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Favorite Restaurants in Philly
Alla Spina is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

1. Alla Spina

1410 Mount Vernon St (at Broad St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · North Philadelphia · 55 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: I want to advise you to get everything but most importantly, save room for dessert. Get: fried chicken, sun chokes, poutine, sword fish BLT. Dessert: choco taco, donut bread pudding, soft serve.

Paesano's Philly Style is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

2. Paesano's Philly Style

8.6
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 64 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: The most epic sandwiches ever. Like ever. My favorite is the Bolognese, a fried lasagna (yes this is real) sandwich. Also check out the Paesano, the Arista, the Daddy Wad, and the veggie sandwiches.

Tria is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

3. Tria

9.1
123 S 18th St (Rittenhouse Sq.), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City West · 99 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: Stick to the small plates, don't waste your stomach space with the salads and paninis. Get all the bruschettas, the truffle egg toast, the prosciutto figs and at least 5 different cheeses.

Amis Trattoria is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

4. Amis Trattoria

412 S 13th St (btwn Pine St & Lombard St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 92 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: my most visited spot in Philly. The pastas are unbelievable. Get the Bucatini with almond pesto and the Rotini with peas and mushrooms. Don't skip the VEAL TONGUE and come of brunch also.

Le Virtù is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

5. Le Virtù

8.3
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: One of the best pasta places in Philly. Get the Mugnaia and the Tazozelle as pastas, and don't even think about missing the burrata as the appetizer. Desserts are insane also, semifreddo especially.

Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

6. Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen

1001 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Greek Restaurant · Washington Square West · 54 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: Dinner, Get: the greek salad, the halloumi cheese, the fish and the chicken. Brunch is better then dinner, the cyprus plate and shakshouka.

American Sardine Bar is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

7. American Sardine Bar

8.9
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: Delicious Sandwiches. DEF get the onion rings and the shaved kale salad. Try everything!!!! Cool vibe and atmosphere to drink beer and chow your face off.

Federal Donuts is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

8. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Shulman: the most amazing fried chicken ever. I like the dry seasonings better then the wet glaze. if they have the shabazzi spice, GET IT. don't waste time on fancy donuts, stick to hot fried —all of them.

Rotisseur is one of Favorite Restaurants in Philly.

9. Rotisseur

102 S 21st St (at Chestnut St.), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 29 tips and reviews