10 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA

Looking for your next favorite meal in Philadelphia? Our BR Score™ ranks the top restaurants by food, service, and value – so you always eat well.

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BR ranked best restaurant in Philadelphia, PA: Rittenhouse multi-level gem: elegant eight-course tasting upstairs, vibrant bar + snacks downstairs. Stellar service in a warm townhouse setting.

Zahav

Israeli fine dining staple—must-try creamy hummus, pomegranate lamb, family-style warmth in Society Hill’s award-winning setting.

Vetri Cucina

Intimate tasting‑menu Italian in a historic townhouse—handmade pastas, elegant pacing, flawless hospitality for special evenings.

My Loup

Refined French‑Canadian tasting menus—seasonal ingredients, library-like charm, seasonal refinement in Rittenhouse.

Bastia

Mediterranean-inspired small plates from Corsica & Sardinia—light, creative dishes in a chic Fishtown locale.

Kalaya

Southern Thai flavors shine—periwinkle chili dumplings, tom yum hot pots, bold spice in a lively South Philly kitchen.

El Chingon

South Philly gem serving cemitas, tacos & churros—house-made artisanal bread and authentic Mexican flavors in a cozy space.

Jaffa Bar Philly

Olde Kensington spot blending raw bar & Mediterranean flavors—oysters, seafood towers and inventive small plates in a firehouse setting.

Vedge

Upscale plant-based dining—rutabaga fondue, smoky carrot entrée, crafted cocktails in a historic Washington Square locale.

Emmett

Intimate Levantine-inspired eatery—elegant mezzanine ambiance, Eastern Mediterranean dishes with French/Italian nods.