2. The Couch Tomato Bistro
9.1
102 Rector Street (Upstairs) (Main Street (Manayunk)), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Manayunk · 65 tips and reviews
Thrillist: TTB's got an ever rotating menu of brews (try them all!) to go with all the small plates ("Fantastic" Chicken!, Belgian Waffles!) you'll be eating. Read more.
Craig Mosmen: Now doing QUIZZO on Monday night's at 7:30!Buy 2 get 1 FREE small plates | $4 Pints of Featured Craft BeersLots of Quizzo prizes, like FREE Pizza for 6 months, and more!
Jenna Paul: Best food ever!! No kidding. Love the tapas. You MUST try this place!!!
3. Barcelona Wine Bar
9.4
1709 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 11 tips and reviews
Ian Kennedy: Super-friendly staff located centrally in a great neighborhood, this tapas place is the perfect place to enjoy a warm Summer evening.
Angelique D.: The Bloody Mary bar was fantastic. The tapas change often, so it will never get boring. Loved the giant anchovies. The staff is very friendly.
Christina Dahl: Delicious tapas and great outdoor seating. Very friendly staff
4. Valanni Restaurant
7.6
1229 Spruce St (btwn 12th & 13th), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Washington Square West · 70 tips and reviews
DrinkPhilly.com: Enjoy happy hour 5-7pm M-F with $5 premium U-Call-Its & 1/2 price tapas! Check out our review! Read more.
Dr. B: Food and service were awesome. Lobster mac n cheese, white mussels, and oreo beignets. If you're having trouble locating it, ask for The Big Gay Tapas Place ;-)
Visit Philly: Valanni features a primo weekday happy hour from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with half-priced tapas and $3 beers.
5. Zahav
9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews
Marc: Great food and service. Lots of choices and all served as small plates. The lamb is amazing.
Brendan Rastetter: It's all about the hummus. My personal favorite is the tehina. Then have fun with the small plates. The fried cauliflower, crispy Haloumi and grilled duck hearts are particularly good.
Raj Sarma: The small plates and salads can be a meal by themselves. Their specialty appears to be roasted lamb, but it's available only with the tasting menu, which is unfortunate.
6. The Continental Mid-Town
8.4
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Skip dinner and go straight to dessert with Mid-Town's affordable small plates sweet menu. Mix and match desserts from $3 (cotton candy), $4 (s'more cones) and $5 (mascarpone cheesecake) categories Read more.
STARR Restaurants: Enjoy Continental Midtown's swank rooftop patio, funky mid-century style and delicious global tapas.
GrantBwpg: Octopus cooked to perfection and the tapas size was the perfect amount. Followed with lump crab pad Thai - all of it delicious. Upstairs is a little quieter and the porthole windows are fun!
7. Sampan
8.4
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews
Valerie Dee: Loved the pork belly satay, lobster ceviche small plate, beef fried rice & scallop main plate! So many fun things to order and is served sharing style!
Chris Richards: Excellent Asian fusion small plates. Everything was delicious and high quality.
Nick Mitchell: Try the chef's tasting. Great way to try out multiple dishes. Everything was delicious. Small plates that pack a big taste!
10. Tria
9.1
123 S 18th St (Rittenhouse Sq.), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City West · 99 tips and reviews
Neal Joseph: Superb selection of small plates, bruschettas, and cheeses (14), to be washed down with one of 34 wines by the glass. Figs, truffled mushroom bruschetta, banana caramel mascarpone panino highest recs.
Amanda Shulman: Stick to the small plates, don't waste your stomach space with the salads and paninis. Get all the bruschettas, the truffle egg toast, the prosciutto figs and at least 5 different cheeses.
Christopher Azzarano: Best place for small plates in Philly. Wonderful atmosphere.
13. Double Knot
8.5
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Center City East · 48 tips and reviews
Erik Cintron: Sexy Asian spot, what a nice place to eat small tapas. High end food , drinks and crowd with awesome mixologist. Has a full open restaurant on the other side they cook in front of you.
Raj Sarma: Tapas style food which makes it easy to sample a variety of dishes. The edamame dumplings and Kobe skewers have my vote. Get The Double Knot cocktail while you're at it (prepared table side).
Sandra Rubinchik: Chef tasting menu is the way to go. They start easy with small plates then lay it on real heavy with big dishes at the end, so come very hungry and be sure to request the lamb chop robatayaki.
14. Stateside
8.6
1536 E Passyunk Ave (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews
Jennifer: Delish! Every kind of bourbon imaginable is available as well... Don't come starving, small plates a lil pricey...
Krissa Cavouras: The whiskey cocktails are spectacular!! So's the food - the small plates are almost molecular gastronomy, that's how inventive & delightful they are. And DO NOT MISS that gnocchi. It's a game changer.
Joey Marburger: Foie gras French toast. Pappy van Winkle. Mushroom tagliatelle. Life altering combination.
15. Distrito
7.6
3945 Chestnut St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 105 tips and reviews
Reinhold Residential: Modern Mexican from Iron Chef Jose Garces. With tasty small plates and very colorful décor, it’s the perfect place for a celebratory fiesta.
Olivia Gillison: The tapas menu is fabulous and never disappoints!
Daphne Papapolyzou: A lot of small plates, everything is good- vegetarian nachos for the middle and the margaritas are excellent