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The Philadelphia's Michelin Guide
Philadelphia earned its first Michelin Guide selection in October 2024, joining a select group of American cities with official Michelin recognition. The inaugural list included one starred restaurant, nine Bib Gourmands (outstanding food at moderate prices), and over 60 recommended restaurants across the city. For a food city that's always punched above its weight, the recognition was overdue — and the restaurants on this list prove why.
Michael Solomonov's modern Israeli restaurant is one of America's best — a James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Restaurant. The hummus is silky, warm, and impossibly smooth. But it's the whole experience: laffa bread from the taboon oven, the salatim spread, lamb shoulder for the table, and a wine list that spans the Levant.
MICHELIN Recommended in the 2025 Philadelphia guide. If you're celebrating anything — anniversary, birthday, engagement — this is the place. Book well in advance on Resy.
Nok Suntaranon's Thai restaurant in Fishtown is the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about Thai food in America. Moved from its original Italian Market location to a larger Fishtown space in 2022. The flavors are bold, balanced, and deeply authentic — southern Thai curries, larb, and som tum that rival anything in Bangkok.
Impossible to get a reservation but worth every attempt. Try Resy at random times — cancellations drop without warning. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are your best bet.
Many of Philadelphia's best Michelin-recognized restaurants are BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle). Kalaya and several of the chef-driven tasting-menu rooms are all BYOB — bring a great bottle of wine and save significantly on what would otherwise be a $200+ dinner.
Greg Vernick's Rittenhouse corner restaurant earned a MICHELIN Recommended designation. The cooking is seasonal, technique-driven American food that manages to be both refined and unfussy. The toast course (yes, just toast) is famously one of the best things you'll eat in the city.
A creative small-plates restaurant with one of the best cocktail programs in the city. The menu changes constantly, driven by whatever looks best at the market. The space is moody, intimate, and perfect for a date. Go for the tasting menu at the bar if you can't get a table — it's a completely different (and arguably better) experience.
A stunning Lebanese restaurant in Fishtown with a garden dining room that feels like Beirut. The mezze spread is one of the best shared dining experiences in the city — hummus, baba ganoush, fattoush, grilled halloumi, and kebabs. Weekend brunch is legendary (and packed). The attached market sells provisions to recreate the experience at home.
One Michelin Star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop." Bib Gourmand means "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." Recommended means the inspectors think it's worth your time. All three are genuine recognition — Philadelphia should be proud of the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's first MICHELIN Guide ceremony was held in November 2025. As of the 2025 edition, three restaurants hold one MICHELIN star: Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, and Provenance. The city also has multiple Bib Gourmand recognitions and a wider selection of Recommended restaurants in the guide.
How do I get a reservation at a starred restaurant?
Friday Saturday Sunday takes reservations on Resy. Her Place Supper Club runs seatings at 6pm and 8:30pm Wednesday through Saturday — book on their website. Provenance also books through their website. All three fill fast, especially weekends. Try weeknight dates or follow each restaurant's Instagram for last-minute openings.
What's the difference between a Michelin Star and a Bib Gourmand?
A MICHELIN Star recognizes exceptional cooking — typically a destination dining experience. A Bib Gourmand recognizes excellent food at moderate prices (usually under ~$50 for two courses and a glass of wine, excluding tax/tip). Bib Gourmands are about value, Stars are about technique.
Are Michelin restaurants in Philly really worth the price?
For the one-Star rooms (Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, Provenance), yes — they're the best of their cuisine in the region and the experience justifies the tasting menu price tag. For Bib Gourmand spots, you're getting full Michelin-recognized cooking for a fraction of that, which is often the better value.
Which Philly Michelin restaurants are BYOB?
Several of the Bib Gourmand and Recommended Philadelphia kitchens operate as BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle), which lets you bring a great wine and save significantly on what would otherwise be a $200+ dinner. Always confirm BYOB status with the restaurant when booking.