The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Philadelphia | Center City

1. • Friday Saturday Sunday 90

   • Unpretentious Contemporary American Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #16

   2. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #6

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • My Loup 83

   • Intimate French-Canadian Supper Club
   
   

   1. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2023

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

   3. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2005 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Her Place Supper Club 81

   • Whimsical French/Italian/Jewish Tasting
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #29

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   
   

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   • 1740 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Royal Izakaya 81

   • Stunning Japanese Izakaya
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #32

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Jesse Ito | Nominee

   3. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Jesse Ito | Nominee

   
   

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   • 780 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • a.kitchen 80

   • Seasonal French-Inspired Restaurant
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   
   

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   • 135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Provenance 76

   • Modern French/Korean Seafood Tasting
   
   

   1. Eater Philadelphia
      Best Tasting Menu Experience

   2. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #25

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      Best of Philly 2025 | Best Epic Dinner Splurge

   
   

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   • 408 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Zahav 76

   • Evolved Israeli Restaurant
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #11

   
   

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   • 237 St James Pl, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Vernick Food & Drink 75

   • Vibrant Neighborhood Bistro
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2031 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Vetri Cucina 71

   • Intimate Italian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #14

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Bolo 70

    • Transportative Latin American Restaurant/Rum Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Yun Fuentes, Bolo | Semifinalist

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Yun Fuentes | Semifinalist

    3. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #23

    
    

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    • 2025 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Ambra 68

    • High-End Italian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #4

    3. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025, Jamie Harrison Rubin | Best Sommelier

    
    

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    • 705 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Vernick Fish 68

    • Detailed American Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #13

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Illata 66

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #10

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    
    

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    • 2241 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Little Fish 65

    • Intimate Asian-Influenced Fine Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Hospitality | Semifinalist

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    3. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #38

    
    

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    • 746 S Sixth St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Forsythia 61

    • French
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    3. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #37

    
    

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    • 233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

16. • Jean-Georges Philadelphia 60

    • Panoramic French/Global Fine Dining
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #13

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Poison Heart 53

    • Punk Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    2. USA Today
       Restaurants of the Year 2025

    
    

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    • 931 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Almanac 50

    • Precise Japanese-Inspired Cocktail Lounge
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 9 Best New Bars of 2025

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best New Cocktail Bar

    
    

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    • 310 Market St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Southwark 45

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025, Jamie Harrison Rubin | Best Sommelier

    
    

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    • 701 S Fourth St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

20. • Rex at the Royal 45

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       Chef of the Year, Angie Brown

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

21. • Honeysuckle 45

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Over-the-Top Burger

    
    

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    • 631 N Broad St N, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

22. • Little Water 43

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best New Restaurant, City

    
    

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    • 261 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

23. • Sorellina 43

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #45

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Spot for Pizza and Cocktails

    
    

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    • 699 N Broad St N, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

24. • Vedge 43

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    
    

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    • 1221 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

25. • High Street 41

    • Seasonal New American
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 101 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

26. • The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday 30

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #16

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #6

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

27. • Beiler’s Doughnuts 28

    • Pennsylvania-Dutch Donut Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       11 Of The Best Donuts In America

    
    

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    • 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

28. • Lacroix Restaurant 28

    • Elegant French Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

29. • SkyHigh 28

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now

    2. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #13

    3. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

30. • Barclay Prime 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

31. • Cicala at the Divine Lorraine 28

    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef, Angela Cicala | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 699 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

32. • Morimoto 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 723 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

33. • Dirty Frank's 25

    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    
    

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    • 347 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

34. • 48 Record Bar 25

    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 48 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

35. • Monk's Café 25

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

36. • The Window 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Bar Food Not Served at a Bar

    
    

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    • 1505 South St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

37. • Loretta’s 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Throwback Dessert

    
    

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    • 410 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

38. • A Man Full Of Trouble 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best New Old Bar

    
    

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    • 127 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

39. • Doom 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Heavy Metal Hot Dog

    
    

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    • 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

40. • Kiddo Restaurant 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Specialty Kiddo Happy Hour

    
    

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    • 1138 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

41. • Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse 21

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #19

    
    

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    • 210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

42. • K'Far 20

    • Israeli Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 110 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

43. • Parc 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #42

    
    

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    • 227 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

44. • South 20

    • Southern Jazz Club
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

45. • Fork 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #40

    
    

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    • 306 Market St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

46. • Triple Bottom Brewing 20

    • Brewery
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The All-Time Best Breweries in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 915 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

47. • Love City Brewing 20

    • Brewery
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The All-Time Best Breweries in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

48. • Yards Brewing Company 20

    • Brewery
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The All-Time Best Breweries in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City

49. • Sang Kee Peking Duck House 20

    • Chinese
    
    

    1. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 238 N Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | Center City