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Gabriella’s Vietnam
Gabriella’s Vietnam serves up hot pots, whole fish, and other Vietnamese dishes in East Passyunk. It’s perfect for a weeknight comfort meal.
L’anima
Stop by L'anima in Grad Hospital on any given night and you'll find great Italian food, a large outdoor patio, and an ideal spot for a casual date night.
Trattoria Carina
Head to Trattoria Carina in Fitler Square for some good outdoor seating and even better pasta.
Pizza Richmond
Pizza Richmond is a casual pizza shop from the team behind Pizzeria Shackamaxon where the slices are just as good, and you can actually have a seat.
Essen Bakery
This Jewish bakery in East Passyunk makes great apple cake, bagels, babka, and chocolate rugelach.
Darnel’s Cakes
Darnel’s Cakes is a Black-owned bakery in Northern Liberties that makes pastries we love and one of our favorite breakfast sandwiches.
Dalessandro’s Steaks and Hoagies
In a town where cheesesteaks are acceptable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Dalessandro’s in Roxborough always has a line around the corner. Unfortunately, it no longer lives up to the hype.
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
Besides being one of the oldest bars in Philly, McGillin’s is also the entire city’s favorite place to day drink and watch sports.
Càphê Roasters
Càphê Roasters is a Vietnamese cafe in Kensington that makes strong egg coffee and delicious bánh mì.
Vernick Fish
Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood restaurant Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.
Kampar
Kampar is a bi-level Malaysian place off South Street where you should go for a low-key weeknight spread of burgers, stir fry, and cocktails.
Ambra
Ambra in Queen Village serves a tasting menu of thoughtful and delicious Italian food that's worth the price point.
Bistrot la Minette
Bistrot La Minette is the closest you can get to dinner in Paris without leaving Philly.
Indian Char House
Indian Char House makes some of the best (and most reasonably priced) Indian food in Philadelphia.
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo is a pricey omakase in Old City with great service and quality seafood.
Bar Lesieur
Center City’s Bar Lesieur is a buzzy French place with good drinks, where the crowded dining room has nothing to do with the food.
Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ
The only things you should leave with from Mahalo on South Street are the BBQ meats and a feeling that you need a Hawaiian vacation.
Dante & Luigi's
Dante & Luigi's is Philadelphia's oldest Italian restaurant. The Bella Vista spot serves up things gnocchi romano and a baked lasagna that’s the best in town. It's great for a big group or dinner with your parents.
Harp & Crown
Harp & Crown in Rittenhouse has private dining rooms and bowling lanes, which make it a good spot to go all out for a special occasion.
R&D
R&D is a datey cocktail bar in Fishtown with lots of velvet curtains and a small menu of bar food.
Tattooed Mom
Tattooed Mom is a perfectly weird bar on South Street that’s covered in street art and does things like craft nights.
Cafe Walnut
Cafe Walnut is a Korean shop in Center City where almost everything on the menu—from the breakfast sandwiches to the kimchi onigiri—is under $11.
Four Seasons Diner
Four Seasons Diner is a 24-hour diner in the Northeast, so you can come here for an oversized omelet to start your day and a burger to end it.