Offering a classy and intimate ambiance, the restaurant boasts authentic Italian dishes from the region of Abruzzo in Italy. With a fabulous wine list that adds to the overall dining experience, the restaurant is a haven for those with a discerning palate for traditional Italian food. Representing a cuisine that is world renown for its masterful play on flavors requiring traditional techniques and exquisite skill, the chefs at Le Virtu do an excellent job of living up to these high expectations.
With a diverse menu of small plates and a talented kitchen team executing it, this East Passyunk watering hole appeals to those who like a bit of refinement to their bar bites. Whiskeys and wines are stars of the spirit list, with restrained, but high quality choices. Apart from this, the bar offers cocktails as well as a rotating selection of craft beers. Beyond the cheese plate and oysters, Stateside offers a delectable choice of small plates like bison tartare, Kampachi Crudo, foie gras torchon and bourbon glazed pork belly. Apart from this, there's also a choice of entrees like roasted poulet, pan seared duck breast and Angolotti. Check website for more.
Bringing a bit of the Caribbean to the city, Bahama Breeze is a lively spot to relish the eclectic cuisine from these islands. Their extensive menu with its tropical flavors will entice your palate and will make you want more. Enjoy their happy hours with delectable concoctions that are specially handcrafted by their bartenders. Listen to live music and sway a bit along with family and friends in tow.
Ristorante Toscana is a desirable destination for delectable Italian cuisine. Counted among the best places for Italian food, the kitchen is known for its grilled dishes like Tuna Giallo and Lobster and Crab Bisque, all featuring bold Italian flavors and spices. The place has an impressive wine list, comprising of delicious wines that effortlessly complement the toothsome meal. The ambiance of this charming eatery is relaxed, with interiors as exotic as the food served here, making it perfect for your next dinner session.
Adelphia is a restaurant, bar and nightclub all rolled into one. It is a complete package for a fun night with friends. The restaurant offers American cuisine with a dash of Mediterranean influences that adds more variety to the list. It includes dishes like the Chicken Grand Marnier (chicken cooked in an orange sauce) , Veal Zingarella (veal with marinara sauce) and the Seafood Diablo or assorted selections from the sea. The place is visited by the who's who of town, partying throughout the night. Live bands play as also famous DJs. Top 40s and Disco numbers blare through the night. The bar offers happy hours, ladies night and loads of TVs to catch the ongoing game.
The Dandelion is a three story British gastropub in Philadelphia. This quaint restaurant and bar has many cozy rooms and bars creating an Old World aura where firewood crinkles in an oak mantle hearth and patrons decorate the wall hooks with coats and scarves, to savor the ever flowing casks, tap craft beers and delectable food or enjoy the tea service's sweet and savory menu. This intimate restaurant, warms your soul with its lovely interiors and sublime food. They serve lunch, tea, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu consists of great fish n chips, divine deviled eggs, tasty lamb shepherd's pie, slow-road pork belly with a cider vinegar glaze, a rabbit pie with oyster mushroom, yummy Sticky Toffee Pudding and much more. The Dandelion is a great place for a romantic date, hang out haunt and private events. Let the food and beer flow!
The Couch Tomato Cafe opened its doors in 2003 and ever since, it has been the neighborhood's to-go place for gourmet salads and pizzas. Its delectable, thin-crust, NY pizza is mighty popular. The Couch Tomato Cafe focusses on purchasing locally produced, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian items. Do not miss its Shrimp and Avocado salad. Philly Mag awarded this eatery with "Best Pizza" while City Paper bestowed it with "Best Soups" award.
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.
When looking to have a delightful culinary experience of the Mediterranean region, Dizengoff is the place you should go to. Dressed up with warm colors and mirrors that add another dimension to its interiors, the visual appeal of this restaurant alone drags in a number of passersby. Complementing its swanky appearance is a palatable menu which exemplifies a typical Israeli dinner complete with kosher meat and fresh-baked pita bread. Aiming to provide its patrons with a memorable experience at each visit, this restaurant offers a different menu every season.
Southgate is not a mere Korean restaurant, it offers a unique fusion of Korean cuisine and American burgers. In their childhood, the owners grew up on traditional Korean food at home, and American burgers and pizzas in school cafeterias. They have recalled these childhood memories while creating a fusion menu for Southgate. This eatery's signature dish is Bulgogi Burger, a Korean variation on the classic hamburger. It consists of a marinated beef patty, ssamjang mayo, scallion salad and red leaf lettuce, with spicy pickles on top. You can also relish Ho-bbang, a pork steamed bun with honey, Marinated BBQ Tofu Tacos, Sweet Potato Fritters and Bibimbap (mixed rice). After a meal, sip authentic sake (Japanese rice wine), soju (Korean liquor) and a variety of East Asian cocktails.
Suraya in Philadelphia is renowned for bringing traditional Lebanese flavors to the American culinary scene. Doubling down as a market, you can purchase Lebanese favorites that include Hummus, rose waters and spices. There is a garden here with a fire pit that makes dining here a pleasant experience. The major draw of Suraya lies in its menu that promises authentic Lebanese cuisine to the patrons. Frequently ordered recipes here are Hummus, Makanek, Kafta Kebab, Halabi Kebab, Baladi, Abu Sayf and Kanafeh. Apart from the food, you also have the option of ordering signature cocktails such as The Optimist, The Tempest, Joy & Sorrow, Builders of Bridges, The Poet and The Prophet. Dine here if you are seeking to explore the subtle nuances of Lebanese cuisines.
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.