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Amada

Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Amada

8.7^/10

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Ranked #7 for wine in Philadelphia
This tapas restaurant is famous for their Spanish food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Amada made our list of 50 Best Restaurants in Philly!"(7 Tips)
"Authentic Spanish tapas and the best Sangria in the city"(4 Tips)
"Try the Albondigas - Lamb meatballs with shaved Manchego."(5 Tips)
"Chef Jose Garces"(3 Tips)

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Lance LacoffMarch 16, 2016
Nice ambience, delicious Spanish cheeses and meats (splurge for the jamón iberico), and it's worth trying as many different items as possible. The garnacha blend Prima is a winner from the wine list
EaterApril 16, 2012
While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member]
Hannah GMJune 2, 2016
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Philly! Try some of the cured meats, garlic shrimp, flatbreads, fideos made with calamari, and the lamb meatballs.... but, honestly, everything is great here.
David RosenbloomNovember 24, 2014
Garces' flagship restaurant in Philly. The garlic shrimp tapa is insane. Try one of the flatbreads as well; the short rib one is a fave. Ham croquettas and potatas bravas are always amazing.
David BaboolallMarch 14, 2013
Lunch: Catalan Express is definitely the way to go. Sopa de Batata, the best sweet potato soup I've had, paired with the spicy potatoes and vegetarian sandwich (which was great) left me full and happy
Samira BravoMay 14, 2015
Great Tapas had the garlic shrimp, Albondigas, spicy potatoes & flatbread they were all amazing!! The bar is pretty cool great wine selection also.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
Jose Garces presents stunning updates to classic Spanish flavors in an evocative, 135-seat space in Old City. The service is impressive and the menu well-tuned, but those small plates add up quickly. Read more
Andrew FurmanOctober 22, 2018
Meatballs, empanadas, and scallops were all really good. I had slightly higher hopes overall, but really solid spot.
Hind RMay 17, 2017
I enjoyed the flat bread the most. We shared the edmami salad and the wagyu sirloin they were all good.
Lore BenaventJune 12, 2015
One of the best restaurants in Philly. Some of my favorites are the crab stuffed peppers and the parmesan artichokes, but everything on the menu is delish!!!
Amber SmithJune 10, 2012
Quite possibly best restaurant I've ever been to. Cheese w/ garlic dulce de leche made me melt. Literally EVERYTHING was amazing. Flatbread with chorizo and shrimp was to die to die for. GET DESSERT.
ThrillistJune 12, 2013
arces' granddaddy just overhauled its OMG-Everything's-Totally-Cheaper-Than-Normal! Hour with mid-week drink specials including $4 Estrellas & $8 custom cocktails like the Matador Read more
ErinOctober 13, 2014
Estrella Damm is on tap--pair it with tapas! Pimientos de padrón, gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas--take your pick!
Rachel OrrMarch 9, 2014
I would say best restaurant I have ever been too. Hands down. Everything was amazing. Lemon ricotta pancakes. Melt in your mouth!
Tony XerriMarch 4, 2013
I came here for drinks and was not dissappointed. Amazing sangria and will come again to try dinner. Only bad thing are the moron rich white people that think they know everything about wine. Shut up.
Steven AndrophyFebruary 2, 2013
You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but I definitely recommend the garrotxa cheese with garlic dulce de leche, the albóndigas and grilled chorizo or octopus.
Era SinghMarch 22, 2014
Yummy! Great ambiance, service, and food. Loved the garlic shrimp, peppers, and the doughnuts for dessert! Flatbreads were overrated - I prefer the tapas!
Bronwen ShawJuly 13, 2014
Amazing dinner- must try is the wagyu beef and spanish olives. The dessert was outstanding-- chocolate sorbet, pistachio and honey ice cream!
Inna Ben ZeevDecember 30, 2014
Best meal I had in Philly. All dishes were yummy. Didn't love the rose sangria - too sweet.
bcDecember 6, 2012
The tasting menu is the way to go. Heaps of food and all the best dishes. Don't miss the arroz temporado or short rib flat bread.
Richard RevillaOctober 15, 2012
Highly recommend Amada's when in Philly. Tapas are great. Staff very professional and a great environment.
Ariel WuSeptember 5, 2015
The hanger steak bites and the cheese plate with apple slices and honey were both AMAZING.
Colleen MartinJanuary 24, 2013
Ordr Granache 2 strt but switch 2 Temperanillo 4 dinner so as not 2 ovrpwr the full flavrd menu. Skip the chckn-it fails in comparsn 2 the rest of the menu&the roastd pepprs w/goat chz is a MUST HAVE!
Aubra FOctober 10, 2016
Everything was great, but particular favorites include sangria (red), lamb meatballs, flatbread, & scallops.
Fodor's TravelAugust 29, 2018
The large, festive front room can skew loud; for a quieter meal, ask for a table in the second dining room, beyond the open kitchen. Read more
Larisa GrollemondMarch 5, 2016
Dinner is good, but make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Nice selection of Spanish wines for a drink at the bar too!
Cassie PJanuary 29, 2014
Awesome spot for Spanish tapas!! Highly recommend this place for any type of occasion but make a reservation in advance!
Sophia HJanuary 26, 2016
Garrotxa cheese, cana de cabra cheese, escalivada, panceta (pork belly), and hanger steak brochettes!! 😋
Kevin C.August 26, 2018
It’s no Spain, but it’s good. Try the expensive tater tots! Good food. Fun for the whole family!
Bryan PowellNovember 19, 2016
Everything is great here! I come here every time I'm in town. You will not be disappointed.
Davinci VirtualJune 22, 2011
Chef Jose Garces serves authentic Spanish tapas perfectly paired with cocktails that make for a delicious night out. Artichoke and wild mushroom flatbread is a must have!
GonzaloJanuary 29, 2017
The tapas are a bit disappointing. Avoid the octopus and the gambas al ajillo. The tocino de cielo was good and also the rabo de toro.
Darius AtmarNovember 16, 2011
Must haves: empanadas, flat breads, garlic shrimp, pork with white beans, and to top it off, apple slices with manchego cheese drizzled with truffle honey
Kaushik CidambiMarch 23, 2014
As always the food and the service was great. Got to sit at the kitchen bar. Always makes for a good experience.
Visit PhillyMarch 7, 2012
The perfect spot is located at the end of the main dining room. The chef's counter, with six high chairs, gets you up-close to the action in the kitchen.
Sasha MargasakMay 5, 2013
Scallops were a little over done and over seasoned, but the pesto and paella were phenomenal. Definitely recommend the two if you're dining here
Dining Out for Life PHLApril 23, 2013
Make your reservation now! Amada is participating in Dining Out for Life 2013 by donating 33% of every meal sold on Thursday, April 25. Dine Out, Fight AIDS! To learn more about the cause: Read more
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 6, 2012
Authentic Spanish tapas and the best Sangria in the city at this sophisticated and sexy establishment. Perfect date spot!
Alex MasAugust 28, 2015
If you want to eat tapas you will be disappointed here. They are very different than what you find in Spain. Portions are really small for a tapa and over-expensive.
NathanJune 28, 2016
As legit as tapas restaurants get in Philly.
Katie MillerAugust 13, 2015
The scallops a la plancha and the chicken hijo are amazing and Excellent red wines
Derya GuvenAugust 9, 2015
Everything was so amazing. The grilled scallops are by far the best item on this menu!
Kimberly AllsebrookDecember 21, 2014
Still the most awesome tapas in the city!! A must go to experience!
Alyssa GuoMarch 2, 2015
Portion sizes are small but the food is quite good. Flat breads and the lambs are awesome.
Russell CaluriAugust 5, 2023
Enjoyed all the food selections, good wine and excellent sangria
Clay WilliamsOctober 3, 2012
One of my first favorite Philly spots. Hams hanging from the ceiling, the works. Music on the weekends.
David SchraderMay 26, 2014
Totally excellent charcuterie and cheese board. Hell, everything we had was great.
Ben HennesyAugust 23, 2011
If you don't mind spending a little money ... come here and order the tasting menu (55 pp?). You will leave fat and happy. Ask for the octopus.
Sonny KwokNovember 19, 2018
Food is pretty good, decor is nice too, and service is excellent
Alison TApril 16, 2011
The duck flatbread is only ok. Try the crab stuffed peppers are a must try. Don't miss the grapefruit, tequila and agave cocktail.

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