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Charlie was a sinner., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie was a sinner., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie was a sinner., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie was a sinner., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie was a sinner., Philadelphia, PA
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Charlie was a sinner.

4.7 (2638)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nick Lauria
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,638 people are saying

Charlie was a sinner. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie was a sinner offers inventive, delicious vegan dishes and "unique and delicious" cocktails. "Phenomenal drink experts" and "fabulous service" enhance the experience. The atmosphere is intimate yet vibrant, though it can be "super dark and very loud." Ideal for casual dining with friends, but lighting may challenge visibility.
2,638 Reviews
  1. Brent VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant has an unpleasant odor. It’s either the candles with butane or the food. The food was presented beautifully. The food tasted pretty good, but due to the terrible odor I will not be back.

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  2. Patrick

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great drinks. Great service from Jack. He’s a star in the making!!

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  3. Kristin

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner! Would definitely go back. Get the bao buns!

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  4. Erin

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Tasty dishes, unique menu items with plenty of fun Vegan offerings. A bit too dark and crammed for our medium sized party.

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  5. Greg VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service. Very accommodating. Very interesting drink menu. And the food was delicious! Thank you!

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  6. Gary VIP

    Philadelphia37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always delicious. I have been to this restaurant many times, and the service this time was great. They brought the food out in a timely manner. We were not rushed. We were there celebrating a birthday, and they brought a bowl of sorbet with a candle without me asking at the end of our meal. That made the night great! Will definitely return and I highly recommend this restaurant. I give it 4 stars because the lighting is a bit dark.

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  7. Emma VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We normally love this spot! The meatballs and the croquets are our favorites. This time around some food was cold and the experience just wasn't the best.

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  8. Angela VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had been wanting to check out this bar for over a year, and it did not disappoint. The cougar was the best cocktail I’ve ever had, and the vines were absolutely immaculate. I’m so happy we came here and will definitely be back!

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  9. Karlene

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and food were excellent. We found it to be very cramped, dark and extremely loud. You almost had to scream to hear each other across the table. For a happy hour or just hanging with friends for just plain fun, it's lovely. This is not a place for a romantic dinner, taking someone out for a birthday etc. it's simply too loud. And while the food was good, we are still trying to figure out if it was worth the cost when we think of a total package. With all that said, glad we tried it.

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  10. Jayne

    Chicago8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The veg/vegan food here is inventive and delicious. Their new spring menu had some delicious options, and the tapas style of servings meant that we could try a bunch of different items. We had the mushroom tacos (AMAZING and our favorite), the "lamb" kofka (so delicious), the charred broccolini (so flavorful), the Korean tofu (a bit too sweet of a sauce for my taste, but good), and the beet salad (a VERY different flavor profile from the rest of our choices, and was an interesting balance for the meal). The ambience makes this a place that's VERY hard to have a conversation - it's super dark and very loud, with cramped tables. So, just know that going in. The service was great. The mint-infused water was refreshing, and they have a great zero proof/mocktail selection!

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FAQs

Charlie was a sinner. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 758-5372.

Charlie was a sinner. is rated 4.7 stars by 2638 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
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
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131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Lauria
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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