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I had wanted to enjoy a meal here for years and it just never happened. Then a friend mentioned…read moremeeting up here for dinner. I was thrilled! We met up on a Monday evening at 6:30. She made reservations. We each started with a glass of white wine and shared the ricotta and olive oil appetizer. Then we each decided on a pizza . I had the corn pizza while she enjoyed the margarita pizza. Everything was wonderful and the service was excellent! The entire vibe was awesome! I loved the interior design of the space. I cannot wait to go back!

TL;DR weird vibes + overpriced…read more Came by on Saturday and took the only reservation that worked with our early train departure - 4pm. Seemed that we were the only patrons and felt like we'd interrupted the staff's break time. While the decor is gorgeous, the energy definitely didn't feel warm, welcoming, or like a place we'd want to return. The pasta was fresh, cheese was plentiful, and the rabbit was shredded like chicken. My partner felt there should have been more meat but I enjoyed it. For two cocktails and one pasta (rabbit) it cost us $87. OK cocktails paired with good pasta. All in all, not worth the price point for the experience of feeling like you're an inconvenience.

Pistachio croissant

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Crispy octopus

Fishtown Social

4.0(87 reviews)

1.6 mi•Fishtown

This was our second stop on our mission to "paint the town red". Turns out it was our last stop…read morebecause we really enjoyed this quaint traditional wine bar. I enjoy wine and trying variations so it was a no brainer that this would be fitting for my pre-birthday hang out. Upon entering there weren't many other patrons in this small establishment so it felt like our private space for our group of 8 for some time during the Saturday evening. At some point we gave a cocktail a try as well. But this is certainly a nice low key space to connect, socialize, try a flight, cocktail, or pick up a bottle.

We had stopped in for a drink before dinner. The three of us had never been here before and we…read morecouldn't believe we hadn't. It's a beautiful space! Aside from the bar where can order specialty cocktails, they sell bottles of wine and spirits. All of the staff we dealt with were great! Drinks were wonderful! We are looking forward to stopping in again soon!

Avinyó Blanc

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Amada Philadelphia

4.2(2.4k reviews)

0.2 mi•Old City

10/10 we can't wait to go back and to try the Radnor location…read more My husband ordered the Old Fashioned and said it didn't disappoint; I ordered the Rose Gold because I love any cocktail with passionfruit. We came specifically to try the tapas and loved every dish we ordered. My husband's favorite was the Gambas al Ajillo. He loved it so much that he ordered a second plate immediately after finishing the first. I couldn't decide between the Bruselas Catalana and the Coca de Alcachofas, loved both, and would definitely order both again. The overall experience exceeded our expectations and was totally worth the visit.

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.

1.2 mi•Fishtown, Northern Liberties

Restaurant view

All three desserts. One as amazing as the other. But that Arroz con leche!

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Ham and fig salad

Terrassa

4.5(2 reviews)

I saw this place had recently opened up and I came to check it out with a friend. It's from the…read moresame people who made Fabrika. Great place to come for the vibe- it felt like something from Tulum. It wasn't very crowded when we came and the waiter was very attentive and quick to take our orders. Wait was pretty long for food considering how empty is was, but it didn't bother us too much and the waiter was apologetic. It's new so i guess it happens. The food was just ok- menu was pretty limited. I got the oyster mushroom flatbread wrap and my friend got the halloumi one. They were just ok I probably would not eat here again. The drinks, which were pricey but not out of the norm for Philly, were pretty good. Overall I would come here for the vibe and the drinks and maybe eat elsewhere.

Great place great food great service, wait staff was so nice! I highly recommend this spot!read more

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Mistral

3.9(775 reviews)

37.6 mi

We used to frequent the KoP location and were sad when it closed. So, we were so happy to stumble…read moreupon it during a day trip to Princeton. We went for lunch and it was really good. The biscuits with honey/cinnamon butter are death-row meal worthy. Insanely good. Hubby had an Italian style panini served with homemade chips. I had the smoked salmon toast- artfully presented and delicious. Our server was sweet and the manager stopped by to check in. Headed back to Princeton in a few months for a girls weekend and definitely making dinner plans here.

Such an amazing spot for small plates and vibrant flavors! Mistral completely won me over with…read moretheir exquisite Tapas menu. The pan seared fish was crispy, tender, and beautifully seasoned, and sharing the unique small plates made the meal so interactive and fun. I loved watching the chefs work in the warm open kitchen. Sweet service throughout. I will definitely be back!

Michelin-Quality Chefs

Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

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Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

Heirloom Doylestown

4.6(130 reviews)

24.8 mi

My team and I have visited Heirloom several times, and we have absolutely loved the food and…read moreexperience every time! We usually come with a larger group, and although the restaurant has limited space, the staff has never made us feel like an inconvenience or anything less than welcome. The menu offers a wonderful variety of options for everyone on our team, including delicious vegetarian choices. The service is consistently quick, attentive, and respectful, and the staff is always eager to help. Heirloom has become one of our favorite places for team meals in Doylestown, and we always look forward to returning!

The food is delicious farm to table locally sourced cuisine. Everything I ate was delicious. My…read morehusband and thought the cold corn soup was lush. We wanted more. We also had a 12 ounce thick, spicy grilled pork chop and a very tasty swordfish entree. The service was very good. And the ambience is lovely. The best part in my opinion- it's a byob restaurant. Also breakfast and lunch are served.

Field greens salad - awesome

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Zahav

4.5(3.6k reviews)

0.4 mi•Society Hill

•$$$$

So great! Visited in a Saturday night and sat on the patio on a beautiful night…read more The tasting menu started with for the table, laffa bread hummus, beets, baba ghanoush, pickled cabbage, carrots, marinated cauliflower and spicy fennel. We could have stopped here and I would have been thrilled. For mezze we had the wagyu tartare and Haloumi, the puffed buckwheat was a cool texture and much preferred the scheese to the beef. The beef unfortunately had a spice or flavor that overpowered everything. For the entree we had the lamb shoulder, meaty, lucious and the Persian rice in the side was delicious but we were stuffed! Ended with the dessert trio, all a great not too sweet bite but the blueberry konafi was our favorite.

This was my first time at Zahav. Came with work colleagues following a long day at an industry…read moreconference. Note, I gave a 5 star review. There is one aspect I'll save for the end that is needed for management so that they can better train their Directors of First Impressions aka hostesses to be more resourceful and more befitting of the quality of the restaurant experience. Once my situation was solved... the Zahav experience that I was rather expecting took over and delivered on all cylinders as expected of such a fine quality institution. I was with a party of 8, and the host of our gathering I'm assuming aligned on a shared food experience for the full table and boy that was a strategic move. We got to sample so many fabulous dishes that we passed around the table. This was perfect considering different food experiences, diets and food considerations as we had some gluten watchers and a vegitarian at our table and in the end everyone was statisfied. Upon further research I learned tha Zahav does have a 4-course prix fix tasting menu for $90/person. Typically starts with freshly bake laffa bread, signature hummus and tehina, an assortment of seasonal vegetable salads adn spreads, followed by a mezze, a selection of charcoal-grilled skewers, adn a large-format marquee dishes like their famous slow-braised pomegranate labm shoulder and a dessert course. This sounds exactly like what we had sampled and to my NYC trained taste buds, was DELICIOUS. The preparations and plattings were works of art. To top off an excellent dining experinece, somehow we ended up being given a tour of the kitchen in action. I'm a magazine photographer that has been in many kitchens, none like Zahavs'. Quiet, immaculate, their charcoal cooking leaves a light glow and scent and is warming. Small kitchen considering the volume of dishes they turn out each night. Back to my inital introduction to the brand via the incompentence of the hostes team on Tuesday 9/15. I said I was joinging a client group dinner and they sent me to the wrong room, then I was told there was no such party. I lost 30 minutes dealing with these two incompetent individuals. I politely stepped outside to make some calls and send off text messages but unfortunately the group was busy enjoying their opening round of food and drinks while I was outside thinking I had the date or time wrong. After trying again to speak with the hostess staff I opt for one strategy before heading back to my car, to re-enter and walk the entire restaurant hoping to spot my group. Funny thing, one of the guests in my group went through a similar experience... hence it wasn't just me. Imagine had I thrown my hands up in defeat and leave. Unlike me to not have food photos to share, was just not the right setting. Take my word for it, each plate was a work of art.

2.0 mi•East Passyunk Crossing

The bar area

Crispy Persian rice

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Dinning room

Barcelona Wine Bar

4.4(924 reviews)

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.

Summer Street Sling

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Under the Moon Cafe

4.2(500 reviews)

30.5 mi

Is it haute cuisine? No Does it earn 5 stars for charm,…read morereally good food, great service, and lovely vibes? Yes!! We had a Lazy Sunday dinner outside on the porch and thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Restarted with a wonderful watermelon tomato gaspacho with feta, Then had the Tapas tower with the wonderful, mushrooms, garlic shrimp, and Ropa Viejo. I had a salad and my husband tried the delicious home made pappardelle. Our server Rosie was a delight and could not have been more helpful and attentive. I look forward to going for Brunch the next time we visit Lambertville.

Beautiful outdoor/indoor vibe with friendly service. Cocktails are meticulously crafted. Recommend…read morethe Aperol Spritz, sangria, tequila island punch with coconut was tasty. New England hazy IPA hit the spot as well. The empanadas were piping hot with a nice crunch. Fresh and delicious. Pork chop stood out for the stuffed goat cheese and was cooked perfectly. Cranberry sauce was ok as was the gnocchi. Bacon wrapped date was out of this world and would highly recommend the trio tapas. Would've loved to have had a charcuterie or cheese board. The place has that kind of vibe. Can't wait to go back and enjoy the afternoon with my wife.

Super cute bar

Tapas trio

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Pear martini & mojito

Cafe Olé

4.2(454 reviews)

0.1 mi•Old City

Stopped by for lunch and the Cafe is very nice with ample seating. Tons of menu options so everyone…read morewill find something good. The barista was super friendly and nice and was very efficient. Also our order was brought to our table which was very nice. The food was delicious I would definitely recommend any of the shakshukas the Moroccan one was incredible. Good coffee and tea as well.

Of all the breakfast places I've been to, this one stands apart. A menu dedicated largely to…read moreshakshuka? With servings big enough to feed 3 people? I couldn't have dreamt up a better concept. The food might take a while to come out during busier times but it's well worth the wait.

Table by the window

Moroccan Shakshuka

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Jay Q.

4 years ago

Amazing food and the service is amazing! Luis goes above and beyond. Will definitely be back here! Would recommend to anyone!

Nikki R.

2 years ago

Came here a week ago. Super racist and elitist service :( So sad wish it was better! Was really hoping to like this place.

Henry M.

1 year ago

I'd give six stars if I could!!! This place nails it on every front. Simply excellent.

Donna F.

3 years ago

Had a wonderful time! Great food! Amazing service!

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I had walked past Estia more times than I can count, but had never been, until this evening. We had…read morejust finished walking around the craft fair at Rittenhouse Square and were looking to get a bite to eat. It was my birthday and my partner wanted to find a nice restaurant. We had been to Greece two years ago and fell in love with the food. We saw Estia was close by, however, it was Saturday at 4 and we found there were no open reservations. We decided to walk over. The hostess was very gracious and not only said she could accommodate, but took us to a delightful booth. The venue is beautiful - the architecture - decorations - and the overall vibe is wonderful. I walked downstairs and was also very impressed with the private dining rooms. It didn't take us very long to decide what we were going to order - we were sharing all plates. My partner started with an Estia (signature) cocktail - the Meli. It's a delicious drink with vodka, passion fruit, almond liqueur, honey and lemon! I would like to mention the bread and hummus we had as a starter - the bread was excellent-warm, freshly baked with a superb creamy hummus. We decided to order the Crab cake and the Spanakopita for appetizers. The crab cake was made with jumbo lump crabmeat and had minimal fillers - I'm from Maryland and this was as good as any I've recently had. There was a Dijon aioli that was the perfect dip for the crab meat. The Spanakopita was also top notch - the crispy phyllo dough was excellent and the filling of spinach, leeks, scallions, dill and feta was perfect! For our main course, we ordered the Lamb Chops (of course!), and the Lobster Linguini. We were told the chops are Estia's signature dish and a must order. First rule of eating chops - you must pick up the chops to eat them - cutting the meat with a fork and knife will not provide the same effect with both the flavor and texture. My first bite was heavenly - the chops were cooked perfectly - which is a feat in itself as we both like our meat Medium - pink, not red. The chops were tender and juicy with a grill that accentuated the flavor of the meat. What a great dish! The chops came with very large, very delicious Greek style potato fries which had a nice crunch and a little cheese! Unfortunately, the Lobster Linguine did not meet our expectations - specifically, the lobster. My first bite of the lobster resulted in my chewing, and chewing, and chewing..... What a disappointment - while the sauce was very savory and the pasta was cooked perfectly, I couldn't chew the lobster and pushed the pieces to the side. There are many reasons why lobster is chewy and rubbery - overcooking is the most common. It was my birthday and our very gracious and delightful server brought a few little treats out. Overall, while the one dish was disappointing, the rest of the meal was great and we will be returning to Estia!

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What a lovely ambiance the minute you walk in the door at Leo's!…read more We arrived early for the $55 pre-Theatre fixed price menu. The host greeted us warmly and immediately found us a table right by the window so we could people watch. The bartender showed us a menu of drink options and we chose the apple spritz. There were several types spritzes, so we chose the classic. He prepared it with pride and presented it to us. It was absolutely delicious! The music was mellow and modern in the restaurant. We were there early, so it was not overcrowded. We did make a reservation just in case. The restaurant is located directly inside the Kimmel Center which allowed us convenient parking. We were very impressed that there were several gluten-free options on the menu which made life much easier. We ordered the yellowfin tuna and the Amish chicken as an entrée. But we were really impressed with the appetizers, which were perfect sizes for us. The carrot entrée which seemed more like a wonderful, no village of some sort was captivating and scrumptious. Our server took the time to talk to us about each entrée. He was enthusiastic and kind catering our every whim. We were offered a flight of mini desserts and barely had room to taste them because we were so full from the rest of the meal. I inquired about a gluten-free option and they immediately brought me a delicious fruit sorbet, which was the perfect palette cleanser for the night. We had plenty of time left to stroll the streets and wander over to the Academy of Music for the show. Epic night as far as I am concerned. Its convenience, surprising elegance and thoughtfulness was appreciated. Bravo Leo! We give you a standing ovation for this orchestration.

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4.3

(8 reviews)

What a lovely evening we spent at gusto! The owner stopped by our table several times to make sure…read morewe were enjoying our meal. It was heaven!!! I had the gnocchi, my husband had the veal rollatini. Our son who was sharing the evening with us had the lasagna. Each meal was perfection...I grew up in an Italian family & my standards are pretty high... Not here...each meal was carefully designed for your eyes as well as your tastebuds. The only negative was my fault.....I didn't ask if it was BYOB :so it could have been upsetting but as my husband said "we are enjoying every bite & can taste the food so much better". That doesn't mean I won't bring my bottle of Multipulchiana next time!!!!!! See you soon Flori!!!!!!

I decided I wanted a treat tonight and have heard nothing but good things from neighbors about Il…read moreGusto. This was my last day of work before retirement which is a little different as a remote worker; a lovely send off meeting, but no cake. I couldn't decide between the papardelle bolognese or the gnocchi, so I asked if a gnocchi bolognese is something they can do. The gentleman who took my order was happy to accomodate but hesitatingly mentioned that the gnocchi might be better without changing the sauce. I decided to go all out... gnocchi with a gorgonzola sauce could go nicely with papardelle bolognese. A good sign that it's authentic Italian; the pairing of the sauce and pasta is very intentional. Oh my, oh my. The gnocchi is the tenderest I've ever had and I've been to Italy a few times and I'm from NYC. The gorgonzola has great flavor without being overpowering for the delicate gnocchi and the papardelle bolognese is exceptional. I had mentioned that I was celebrating and the gentleman who handled my order (I think he must be an owner) had put in a slice of cake that I think is a lovely pistachio tiramisu. I got my retirement cake after all. Thank you Il Gusto for such a perfect dinner!

Oltremare

3.8

(39 reviews)

Our first visit to Oltremare for the summer dinner series was wonderful…read more Six artfully prepared and presented courses included: Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, Tonnato Sauce Maine Lobster Roulade Hunter's Farm White Corn, Fava Beans, Lardons, Lobster-Brandy Jus Braised Black Bass "Fruitti di Mare" Clams, Octopus, Scampi, Fennel, Baby Potatoes, Vermouth Blanc, Pesto Braised Rabbit Pappardelle Pine Nuts, Taggiasca Olives, Thyme, Parmigiano Reggiano Roasted Lamb Chop à la Provençale Ratatouille, Summer Herb Tapenade, Lavender Lamb Jus Lemon Chiboust Toasted Meringue, Mint Add the impeccable service we enjoyed to this delicious meal, and you have an incredible value for $95.

Gorgeous setting, great service, deeply overpriced food of average quality…read more The scallop entree was 4 tiny scallops that were so overcooked and dry we could barely chew. The beet salad was lovely and bright. The pasta dishes had perfectly al dente homemade pasta noodles, but the flavors were quite mild and lackluster. The dessert was similarly bland; would not recommend the olive oil cake

Cry Baby Pasta

3.9

(318 reviews)