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- EEstellePhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoMy daughter and felt like celebrities for the evening from start to finish. The atmosphere was of what has only been seen in movies. The evening was glamorous from beginning to the end. Steak 48 was and is the only place to experience fine dining as it should be achieved. Thank you to all of the wonderful staff from the front to the back. Out extreme praises to the house chef and staff for an absolutely well presented, mouth-watering and satisfying dining experience. We will definitely be dining with Steak 48 again. ♥️🙏🏽😇More infoSteak 48 - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Rittenhouse Square•4.8
- JJeremyVIPHouston •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoChristian was an excellent waiter and we had a great dinner at this local place.More infoLa Fontana Della CittaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rittenhouse Square•4.3
- SScottPhiladelphia County •17 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a great experience. We loved this spot when it was previously a restaurant and now love it just as much as the new owners took over. Choices were abundant, service was great, atmosphere was comfortable. Solid choice.More infoLa Sera ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City•4.8
- GGarrettNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe arrived for an early dinner and dined on a variety of appetizers and entrees from a vegetarian pasta to octopus salad, it was all excellent. The staff were extremely attentive. We all agreed that we are definitely coming back.More infoLa Viola - WestPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rittenhouse Square•4.6
- DDavePhiladelphia County •12 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI took clients to Loch Bar. The experience was amazing. Chef Quincy Logan went over the top. The food was amazing and having the chef come to the table to explain the food we were about to eat elevated the experience. The server staff was on point and very attentive. We will definitely be back!!More infoLoch Bar - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Center City•4.5
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Regardless of your flavor and food preferences, the dining options found in the South Street area are sure to satisfy and impress. A suburb of bustling Philadelphia, South Street includes the wonderfully diverse eateries found in the metropolitan center as well as those found along South Street itself. This means diners can enjoy a wide variety of traditional American cuisine in typical bar and grill settings or feast on dishes at elegant, organic, garden-themed restaurants for a trendier alternative. There's also an abundance of Italian cuisine in the area. Diners can visit a multitude of quaint Tuscan-themed places to sample classics like veal cutlet and buffalo mozzarella.
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