Charlie was a sinner.

4.6

2595 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 25 times today

Vegan-friendly
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Charlie was a sinner. is located in beautiful Midtown Village Philadelphia. Charlie specializes in tapas-style small plates, served until 11:00PM daily. In addition, Charlie has a collective list of strong craft cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 758-5372
Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria

Location
131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Area
Center City
Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Charred Shishito PeppersUS$14.00
ponzu, nori, shichimi togarashi
Potato CroquettesUS$10.00
chipotle aioli
Artichoke FritesUS$12.00
saffron rouille, crispy lemon
Spiced PeanutsUS$6.00
ancho chile, paprika de la vera, maldon salt
Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUS$8.00
saba syrup
Charlie House FriesUS$10.00
russet potato, jalapeno, szechuan pepper, garlic, sea salt, ginger aioli
Mediterranean Board
maverick cave-aged camembert, pine nut ricotta, marinated mushrooms, spiced peanuts, castelvetrano olives, marinated red grapes, basil, crostini
- Serves 2US$28.00

Solo

Persian MezzeUS$12.00
eggplant kashke, red lentil adasi, za'atar, frisée, saffron vinaigrette, barbari flatbread
BBQ Fried ChickenUS$16.00
calico slaw, corn & pepper chow-chow, east carolina bbq sauce
Avocado ToastUS$12.00
habanero mayo, cherry belle radish, red onion
Hasselback Sweet PotatoUS$14.00
tempeh bacon, leeks two ways, sour cream, cheddar cheese fondue, garden herbs
Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"US$16.00
crispy kale, fresno chile, citrus aioli
Korean Style Crispy TofuUS$14.00
gochujang glaze, glass noodle salad, toasted sesame
Zucchini Crabcake Slider
brioche, old bay remoulade, butter lettuce
- eaUS$6.00

Iterations

Our RicottaUS$10.00
black pepper, lemon, olive oil, grilled sourdough
Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUS$12.00
brussels sprout, kale, cabbage, pickled onion, mint vinaigrette, tahini dressing
Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUS$14.00
ginger-garlic hoisin, pickled slaw
Charlie SlidersUS$12.00
beef patty, jalapeno jam, crispy shallot, brioche bun
Mama's MeatballsUS$15.00
arrabbiata sauce, our ricotta, garlic kale, grilled sourdough

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUS$16.00
spiced sage butter, parsnip, roasted apple, pumpkin seed, frizzled red onion
Tamal CarlitosUS$16.00
root vegetables, poblano chile, cilantro aioli, caldo xocolatl, pico de gallo
Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUS$16.00
pine nut, couscous salad, fig relish, tahini yogurt, fig agrodolce
Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUS$17.00
butternut-miso dashi, tsukemen ramen, silken tofu, smoked cauliflower, daikon radish, yuzu, sesame
Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUS$14.00
grilled asparagus, roasted beet, shaved fennel salad, garlic skordalia, fresh herb olive oil, toasted almond
Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUS$15.00
cauliflower, roasted corn, purple potato, thai coconut curry
Mac & CheeseUS$16.00
cavatappi pasta, three cheeses, tempeh bacon, chives

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUS$16.00
aged white rum, housemade mint syrup, vanilla bean ice cream, dark chocolate
Cranberry-Ginger CakeUS$12.00
cara-cara icing, cardamom creme anglaise
Roasted Pear CrêpesUS$12.00
candied citrus ricotta, pear, hazelnut, ginger caramel
Molten Chocolate CakeUS$12.00
bittersweet chocolate, sablé cookie, vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berries
SorbetUS$10.00
daily selection

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUS$4.00
Monte Carlo Decaf DripUS$4.00
Nizza EspressoUS$5.00
AmericanoUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$6.00
LatteUS$6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUS$4.50
Gun PowderUS$4.50
SundewUS$4.50
Jasmine GreenUS$4.50
ChamomileUS$4.50

What 2,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia County
Healthy
Philadelphia
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Charlie was a sinner. offers a "delicious and creative" vegan dining experience with "amazing cocktails" in a "beautiful, stylish & cozy" setting. Though some find it "dark and loud," the food consistently pleases both vegans and non-vegans alike. Highly recommended for its "outstanding customer service" and unique menu options.

2,595 Reviews

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Mackenzie
Alabama
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but texture of artichokes made them overwhelmingly hard to eat, services for drinks at tables were really slow but drink quality was great and ambiance was great.
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Sharon
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As described dark and loud but fun vibe, good food, great drinks
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Nicolas
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time. Server was quick to talk about allergies which both me and my partner appreciate greatly. We’ll be back soon.
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Diane
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was ok nothing i cant make at home. Waiter was amazing and helpful.. Music was way to loud cant really have a good conversation without kinda yelling.. prob wont return..
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melissa
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been several times and it Never disappoints!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was delicious. Every entrée we ordered was very well prepared and the sauces were exceptional. Your table is lit by a single candlelight. Would definitely repeat.
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Emily
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place! The food is delicious enough to please a vegan, vegetarian, and meat eater all sharing food so you can’t go wrong. The Korean tofu and croquettes were our favorites and drinks were yummy too!
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Brenda
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious small plates and beautifully crafted drinks. Perfect stop before a show.
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Maxine
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a vegetarian friend visiting from Florida & was happy to see they are open on Mondays. This restaurant does not disappoint… we took Kates recommendations and had a delicious dinner. Desert was a decadent chocolate crème… amazing! The restaurant was full and it was so quiet we were able to have a conversation in a normal tone. Service was great!
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Stephanie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not a vegan, but I have an egg allergy that makes vegan restaurants a good option; this place is amazing whether you are vegan or not. The cocktails were SO good, potato croquettes were insane - I was stuffed and could not leave one on the plate, the burgers and bao buns were amazing… the desserts… oh my gosh. The whiskey bread pudding was perfect. And the service was beyond great. We missed our reservation due to traffic and when we called the hostess found us a table for our estimated arrival time. The ambiance is lovely as well... candlelit glamour. There was nothing about this restaurant I could improve on. I can’t wait to go back.
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FAQs

Charlie was a sinner. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 758-5372.

Charlie was a sinner. is rated 4.6 stars by 2595 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

131 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional information

Cross Street
13th Street between Sansom and Walnut
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Lauria
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://charliewasasinner.com/
Phone number
(267) 758-5372

Charlie was a sinner.

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caramelized Eggplant Bao Buns

Mama's Meatballs

Our Ricotta

To Dine

Snack

Charred Shishito PeppersUS$14.00

Potato CroquettesUS$10.00

Artichoke FritesUS$12.00

Spiced PeanutsUS$6.00

Castelvetrano Olives & Red GrapesUS$8.00

Charlie House FriesUS$10.00

Mediterranean Board

Solo

Persian MezzeUS$12.00

BBQ Fried ChickenUS$16.00

Avocado ToastUS$12.00

Hasselback Sweet PotatoUS$14.00

Oyster Mushroom Fried "Calamari"US$16.00

Korean Style Crispy TofuUS$14.00

Zucchini Crabcake Slider

Iterations

Our RicottaUS$10.00

Brassica Salad w/ FalafelUS$12.00

Caramelized Eggplant Bao BunsUS$14.00

Charlie SlidersUS$12.00

Mama's MeatballsUS$15.00

Compositions

Pumpkin GnocchiUS$16.00

Tamal CarlitosUS$16.00

Turkish "Lamb" KoftaUS$16.00

Butternut Squash & Shiitake RamenUS$17.00

Grilled Asparagus w/ Fennel SaladUS$14.00

Sauteed Swiss Chard & Massaman CurryUS$15.00

Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

Sweet

Mint Chocolate Chip MilkshakeUS$16.00

Cranberry-Ginger CakeUS$12.00

Roasted Pear CrêpesUS$12.00

Molten Chocolate CakeUS$12.00

SorbetUS$10.00

Coffee & Tea

La Colombe

Corsica DripUS$4.00

Monte Carlo Decaf DripUS$4.00

Nizza EspressoUS$5.00

AmericanoUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$6.00

LatteUS$6.00

House of Tea

Pu-ErhUS$4.50

Gun PowderUS$4.50

SundewUS$4.50

Jasmine GreenUS$4.50

ChamomileUS$4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Charlie was a sinner. offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Charlie was a sinner. restaurant rated?

Is Charlie was a sinner. currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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