The new hotspot for tacos and modern Mexican food that is wowing the critics and locals alike. Follow their Twitter account for random daily dealage on some fantastic food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
David's is the late-night spot for industry folk, and offer some of Chinatown's best eats. Don't sleep on the house noodle soup or the salt and pepper chicken wings. [Eater 38 Member]
A stunningly beautiful space paired up with French technique applied to Indian flavors, and you've got a high price tag. But, the food is excellent all the way through. [Eater 38 Member]
Fantastic Brussels sprouts, veggie burger and mac and cheese... Don't sleep on dessert either, cereal ice creams are a perfect end to dinner. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Sure, it's a little pricey, but you'll love every penny you spend here. Get the short rib sandwich and the square pie. Brunch rules, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The order there is samosa chaat, butter chicken, and an onion naan. For dessert, the kheer is the way to go. [Eater 38 Member]
Philly has one of the best Vietnamese food scenes in the East Coast, if not the very best. Become a believer. [Eater 38 Member]
The best grilled cheese in Philly, and amazing fried chicken. Head here for a great brunch and one of the best taplists in the city, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Stephen Starr's most exciting restaurant. From cured salmon to the best duck liver mousse in town... You cask beer drinkers will be very happy with the drink selection, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The fish is always fresh, flown in every day. The non-sushi dishes are great too, including the best live uni dish & the Philly inspired scallop crepe with Buffalo mozzarella. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Peter Woolsey's take on family recipes is a nice touch in an environment that has tons of them to start, like red aprons for their server brigade and a beautiful backyard patio. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Jason Cichonski's Ela got a lot of early attention for odd flavor profiles that just work. He's as pretty as the food he slings, & the critics love him. Get the scallop noodles. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Pub & Kitchen serves up some of the best burgers in Philly, & British classics like blood sausage and Fish & Chips. They also age their own cocktails in mini-casks for added flavor. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Gene Giuffi's pig talents are some of the best in Philly, and that's really saying something. Get the crispy chicken livers and short ribs, too. Read more.
From sizzling mussels to a killer fried chicken, Mémé's menu is filled with craveable dishes. Brunch here is a treat, as well. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
While it'll set you back a bit of coin, Mica is absolutely worth the price of admission. Get the Lancaster County Poulard. It's one of the best dishes in town right now. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Crispy skinned pig and doner kebab are crave-able and we can't get enough of the housemade brats and sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member]
The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
One of the best values in the Sunday 5-course prix fixe for $33. The only problem here is the lack of available seating, so a reservation is almost a necessity. [Eater 38 Member]
Get the Dan Dan noodles and the Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The "it" restaurant of 2011: the pastas & pizzas are fantastic, as well as the famous salted caramel budino dessert. Also great cocktails and wine selection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Chicken Liver Rigatoni is one of Philly's best dishes, and the pizza is some of the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Pierre Calmels is peerless when it comes to creating sophisticated versions of Franco-peasant cuisine. BYOB, of course. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Simple Roman-style pastas—tonnarelli cacio e pepe (pecorino and black pepper), bucatini alla gricia (pork belly, chili flakes, and pecorino)—are favorites. Read more.
