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Back in the "dining dark ages" when Philadelphia was known best for its "snapper" (turtle) soup and overstuffed Italian sandwiches (hoagies) and not much else, this was a difficult city to get excited about. Thankfully, those days are over. In fact, now the only thing that is difficult is choosing where. Whether you're in the mood to treat yourself to something fancy, sample innovative cuisine in one of several creative new spots, or just grab a quick bite, Philadelphia has an abundance of intriguing choices. A startling restaurant renaissance that put the city on the national culinary map began nearly 30 years ago and has been escalating ever since—both in the number and variety of places to eat. As each year passes, the tally of restaurants and the range of their cuisines have continued to mushroom—now Philadelphia's dining scene is truly international in scope. More »

Fodor's Choice

  • Amada
    • $-$$$
    • Old City
  • Ansill
    • $$-$$$
    • South Philadelphia
  • Morimoto
    • $$-$$$$
    • Historic District
  • Rae
    • $$-$$$$
    • University City

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