Best Restaurants for Foodies in City Line

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Vernick Fish

4.7

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Center City

Booked 69 times today

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

2. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13278)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 139 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

3. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8745)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 74 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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4. Craftsman Row Saloon

4.4

Awesome(1212)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old City

Booked 35 times today

Craftsman Row Saloon is a foodie's paradise with its festive atmosphere and creative menu. The reviews rave about the 'delicious food', 'awesome atmosphere', and 'excellent service'. They have 'fun twists on comfort foods' and 'fun cocktails' that change seasonally. The decorations are often praised as a part of the overall 'fun atmosphere'. It's a place to enjoy good food and drinks in a charming setting, making it a must-visit for foodies.

5. Spice Finch

4.8

Exceptional(1265)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Center City

Booked 22 times today

Named after the bird that populates nearly every port along the ancient maritime spice routes, Spice Finch pays homage to a passerine that does not sing, yet is known to vocalize or chirp in recognition of good eats. We are inspired by the distinctive flavors of the nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and heavily influenced by the cultures and culinary traditions of Morocco and Greece. Our menu is a bold, seasonally accurate menu featuring an array of small plates, vegetables, grilled meats and fish. Follow us on Instagram @SpiceFinchPhilly

6. The Love

4.8

Exceptional(7408)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 198 times today

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

7. AMINA

4.5

Awesome(1396)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Old City

Booked 58 times today

Owner Felicia Wilson and Chef Partner Darryl Harmon, who hails from Gouldstown, NJ in Cumberland County, which is considered the oldest black community in the U.S., is an award-winning chef for The Lure Group in New York City. He previously served as the Executive Chef at the Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2012.

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8. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(2398)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Center City

Booked 13 times today

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

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9. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11396)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 126 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

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10. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5148)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 50 times today

Fork in Philadelphia is a foodie paradise, offering a unique and evolving dining experience with a commitment to seasonality and local ingredients. The restaurant has been praised for its creative, well-prepared, and delicious dishes, as per the reviews. The ambience is described as warm and friendly, with an intimate setting that enhances the culinary journey. Apart from the exceptional food, the attentive and knowledgeable service adds to the overall dining experience. Fork has received accolades such as James Beard Foundation Finalist and Esquire's '100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose', solidifying its status as a foodie hotspot.

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Eduardo
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Every dish was perfect. Our server Erica was incredibly attentive, made excellent suggestions, and truly helped elevate the experience. Every dish that came out was immediately consumed down to the last morsel. The drinks were exceptional. The ambience magnificent. We’ve eaten at 1 and 2 star restaurants and this place is on par. Bravo!
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Vernick FishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Center City
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4.7
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Pamela
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent food, good drinks, attentive service. We went for "Restaurant Week" so it was a good value. Small plates (tapas) menu, very shareable. Service was efficient, though when we were there the place was very busy and food came out rather slowly. Still, it was enjoyable. The noise level was quite high which made it hard to have a conversation. Overall, I would definitely return.
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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Joshuwa
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE, GREAT SERVICE, FOOD, BUT ESPECIALLY THE AMBIANCE!!@
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Craftsman Row SaloonPrice: Moderate• American• Old City
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4.4
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Sarah
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A lovely experience from start to finish. A magical ambience and attentive and knowledgeable staff who went out of their way to provide gluten free options for me. They also provided special touches for my husband’s birthday. The food was phenomenal. Cannot wait to go back!
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Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
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4.9
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NeilVIP
Philadelphia County •59 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 15, 2025
Spice Finch is a warm, welcoming space where tables are not one on top of the other. The menu is eclectic, and the food, while good, is surprisingly lacking in the spice implied by the restaurant's name. A small plate steak kebab was high quality meat but the dipping sauce and tzatziki were both bland. Roasted beets were also well-prepared but needed more seasoning. My companion's lab ribs were excellent, although one out of three pieces was almost totally fat. The pumpkin roll dessert was the best part of the meal.
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Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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4.8

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Vernick Fish

2. Talula’s Garden

3. Amada PHL

4. Craftsman Row Saloon

5. Spice Finch

6. The Love

7. AMINA

8. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

9. Buddakan - Philadelphia

10. Fork - Philadelphia

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