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The Dining Room at Emmett - Emmett, Philadelphia, PA

Emmett

4.8
4.8
40 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Welcome to Emmett! We're a Philadelphia restaurant blending Levantine cuisine with elements from around the greater Mediterranean, highlighting French, Italian, North African, and Middle Eastern flavors.

We strive to emphasize local connections, sourcing from a range of local farms to supply our kitchen as well as showcasing Philly artists for ceramics, glassware, and design, with the goal of cultivating community relationships and staying true to the city of Philadelphia.

Chef Partner Evan Snyder leads the culinary team, while Managing Partner Julian van der Tak oversees operations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 207-0161
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Evan Snyder

What 40 people are saying

Emmett 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia County

    Mediterranean

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmett offers a "perfect evening" with "exceptional" food and "gracious" service. Diners rave about the "amazing" cocktails and "fantastic" tasting menu. The intimate atmosphere and "thoughtful" decor enhance the experience. While a few find portions small, most agree it's "one of the best meals" in Philly. Highly recommended!

40 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very inventive cuisine. We absolutely loved it! Not inexpensive but perfect for a special occasion

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Albert VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice edition to GirardAve. Honestly we tend not too head up to NoLibs or FSHTWN from South Philly because it’s far🤪( that’s sounds like we’re old) , however Emmett’s is worth the trek. From the moment you enter you are made to feel relaxed and welcomed. Erin was our server who guided us through the meal and what a perfect meal it was. The cocktails were lovely and the tasting menu was just happiness in your mouth. (We ate the butter off the spoon) in short, go to here.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Every dish was unique and delicious. Can't wait to go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Sara

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the tasting menu and loved everything we had with exception of the chicken fried oyster. Too much breading which made that an outlier among the other exceptional dishes.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous service from entry to wait staff, and the rest of the team. Very welcoming. Perfect noise level. Food is amazing. Especially the lamb. There are a lot of Mediterranean restaurants popping up in Philly and this is top 3 for sure.

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  6. Sam

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were absolutely incredible, the ambiance is intimate but relaxed. I can't wait to go back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tasting Menu blew our mind. Everything was incredible and it was so much food. Cocktails and wine list were also stellar.

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  8. Diana

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the exemplar of the modern Philly food scene. A cozy place on a neighborhood corner, unique dishes that connect to a culture, and impeccable service. Emmitt’s family has thought of all the details to make your experience memorable. Everything is made in house (a mark of the chef’s ethics). The glassware and plates are locally sourced and the entire beverage menu can be traced to Pennsylvania. Even the tea is not to be skipped. A big thank you to Ray. Ray, your ability to make us feel like we’re the only ones in a packed restaurant is a skill and speaks to how accomplished you in your profession. We felt so lucky to get a table because, Emmitt, it’s only a matter of time before your books are impossible to touch. Now I’m going to go eat the date cake I brought home.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmett did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in and were greeted by a warm hostess - she was apologetic for the very brief wait for our table which gave us the chance to grab a *delicious* drink at the bar. I had a feta washed leek martini which was SO GOOD (idk how they found the most amazing cocktail olives, but I’m going to need to know where they’re from). Our meal was so so good, every thing beautifully plated and delicious bites. Highly recommend for a great meal from excellent folks !

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  10. susan VIP

    Philadelphia66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Emmett just works-the food is exceptional, uncommon flavors paired perfectly without being forced, the service is gracious, caring and informed, the surroundings are warm and have a feeling of intimacy. Very interesting wine list, as well. It was a perfect evening and we plan to return very soon.

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FAQs

Emmett is rated 4.8 stars by 40 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
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Emmett

161 W Girard Ave 19122-1619 , Philadelphia, PA 19122-1619

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    At the corner of W Girard Ave and N Hancock St.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Evan Snyder
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine
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