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Amada PHL, Philadelphia, PA

Amada PHL

4.7
4.7
8773 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic setting

Specialties of the House
Spanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.

Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Old City
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration!

    US$35.00 - US$75.00 per person

    19 May 2025 only
    Amada Philadelphia will open with our full menu at 12pm on Monday, 5/19 to celebrate alongside this year's Penn Graduates. A tasting menu is available!
    Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration! photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:30 - 18:30
    Happy Hour Just Got Happier! Now from 4:30 - 6:30 Mondays - Fridays, featuring select $6 tapas, $5 Montaditos, and discounted Meat & Cheese Boards! From the bar we have $5 glasses of sangria, $7 glasses of draft wine, and select $8 cocktails. View the menu here: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/14095607.07.22AMADAHH.pdf
    Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 photo
  • Tapas y Vinos

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 20:45
    Come join us for our Sunday evening special, featuring select favorite tapas at $6 each and select bottles of wine half off! View the menu at: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/11205505.24.24AmadaTapasyVinoMenu.pdf

    Tapas y Vinos photo

What 8,773 people are saying

Amada PHL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amada PHL offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its "delicious tapas," the restaurant's menu features standout dishes like bacon-wrapped dates and "incredible paella." Despite occasional noise, the "warm and inviting atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot in Philadelphia.
8,773 Reviews
  1. Karl VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine, but not particularly exciting. Service indifferent. Very dark restaurant. Felt like a place that used to be really good, but now just going through the motions because it can.

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  2. Barbara

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lighting and decor were perfect. Despite having a reservation, our table wasn't ready for about 10 minutes. General noise level was intense and tables are close together. Table service was excellent and the recommended wine was great. Tapas varied in quality with an overall "okay." Salads were very good, entrecote excellent, scallops dry and disappointing, nothing else memorable. Wouldn't rush to go back.
    Amada PHLResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Amada. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our decor, service, and wine recommendations. We apologize for the delay and the general noise level. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience and your feedback is invaluable to us. We're glad that you appreciated the Tapas and entrecote, but we're sorry that the rest of the meal fell short. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you.

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  3. Jonny VIP

    New York City48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time having dinner here, and it was better than the first. It was busy, but we still got great service and amazing food. Some portions are large for "tapas" so order accordingly. Great wine list as well. Will definitely be going back!
    Amada PHLResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for joining us again and for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear your second visit was even better than the first. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the service, the food, and our wine selection. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back!

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  4. Mark VIP

    Cleveland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, an very enjoyable dining experience. Food, wine and service were of a very high quality.
    Amada PHLResponded on 21 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable dining experience at Amada. It's great to know that you appreciated our food, wine, and service. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience for all our guests, and your feedback affirms our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Flora VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The tapas dishes we shared were delicious, really excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive without hovering. My only concern is the noise level. It was extremely difficult to hold a conversation across the table.
    Amada PHLResponded on 20 March 2025
    Thank you so much for dining with us at Amada. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tapas dishes! Your feedback regarding the noise level is truly appreciated, and we understand how important it is to be able to enjoy good conversation along with your meal. We will certainly share your comments with our team as we continuously work to enhance the dining experience.

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  6. Meghan

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious restaurant the service is fantastic and really just makes you feel special
    Amada PHLResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed your experience with us. It’s always our goal to provide delicious food and exceptional service that makes every guest feel special.

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  7. John

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Our waitress was good but she did not meet the standard that was set with the food and atmosphere.
    Amada PHLResponded on 18 March 2025
    We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, as we take great pride in both. However, we appreciate your honesty regarding the service. It’s important to us that every part of your visit matches the standard we strive to uphold, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with our team.

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  8. Alfred

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great family birthday celebration. Got to taste lots of dishes. Everyone ordered two plates. Started with the charcuterie, it came out fast and helped give us time to decide on our other plates. Service was excellent. Risotto and Ensalada Verde are a must. Shrimp app is spicy! Still thinking about the Pernil Asada and Wagyu steak.
    Amada PHLResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you for celebrating with us! We’re so glad to hear your family enjoyed the evening and had the chance to sample so many of our dishes. We’re thrilled the service helped make the night special, and we love hearing the Pernil Asada and Wagyu steak left a lasting impression. We look forward to welcoming you all back for another great meal!

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  9. Katie

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. However, we began talking to our neighbors at the next table over who were celebrating their 1 year wedding anniversary. Before we left I covertly asked the waiter to bring me a check for a round of their drinks so they had a fun surprise at the end of their meal. Well, we ended up meeting the couple at a bar later in the evening and they had NO IDEA we had paid for their 1st round at Amada. The waiter said he comped it because it was their anniversary. I find this very off putting as the waiter or kitchen had also messed up their paella order and it had to be remade. He used my kindness to make that couples night to his advantage to get a better tip. Love Amada - hate that behavior. Makes me sad but glad we reconnected with the couple so they knew who it was really from.
    Amada PHLResponded on 18 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. What you did was incredibly thoughtful, and it’s unfortunate that your gesture didn’t reach them as intended. That’s not the experience we want any of our guests to have, and we completely understand how upsetting that must have felt. We will be sharing this feedback with our team to ensure situations like this are handled with the care and integrity they deserve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon and restore your full confidence in us.

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  10. Michaela

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful, and it came out fast! Highly recommend the patatas bravas, cheese plate, and my boyfriend absolutely loved the steak!
    Amada PHLResponded on 18 March 2025
    We’re so glad to hear you both enjoyed the evening with us at Amada! The patatas bravas and cheese plate are always a hit, and we’re thrilled the steak was a favorite as well. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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FAQs

Amada PHL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 625-2450.

Amada PHL is rated 4.7 stars by 8773 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amada PHL

217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Area
    Old City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
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