Earlier this week I asked the following on my Instagram story: “If you had to tell someone who’s spending 3-4 days in Philly which restaurant/bars they MUST go to, what places would you pick?”
The people delivered, and our collab post is here (thank you for all who contributed!). This list was curated BY Philadelphians, so you know you can trust the guide. It’s broken down by food category. So whether you’re visiting for a few days or you’re a Philadelphian in need of something new, I hope this guide helps you on your quest. This will also be a growing list, so if you notice your favorite spot to tell tourists to visit isn’t listed, shoot me a DM.
Enjoy your time in Philly! Also get yourself a soft pretzel, some water ice, and a cheesesteak from anywhere else other than Pat’s or Genos while you’re here.
And next time someone asks you where to eat in Philly, send them this list 😉
Click here for my 2017 Philly Food Guide
ITALIAN
- Fiorella
- Mari BYOB
- Osteria
- Vetri Cucina
- Gran Caffe L’Aquila
- Little Nonna’s
- Giorgio on Pine
- Cotoletta – best chicken cutlet you’ll ever have
- Pesto – my favorite Italian spot
- Dante and Luigi’s
- Victor Cafe – for a unique experience (opera singing with dinner)
- Mr. Martino’s
- Irwin’s at Bok Bar
PIZZA
ASIAN
- Penang
- Bing Bing Dim Sum
- Double Knot
- Sampan
- Humpty’s Dumplings
- Cheu
- Dim Sum Garden
- Hardena – a 2018 James Beard Semifinalist, serving traditional Indonesian Cuisine
ISRAELI
SUSHI
FRENCH
MEXICAN
- Taqueria La Prima
- Los Gallos
- South Philly Barbacoa – wake up early for your spot in line
- Mission Taqueria
- El Vez
- Lolita
VEGAN OPTIONS
COFFEE + BAKED GOODS + BREAKFAST
DRINKS + BREWERIES + DIVES
- Barcade
- Love City Brewery
- Druid’s Keep
- Assembly Rooftop
- Frankford Hall
- McGillin’s – oldest pub in Philly
- Barbary
- Twisted Tail
- Good Dog
- Bob and Barbara’s – birthplace of the famous city wide special (a PBR and a shot of Jim Beam for $3-5)
- Lorraine
- Library Bar in the Rittenhouse Hotel
MISCELLANEOUS
I wasn’t entirely sure how to categorize these
- Royal Tavern
- Monk’s – for some damn fine mussels
- Moshulu – dine on the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel that’s still afloat
- Dalessandros
- Mixto – one of my favorite brunch spots, serving incredible Cuban food
- Liberty Kitchen
- Suraya – indulge in the flavors of Lebanon
- Vernick
MULTI-BITES
- The Bourse
- Reading Terminal Market (get yourself some DiNic’s)
- Fiore Fine Foods – tip: if you’re not having sit-down dinner there, order your pastries/food ahead of time online
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