Mabu Kitchen

4.8

187 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Steak au Poivre. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:15 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
AJ Sinawi
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Location
1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us on New Year's Eve for a special 4-course prix fixe menu. We can't wait to welcome you to our cozy bistro in the heart of historic Philadelphia. And don't forget to bring your favorite bottle of bubbly (BYOB)!

What 187 people are saying

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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Neighborhood gem
Philadelphia
Best Value
Philadelphia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mabu Kitchen is a charming neighborhood gem offering "ultra-high quality French-inspired comfort food" with a Southern twist. Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "excellent service." Signature dishes like the "brick chicken" and "ratatouille" receive high praise. Perfect for intimate dates or solo visits, Mabu delivers a delightful dining experience.

187 Reviews

P
Patti
VIP
Philadelphia
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a neighborhood gem. Always a good experience.
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Stephen
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Have been to Mabu Kitchen several times and have loved it. We made a reservation and showed up on time. Server greeting us indicated we had no reservation but then acknowledged the system indicated we were already seated. He offered us a table in front of the entry door. Temp was under 39 degrees so we declined. There were three other empty tables for two but we were told they were taken. We did not want to sit in front of the door so thanked them and left,
Mabu KitchenResponded 4 days ago
I'm so sorry about your experience. Our server is new and still learning our check-in system, so apologies for the mix-up when you arrived. As per your table, it was the only one available as were were fully booked that evening. As a tiny space, we don't have a lot of options for seating adjustments on the fly when we have a full-house planned, unfortunately. Even so, we regret not being able to accommodate you and will try and be more mindful of our seating placement on cold nights. We would love to make it up to you with a comped meal on a quieter night--I will reach out with details. Sorry again and thanks for sharing your experience and for being a loyal customer. -Grace, Co-owner, Manager
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Mara
Philadelphia
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and awesome food. It’s BYOB and it’s pretty small so be sure to make reservations. I will be returning!
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Dave
VIP
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to eat inPhiladelphia. Great food, great value and great service!
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Diane
VIP
Philadelphia
96 reviews
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a neighborhood gem!! Food is expertly prepared and so tasty. We shared beet salad and then I had the Mushroom Shepherds pie and my husband had the Ratatouille. We shared a bagette and both had in house made desserts- the chocolate mousse- like one and the cheesecake- so light and not too sweet. I couldn’t even finish it. It’s a BYOB - plenty of food but we’re not big eaters. Romantic Atmosphere and our server was so pleasant and helpful. Will return. Reasonable prices for CC.
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Annmarie
VIP
Philadelphia
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was delicious and they are very adept at serving gluten free meals. I love to dine there but the live music in the small venue is overwhelming.
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Kathleen
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great brunch, please. Fun BYOB with a group of friends.
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Michal
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fantastic cozy atmosphere. Loved everything about it!
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Joanne
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food and service. A little noisy since it’s a small space. Will be back
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Julius
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ryan was fantastic and the food was amazing! Would recommend coming each time in in the city!
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FAQs

Mabu Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7590.

Mabu Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–1:15 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
AJ Sinawi
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Mabu Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

Menu

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mabu Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mabu Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Mabu Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information