Zahav is not only Philly's best restaurant, it's our best value, as well. A unique concept executed perfectly with fantastic service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Pierre Calmels is peerless when it comes to creating sophisticated versions of Franco-peasant cuisine. BYOB, of course. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Pitsillides keeps beaks and feet on squab whether you like it or not. His flavors and presentation are bold, and his veggie cooking is just as good as the omnivore stuff. [Eater 38 Member]
Expect modern French and American cuisine expertly executed and great service. BYOB! [Eater 38 Member]
The "it" restaurant of 2011: the pastas & pizzas are fantastic, as well as the famous salted caramel budino dessert. Also great cocktails and wine selection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Great Italian food from chef Joey Baldino, who spent much of his career with Vetri, and it's BYOB. [Eater 38 Member]
Get the Dan Dan noodles and the Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Top Chef Kevin Sbraga has made waves at Sbraga with a very affordable 4-course $45 menu. Get the Foie Gras Soup and the Meatloaf. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The addition of Eli Kulp has kicked the experience at Fork up to a whole new level, and the critics and crowd have responded with glowing reviews and word of mouth. [Eater 38 Member]
The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Will has been a huge hit with the critics and the neighbors. The menu is stacked with creative takes on classic dishes and some of the most beautiful plates in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Crispy skinned pig and doner kebab are crave-able and we can't get enough of the housemade brats and sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Vernick Food & Drink is a critical darling, and putting out some of the most technically beautiful food in Philly. But, there's plenty of soul in Greg Vernick's food, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Peter Woolsey's take on family recipes is a nice touch in an environment that has tons of them to start, like red aprons for their server brigade and a beautiful backyard patio. [Eater 38 Member]
Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Mike Solomonov's fried chicken and doughnuts have become legendary in very short order. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Order the Paesano, the Arista, or the Bolognese. Take out-of-towners here to blow their minds. [Eater 38 Member]
Sure, it's a little pricey, but you'll love every penny you spend here. Get the short rib sandwich and the square pie. Brunch rules, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The best dishes are their softshell crab sandwich, duck salad, and the Standard Burger. All of the beers are draft only, and their Bloody Mary's are some of the best in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Tai Lake scares off some people with their giant frog tank in the window. They have the best seafood in Chinatown and are open really late night. [Eater 38 Member]
Philly waited with baited breath for our very own Fette Sau to open, and it's here now to satiate all of your BBQ needs. The lines are already long, but they're worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
Sells Sabretts grilled up & topped w/ crazy combos of ingredients. Check out the Saigon or the Grunge. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Robert Marzinsky has been turning out great stuff since they opened up six months ago, and the critics have been throwing praise at them left and right. Don't miss it. [Eater 38 Member]
One man, one oven, amazing pizza. Joe Beddia is the face of Philly's high-end pizza renaissance, and everyone in town agrees it's the best. A must-visit for out-of-towners. [Eater 38 Member]
What started out as a place we hoped would have good ramen, Cheu Noodle Bar is Philly's home for truly creative Asian snacks and small bites, as well as noodles. [Eater 38 Member]
Sure, they're on the cusp of the 6 month Eater 38 cutoff, but Joncarl Lachman's Noord is so unique for Philly and so fantastic that they earn a spot on our illustrious list. [Eater 38 Member]
This is the marketcafe that the neighborhood sorely needed. There's no shortage of beautiful choices if you just want to grab coffee, a quick bite, or some highbrow snacks for home. [Eater 38 Member]
Having proven to be one of the most inventive and beautiful restaurants around, Serpico could be just the thing to turn South Street around. [Eater 38 Member]
Happily, the argument over South Philly's best taqueria could go on for days. Los Gallos is a great place to start the discussion. [Eater 38 Member]
ASB is a rare destination neighborhood bar, with a menu built on sandwiches. If you're find the patty melt on the menu when you visit, your choice should be an easy one. [Eater 38 Member]
Its latest iteration is a cozy bar putting out a menu full of New Orleans flavors that are consistently tremendous. The menu is just as friendly to vegans as it is to meat-eaters. [Eater 38 Member]
Duck in still wearing your pajamas for a cup of Rival Bros. coffee, a red eye danish, and a loaf of bread for later, or bring out-of-towners here for a dinner that will impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Neapolitan pies in a laid-back setting are an easy sell, but the Vetri family didn't stop there: everything here hits, from the bottled cocktails to the soft serve & cookies. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Pho 75 is one of our favorites (and it happens to be located very near several other contenders, meaning you can make a pretty serious study of it without even straying very far). [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
An absolute staple in West Philly, famous for its chicken maroush sandwich, schwarma, falafel, & cheesesteaks--and it's all halal, in addition to being quick, generous, & affordable. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Aaron Gottesman turns out some of the most perfect fried chicken you'll find anywhere, one of our favorite salads around (the mustard greens), and cult-favorite oyster sliders. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In the gorgeous Wetherill Mansion, the classic French fare has earned raves, while the wine list was praised by Craig LaBan in his three-bell review for both quality & fair pricing. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
