Upscale Restaurants in Philadelphia

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Upscale Restaurants in Philadelphia

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

Alma de Cuba A bit of scrolled ironwork greets diners, followed by a swank... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Latin American	Center City West

Bar Ferdinand Owner Owen Kamihira came to this venture with an impressive design... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Spanish	Northern Liberties

Bistro Romano Copious portions of regional Italian cuisine are served in the... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Society Hill and South Street

Bistrot La Minette The cheery atmosphere inside the long, narrow bistro and in the... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, French	Society Hill and South Street

Caffette Inside this funky little bungalow are an open kitchen, tables...	$$$ Cuisine, American	Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy


Cake Located in the former nursery of its next-door neighbor, Robertson's...	$$$ Cuisine, American	Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy

Ernesto's 1521 Cafe A devoted clientele has helped transform this simple café...	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Center City West

Figs A large fig tree sets the tone for this simple restaurant. Some...	$$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Fairmount Park

Garces Trading Company If the food weren't so good, you'd wonder if people were crowding... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, European	Center City East

Il Portico This elegant restaurant is next door to flashy Le Bec-Fin, so... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Center City West

Izumi It's a bit surprising to find a sophisticated sushi spot in this...	$$$ Cuisine, Japanese	South Philadelphia

Lolita In a town where liquor licenses are few and far between, lots...	$$$ Cuisine, Mexican	Center City East

London Grill Serving modern takes on old favorites, such as sea scallops poached... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, American	Fairmount Park

Mercato This BYOB in a former corner food market is noisy, cramped, and...	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Center City East

Mixto Latin American and Caribbean cuisine mix in an airy, two-story...	$$$ Cuisine, Latin American	Center City East

Monk's Cafe Mussels are practically the national dish of Belgium. Whether...	$$$ Cuisine, Belgian	Center City West

Nan Long before "fusion" was an official foodie term, the inspired...	$$$ Cuisine, Thai	University City

Paradiso When chef Lynne Marie Rinaldi opened Paradiso in 2005 two blocks... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	South Philadelphia

PARC Restaurateur Stephen Starr's fondness for themes (a giant golden... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, French	Rittenhouse Square

Plough and the Stars The cheery first floor of a renovated bank feels like a genuine... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Irish	Old City

Ristorante Panorama The name refers to a lovely mural rather than a window view from... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Italian	Old City

Square 1682 Stylish young city dwellers visit the bar and lounge at the arty... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Eclectic	Rittenhouse Square

Supper Supper was a pioneer in the city's now-thunderous farm-to-table... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, American	Society Hill and South Street

Tequila's Restaurant Chef Carlos Molina's menu includes authentic Mexican dishes such... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Mexican	Center City West

Thai Kuu Tucked away in a small plaza at the top of the hill, this elegant... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Thai	Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy

Valanni One of the few eateries in Center City to offer food service... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Center City East

Xochitl Don't be fooled by the guacamole made tableside—this is... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Mexican	Society Hill and South Street

Zahav Chef Michael Solomonov has brought great buzz to several restaurant... Reserve	$$$ Cuisine, Mediterranean	Old City
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