3. The Victor Cafe
9.0
1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 25 tips and reviews
John Gaus: Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing. Great restaurant for a special and memorable evening.
Visit Philly: When Stallone was in town, this is where you'd find him—enjoying veal and Chianti. He would even call his wife in California so she could hear the singing wait staff.
Jeff Barner: The heavy set fellow has a serious set of pipes. Prepare your eardrums.
6. Vetri Cucina
9.1
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews
Kelsey Huse: This is the best restaurant in Philly. Excellent for special occasions due to the relaxed and homey but classy vibes. Prepare yourself for the multiple courses by doing an intense workout morning-of.
The Daily Meal: What happens when you pour warm olive oil over the dark chocolate cap on your rosemary ice cream? Well, you tell us. Or ask the whole roasted baby goat. He knows. Read more.
Michael Nolan: Every Philly foodie should eat here at least once. And I was finally able to prove my theory that Canadian goose can be made into good--no delicious--eats!
Marilyn Lanchin: Sunday brunch is undoubtably the best in the city. The view overlooking Rittenhouse square isn't too shabby either.
Thrillist: reakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most socially important, so good luck maintaining manners through the Rittenhouse Hotel's Sunday morning sit-down. Read more.
sockii: Splurge on brunch, then collapse into a food coma.
8. Barclay Prime
9.0
237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Steakhouse · Rittenhouse Square · 50 tips and reviews
Amy Land: Everything is wonderful. Favorite steakhouse In the world.
TLC: The $100 Philly Cheesesteak is absolutely mouth-watering. Piled high with steak, lobster, black truffles and more, it's -- dare we say -- worth every penny...
Rory N.: pretty much anything is good here
11. Cafe Diem
7.8
1031 S 8th St (8th St. and Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 12 tips and reviews
Tim P: Easily the best Bun Bo Hue in the region... You won't enjoy it anywhere else after having it here...
Eater: Philly has one of the best Vietnamese food scenes in the East Coast, if not the very best. Become a believer. [Eater 38 Member]
Sophie: My go-to for banh cuon. Very tasty - don't forget the iced Vietnamese coffee, but don't let them give it to you in a to-go cup!
13. The Cheesecake Factory
7.9
1430 Walnut St (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 29 tips and reviews
Nika San: The hardest thing here is to chose which cheesecake you want to try :) They are perfect! Awesome place.
Ingo: Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger with cheddar & American cheese, crispy bacon & thick-cut roasted smoked pepper bacon and secret sauce
Hessa Al Zamel: One of the largest Cheese Cake factory Restaurants around the U.S, as i heard.. Their interior design is great + the Staff were very friendly.. As for the food, i always get the Louisiana pasta 😍😍
15. Morimoto
8.8
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews
Ariel Nicole: This place is awesome. Any appetizer is delicious. Rock shrimp, duck duck duck, Kobe filet, all great entrees. The asparagus side is also delicious.
Bravo: Kevin Sbraga loves this place! -Kevin Sbraga, Top Chef
Food Network: Morimoto, from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, serves authentic Japanese sushi and the freshest seafood dishes.