Amada
Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Center City East, Philadelphia
This place is famous for their tapas. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Amada made our list of 50 Best Restaurants in Philly!"(7 Tips)
"Authentic Spanish tapas and the best Sangria in the city"(4 Tips)
"Try the Albondigas - Lamb meatballs with shaved Manchego."(5 Tips)
"Chef Jose Garces"(3 Tips)
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Eric BreeseJune 21, 2015The menu is varied, but the food itself is all equally dry and uninspired. Go elsewhere.
Sara AxelMarch 7, 2011Had very high expectations. Got the mid-level chef tasting and it was wholly disappointing. Total bummer.
AnnaMarch 9, 2013Waited over an hour and never was seated! Others were seated who came after us and the hostess was rude. Not going back.
Mon SalvanyAugust 12, 2015Far away from spanish tapas... Very small portions for high price... Not worth it.
Michael AxelbaumMarch 7, 2011Avoid the tasting menu. Overpriced, rushed. The best things were the cured meats which are not cooked items. Very disappointing for an "iron chef"
Fernando MottaSeptember 3, 2013Go for Patatas Bravas, gambas al ajillo, paella & flat bread de ternera.
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Amada is Chef Garces’ iconic first restaurant. Since opening in 2005, this gorgeous rustic-chic restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine. Amada’s capacious dining room features a six-seat chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room a...
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(215) 625-2450
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- 7.6
"Everything here is incredibly inspired and presented in a creative way. The jicama salad comes with lime sorbet, and the "esquites" is a glass of sweet corn with queso fresco."
Daniel Wolf - 7.2
"The Saturday-Sunday brunch buffet was a fantastic experience. All sorts of Tapas and Paella."
James Gerber - 7.6
"Such a divine and delicious restaurant; Get the seafood paella, baked Brie, shrimp & goat cheese flatbread, Oreo beignet, caramelized run banana, lobster/crab Mac and cheese!!"
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Chris McClain - 8.1
"Any type of absinthe drink! The creme brulee is delicious. Awesome place, sweet decorations. Good place to hang with all types of people! Friendly staff. Love the decor!!"
Rachel Brown - 7.5
"Awesome food, great staff!! Weather your eating inside or outside the atmosphere is on of the best in Old City."
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