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1. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7330)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 234 times today
Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.
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2. Akwaaba Tea Salon
5.0
Exceptional(59)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • West Philadelphia
Booked 6 times today
Whether you come cute with your girls, make it a date with your mate, visit as a mommy-daughter duo or take time just for you, Akwaaba Tea Salon & Event Space offers 90 minutes of pure indulgence in a sophisticated sanctuary. Here’s where you can take a breath while you take a sip of fine, loose-leaf teas and experience a cultural spin on traditional English High Tea fare. Think deviled eggs with a chunk of Southern-fried chicken instead of egg salad finger sandwiches. And homemade peach cobbler and banana pudding upstage macaroons every time! Oh, and did we mention the live jazz music at our 1 pm Sunday seating?!Akwaaba Tea Salon and Event Space is the latest hospitality experience from Monique Greenwood, the former Essence magazine editor-in-chief who took the lodging industry by storm with the 1995 launch of her award-winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, one of which is in Philadelphia, right down the street from the new tea salon and event space.
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3. Buona Sera Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Havertown
Booked 6 times today
Family owned restaurant. Small and cozy place to enjoy a wonderful time. This restaurant is focused on both; food and service. From the back of the house, Chef Pedro with over 30 years of experience preparing amazing dishes in Manhattan NYC to the servers who will treat you like a family member at the table. Our family is proud to bring this magical place to Havertown. Visit us with family or friends. Welcome to the family.
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4. Marathon - 19th & Spruce
4.6
Exceptional(795)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 23 times today
Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.
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5. Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College
4.7
Exceptional(621)
Price: Moderate
• French • University City
Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill College cordially invites you to our annual Holiday Buffet! Join us Tuesday, December 3rd, through Saturday, December 21st, for a delightful evening set in a winter wonderland.His world-famous restaurant, Le Bec-Fin, was one of the most renowned restaurants for over 40 years. Now, Georges Perrier is the inspiration behind Bistro Perrier, a classic French bistro at Walnut Hill College. Set inside a charming European courtyard, Bistro Perrier showcases traditional French fare and tableside service, led by Executive Chef Todd Braley. Located right in the heart of University City with free parking.
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6. LaScala's Fire-University City
4.5
Awesome(177)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • University City
Booked 4 times today
LaScala's Fire at University City is located at 32nd & Chestnut on the Drexel University Campus. (This is not our Old City location.)* NOW WITH A FULL BAROpen Table's Diner's Choice 2022, 2023
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7. Fork - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(5124)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Old City
Booked 55 times today
Fork in Philadelphia is a great spot for birthdays. With reviews saying it's 'perfect for a special occasion' and 'excellent for a birthday celebration dinner,' it's clear this place knows how to make birthdays special. The menu is filled with creative and delicious dishes, and the ambiance is warm and welcoming. Whether it's a quiet dinner or a bigger celebration, Fork is a great choice for birthday dinners.
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8. Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia
4.4
Awesome(5244)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Center City
Booked 135 times today
Fogo de Chao in Philadelphia is a fantastic place to celebrate birthdays. Reviewers rave about the attentive staff who go above and beyond to make birthday celebrations special. They even offer complimentary desserts for birthday celebrants! The food is also consistently praised, with a particular highlight on the grilled meats. The service is always rated highly, making the overall experience exceptional.
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9. Steak 48 - Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(5082)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 105 times today
Steak 48 in Philadelphia is a fantastic spot for birthdays. As per reviews, the staff goes above and beyond to make special occasions unforgettable. From handwritten birthday cards to thoughtful desserts and even a custom wine glass, it's clear that the restaurant's attention to detail is unmatched. The food and service are consistently rated as outstanding, making it a top choice for birthday celebrations.
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10. Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Center City
Booked 56 times today
For parties of 5 or larger, please contact the restaurant directly by visiting www.grancaffelaquila.com or calling 215.568.5600Authentic Italian Restaurant, Caffe, Bar, Luxury Italian Market, & Italian Culture School. The culinary and wine program is based on all 20 regions of Italy including wine, cocktail, and beer selections crafted by award winning culinary and wine director Riccardo Longo. The experience also featuring Gelato from the Italian Gelato Champion Maestro Stefano Biasini as well as award winning coffee roasted in house. Private events including Lunch, Dinner, Apertivo, and Tasting Menus designed to each groups desires. Best of Philly Readers Choice Best Italian Restaurant Winner and Gambero Rosso rated Top Italian Restaurants in the world; Featuring an expertly trained staff and authentic environment.2nd Floor Reservations are for Lunch & Dinner service only. Dessert service may be provided on our first level anytime.
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  • JamesVIP
    Philadelphia County •113 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great local restaurant. Always enjoy going w there girl
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    Marathon - 19th & SprucePrice: Moderate• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.6
  • MaryVIP
    Philadelphia County •27 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We celebrated Christmas Eve at Buona Sera for the first time. Our waitress was incredible - so accommodating and attentive to our needs. The food was extremely delicious except for the one fact that we found a sliver of hard plastic in the Lobster Bisque. We gave it to our waitress to give to the manager/cook so that they were aware of it. I was really taken back that the manager/cook never came out to offer their apologies which I thought would be the appropriate thing to do. Also our check was wrong - it took three (3) times for them to get it right - again not the way we envisioned our Christmas Eve to end! It will be some time before we go back to this restaurant.
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    Buona Sera RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Havertown
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    4.7
  • Tristan
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great experience, great food! My dad has some food intolerances and they were so accommodating and attentive, it’s minor but was really wonderful they could accommodate. Made sure we knew what was in what dishes and it was super easy to order. Everything was fantastic and surprisingly large portions. Can’t wait to go again.
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    The LovePrice: Expensive• American• Rittenhouse Square
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    4.8
  • Monica
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My group had a wonderful experience at Akwaaba Tea Salon. We came to celebrate and remember the life of a dear departed friend. Let's just say she would have been pleased with the outing and would have come up with ways for us to come back! Thank you for helping us remember our friend in such a positive atmosphere.
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    Akwaaba Tea SalonPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• West Philadelphia
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    5
  • Russel
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    Fantastic experience dining at the holiday dinner buffet! Great food, friendly service from the student staff, interesting decor. Highly recommend the experience of dining here.
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    Bistro Perrier at Walnut Hill CollegePrice: Moderate• French• University City
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    4.7

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