Chinatown & Center City East
Serving up hearty Pennsylvania Dutch fare, this sit-at-the-bar affair is one of the key places to chow down at Reading Terminal Market. Their generous…
Must-see restaurants in Philadelphia
Logan Square & Fairmount
The Star Catering Group bring its usual professional touch to this appealing restaurant in the Barnes Foundation. There's a lovely garden view through…
Philadelphia
Jewish soul food such as latkes and French toast made with challah bread feature on the popular breakfast/brunch menu here. Feel virtuous ordering a vegan…
Philadelphia
If you're not familiar with Korean cuisine this casual spot is a good place to start. Highly recommended is their bibimbap, a rice dish that comes in a…
Philadelphia
Not only is this pleasant cafe vegan and gluten-free, it's also kosher to boot. Breakfast dishes are served all day, and they have tempting options such…
South Philadelphia
The bar here offers casual dining and a wide range of dishes including sushi rolls, salads and gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), along with a good choice of…
Chinatown & Center City East
'Sunday gravy,' that delectable slow-cooked tomato-meat sauce that's a staple of Italian-American tables, is served every night at this homey restaurant…
Chinatown & Center City East
Darkly lit with a mid-century modern style, this place channels 1950s Americana. Southern-style cooking offers up succulent deep-fried chicken with warm…
Philadelphia
Gourmet pizzas – with toppings such as speck and eggs, and lamb and artichoke – take center stage at this appealing restaurant and bar in a creatively…
South Philadelphia
There's some inspired fusion cooking at this classy collaboration between James Beard award–winning chef Peter Serpico and top Philly restaurateur Stephen…
South Philadelphia
Ranked one of the best ice creams in the world, Big Gay Ice Cream is not a Philly original (it's NYC-based), but who can resist the lure of its signature …
Philadelphia
The staff at this cute store make the traditional ice-cream flavors (such vanilla, chocolate and butter pecan) with the best fresh ingredients. There are…
South Philadelphia
Though you order at the counter and service can be a bit brusque, there's an undeniably hip feel to this diner that serves up vegan dishes such as tofu…
Logan Square & Fairmount
You can’t mention Philadelphia foods without mentioning water ice, and Philly Flavors has some of the best in the city, with flavors like honeydew and…
Philadelphia
If you're hankering for a cheesesteak in Fishtown, Joe's is your answer. They come in small or large sizes and a variety of permutations including a vegan…
Philadelphia
Brunch all day, every day is Renata's proud boast. Although the place ain't much to look at, its menu offerings, which globe-trot for inspiration, attract…
Philadelphia
Like walking into a Lebanese bazaar, the front of this restaurant is stocked with an attractive selection of takeaway foods, homewares and cookbooks. It…
South Philadelphia
A South Philly classic diner, no-nonsense waitresses serve generous all-day breakfast dishes at this handsome cash-only joint in a former gas station. If…
South Philadelphia
You won't miss Geno's, which commands its sharp triangular street corner in a blaze of orange and neon as if it has wandered in from the Las Vegas strip…
Logan Square & Fairmount
Where possible this Fairmount Park cafe cooks with ingredients from local farmers using sustainable farming practices. The location by the river and…
Philadelphia
You'll find these delicious ice creams made with organic cream and free-range eggs in many places around town, but this is Weckerley's flagship store…
Chinatown & Center City East
More of a worthwhile cause than a great gourmet destination, Rosa's wall is plastered with post-it notes: tokens from the people who have donated $1 to…
Philadelphia
Who doesn't love a cupcake, especially when its cream icing is slathered in multicolored sprinkles? The winners of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars have set up…
Philadelphia
If you're feverish for brunch, the Farmacy provides the cure in a variety of tried and tested ways. You can build your own eggs Benedict or get a…
Philadelphia
Specializing in thin-crust pizza, Pizza Brain is also something of a quirky museum as it's home to the world's largest collection of pizza-related items,…
Philadelphia
The vibe is very relaxed and the food hearty and generally healthy at this community cafe, which is run on a non-profit, pay-what-you-can-afford basis…
Philadelphia
Part of a local mini-empire of sizzling Szechuan goodness. Take your pick from a variety of soups, noodles and spicy entrees. This location has the bonus…
Philadelphia
Sitting at the base of the FMC Tower, this is a power dining spot with easy-on-the-eye decor and a generally play-it-safe menu of pasta, salads, burgers…
South Philadelphia
Pat's claim to fame is that it invented the cheesesteak way back in 1930. Order 'wit' (with) or 'widdout' (without) onions, and with your choice of cheese…
Philadelphia
Nose to tail cooking is on offer at this buzzy restaurant and butchery. Sample its smokey Hungarian sausage with zingy pickles, bacon kielbasa with German…
Philadelphia
Modeled after a Tel Aviv snack spot, this compact cafe serves ultra-creamy hummus and pickles at communal tables. If you're hungry or fancy a takeout, pre…
South Philadelphia
'Pizza steak' – topped with tomato sauce – is an option, as are cold hoagies. But most come to this handsomely done up black, white and silver diner for…
Chinatown & Center City East
It's cash-only and BYOB at this popular place that's very cozy and usually packed to the gills with a chatty crowd – making it no place for an intimate,…
South Philadelphia
In the heart of the Italian Market is this appealing Mexican restaurant which comes highly recommended for its nachos, ceviche and tacos and is a cut…
Philadelphia
Russet stands out from the other charming BYOB restaurants across the neighborhood for its expert renditions of French and Italian dishes using fresh…
Philadelphia
This historic 1895 building, once a commodities exchange, reopened in July 2018 after a $50-million revamp. The old food hall is even bigger and better…
Philadelphia
Vibrant multicolored decor is a fitting backdrop for modern Mexican-ish street snacks. Kids will be delighted to sit in the old VW Bug, and they devote an…
South Philadelphia
This pastry shop has been satisfying Philadelphia's sweet tooth since 1904 and is known for its Italian treats, such as cannoli filled with either ricotta…
Logan Square & Fairmount
The old brick building for a long-gone pool in the East Fairmount Park is home to this pleasant cafe with outdoor seating overlooking the Schuylkill River…
Chinatown & Center City East
Sample Burmese specialties, such as Shan noodle soup and Asian tea leaf salad, at this reliable Chinatown restaurant. Among the huge array of tantalizing…
