Savor the Sweet and Spicy Rissoto with carrots and apples that is the most popular dish at this restaurant in Mullica Hill. Maybe, Blueplate never has a bad day, given the consistency with which it serves up great food every time. Always teeming with people, it is a good place to refill oneself when in the mood for some sensible food. The day starts at 6am here with eggs in all varieties and golden pancakes. The Fresh Fruit Cup is also great. At night one can relish the Handmade Gnocchi, New York Strip and the Mahi Mahi. Try the daily specials as they are the best in the menu.
Although resembling a cozy neighborhood restaurant with a casual ambience and friendly staff, Tre Famiglia Ristorante serves high class Italian delicacies that will leave the diner licking his fingers for more. Much talked about and visited, the menu offers Mussels Possillipo, Bruschetta, Pappardelle Bolognaise, Homemade Meatballs, Arborio Risotto and Milanese Pollo Vitello. Try the Sausage & Figs which is a bit sweet but memorable nonetheless. The magic of the food is such that once you dine here, there is nowhere else that can ever take its place. Tre Famiglia Ristorante does not serve alcohol, though one can carry one's own and savor it here.
A great breakfast and lunch spot, located at the conjunction of 7th and Pemberton Streets, the Fitzwater Cafe boasts of a fabulous kitchen team, headed by Stacey DiPlacido. On offer here is an impressive menu that's dominated by hearty breakfast and brunch preparations. A famously BYOB place, where you can get your own alcohol to add to the 'buzz value' of your gorgeous brunch, Fitzwater Cafe serves truly scrumptious dishes like Crème Brulée French toast, breakfast burrito and tomato and pesto omelet, to name a few, along with fresh squeeze juices. The service is great and the prices are quite fair, the only con here is that they don't accept cards, so better load up on cash before heading here.
The menu at Blackfish, as the name gives a clue, is totally focused on seafood. As you enter the quaint restaurant, you will be mesmerized with the aromas of fresh catch being cooked to perfection inside the kitchen. The place is cozy, very romantic and perfect for a date night. Their menu keeps changing on a daily basis and patrons can enjoy their a la carte menu or explore something from their tasting menu of five courses and seven courses.
Bibou is a small, intimate, friendly and charming BYOB, serving rustic French cuisine. The menu is small with five appetizers, five entrees and daily specials. But its worth it. You can feel the love and labor gone into their making such as the 'Pieds de Porc' (pigs feet), escargots, game birds, roasted long marrow bones with chanterelles stuffing, Scottish partridge in Madeira sauce. and other traditional dishes. For those who are unadventurous there is hanger steak, trout and crab salad. The limelight is their Sunday ever changing seven course prix fixe menu which is for USD70. You will find a lot of regulars who savor the food and the personal touch given by the owner/chef and his wife. The restaurant is cash only.
Talula's Garden is a cozy, modern American restaurant in Washington Square West. With its lively outdoor planter boxes and patio, fancy pink granite cheese bar, the restaurant has a touch of romance and gives out a positive vibe, immediately putting you at ease. From the most wonderfully curated cheese plates to the rustic deliciousness of their food, everything is fresh and local. Their full service bar serves varied cocktails, beer and wine.
Talula's Garden is a cozy, modern American restaurant in Washington Square West. With its lively outdoor planter boxes and patio, fancy pink granite cheese bar, the restaurant has a touch of romance and gives out a positive vibe, immediately putting you at ease. From the most wonderfully curated cheese plates to the rustic deliciousness of their food, everything is fresh and local. Their full service bar serves varied cocktails, beer and wine.
Perla is a restaurant run by Chef Lou Boquila who was inspired by his mother to cook traditional dishes. The restaurant offers a mixture of contemporary and traditional recipes. Some of the specialties offered here are Sisig, Pork Belly Adobo and Pinakbet. The restaurant is a perfect place for a dinner date, family meals or any kind of occasion.
Cafe La Maude is Parisian style café and one of the most famous brunch spots in the neighborhood. This place is run by a husband-wife duo, Nathalie and Gabi and features the culinary traditions of Nathalie’s family. Relish home-cooked delicacies that feature French-Lebanese flavors. Some of the recommended signatures include Mediterranean Platter, Petit Steak and Shawarma. Indoor, as well as outdoor dining options, are available here.
Little Fish BYOB is ranked among the top seafood restaurants in Philly, and although you have to venture out to Bella Vista, it is surely worth a visit. The main draw is the food here; and the menus strongly focus on fresh and seasonal seafood locally-sourced from artisan purveyors. The restaurant follows a BYOB policy, so you can pair the dishes with a glass of your preferred wine without bearing the brunt of extra charges. Food is served a la carte style from Monday to Saturday and a separate tasting menu is offered on Sundays. The Kampachi, Striped Bass and King Salmon are must-trys. Reservations are highly recommended.
One of the most popular sushi places in Philly, Umai Umai is located on the 22nd, in Fairmount Park district. On offer here are a range of mouth-watering, vibrant sushi dishes, made using high culinary standards and the freshest local ingredients available. The cozy yet contemporary restaurant features a small dining area that's aimed to please couples and smaller groups. Usually abuzz with regular patrons, Umai Umai is known for its specialties such as Godzilla Roll, Oyster Shooters, and Traffic Light Roll, to name a few. Authentic, traditional recipes are done up with a neat, innovative twist - it's what keeps the locals and tourists pouring in. Although the prices are a tad high, the superb service and sublime sushi delights make it quite worth it.
Regardless if you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or not, Zushi Dozo is one restaurant you simply must experience. Simple, yet packed with excitement, this is the perfect place for a laid-back meal, after a tiresome working day. Best known for its classic sushi varieties, there isn't much on the menu that won't make your taste-buds tingle in excitement. Take your pick from a fabulous variety of sushi and sashimi varieties, ranging from the regular kun-sei sake (salmon), to the exotic ika (squid) and ikura (salmon roe). If the raw bar doesn't excite you, you could opt for a more traditional rice or noodle dish.