Philly's pretzel is the long figure-eight kind, sold warm, by the strip, with yellow mustard.
Where to goMiller's TwistReading Terminal Market. Hand-rolled Amish pretzels, baked in plain sight.
Go there →Thick, square, sauce on top, a dusting of grated cheese, eaten at room temperature. Bought by the tray.
Where to goThe bakeries on 9th StreetItalian Market. South Philly’s party food since long before pizza.
Go there →The hoagie has been Philadelphia’s official sandwich since 1992.
Where to goWawa, or a 9th Street delicitywide · Italian Market. Sarcone’s seeded rolls are what the delis build them on.
Go there →Philadelphia · 41 places to eat
Where to eat between shops.
Cheesesteak counters, Michelin rooms, garden brunches and BYOBs, each one close to the shopping. Ratings are the scores saved in our directory, and every pick links straight to the restaurant.
Plenty of locals rank it above the cheesesteak. The rabe and sharp provolone are not optional.
Where to goDiNic's Roast PorkReading Terminal Market. Named the best sandwich in America.
Go there →Smoother and denser than Italian ice. The first day of spring means free water ice at Rita’s.
Where to goRita's Water Iceall over the city. Born in Bensalem in 1984. Order a gelati for water ice and custard.
Go there →Crinkle-cut fries shaken with crab seasoning, dunked in white cheese sauce. A ballpark ritual.
Where to goChickie's & Pete'sSouth Philly, the stadiums, the airport. Get the cheese sauce. Always.
Go there →Iconic Philly
The Sandwiches, Pies & Institutions
Philadelphia doesn't do food trends — it does food arguments. Whiz or provolone? Pat's or Dalessandro's? Roast pork or cheesesteak? The city's iconic eats aren't Instagrammed into existence; they're argued over at counters, passed down through families, and defended with a loyalty that borders on religious. From a 1930 cheesesteak stand to a James Beard-winning Israeli kitchen, these are the places that make Philadelphia taste like nowhere else.
- Cheesesteaks
Pat's King of Steaks
the original, since 1930The original since 1930. Order whiz wit.
3.04,926 on Yelp$ · Italian Market - Cheesesteaks
Dalessandro's
the locals' steakLegendary Roxborough cheesesteak counter. The other side of Philly's great steak debate.
4.03,683 on Yelp$ - Sandwiches
DiNic's Roast Pork
roast pork, rabe, sharp provBest sandwich in America. Sharp provolone and rabe.
4.02,480 on Yelp$ · Reading Terminal Market - Pizza
Pizzeria Beddia
the pie everyone talks aboutPossibly the best pizza in Philadelphia.
4.0880 on Yelp$$ · Fishtown - Editor's pick
Pizzaworth the lineAngelo's Pizzeria
get the cheesesteak tooSouth Philly pizza institution on 9th Street. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
4.51,433 on Yelp$ · Italian Market - Israeli
Zahav
the table to book firstJames Beard winner. Hummus, laffa, modern Israeli.
4.53,649 on Yelp$$$$ · Jewelers' Row - Cheesesteaks
Ishkabibble's
order a gremlinSouth Street's most beloved greasy spoon.
4.0927 on Yelp$ · South Street - Jewish Deli
Famous 4th St Deli
piled high since 1923Historic deli since 1923. Towering pastrami sandwiches.
$$ · South Street - Water Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's Water Ice
first day of spring = freePhilly-born chain since 1984. The first day of spring means free water ice at Rita's. 600+ locations across the East Coast.
$ - Convenience & Hoagies
Wawa
hoagies, any hourPhilly-born convenience chain since 1964. The hoagies, the coffee, the touchscreen — a regional institution with 900+ locations.
$
Date Night
Philadelphia's Best Fine Dining
Tasting menus, Michelin-recognized rooms, and the chef-driven spots worth reserving weeks ahead — across every neighborhood.
- Small Plates
Friday Saturday Sunday
Creative small plates and inventive cocktails in a stylish, relaxed setting.
4.5429 on Yelp$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - Modern American
Vernick Food & Drink
One of Philly's best. Seasonal American cooking with impeccable technique.
4.51,169 on Yelp$$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - Lebanese
Suraya
Gorgeous restaurant with a garden. Brunch is legendary.
$$$ · Fishtown - Modern American
The Love
Aimee Olexy + Stephen Starr's plant-filled dining room. Seasonal New American cooking and one of the best brunches in the neighborhood.
4.51,352 on Yelp$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - New American
Fork
Fine dining staple. Seasonal cooking, excellent wine.
4.0833 on Yelp$$$$ · Old City - Steakhouse
Butcher and Singer
Stephen Starr's clubby 1920s-inspired steakhouse inside a restored brokerage floor. Dry-aged cuts, stiff martinis, and leather banquettes.
4.51,618 on Yelp$$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - French Wine Bar
Townsend
Award-winning French-focused wine bar and eatery on East Passyunk.
$$$ · East Passyunk Ave - Modern American
a.kitchen + a.bar
Quietly fashionable brunch and dinner spot inside AKA Rittenhouse. Natural wine program, shaded courtyard, and one of the best hotel bars in Center City.
3.5558 on Yelp$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - Oaxacan
Sor Ynez
Mezcal bar and the best Mexican food in the city.
$$$ · Fishtown
Weekends
The Best Brunch & Cafés
Sidewalk tables on Rittenhouse Square, Lebanese garden brunch in Fishtown, all-day cafés in Old City — the weekend lineup.
- French Brasserie
Parc
Classic French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square. Best outdoor seating in the city.
4.03,708 on Yelp$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - French Café
Rouge
Sidewalk café famous for its burger and people-watching on the square.
3.5629 on Yelp$$$ · Rittenhouse Row - Lebanese
Suraya
Gorgeous restaurant with a garden. Brunch is legendary.
$$$ · Fishtown - Artisan Market
Talula's Daily
Cheese, charcuterie, and baked goods.
$$ · Jewelers' Row - American Diner
Bud & Marilyn's
Elevated diner classics — fried chicken and shakes.
4.01,561 on Yelp$$ · Antique Row - Mediterranean
Barbuzzo
Buzzy 13th Street spot with handmade pasta.
4.53,479 on Yelp$$$ · Antique Row
Nights Out
Bars, Cocktails & BYOB Gems
Wine bars, beer gardens, BYOBs you bring your best bottle to, and the dive bars locals actually go to.
- Italian Wine Bar
Panorama
World-record wine list with solid Italian food.
$$$ · Old City - Dive Bar
Tattooed Mom
Legendary dive with great food and PBR specials.
$ · South Street - Italian BYOB
Mr. Martino's
Tiny BYOB with homemade pasta done right.
4.0170 on Yelp$$ · Italian Market - Farm-to-Table BYOB
The Goat's Beard
Seasonal tasting menu. Intimate and excellent.
4.0641 on Yelp$$$ · Manayunk - Beer Garden
Lucky's Last Chance
Craft brews and canal-side patio.
$$ · Manayunk - Brewpub
Manayunk Brewing
House-brewed beers and elevated pub food.
$$ · Manayunk - Pub
McNally's Tavern
Institution since 1921. The Schmitter sandwich.
4.5328 on Yelp$$ · Chestnut Hill
Grab & Go
Market Halls, Bakeries & Quick Bites
Where to eat while you shop. Historic market stalls, gourmet grocers, and the bakeries worth the detour.
- Market Hall
Reading Terminal
feeding Philly since 1893Steps away — 80+ vendors. Best lunch near the mall.
$ · Fashion District PHL - Amish Bakery
Beiler's Bakery
the donut line is worth itAmish doughnuts that sell out by noon.
$ · Reading Terminal Market - Ice Cream
Bassetts Ice Cream
scooping since 1861America's oldest ice cream company (1861).
4.5556 on Yelp$ · Reading Terminal Market - Gourmet Market
Di Bruno Bros.
cheese since 1939Wine bar, cheese counter, and prepared foods. Perfect for a quick gourmet lunch.
$$ · Rittenhouse Row - Bakery
Night Kitchen Bakery
Outstanding cakes and the city's best sticky buns.
4.5271 on Yelp$ · Chestnut Hill
Browse by cuisine
Every restaurant, A to Z.
- a.kitchen + a.barModern American · Rittenhouse Row · Quietly fashionable brunch and dinner spot inside AKA Rittenhouse. Natural wine program, shaded courtyard, and one of the best hotel bars in Center City.3.5558 on Yelp$$$
- Angelo's PizzeriaPhilly iconBib GourmandPizza · Italian Market · South Philly pizza institution on 9th Street. Michelin Bib Gourmand.4.51,433 on Yelp$
- BarbuzzoMediterranean · Antique Row · Buzzy 13th Street spot with handmade pasta.4.53,479 on Yelp$$$
- Bassetts Ice CreamPhilly iconIce Cream · Reading Terminal Market · America's oldest ice cream company (1861).4.5556 on Yelp$
- Beiler's BakeryPhilly iconAmish Bakery · Reading Terminal Market · Amish doughnuts that sell out by noon.$
- Bud & Marilyn'sAmerican Diner · Antique Row · Elevated diner classics — fried chicken and shakes.4.01,561 on Yelp$$
- Butcher and SingerSteakhouse · Rittenhouse Row · Stephen Starr's clubby 1920s-inspired steakhouse inside a restored brokerage floor. Dry-aged cuts, stiff martinis, and leather banquettes.4.51,618 on Yelp$$$$
- Dalessandro'sPhilly iconBib GourmandCheesesteaks · Legendary Roxborough cheesesteak counter. The other side of Philly's great steak debate.4.03,683 on Yelp$
- Di Bruno Bros.Philly iconGourmet Market · Rittenhouse Row · Wine bar, cheese counter, and prepared foods. Perfect for a quick gourmet lunch.$$
- DiNic's Roast PorkPhilly iconSandwiches · Reading Terminal Market · Best sandwich in America. Sharp provolone and rabe.4.02,480 on Yelp$
- Famous 4th St DeliPhilly iconBib GourmandJewish Deli · South Street · Historic deli since 1923. Towering pastrami sandwiches.$$
- ForkNew American · Old City · Fine dining staple. Seasonal cooking, excellent wine.4.0833 on Yelp$$$$
- Founding FarmersFarm-to-Table · King of Prussia · Farmer-owned with seasonal American and cocktails.$$$
- Friday Saturday Sunday★ Michelin starSmall Plates · Rittenhouse Row · Creative small plates and inventive cocktails in a stylish, relaxed setting.4.5429 on Yelp$$$
- Han DynastySzechuan · Jewelers' Row · Fiery Szechuan — dan dan noodles are essential.$$
- Ishkabibble'sPhilly iconCheesesteaks · South Street · South Street's most beloved greasy spoon.4.0927 on Yelp$
- Lucky's Last ChanceBeer Garden · Manayunk · Craft brews and canal-side patio.$$
- Manayunk BrewingBrewpub · Manayunk · House-brewed beers and elevated pub food.$$
- McNally's TavernPub · Chestnut Hill · Institution since 1921. The Schmitter sandwich.4.5328 on Yelp$$
- Mr. Martino'sItalian BYOB · Italian Market · Tiny BYOB with homemade pasta done right.4.0170 on Yelp$$
- Night Kitchen BakeryBakery · Chestnut Hill · Outstanding cakes and the city's best sticky buns.4.5271 on Yelp$
- PanoramaItalian Wine Bar · Old City · World-record wine list with solid Italian food.$$$
- ParcFrench Brasserie · Rittenhouse Row · Classic French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square. Best outdoor seating in the city.4.03,708 on Yelp$$$
- Pat's King of SteaksPhilly iconCheesesteaks · Italian Market · The original since 1930. Order whiz wit.3.04,926 on Yelp$
- Pizzeria BeddiaPhilly iconBib GourmandPizza · Fishtown · Possibly the best pizza in Philadelphia.4.0880 on Yelp$$
- Ralph's ItalianItalian American · Italian Market · America's oldest Italian restaurant (1900).3.5887 on Yelp$$
- Reading TerminalPhilly iconMarket Hall · Fashion District PHL · Steps away — 80+ vendors. Best lunch near the mall.$
- Rita's Water IcePhilly iconWater Ice & Frozen Custard · Philly-born chain since 1984. The first day of spring means free water ice at Rita's. 600+ locations across the East Coast.$
- RougeFrench Café · Rittenhouse Row · Sidewalk café famous for its burger and people-watching on the square.3.5629 on Yelp$$$
- Sor YnezOaxacan · Fishtown · Mezcal bar and the best Mexican food in the city.$$$
- SurayaMichelin pickLebanese · Fishtown · Gorgeous restaurant with a garden. Brunch is legendary.$$$
- Talula's DailyArtisan Market · Jewelers' Row · Cheese, charcuterie, and baked goods.$$
- Tattooed MomDive Bar · South Street · Legendary dive with great food and PBR specials.$
- The Capital GrilleSteakhouse · King of Prussia · Upscale steakhouse at the mall. Dry-aged steaks.$$$$
- The Cheesecake FactoryAmerican · King of Prussia · Massive menu, generous portions. Reliable mall dining.$$
- The Goat's BeardFarm-to-Table BYOB · Manayunk · Seasonal tasting menu. Intimate and excellent.4.0641 on Yelp$$$
- The LoveModern American · Rittenhouse Row · Aimee Olexy + Stephen Starr's plant-filled dining room. Seasonal New American cooking and one of the best brunches in the neighborhood.4.51,352 on Yelp$$$
- TownsendFrench Wine Bar · East Passyunk Ave · Award-winning French-focused wine bar and eatery on East Passyunk.$$$
- Vernick Food & DrinkMichelin pickModern American · Rittenhouse Row · One of Philly's best. Seasonal American cooking with impeccable technique.4.51,169 on Yelp$$$$
- WawaPhilly iconConvenience & Hoagies · Philly-born convenience chain since 1964. The hoagies, the coffee, the touchscreen — a regional institution with 900+ locations.$
- ZahavPhilly iconMichelin pickIsraeli · Jewelers' Row · James Beard winner. Hummus, laffa, modern Israeli.4.53,649 on Yelp$$$$
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