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The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From splurge-worthy omakase spots to low-key places for maki on the go, these are the best sushi restaurants in town.
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The Best Philly Restaurants For Date Night
You’re better than takeout and Kevin Hart movies on the couch. Here are the best restaurants for date night in Philadelphia.
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The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
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The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
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The Pillow Fort Guide: The Coziest Restaurants In Philadelphia
15 Philly restaurants that feel like a hug from Gritty.
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When you need more than cocktails and pretzels for entertainment, head to these 8 Philadelphia bars.
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The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
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The Best Philly Restaurants For Date Night
You’re better than takeout and Kevin Hart movies on the couch. Here are the best restaurants for date night in Philadelphia.
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The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
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Townsend EPX
Townsend is a little French place on Passyunk that’s perfect for a fourth or 15th date.
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Redcrest Kitchen
Just off South Street, Redcrest Kitchen has a modern American menu of seasonal vegetables and Italian-leaning dishes that are ideal for a casual weeknight meal.
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Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
Barbuzzo is a great place in Center City for a low-key date, or any other time you want some charcuterie, pizza, and pasta.
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Mawn
Mawn in Bella Vista is BYOB perfect for a cozy date night or group dinner. Share fragrant bowls of crispy soft-shell shrimp, braised chicken curry, and noodles.
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DAWA Sushi and Ramen
Dawa is a small, casual sushi spot with a solid omakase offering under the El on Front Street.
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The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From splurge-worthy omakase to take-out maki, these are the best sushi restaurants in town.
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Tabachoy
Tabachoy is a cozy Filipino restaurant that serves excellent fried chicken, noodles, and other unforgettable small plates.
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Kichi Omakase
Kichi Omakase is a 15-course omakase spot in Midtown Village where you can get premium cuts of seafood for under $100.
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The Pillow Fort Guide: The Coziest Restaurants In Philadelphia
15 restaurants that feel like a hug from Gritty.
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My Loup
My Loup near Rittenhouse Square is a French Restaurant that's an easy choice for an intimate date night, fun group dinner, or martini-fueled catch-up with friends.
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Fiorino
Fiorino is a cozy Italian BYOB in East Falls where you can get classic dishes like calamari, spaghetti and clams, and veal saltimbocca.
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Zorba's Tavern
Fairmount’s Zorba’s Tavern has an array of cozy things, like a small dining room, silky hummus, and smoky charcoal chicken pitas.
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The Good King Tavern
The Good King Tavern in Bella Vista serves French pub food that’s way better than what you’ll find at your average neighborhood tavern.
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Café Carmela
Café Carmela is a classic Italian BYOB in Northeast Philly serving up excellent pizzas, cheesesteaks, and shareable mains.
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Irwin’s
A night at Irwin’s means you can dine inside or on the rooftop of South Philly's Bok Building. They serve some of the best Italian food in the city along with tasty seasonal cocktails and natural wines.
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Library Bar At Rittenhouse
Library Bar is a luxe cocktail bar with a limited dinner menu in the Rittenhouse Hotel.
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Pearl & Mary
Pearl & Mary is an intimate oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Midtown Village.
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La Roma
With pictures of the Colonia Roma all around, this cozy Port Richmond spot has a menu full of the Mexican, Italian, and Japanese dishes you can find in that Mexico City neighborhood.
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Via Locusta
Via Locusta is a small pasta spot near Rittenhouse Square that has a fun bar for first dates.