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    Leo Restaurant

    4.6 (20 reviews)
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    Haru S.

    The photos speak for themselves, but yes, everything tasted like a work of art. Very interesting textures and colors, packed with rich flavors. And the drinks were strong. Loved my espresso martini, especially before going in to watch the performance. Service was polite and relatively quick, but make sure you reserve ahead of time to ensure getting a table. It's a new restaurant in a very convenient location, which means seats get pretty limited there, especially before a packed show.

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    Arthur N.

    Named in honor of the legendary Leopold Stokowski, music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1912 to 1941, Leo recently made its debut in the Kimmel Center space formerly occupied by the late Volver. Leo had been open a scant nine days when my dining partner and I paid a call. The first thing we noticed were the subtle changes in décor, which added a pleasantly soft touch to the previous ambiance. And the restaurant's powers-that-be had obviously decided to hit the ground running, as both the food and the service proved to be right on the money. The cuisine, described as "global with a Mediterranean twist," is basically inspired by Executive Chef Chris Cryer's worldwide travels and zealously enriched with seasonal locally-sourced ingredients. Sounds good, doesn't it...? And it tastes even better. Just one caveat... The menu is rather esoteric in nature and will definitely not appeal to the diehard meat & potatoes crowd. It may also, upon occasion, send even the most sophisticated diner in search of a gastronomic glossary. We began with the Hiramasa and Lettuces, respectively. The former is the Japanese name for the high-quality sashimi grade Yellowtail Kingfish, which is farm-raised under the strictest standards. In point of fact, the fish is so highly regarded in Japan that it is hand-packed in order to avoid bruising. Its pale pink flesh is firm of texture and offers diners a sweet, rich flavor. At Leo it was companioned by slices of pomelo (a citrus fruit native to southeast Asia that has the taste of sweet grapefruit), artichoke, and Castelvetrano olive (a variety of green olive grown in Sicily and famous for its mild, buttery flavor, meaty texture, and bright green color). A definite winner in every respect. Lettuces certainly sounded innocent enough... The presentation, however, as you will note from the photo, was captivatingly colorful; and it only took one bite to realize that texture and taste were right on target as well. Seasoned breadcrumbs, morsels of candied citrus fruit, and a zippy bell pepper sauce added their own unique contributions... but it was the incomparably delicious smooth-as-silk whipped feta cheese that not only succeeded in ameliorating the roughage but also in providing diners with an extremely satisfying gastronomic gestalt. Moving on to the entrées, our piscatorial pursuits continued with the Yellowfin Tuna. Seared until seductively rare of countenance, it arrived at table swimming in a Madeira sauce supplemented with charred leek, hazelnuts, and trout roe. A triumph of both taste and texture. The Ricotta Dumplings were presented in a creamy Italian sauce infused with taleggio, a cheese known for its smooth texture and delightfully tangy flavor, accompanied by morels and rainbow chard, and crowned with a parmesan crisp. This culinary combo was, in a word, extradinarily delicious... It was also, I would hasten to add, incredibly rich and quite filling. So, unless you happen to possess the appetite - and the capacity - of a starving yak, you can count on departing with a rather ample doggie bag in tow. Dessert choices are extremely limited... After much debate - and I freely confess that I would have preferred the Walnut Cake with white chocolate and toasted vanilla ice cream - my dining partner and I eventually decided to share the Chocolate Caramel. As it turned out, the laced with caramel smooth-as-silk mascarpone and chocolate mousse sandwiched between slices of crispy chocolate turned out to be a delightfully delicious choice. In the meantime, a word about prices... They do represent, in my opinion, pretty much the going rate for upscale Center City restaurants. Appetizers peak at $21.00 for Roasted Shrimp and Foie Gras; and main courses range from $28.00 for Ricotta Dumplings to $41.00 for the Flat Iron Steak. There is also a pre-theater menu priced at $45.00 per person. This may seem like a real bargain... but it is not. First of all, your choices are very limited. Secondly, that $45.00 price tag includes appetizer and entrée only. If you want dessert, that will set you back another $12.00 or $13.00. Then you add on a few other accoutrements, tax and tip. See what I mean? My dining partner and I recently traveled the pre-theater menu route; so, permit me to add up the bad news for you. We each enjoyed a single pre-prandial libation, shared a dessert (as noted above), and ordered coffee and tea, respectively. With tax and tip, the total check exceeded the $150.00 mark. Is the food worth it...? Yes, in my opinion (although I do think that our cocktails and some of the bottled wines are significantly overpriced). Just be prepared for a major assault on your pocketbook.

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    El K.

    Service: Fantastic. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel seamless. Let's keep this energy up. Food: The appetizers definitely hit stronger than the entrées. There were a few standouts and a few that fell a bit flat. I prefer more hits than misses. It seems the chef leans into spice, which I don't mind. -The steak sauce had a unique peanut-y, spicy kick to it.The clam pasta was fresh and well-balanced. I really enjoyed the hiramasa - super fresh and flavorful. The duck was just okay- I was hoping for a crispier finish. Ambiance: Subtle, slightly dark, and intimate. Not over-the-top, but clean, stylish, and perfect for a relaxed evening out, maybe after work.

    Jenny K.

    Had a great meal! Dishes were pretty and tasted just as good. I really enjoyed my duck

    Julie D.

    We loved everything from the first delicious fig cocktail to the last dessert. We were a party of six, and we literally ordered the entire menu. We had all six appetizers, all six dinners, and all three desserts. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. There was not a thing we ate that was not perfectly executed and would not be ordered again.

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    Great service, great flavors. We appreciated them asking if we had a show afterwards to keep us on time.

    Lettuces with whipped feta

    I really love this restaurant! It was so unexpectedly amazing. I am a super foodie with a sophisticated palette. I take my food very seriously. This restaurant totally blew me away. From the start, I usually grade restaurants on their bread service. This bread came out warm with delicious sweet and salty butter. The lettuces with whipped feta were so bright and delicious! The heirloom tomatoes were perfectly executed with a touch heat. The beets with tahini and chili was such an awesome combination. The grilled shrimp was perfectly cooked. We also really enjoyed the duck breast with grilled peaches, not sure how they grilled the peaches so perfectly so that they were still crispy. Some kind of magic chef art! The pasta with crab was awesome. Desserts was tasty as well- personal favorite was the polenta cake. Everything was solid and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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    Very nice bartender. Food was mediocre. Merguez were burnt and inedible. Manager reprimanded my husband for bringing his own tea bag.

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    Food was delicious, waitress was gentle and polite, would absolutely recommend for my friends, this place is really good for couples.

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    4.4(975 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    •$$$

    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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    Superette

    4.4(25 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Passyunk Square

    There are no photos of our drinks, salad or sandwich because after the first bites of the cheese…read moreand meat we were under their spell. Green goddess salad was delicious. The raclette sandwich was a decadent grilled cheese. I got a cassis and Perrier drink that was refreshing. My spouse got a pastis cocktail and loved it. I love everything about this: casual bar with great drinks and delicious snacks. You can eat a full meal or just graze. The market has great food to go. If I lived closer I'd be a regular.

    Okay, hear me out and listen to the entire review:…read more TL;DR VERY EXPENSIVE We came here for our anniversary because reviews were wonderful and the menu looked very European i.e. smaller plates with big flavors and delicious cocktails. Our order, pre-meditated was for oysters, octopus, and the 'plateau du marche' aka cheese and meat plate. All sounds good, right? The oysters were WAY too small for $21 (6 in total), the octopus was cut up into small pieces equaling about 1/2 a tentacle but they filled the plate with a few pieces of sausage and potatoes to make it look like the plate was full. It was not. Plus the sauce it comes with was way too acidic. The cheese an meat plate costing $26 has only a few slices of meat, 4 slices of old crusty bread, a few crumbles of cubed cheese, and very very very small pitted olives. Honestly, it was embarrassing. We had to end up ordering their happy hour breads which were fine but after dropping a pretty penny we shouldn't have to order MORE food... As far as the drinks go, I just don't understand the justification in charging $16 for a N/A drink... I ended up sending it back because after one sip on my part and another on my bartender husband's part we both agreed that it was repulsive. And I never send drinks back. Service, lovely and attentive Atmosphere 100% inviting and the view of the fountain made it all magical Drinks WAY too expensive Food WAY too small and incredibly overpriced Flavors - fine but definitely not worth the price tag All in all we went for a few cocktails and something to munch on and left with a $200 bill. No leftovers. A great date night spot if you're looking to drop a dime and a half to impress your mate but honestly, I was extremely disappointed. We left hungry, sober, and confused as to where our money went.

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    Barcelona Wine Bar

    4.4(924 reviews)
    1.3 mi•East Passyunk Crossing
    •$$$

    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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    Alimentari  - Meatballs

    Alimentari

    4.5(59 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
    •$$

    What an adorable hidden gem! We have been wanting to come here, but they are open limited days and…read morehours. Right now, just Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5 to 7 PM. We came in on this Wednesday for the sips happy hour and it was wonderful. They have $7 cocktails and spritzes, $6 wine and $5 beer. Each had a couple drinks, the Hugo spritz, Limoncello lemon drop, had the Gruner Veltliner - all really good, We also had an order of the bruschetta, which was ok, and the arancini which was one of the best I've had! Creamy inside and delicious sauce. Love this place and will definitely return!

    The vibes were great in here. It really feels like welcoming and fresh. The service was great. I…read morewent as the first stop on my Birthday happy hour crawl. My party had a great time. This place is great for large parties as you can order individually at the counter, and it's seat yourself. As I mentioned, it was my birthday and the employees working really made me feel spacial. They were so sweet the entire time we were there, and they were on top of everything the entire time. They even gave me a free glass of wine!! The food was lovely, and I'd know since we ordered everything off the HH food menu. Even though some of the items I didn't like, I could still tell the quality of the ingredients. The focaccia and polenta fries were my favorites!! They reasons this isn't a perfect five for me is because the HH menu is pretty limited. Also, I've tried to come to Alimentary before, and it just didn't work out. As in the restaurant wasn't available to the public due to a private party. Also, it's quite literally just an hour long and only runs during the week.

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    Solar Myth

    4.3(25 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Newbold, Passyunk Square

    Ok! This place was so unexpected! Was a former dive bar but now is a coffee shop by morning and…read morewine bar by afternoon/evening. The bartenders are so knowledgeable about the wines and I'm excited to go back. Great music selection playing. Just a very laid back place to be. I also learned that they have 20% champagne bottles on Sundays!

    Probably one of my favorite spots we explored in Philly! It's a little isolated from other popular…read moreplaces but worth the trek. I love the fact that they kept the original signage from the bar that was here before. The inside is full of character and charm. They serve coffee and pastries during the day and natural wine at night. They also have a music venue in the back with shows happening all throughout the month. They have a huge vinyl collection and only play vinyl while you sip and enjoy. This particular day, a few folks were working remote from the cafe tables. We were on vacation and decided to drink some wine. The bartender was so friendly and allowed us to try a few really unique selections. They had natural wine from Uruguay, South Africa, and plenty of other places. The South African wines were probably some of my favorite -- sooo unique and like nothing I've tried before. They also have a small bottle shop where you can make purchases for takeaway, which we ended up doing ourselves. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone who's a fan of coffee, natural wine, or vinyl!

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    Prunella - Still looking scrumptious 7 hours and 1000 miles later

    Prunella

    4.2(340 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
    •$$

    Went here for lunch, had a good experience!…read more Food: 8.8/10 - I really loved what u ordered. I could eat everything again. Good portion sizes too. We also got the Cacio e Pepe which was fantastic and Al Dente. Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 8.3/10 - This venue is pretty small. Don't sit outside or else you will smell the fishy streets of Philly.

    cute restaurant in center city with the iconic spicy chicken caesar!…read more all i can say is: spicy chicken caesar. it lives up to the hype, and it is delicious. i've eaten here several times now and none of the other food is particularly memorable, but the spicy chicken caesar is fantastic albeit a little expensive. i really need my boyfriend to learn how to make the spicy chicken caesar so i stop coming back, but it makes for a fantastic girl dinner. most of the times i've come here were either for restaurant week or the spicy chicken caesar. i really don't think it's worth coming for restaurant week, it's kind of a bummer that your whole table has to order the same thing and that you share a lot of the dishes. it ends up being not a whole lot of food, and i did the math and the cost comes out to be about the same. overall, it's a decent restaurant with good service. it's located right in center city with a million other restaurants so it's easily overlooked, but when i think of prunella i think of spicy chicken caesar.

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