminded me exactly why Barcelona has become such a favorite destination. Time and again, you deliver the perfect combination of outstanding food, exceptional wine, genuine hospitality, and an atmosphere that somehow feels both exciting and comfortable at the same time. While Barcelona Wine Bar is certainly a great name, in my mind it will always be known as my Barcelona Bliss.

I came here one evening with a few friends and it came highly recommended. None of us were super…read morehungry, which made tapas a perfect choice. We sat outside, and I actually never even saw the inside of the restaurant, but outside is great if you like people watching and the weather is nice. We had a lot of questions, and our server was super helpful and patient, and even went so far as to mark all the vegan options on the menu for me so that I knew exactly what I could order. The food came and it was fine. Nothing to complain about, but nothing overly remarkable on my end. I definitely think this is an atmosphere-based place. By that I mean the food was fine but it's not something I would crave normally -- or if I did, I could go to the grocery store and make myself a little charcuterie board. But it's a really nice spot if you want to hang out with friends and enjoy some drinks and snacks while catching up. It also would be a good spot for date night.

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Barcelona Wine Bar
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Spice Finch - Brownie

Spice Finch

4.2(533 reviews)
0.4 mi•Rittenhouse Square
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Underrated largely Greek restaurant, makes for a great night out in Center City also…read more Check it out

Service around happy hour was minimal around bar area. The menu of large plates at 1.5 lbs of food…read moreeach impressively include zataar fries and a plans of other Mediterranean flavors. There's both kabab and Tadiq or Persian crispy rice for the traditional menu lovers. The rest of the menu is fresh, surprisingly flavorful and priced fairly Service is lacking severely. The host had such a nasty attitude 1/15/26 at 18:40 that I will not return again. I was concerned about her demeanor and I asked her if she was ok; she repeated my question back mockingly and rolled her eyes. The rest of the staff gathered to laugh at her behavior, covering their mouths to whisper at each other while staring at me; I was like dealing with preschool children. I mentioned my table was in eyeshot already seated at the bar and the host boasted that without a reservation I couldn't join a group already seated and waiting on me. I walked around the host; sat myself at the bar informed the table of what happened & we all left promptly. There was a wonderful skinny male host with dreadlocks the week before who seated me and was wonderful. Today's experience was a stark downhill experience from his service last week. Poor & inconsistent service. Great food. Order to to go you don't want to deal with toxic Host/bar staff that will go out of their way to ruin your dining experience. Unless the staff will be corrected; I won't return.

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Spice Finch - Roasted Cauliflower 10/10

Roasted Cauliflower 10/10

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A Taste of Spain - Tostada de Jamon Iberico

A Taste of Spain

4.5(20 reviews)
0.7 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Such a surprisingly pleasant little cafe-style Spanish restaurant! My friend and I came here for…read moredinner for a girls' night and both got the $35 tasting menu. I was expecting a decent amount of food, but this was SO much food for a tasting menu. We couldn't even finish everything. The tasting menu came with 6 different dishes, so it was a really fun way to try a bunch of things. First were the boquerones in olive oil with bread. The anchovies were fresh tasting and pleasantly briny without being overwhelmingly fishy. And they give you SO much olive oil. They also brought us more bread, which was honestly perfect because I was absolutely going to use that bread to soak up every last drop of the olive oil. Then came the garlic and tomato topped baguette. Simple but really good. The garlic and tomato gave the bread a ton of flavor without being too heavy. The fried potatoes were another favorite. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and just really satisfying. Definitely the kind of thing you keep reaching for even after you've told yourself you're full. The jamón croquetas were delicious too. Crispy golden outside with that creamy, savory filling inside and little bits of jamón throughout. Rich, but in a good way. Then we had the shrimp in garlic. This wasn't really a sauce situation, but more of the shrimp sitting in all that garlicky, flavorful oil. The shrimp were tender and the garlic-infused oil was basically begging to be eaten with bread. Which, obviously, we did. For dessert, my friend got the rice pudding and I got the flan. The rice pudding was VERY fall to me. Creamy, comforting, and full of cinnamon, with that warm spiced flavor that makes you want to eat it while wearing a sweater. My flan was perfect. Smooth, creamy, delicate, and not overly sweet. Just the right amount of caramel flavor. Honestly, the amount of food was kind of ridiculous for $35. Six dishes plus dessert, and everything felt fresh and flavorful. There was also a really nice variety, so it never felt like we were just eating six versions of the same thing. The restaurant itself is also PERFECT for pictures. Everything is so thoughtfully decorated, from the walls to all the little details around the space. My friend and I definitely took a bunch of pictures because we couldn't resist. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, and service was surprisingly fast. They were also generous with the bread, which I appreciated because, again, I needed that bread for the olive oil situation. And it's BYOB! So if you want alcohol with dinner, you can just bring whatever you actually want instead of being limited to a restaurant drink menu. Overall, this was such a lovely girls' night dinner. Fresh food, lots of flavor, a really nice variety, generous portions, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and a price that felt very reasonable for how much food we got. 10/10 recommend. I honestly wasn't expecting to like it this much, but this was a really enjoyable meal from beginning to end. Definitely coming back.

The food was really good. It is tapas so the portions are very nice and shareable. The only reason…read moreI don't give it a five star it's because I was looking for more options. We have visited Spain and we have come across having some sort of meat so that was kind of disappointing. The service was great atmosphere is very nice and cozy but we definitely did not see the menu before going and so be expected to have more meat variety. .

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A Taste of Spain - Paella de Marisco

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