Charlie was a sinner.

4.6

2606 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Vegan-friendly
Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly

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 2,606 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 "beautiful venue" with consistently "delicious" vegan dishes and creative cocktails. Guests praise its "outstanding customer service" and "romantic" ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a date night. While some mention small portions and a loud environment, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

2,606 Reviews

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Aishatu
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, not great, but good. Ambiance was great. Recommend
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Jeff
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great food. Our waiter Jack was super helpful and attentive. Will definitely come back next time I’m in town.
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Barry
Philadelphia
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Vegan food. Probably the best Vegan food in Delaware Valley. It does get very crowded and seating is tight and uncomfortable . If you sit next to your companion, you can hear each other. But, not so if you are across the table. Waiter was a bit dis-organized . But, the folks who brought the food and drinks to the table were efficient and courteous. The concerns over crowdedness and waiter are heavily outweighed by thedelicious foods. Without question, we will be back, probably on a non-weekend evening next time.
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AnneN
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting very tasty offerings, all plant based. May not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we enjoyed.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was fantastic and helped with picking the best options for our meal! Everything was a hit, especially the drinks and desserts. I've been wanting to go here for years and so glad I finally made the trek down from NYC for this!!
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Ryan
VIP
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! One of our favorite restaurants. They recently made some menu changes.
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CMSKAK
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I am not a vegan and love this restaurant. The food is incredible !! Love the creative touches. Service was impeccable.
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Russell
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had our daughters birthday celebration since this is one of her favorite restaurants. The staff steered us from dishes with nuts due to her allergic rxn to tree nuts. We appreciated the recommendations. About 2 dishes per person. Bao Buns and mushroom pate were special as was the tofu. The sorbet with candle was a nice touch to end a very pleasant Sunday evening. Will be back for happy hour soon.
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Isa
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to be at Charlie’s. Our service was excellent and the food and drink were great!! Glad I could enjoy some zero proof there too, inclusive environment.
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Ben
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is fantastic. The cocktails are off the chart good. Lots of creative options. The menu features a number of options and all are delicious.
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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 2606 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 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

Additional information