Giuseppe & Sons is downstairs!!! When you enter the lobby, locate the stairs and head down. The bar…read moreto the right is a different place with a different menu. The space is actually pretty large! Lots of table seating. It's dimly lit and a great date night spot. Service is friendly and attentive. Get there right at 4pm for guaranteed seating at the bar for happy hour. On the happy hour menu, I recommend the Meatballs and Ricotta Toast. The Calamari was just okay.

This spot is unexpected. Went back to this spot last evening for dinner . The dining room is…read moredownstairs and much larger space than anticipated. Decorated vintage chic Italian restaurant with booth and table seating. We started off with three cocktails that were seasonal options all were good and boozy as expected. The waiter was great at recommending top picks and favorites. We started dinner with the 8oz mozzarella and meatball appetizer. The meatballs were served 4 in sauce small to average size meatballs were good, soft and flavorful. The mozzarella was a show pulling it tableside from curds to a full 8oz ball finished with salt , pepper, and flavored olive oil. Dinner we ordered three Italian specialties. Chicken Milanese that was served with shaved Italian cheese and arugula. One vela parm which had the perfect ratio of sauce to cheese. The third meal was a basic bolognese that was served with mafaldine pasta. Entrees were all good. We also added the truffle pasta option for the table which was also prepared tableside with the cheese wheel and shavings of fresh black truffles was a perfect finish. We also had a sharing side of gnocchi with sauce. All in all we had a solid meal. It wasn't the best Italian I even had but it's good. The total was 336 for three with 2 rounds of drinks . This is pretty good for center city fine dining.

Nice little Italian spot with a solid menu of classic dishes. They have a small bar to sit at but…read moretable seating seems like the better choice for a nice sit down dinner. Somewhat rustic, cozy decor inside. Small happy hour but got to try the fried gnocchi dish and also the meatballs in sauce. Gnocchi were nice, and the sauce added good flavor. Meatballs same as well. For dinner, had the fettuccine duck (fettuccine al ragu d'anatra) and it was quite tasty. Very meaty ragu carried it, and the pasta was great as well. Limoncello cake at the end was wonderful. Thanks

We were a little thrown off that we were the only ones there. The table bread was weird and our…read moreappetizer, the gnocchi ricotta was not great. Luckily our server brightened the mood! And our entrees were good! I liked my salmon, it was more Asian style than Italian. My mom liked her arugula salad. This is more of an old school/traditional Italian place. It's a decent option close to the theatres.

We went to a late afternoon movie and decided to have dinner at this restaurant. Very pretty large…read morerestaurant lots of steps to walk up. They do have a ramp if you need it. I had the scallops they gave you three scallops with some peas. It was good nothing outstanding on that. My friend had a crabcake. It was quite unique. She said it was delicious. Also a drink and they gave you complementary bread and we split a fennel and arugula salad. The waiter was very helpful, professional High moderate too expensive They do have indoor and outdoor seating a big bar area.

We stopped by this restaurant prior to a matinee at Walnut Street theater, and we were very pleased…read morewith the food, service and our time there. We had brunch on a Saturday, and the food was delicious! When we walked in, the music and noise was somewhat loud, but we were then seated away from there, by a window in the back. So nice! We had 2 staff state that they were new to the restaurant (one who seated us and our waitstaff) but we would not have know this if they had not said. Both must have been trained very well. There is a large amount of seating, but we did reserve our table to be sure we made it to the show on time (12:30 reservation, done by 1:30 and made it to Walnut Street theater by 1:45!) We will definitely go here again should we attend a show, or if we are back in Philadelphia!

Little Water is a true delight from the moment you walk into the space. No detail is overlooked, it…read morefeels upscale without a single whiff of stuffiness. The staff are friendly, attentive, and incredibly reassuring when it comes to managing allergies. I dined here twice during my trip home this week, and both meals absolutely blew my socks off. Standout Celiac-Safe Dishes: * Hamachi collar (Wow.) * The Caesar-like salad * Maratelli rice * The Raw Bar, which I had the fortune of enjoying almost in its entirety (see photo!) I haven't been imbibing lately, but the Golden Hour NA drink left me wanting for absolutely nothing. Truly one of the best meals of my life, and easily the best in recent memory.

i take back my previous 4-star review!…read more i learned my lesson from last time and called to see if they had soft shell crab on the menu, and they did! my boyfriend and i made a last minute wednesday evening reservation and caught a chicken fried wednesday! we shared the caesar-like salad and had both of the specials -- the 5 piece buttermilk chicken and the soft shell crab. they were both fantastic, the soft shell crab was amazing, the ideal way to kick off softie season. for dessert, we had the frozen key lime tart which was much bigger than we expected and delicious. it was perfectly sweet and tangy, and i really liked the toasted meringue. definitely a heavy treat, but absolutely worth it. we left feeling stuffed and satisfied. little water is always a beautiful dining experience. the restaurant is stunning and modern, and the service is always top notch. our waitress was very sweet and attentive. i saw on their instagram that the chicken fried softshell sandwich is back on the menu, and i really want to try it! i'll definitely call ahead again to confirm availability because i can't bear the disappointment of my last visit again.

Recently dined at Jaffa and had amazing experience from beginning to end. They were very…read moreaccommodating! Our server Katie or Kate (black sleeve tattoo) super knowledgeable and super helpful with navigating the menu. We weren't sure what to get but her recommendations were spot on. Our first time there but not are last!

The entire experience led by my Bartender Jesse was exceptional. 10/10 service!!…read more Came for happy hour but ended up staying for a full meal and was pleasantly surprised by everything that I was recommended to me by Jesse via the catch of the day deal. $40 for an app, entree and dessert was an amazing deal. Everything was fresh and filling, I left happy as a clam!

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.

Went to my first taste collective event at Leo. This place is located in the Sidney Kimmel Center…read more I started out with a Pine~app~le Chord. I really liked the jalapeños with pineapples. It was a spicy yet kind of sweet experience. This was a 5 course experience. Course 1 was Lettuces by Leo- I really liked this dish. It definitely went above a traditional salad. It had nice healthy long lettuce with whipped feta and bell pepper hot sauce. It was amazing- honestly wish restaurants would make this quality salad. Course 2 was Badger Flame Beets. I usually don't like beets but the sunflower seed with blackberry really added to the dish. It had a good peanut butter feel to it. Course 3 was Coriander Cured Hiramasa. I really liked the sushi feel with the Sicilian olives and cherry. It added a unique feel to the dish. Course 4 was Burnt Honey Duck Breast. It was decent for duck and the course stuffed me. Course 5 was the Polenta Cake. I didn't like how they tried to do their twist of cheesecake with it. I don't feel like the polenta really added to the dish.

Came here for restaurant week with a friend and had a great time! Making a reservation wasn't too…read morebad since the weather was bad and I'm sure most people wanted to stay at home. I love the interior decor especially the cheeky baby up front. The food was great, I definitely recommend trying a few apps and the portions make it easy to share.

If you need a cozy meal in a cozy place this winter, this is the spot for you. I was so excited to…read moresee a pasta shop serving gluten free noodles, and they did not disappoint. The texture was just right and the flavor of the vodka sauce was perfect. The drink menu is also extremely solid with none of the signature cocktails lacking booze or flavor. If you're in the South Street area for a concert or event, stop by here for a meal beforehand.

So so so impressed by Sally. I've heard so much about this place but never got around to trying it…read moreuntil tonight. The space is cute with a great outdoor seating area! The staff is so friendly and "normal" which I always appreciate. They of course did their normal customer service thing, but weren't overly friendly or overbearing. Other than the caesar, we stuck to the happy hour menu which was great. 8 dollar wines, 10 dollar (smaller size) pizzas and 12 (ish) dollar whipped ricotta with focaccia. The whipped ricotta was so incredibly good. The main point of visiting was for the Caesar salad which was incredible. Huge chicken cutlet and a comical amount of parm. Under 100 bucks for 4 drinks, pizza, salad and app - and everything was delicious. Will totally be back soon!

Came in on a weekend for dinner and the place was very busy but nice. Friends and I had…read morereservations for dinner but the weather for outdoor was perfect. I feel like the only downside was that it was very dark and loud indoors. The food was so good. We ordered a ton of food and everything was amazing. The mushroom and soppresata pizzas were so flavorful and delicious. The meatballs, ricotta, and Caesar salad were delicious as well. Although I live far, I definitely would come back again.