Upscale Restaurants in Philadelphia

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Upscale Restaurants in Philadelphia

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10 Arts by Eric Ripert
Even in a town filled with nationally-acclaimed chefs, the arrival... | Reserve Online
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Bistro
Center City
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Alma de Cuba
A bit of scrolled ironwork greets diners, followed by a swank... | Reserve Online
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Latin American
Center City
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Amada
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Spanish
Old City
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Ansill
Foodies clamor for David Ansill's inventive, sophisticated small... | Reserve Online
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Eclectic
South Philadelphia
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Bistro Romano
Copious portions of regional Italian cuisine are served in the... | Reserve Online
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Black Sheep
Converted from a private club with blacked-out windows, this...
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Irish
Center City
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Bliss
Multitalented chef Francesco Martorella exercises his imagination... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Center City
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Blush
Yes, this place is pink, but not in a bordello kind of way. It's... | Reserve Online
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American
Main Line
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Brasserie Perrier
Another work by Georges Perrier, owner of Le Bec-Fin, this exuberant... | Reserve Online
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French
Center City
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Buddakan
This former post office has been transformed into a stylish restaurant... | Reserve Online
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Eclectic
Old City
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Capital Grille
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Steak
Center City
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CinCin
East meets West in this stylish dining room dressed up with dark...
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Chinese
Germantown and Chestnut Hill
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Continental Midtown
You're not sure what decade you're in once you enter the vast...
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Contemporary
Rittenhouse Square
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Cresheim Cottage
The first house built along Germantown Avenue is haunted: it's...
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American
Germantown and Chestnut Hill
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Cuba Libre
People who have been in Havana swear this place is a dead ringer... | Reserve Online
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Latin American
Old City
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Cucina Forte
Chef Maria Forte turns out plenty of Italian classics, including...
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Derek's
Kobe beef meatballs, refried rock shrimp risotto, and crab cake... | Reserve Online
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American
Manayunk
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Devon Seafood Grill
Once you get past the crowded bar and into the vast dining room... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Rittenhouse Square
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Distrito
Star chef Jose Garces' latest joint is colorful, energetic, and... | Reserve Online
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Modern Mexican
University City
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Ernesto's 1521 Cafe
A devoted clientele has helped transform this simple café... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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Figs
A large fig tree sets the tone for this simple restaurant. Some...
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Mediterranean
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Fork
Happy sounds emanate from the diners here—if you can hear... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Old City
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Franco and Luigi's High Note Cafe
Arias from classic operas, sung mostly by fresh-faced young singers... | Reserve Online
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Friday Saturday Sunday
This neighborhood favorite was a player in Philadelphia's 1970s... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Rittenhouse Square
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Genji
For more than 20 years, Genji has earned a loyal following for...
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Japanese
Center City
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Georges
This restaurant looks as if it were transported brick by brick... | Reserve Online
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French
Main Line
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Horizons
Vegan food is hardly ever associated with fine dining, but chef-owner...
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Vegetarian
South Philadelphia
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Hostaria da Elio
The simple surroundings belie the sophistication of the chef...
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Il Portico
This elegant restaurant is next door to flashy Le Bec-Fin, so... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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Jake's
Owner-chef Bruce Cooper (his wife is Jake) has maintained a reputation... | Reserve Online
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American
Manayunk
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Karma Restaurant and Bar
Lots of Old City restaurants are all bark and no bite, but Karma's...
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Indian, Contemporary
Old City
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Kisso Sushi Bar
Don't arrive starving, because the sushi here always seems to...
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Seafood
Old City
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Lolita
In a town where liquor licenses are few and far between, lots...
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Mexican
Center City
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London Grill
Serving modern takes on old favorites, such as sea scallops poached... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Marigold Kitchen
This retrofitted former boardinghouse more than a few blocks... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
University City
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Monk's Cafe
Mussels are practically the national dish of Belgium. Whether...
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Belgian
Center City
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Morimoto
Stunningly expensive dishes created by celebrity chef Masaharu... | Reserve Online
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Japanese
Historic District
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Morton's, the Steakhouse
This classic steak house attracts many visitors familiar with... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Center City
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Museum Restaurant
The venerable Philadelphia Museum of Art gives visitors an opportunity... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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Nan
Long before "fusion" was an official foodie term, the inspired...
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Eclectic
University City
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Oceanaire Seafood Room
Everything about this place is enormous, from the vast dining...
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Seafood
Center City
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Overtures
This intensely romantic room is the quintessential date-night...
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French
South Philadelphia
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Palm
Local movers and shakers broker deals here in the beige space... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Center City
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Petite Passion
You can eat like a king at paupers' prices at this intimate 50-seat...
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Contemporary
Center City
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Philadelphia Fish & Company
Chef Justin Rambo-Garwood is now in command of the menu at this... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Old City
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Pif
The quintessentially French food here benefits from proximity...
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French
South Philadelphia
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Plough and the Stars
The cheery first floor of a renovated bank feels like a genuine...
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Irish
Old City
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Pod
The futuristic atmosphere of this restaurant (all-white tables... | Reserve Online
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Eclectic
University City
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Prime Rib
The glamorous 1940s atmosphere sets this steak house apart from... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Rittenhouse Square
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Rae
Somehow the powers behind Rae figured out how to create a warm... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
University City
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Ristorante Panorama
The name refers to a lovely mural rather than a window view from... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Old City
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The Saloon
For many years this classic wood-panel restaurant has been a...
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Steak
South Philadelphia
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Smith & Wollensky
Adjacent to the Rittenhouse Hotel, this lively outpost of a New... | Reserve Online
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Steak
Rittenhouse Square
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Susanna Foo
The displays of exotic orchids and contemporary Chinese art provide... | Reserve Online
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Chinese
Center City
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Tangerine
Although neither the interior nor the food are authentic Moroccan... | Reserve Online
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Moroccan
Old City
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Tequila's Restaurant
Chef Carlos Molina's menu includes authentic Mexican dishes such... | Reserve Online
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Mexican
Center City
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Tinto Wine Bar
Chef Jose Garces went to Spain to research food and wine for... | Reserve Online
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Spanish
Rittenhouse Square
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Tre Scalini
When this restaurant in South Philadelphia, a locus of down-home...
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Italian
South Philadelphia
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Twenty Manning
The second venture from local girl made good, Audrey Claire Taichman... | Reserve Online
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Continental
Rittenhouse Square
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Vetri
Chef Mark Vetri blew into town from New York, where his cooking... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Center City
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Washington Square
After cycling through a few chefs, Washington Square seems to...
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Contemporary
Center City
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The Water Works Restaurant
In the late 1800s, these neoclassical structures on the river... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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White Dog Cafe
A favorite among University of Pennsylvania students and professors... | Reserve Online
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Contemporary
University City
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XIX (Nineteen)
The highest restaurant in Philadelphia—with panoramic views...
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Contemporary
Center City
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Xochitl
Don't be fooled by the guacamole made tableside—this is...
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Mexican
South Philadelphia
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Yangming
If you presumed that a Chinese restaurant set in a colonial building...
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Chinese
Main Line
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Zahav
Chef Michael Solomonov has brought great buzz to severalrestaurant... | Reserve Online
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Mediterranean
Old City
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