Mentioned by Time Out Philadelphia
The 14 best Italian restaurants in Philadelphia
"Set within the elegant Rittenhouse Hotel, the Lacroix Restaurant is a stately refuge with a globally inspired menu of progressive international cuisine served in a refined setting. Helmed by renowned Executive Chef Jon Cichon, the award-winning restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with creative dishes prepared from the best locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Diners can savor innovative breakfast plates like Norwegian Benedict with house-smoked salmon with spinach and Hollandaise sauce, avocado toast with Blue Crab on toasted brioche, and soft poached eggs with lobster and caviar friseé."
"A simple elegance greets you upon arrival at The Rittenhouse, and will follow you throughout the grounds, from your spacious suite to the Mary Cassatt Tea Room, which features a fantastic outdoor garden seating area. The Rittenhouse Spa and Club is no different, with spa services available to guests that include body wraps & scrubs, manicures & pedicures and various hair & facial treatments. The spa also offers its guests complimentary access to the indoor heated pool and adjacent terrace."
"For dinner and drinks, dine under glam chandeliers towering from 24-foot ceilings at Harp & Crown. Kick off the evening fused with cachaca, fig, lime, and thyme from their Elfreth's Garden cocktail, and order an array of dishes served to share. My favorites include truffle pizza, Berkshire pork belly, and "Rooster's Comb mac & cheese"."
"Harp & Crown is a charming restaurant that is great for taking pictures. The interior of this place is phenomenal!. View this post on Instagram"
"Located on the first floor within the historic Barclay Building on Rittenhouse Square, Barclay Prime is Stephen Starr’s modern boutique steakhouse. The immaculate decor features glass chandeliers, wood-paneled walls and marble floors to coincide with the sophisticated menu. While the menu features varieties of steak, selfish and entrees, one thing that makes Barclay Prime really stand out is the famous $120 cheesesteak: wagyu beef topped with foie gras and truffled cheese whiz on a fresh-baked sesame roll."
"A post shared by Barclay Prime (@barclayprime) on Dec 6, 2018 at 8:01am PST. Barclay Prime is an upscale restaurant that provides European-inspired cuisine coupled with the sleek ambiance that gives you a pleasant stay. From the floral arrangement to the marble surfaces and crystal chandeliers, this restaurant will give you an unforgettable dining experience."
"American , Seafood , Steaks"
"Feel free to break out your faux furs and finest cuff links when heading out for an elegant meal at Butcher & Singer. This restaurant, located in swanky Rittenhouse Square, features soaring ceilings and oodles of old Hollywood glamour. Service is known to be impeccable, and the dishes are out-of-this-world delicious."
"If you've ever wished you could travel back in time to experience the glamour of the 1940s, Butcher and Singer is the place to explore. Featuring rich, dark woods, cozy booths, and..."
"This 1940's Hollywood-inspired destination exudes pure class – from its luxurious cushioned seating to its classic American offerings. High windows and ceilings let in the light an"
"A high-end steakhouse, Steak 48 brings to Philly their unique approach to contemporary steakhouse dining along with a menu featuring the best in steak & seafood along with traditional steakhouse favorites. Steak 48 breaks from your standard steakhouse dining experience, with a carefully curated dining approach intended to surpass guest expectations."
"If you’re looking to have an amazing meal before your dessert then Steak 48 is a must. Steak 48 is my favorite steak house for good reason. After you eat the best steak of your life, top it off with a delicious dessert."
"Opened by a chef with a background in New York’s exclusive fine-dining scene, Amici combines Italian tastes with modern presentation for crowd-pleasing results. Diners keep coming ..."
"Estia is a stylish Greek eatery with a homey ambiance that serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. One of three locations, the family-friendly restaurant features a deep blue ceiling, antiqued stucco whitewashed walls, hand-chiseled limestone floors, hand-woven rugs, rustic farm tables, dark wood chairs, and upholstered banquettes for intimate dining. An indoor courtyard with a living olive tree is perfect for romantic alfresco dining in the summer, where guests can tuck into authentic Greek fare such as grilled calamari or octopus, fresh salads and mezze like hummus and tzatziki, and fresh Mediterranean fish."
"1405-07 Locust St Estia is one of the best Greek restaurants in Philadelphia, and they take full advantage of the fresh, local seafood nearby. Anyone in the city would recommend ordering one of their whole fish dishes, but they’re especially famous for their Karavides, aka crayfish. If you’re looking for something even heartier, their swordfish souvlaki fits the bill."
"1405-07 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102Phone: 215-735-7700Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Estia (@estiarestaurant) on Aug 31, 2018 at 4:30pm PDT"
"If you’ve missed the cut off for doughnuts and chicken, then check out Sweet Box Cupcake Truck – often found at Philadelphia’s Love Park. Flavors include Red Velvet, Chocolate Ganache, PB&J, Hot Cocoa and more. Sweet Box’s chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake is created with an achingly wonderful glop of cookie dough wedged in the center; with flavors like this, it’s hardly surprising that Sweet Box Cupcakes has developed an avid following in Philly."
"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."
"Sweet Box in Center City is known for “The Jawn,” which is a cookie dough bar layered with birthday cake and cake batter buttercream. It’s monstrous, insanely rich, and will probably put you in a sugar coma for a few hours. But if you have a friend celebrating a birthday in quarantine, it’s exactly what you should be sending them."
"Churning out cookies for over 40 years, Famous 4th Street has flavors of all kinds, as well as gift boxes and customizable cookie cakes to make cookie delivery extra special. Order online to have a treat shipped by mail, or go through delivery apps. 📍multiple locations including 51 N."
"As mentioned, the city of Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital from 1790 – 1800. During this time both George Washington and John Adams served as President of the United States of America. The new country required a Presidential Mansion and the structure was placed on Market Street (High Street at the time) just steps from Independence Hall."
"The President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation is an open-air museum. It is the site of a former executive mansion, the first in the country, where previous presidents George Washington and John Adams resided during their governance."
"Most cities with a Chinatown has their own famous Gate as its entrance into the neighborhood. However, Philadelphia has one of the largest making it a great spot to snap a photo for your Instagram."
"The colors, the architecture, and the busy roadway all make the oriental Chinatown Friendship Gate a perfect spot to snap some edgy, urban photos. @thewanderingcatembedded via"
"The Declaration House is the site where Thomas Jefferson resided while drafting the Declaration of Independence. The house was demolished in 1883 and reconstructed in 1975. Today, it is a historic site where you can view exhibitions and a short film regarding Jefferson’s endeavors."