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Philly Places to Try!
Mercato is one of Philly Places to Try!.

1. Mercato

8.3
1216 Spruce St (at 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 41 tips and reviews
Valanni Restaurant is one of Philly Places to Try!.

2. Valanni Restaurant

7.6
1229 Spruce St (btwn 12th & 13th), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Washington Square West · 70 tips and reviews
El Vez is one of Philly Places to Try!.

3. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
Sampan is one of Philly Places to Try!.

4. Sampan

8.5
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: To Chef Schulson, Sampan is a place where he can prepare serious food from across Asia while interacting with guests and sharing his love of the cuisine with them.

a.kitchen is one of Philly Places to Try!.

5. a.kitchen

7.9
135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 47 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The ten-seat open kitchen allows you to watch Chef Bryan work his magic.

Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse is one of Philly Places to Try!.

6. Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse

8.6
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 35 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Next time, book the chef's table. It's available for dinner Monday through Thursday with seating for up to seven.

Audrey Claire is one of Philly Places to Try!.

7. Audrey Claire

276 S 20th St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City · 44 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Ask to sit at the open kitchen bar to witness your food evolve from fresh ingredients to a beautifully plated meal.

Amada is one of Philly Places to Try!.

8. Amada

8.7
217-219 Chestnut St (at S Bank St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Center City East · 171 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The perfect spot is located at the end of the main dining room. The chef's counter, with six high chairs, gets you up-close to the action in the kitchen.

10 Arts is one of Philly Places to Try!.

9. 10 Arts

10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 22 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Bringing a taste of Philly to Las Vegas, Chef Jennifer Carroll once represented 10 Arts when she competed on the sixth season of Top Chef. Keep up with her on Instagram at @ChefJenCarroll.

The Dandelion is one of Philly Places to Try!.

10. The Dandelion

9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 268 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Order the A-list fish and chips dish which starred on The Best Thing I Ever Ate TV show.

City Tavern is one of Philly Places to Try!.

11. City Tavern

138 S 2nd St (at Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 105 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Where else can diners get West Indies Pepperpot soup with beef, taro root and greens? Adam Gertler of The Best Thing I Ever Ate raved about this specialty here.

Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of Philly Places to Try!.

12. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.8
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 144 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Silk City's duck-confit spring rolls, pulled pork empanadas and shrimp-and-crab pot stickers made for crispy golden highlights in a 2008 episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

Say Cheese Philadelphia! is one of Philly Places to Try!.

13. Say Cheese Philadelphia!

6.8
Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · Fairmount - Art Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Grilled cheese sandwiches never get old and with creations like The Mary D (meatball grilled cheese), how could they?

500° Degrees is one of Philly Places to Try!.

14. 500° Degrees

124 S 15th St (at Sansom St.), Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Center City West · 77 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The main event's the burger, 5.5oz. signature beef blend patties on a wild flour challah roll. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of Philly Places to Try!.

15. Shake Shack

8.6
2000-02 Sansom Street (at 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Center City West · 101 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: We like getting a cheeseburger and concrete. But if you've got a hunger, go with the double Shackburger. Read more.

Garces Trading Company is one of Philly Places to Try!.

16. Garces Trading Company

1111 Locust St (at Quince St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Washington Square West · 107 tips and reviews
Talula's Garden is one of Philly Places to Try!.

17. Talula's Garden

9.2
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews
Federal Donuts is one of Philly Places to Try!.

18. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews
Wedge and Fig is one of Philly Places to Try!.

19. Wedge and Fig

160 N 3rd St (at Race St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City East · 41 tips and reviews
SquareBurger is one of Philly Places to Try!.

20. SquareBurger

7.0
200 N 6th St (at Franklin Square), Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Center City East · 27 tips and reviews
Reading Terminal Market is one of Philly Places to Try!.

21. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 675 tips and reviews
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House is one of Philly Places to Try!.

22. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

8.8
1428-1432 Chestnut St (at S 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Steakhouse · Avenue of the Arts South · 85 tips and reviews
Spread Bagelry is one of Philly Places to Try!.

23. Spread Bagelry

8.0
262 S 20th St (at Manning St), Philadelphia, PA
Bagel Shop · Center City · 55 tips and reviews
Pure Fare is one of Philly Places to Try!.

24. Pure Fare

119 S 21st St (btw Sansom & Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City West · 64 tips and reviews
Serafina Philadelphia is one of Philly Places to Try!.

25. Serafina Philadelphia

130 S 18th St (at Sansom St.), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City West · 31 tips and reviews
Cafe Twelve is one of Philly Places to Try!.

26. Cafe Twelve

212 S 12th St (at St. James St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Washington Square West · 17 tips and reviews
Rittenhouse Square Farmers' Market is one of Philly Places to Try!.

27. Rittenhouse Square Farmers' Market

8.1
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Farmers Market · Center City West · 10 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Classic farmers market shopping at its best. Who doesn't love the luxury of walking to a beautiful park & getting delicious fresh food? There's also cheeses, gluten free bakery, candy, wine & plants!

Amuse at Le Meridien is one of Philly Places to Try!.

28. Amuse at Le Meridien

8.0
1421 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 15 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Modern French cuisine in a matchingly modern setting, complete with fresh baguette! Oh, and the kitchen cures all of its charcuterie meats. What else can we say other than mmmmmmmmmmmmmais oui?

Rescue Spa is one of Philly Places to Try!.

29. Rescue Spa

8.8
1811 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Spa · Center City West · 13 tips and reviews
Spruce Street Espresso is one of Philly Places to Try!.

30. Spruce Street Espresso

1101 Spruce St (at 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Washington Square West · 14 tips and reviews
Green Eggs Café is one of Philly Places to Try!.

31. Green Eggs Café

8.4
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews
Zavino Wine Bar & Pizzeria is one of Philly Places to Try!.

32. Zavino Wine Bar & Pizzeria

112 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City East · 76 tips and reviews
Fogo De Chão is one of Philly Places to Try!.

33. Fogo De Chão

8.8
1337 Chestnut St (at Broad St.), Philadelphia, PA
Churrascaria · Avenue of the Arts South · 99 tips and reviews