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a.kitchen

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

a.kitchen is an all-day French-inspired American restaurant under Executive Chef Eli Collins. His new bistro-style menu allows guests to stop by for a few small plates or enjoy a more traditional dinner or lunch. The restaurant continues to be a top wine destination in the country with its innovative natural and terroir driven list representing regions throughout the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. a.bar, at 1737 Walnut Street, is the sibling to a.kitchen and has a cocktail focus. It also serves snacks, burgers, salads and other seasonal selections.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins

James Beard Award
2023

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin's beloved bistro remains one of the best restaurants in Philly for French small plates and outstanding wine. For more than a decade, the gougeres, chicken liver pate, and smoked duck breast have been getting cozy in a candlelit space on historic Rittenhouse Square. The wine list is not to be missed—it's a Wine Enthusiast favorite and multi-semifinalist for James Beard's outstanding wine category.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 825-7030
Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com

Location
135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
18th & Walnut St.
Parking details
Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
Public transit
Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve (Chef's Counter)
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Come and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!
New Year's Eve (Dining Room Table)
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Come and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!

What 2,084 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

a.kitchen in Philadelphia offers a "phenomenal experience" with a creative menu and excellent service. Known for its "amazing staff" and "fantastic cocktails," the restaurant excels in blending flavors and providing memorable meals, whether brunch or dinner. While the ambiance can be lively, it's a "must visit" for food enthusiasts.

2,084 Reviews

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Joanna
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall the experience was great! We ordered a bunch of the smaller plates to share, the oysters and scallops were amazing! Can’t forget the clams either. Cocktails were 10/10 as well!
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Seth
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly delicious meal. Will come back for the mushroom appetizer alone!
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jill
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb French omelette with lamb and leeks perfect proportion of ingredients with attentive and kind service
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Maxwell
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go to Philly restaurant for a quality, celebratory dining experience
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Bonnie
Philadelphia
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We once again enjoyed a wonderful meal at A. Kitchen. The branzino was excellent, and our guests loved the burger and pasta. We all thoroughly enjoyed the eggplant tahini dish as well. Harrison, our waiter, was very knowledgeable about both the food and the wine list. He was accommodating and gracious throughout our dining experience!
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Chris
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and delightful food made for a special meal. A great experience i highly recommend.
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Mel
Portland
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, really nice service. Just very loud. Will happily return.
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Bradley
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food in the city! Staff is terrific and atmosphere is wonderful. Great experience
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Matt
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and fantastic service! Limited menu provides focus on excellence with the culinary creations. Thanks for a great experience
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Emily
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You walk into a very soft lit and intimate space with cozy seating and a romantic setting. Greeted by our wonderful server in an appropriate amount of time with water. The menu is small but perfectly curated, creative dishes with delicate descriptions the menu is very enticing. Their wine list is precise and handcrafted to be complimentary to their featured dishes. From Old world to new they have the wine picks you can rarely find elsewhere. My first glass was the Catarratto, a skin contact from Italy. Gorgeous light orange tone with a mineral taste. Second was their red&white blend from France and my goodness this had to be my favorite. It was a funky artistic flavor with such a soft red color and good structure. Third was their Melon De Bourgogne, a French white, crisp smooth flavor that went perfect with the scallops. Overall if you want to try some new wines I highly suggest this place. Server was incredibly helpful in suggesting our pairings as well. Ok to the food, WOW. The smells you get from walking in are salivating. The Gougeres came with 4 perfectly round puff pastries stuffed with melted cheese. The scallops were super fresh, the ingredients paired so well together on the plate giving citrus/ nutty flavors. Highly recommend. Our main dish, the Ricotta Rosette was exquisite, from delicate plating to warm roasted mushrooms in a delicious sauce, this dish is a 10/10. To our surprise we were given the little neck clams and I can’t believe we didn’t order this ourselves. The steamed clams are in an aromatic broth with tiny chops of soft potato, with toasted sourdough and I could eat 2 plates to myself from how heavenly it tasted. Lastly the Pana Cotta; a perfectly sized dessert with supple texture, this was a perfect way to end our experience. Over all, this is definitely a restaurant you want to visit. 100000/10 will be back again!!!
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a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2084 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Cross street
18th & Walnut St.
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
Public transit
Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(215) 825-7030
Private party facilities
a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com

a.kitchen

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Why they're an Icon

James Beard Award

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve (Chef's Counter)

New Year's Eve (Dining Room Table)

Menu

BREAKFAST

RITTENHOUSE BREAKFAST $16.00

FRENCH OMELETTE $16.00

CORNMEAL PANCAKES $14.00

BACON, EGG + CHEESE SANDWICH$12.00

OATMEAL $12.00

YOGURT + CRANBERRY GRANOLA$7.00

HOME FRIES $6.00

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