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1. a.kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(2129)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Center City
Booked 23 times today
a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.
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2. Osteria Ama Philly
4.5
Awesome(334)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Center City
Booked 25 times today
Osteria Ama is your premier BYOB Italian restaurant with locations in Chadds Ford, West Chester and now in Philadelphia. We specialize in Italian cuisine. We use traditional ways to make our homemade bread, pizza crust, pastas and use imported, authentic Italian products for our dishes. At Osteria Ama, we strive to put together delicious dishes that can be shared with our friends, family, and community.
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3. Marathon - 16th & Sansom
4.4
Awesome(924)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 19 times today
Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelets made with cage-free eggs.
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4. Spice Finch
4.7
Exceptional(1271)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Center City
Booked 23 times today
Named after the bird that populates nearly every port along the ancient maritime spice routes, Spice Finch pays homage to a passerine that does not sing, yet is known to vocalize or chirp in recognition of good eats. We are inspired by the distinctive flavors of the nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and heavily influenced by the cultures and culinary traditions of Morocco and Greece. Our menu is a bold, seasonally accurate menu featuring an array of small plates, vegetables, grilled meats and fish. Follow us on Instagram @SpiceFinchPhilly
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5. Chez Colette - Sofitel Philadelphia
4.2
Awesome(342)
Price: Moderate
• French • Center City
Step into the allure of Colette's Essence, quintessential charming French brasserie nestled within the heart of Sofitel Hotel. Immerse yourself in an ambiance that reflects the charisma of this literary icon, where every detail pays homage of her artistic legacy. Relish the perfect blend of warm hospitality and refined cuisine, making every dining experience a memorable affair.

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  • SuzanneVIP
    Coastal Georgia •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I haven’t been to a.kitchen in a while and decided to try it with friends and family. I was so pleasantly surprised at how comprehensive the menu was. I had the tuna melt, my sister had the eggs and my friend had the octopus and soup. It was so delicious. The staff was so friendly. The only down side was how loud it was in there. There was a large party there and it was very loud. I’ll be back.
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    a.kitchenPrice: Expensive• French American• Center City
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    4.7
  • StevenVIP
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Good choice and variety of meals for a group, from soups salads sandwiches burgers and selection of entrees. We had a wonderful time with friendly service. Strong recommendation.
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    Marathon - 16th & SansomPrice: Moderate• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.4
  • Lauren
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Lovely and relaxing. Great waiter. Kid friendly. Mimosas!
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    Chez Colette - Sofitel PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• French• Center City
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    4.2
  • Michelle
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The ambience and the food was delicious. The penne pasta and the mushroom risotto with shrimp was out of this world. The calamari was one of the best calamari that I’ve had in a long while the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. I wished my eggplant Parmesan was a little bit Center, as I saw the chicken Parm was very flat. That’s just how I like it. Our server Clint was exceptional. I would definitely tell people to visit this restaurant and I can’t wait to return myself. The BYOB was perfect.
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    Osteria Ama PhillyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City
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    4.5
  • Philip
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    Nice spot to dine before Orchestra. We’ve been before and will go again. Tasty food and pleasant Ky busy ambience
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    Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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    4.7

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