Luxury & Designer · Center City West
Rittenhouse Row
Walnut Street, Broad to 20th.
Philadelphia's most prestigious shopping corridor. Walnut Street between Broad and 20th is lined with national luxury brands, fine jewelers, and the city's best independent boutiques.
Luxury Retail · Fine Jewelry · Designer Fashion · Home Goods · Beauty & Spa
- In our directory
- 23 shopseach one verified
- The stretch
- 6 blocksbusiest from 16th to 18th
- Right now
- Typical hours10am–7pm
- Closest station
- 15th St Station3 min walk south to Walnut
The directory
23 shops, block by block.
Listed the way you would walk it, west from Broad Street. Tap a shop or a dot on the map to see it.
1500 blockWalnut Street, 15th to 16th
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Stephen Starr's clubby 1920s-inspired steakhouse inside a restored brokerage floor on Walnut Street. Dry-aged cuts, stiff martinis, and leather banquettes — an old-Philadelphia night out.
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Eyewear brand with a second home in Philly — co-founder Neil Blumenthal grew up here. Prescription glasses and sunglasses from $95, free home try-on, free adjustments.
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Australian botanical skincare in a beautifully designed space. Signature hand wash and Parsley Seed line are bestsellers.
1600 blockWalnut Street, 16th to 17th
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Downtown-NYC sensibility in elevated wardrobe staples — the Fit 2 jeans, tailored blazers, leather boots. Cashmere and knitwear are the quiet standouts.
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Apple's Center City flagship. Two-story stone facade, full Genius Bar, Today-at-Apple sessions most afternoons. The default meet-up spot on Walnut if your friend is running late.
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California-inspired demi-fine jewelry. Affordable gold layering pieces, everyday rings, and gift-ready packaging.
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Bohemian-inspired women's clothing, accessories, and intimates. Known for their layering pieces and vintage-inspired styles.
1700 blockWalnut Street, 17th to 18th
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California-cool minimalism — silk shells, cashmere sweaters, slouchy trousers, leather sandals. The store runners know the fit of every silhouette on the rack.
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The iconic Fifth Avenue jeweler on Walnut Street — engagement rings, the Tiffany Blue Box classics, and the Elsa Peretti + Paloma Picasso lines. Philly's only standalone Tiffany location.
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Preppy-meets-modern staples for men and women. Good for everyday wardrobe building with seasonal standouts.
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Premium athletic wear for running, yoga, and training. One of the busiest locations on the strip — currently expanding to a larger flagship.
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Performance + lifestyle women's wear — the Salutation tights, Brooklyn ankle pants, and a dressing-room hold system that tracks your favorites across visits. Strong fit-specialist staff.
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Denim-forward everyday wardrobe staples from J.Crew's sister brand. Strong tailoring program for jeans + cord pants, great leather bag selection, and the perfect-vintage tee that became a uniform.
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Philadelphia-founded fine jewelry brand. Known for their Caviar collection and distinctive metalwork designs.
1800 blockWalnut Street, 18th to 19th
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Eclectic clothing, accessories, and home furnishings with a bohemian sensibility. One of the flagship Walnut St stores.
1900 blockWalnut Street, 19th to 20th
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Philadelphia's most respected independent luxury boutique. Decades of avant-garde European and American designers. Moved to 1905 Walnut in 2025, overlooking Rittenhouse Square.
On Chestnutone block north of Walnut
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The go-to beauty superstore. Massive selection of makeup, skincare, and fragrance with testers for everything.
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Gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and specialty foods. The Rittenhouse location has a wine bar and prepared foods counter.
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Philadelphia's legendary men's luxury clothier since 1938. Full floors of suits, sportswear, and accessories from top designers.
Around the SquareSouth 18th Street
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Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's plant-filled dining room a block north of the square. Seasonal New American cooking, a killer brunch, and one of the prettiest rooms in the neighborhood.
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Quietly fashionable brunch and dinner spot inside the AKA Rittenhouse hotel. Natural wine program, a shaded courtyard, and one of the best hotel bars in Center City.
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Sidewalk café on Rittenhouse Square known for their burger and people-watching. Quintessential Philly lunch spot.
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Modern men's suiting at accessible luxury prices. Great fit, solid construction, and helpful in-store tailoring.
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Insider guide
Shopping Rittenhouse Row.
The Row
Rittenhouse Row is the name given to the stretch of Walnut Street that runs through Center City's most affluent neighborhood. Named for the nearby Rittenhouse Square, one of William Penn's original five squares, this corridor has evolved over decades into Philadelphia's undisputed luxury retail destination.
The street runs roughly six blocks, from Broad Street at the east end to 20th Street at the west, with the highest concentration of shops between 16th and 18th Streets. Unlike a mall, everything here exists on the street level of historic row homes and mid-century buildings, giving it a walkable, neighborhood feel even at the city's most upscale address.
What to expect
The mix skews heavily toward women's fashion and jewelry, though there's solid representation in men's clothing, home furnishings, and beauty. National brands like Anthropologie, Free People, and lululemon anchor the strip, but the most interesting shopping is at the independent boutiques that have called Walnut Street home for decades, places like Joan Shepp, which has been dressing Philadelphians in avant-garde European fashion since the 1990s.
Best time to visit
Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) are peak seasons when new collections arrive and the neighborhood is at its liveliest. The annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival typically takes place in May and closes Walnut Street to traffic, with pop-up vendors and live music.
Beyond shopping
After shopping, Rittenhouse Square itself is worth a stroll. It's one of the most beautiful urban parks in the country. The surrounding blocks are dense with excellent restaurants and cafes. Parc on the square, a French brasserie with outdoor seating, is the quintessential Rittenhouse experience and a perfect end to a day of shopping.
This week
On the Row this week.
Typical hours
Most shops keep the hours below.
Hours vary by individual store. Always check with specific retailers.
Eat, drink, stay
Between shops, around the Square.
Top restaurants nearby
All of Eat →- ParcFrench Brasserie · Classic French brasserie on Rittenhouse Square. Best outdoor seating in the city.4.03,708 on Yelp$$$
- Vernick Food & DrinkMichelin pickModern American · One of Philly's best. Seasonal American cooking with impeccable technique.4.51,169 on Yelp$$$$
- RougeFrench Café · Sidewalk café famous for its burger and people-watching on the square.3.5629 on Yelp$$$
- Friday Saturday Sunday★ Michelin starSmall Plates · Creative small plates and inventive cocktails in a stylish, relaxed setting.4.5429 on Yelp$$$
- Di Bruno Bros.Philly iconGourmet Market · Wine bar, cheese counter, and prepared foods. Perfect for a quick gourmet lunch.$$
- The LoveModern American · 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$$$
- a.kitchen + a.barModern American · Quietly fashionable brunch and dinner spot inside AKA Rittenhouse. Natural wine program, shaded courtyard, and one of the best hotel bars in Center City.3.5558 on Yelp$$$
- Butcher and SingerSteakhouse · 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$$$$
Top hotels nearby
All of Stay →- Michelin 2 Keys
Four Seasons Philadelphia
Top floors of the Comcast Center with panoramic skyline views. Home to Jean-Georges Philadelphia and the skyline-facing JG SkyHigh bar on the 60th floor.
4.81 N 19th St · $$$$ - Michelin Key
The Rittenhouse Hotel
The flagship luxury hotel on the west side of Rittenhouse Square. Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond, home to Lacroix restaurant and a celebrated spa.
4.7210 W Rittenhouse Sq · $$$$ - Historic Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
A neoclassical landmark inside the former Girard Bank rotunda at Broad and Walnut. Steps from the Avenue of the Arts and a walkable block from City Hall.
4.510 Avenue of the Arts · $$$$ - Boutique Extended-Stay
AKA Rittenhouse Square
Chic extended-stay residences with full kitchens, a quiet 18th Street courtyard, and a.kitchen + a.bar downstairs. Ideal for longer visits.
4.5135 S 18th St · $$$ - French Luxury
Sofitel Philadelphia
French-accented Accor luxury a block east of Rittenhouse Square. Chez Colette brasserie downstairs, warm contemporary rooms, and the trademark Sofitel service.
4.5120 S 17th St · $$$
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Getting here
Parking and transit.
- PRittenhouse Sq. Parking Garage18th & Sansom St · Closest to most shops · Indoor, covered~$8–14 / 2 hrs
- P1818 Market Garage1818 Market St · 5 min walk · Large facility, usually available~$6–10 / 2 hrs
- SWalnut–Locust SEPTA StopBroad Street Line · Direct from South Philly and North Philly$2.50 fare
- S15th St StationMarket-Frankford Line · 3 min walk south to Walnut St$2.50 fare
The parking garage at 18th & Sansom validates for several nearby restaurants. If you're combining shopping with lunch, ask your restaurant if they validate before paying for parking separately.
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Guides for Rittenhouse Row
All guides →Best Stores Near Rittenhouse Restaurants (Shop + Eat)
Rittenhouse Row is a short walk with a lot packed into it. Walnut Street runs from Broad to 20th, and the side streets (Sansom, Chestnut, 18th) hold the restaurants.
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Rittenhouse Shopping Walk: A Perfect Afternoon Route
Rittenhouse Row is six blocks of Walnut Street — Broad to 20th — wrapped around the most beautiful park in the city.
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