The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Philadelphia | South Philly

1. • Machine Shop 81

   • High-Touch French Bakery
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

   2. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2022

   3. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Emily Riddell | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
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2. • Mawn 81

   • No-Rules Cambodian Noodle House
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List 2025

   2. Food & Wine
      2025 Best New Chefs | Phila Lorn

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #5

   
   

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   • 764 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • South Philly Barbacoa 80

   • Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Shop
   
   

   1. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

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

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 1134 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • El Chingon 75

   • Vibrant Mexican Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Carlos Aparicio | Semifinalist

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #28

   
   

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   • 1524 S Tenth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Gabriella's Vietnam 71

   • Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Thanh Nguyen | Semifinalist

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

   3. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   
   

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   • 1837 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
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6. • Kampar Philly 71

   • Scratch Malaysian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Punch
      Best New Bartenders 2025, Sam Pritchard

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best New Bar | Semifinalist

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #8

   
   

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   • 611 S Seventh St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
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7. • Laurel 70

   • Refined Franco-American Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #34

   
   

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   • 1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Irwin's 66

   • Upscale Italian (Sicilian) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 10 Best New Restaurants 2022

   2. Eater Philadelphia
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #26

   
   

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   • 800 Mifflin St, FL 8, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • River Twice 66

   • Modern New American Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Randy Rucker | Semifinalist

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

   3. Philadelphia Magazine
      50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #22

   
   

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   • 1601 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Mish Mish 63

    • Vibrant Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

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

    3. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #33

    
    

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    • 1046 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Heavy Metal Sausage Co. 50

    • Heavy Metal Sausage Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1527 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Fiorella 46

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

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

    
    

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    • 817 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

13. • Supérette 45

    
    

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

    2. The Infatuation
       Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #7

    
    

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    • 1538 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

14. • Tabachoy 41

    • Casual Filipino
    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #15

    2. Eater Philadelphia
       The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

    
    

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    • 932 S Tenth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

15. • Second Daughter Baking Co. 28

    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Baker, Rhonda Saltzman and Mercedes Brooks | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1901 S Ninth St, Unit 403, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

16. • Le Caveau 28

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 614 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

17. • Isgro Pastries 28

    • Bakery
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1009 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

18. • Mighty Bread Co. 28

    • Bakery
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1211 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

19. • Roxanne 26

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #40

    
    

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    • 912 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

20. • Pop's Bun Shop 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Buns

    
    

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    • 800 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

21. • Messina Social Club 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best N/A Cocktail: The $8 Carrot

    
    

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    • 1533 S Tenth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

22. • Good Hatch 23

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       Best of Philly 2025 | Best Hangover Cure

    
    

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    • 1709 S Eighth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

23. • Angelo's Pizzeria 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 736 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

24. • Hardena 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1754 S Hicks St #2217, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

25. • Royal Tavern 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #29

    
    

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    • 937 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

26. • Le Virtù 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #39

    
    

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    • 1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

27. • Stina 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #36

    
    

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    • 1705 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

28. • Rice & Sambal 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #30

    
    

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    • 1911 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

29. • Paffuto 20

    
    

    1. Philadelphia Magazine
       50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia | #43

    
    

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    • 1009 S Eighth St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

30. • Second District Brewing 20

    • Brewery
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1939 S Bancroft St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

31. • Dock Street South 20

    • Brewery
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2118 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly

32. • Human Robot 20

    • Brewery
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1646 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA | South Philly