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Amada

Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Amada

8.4^/10

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Ranked #5 for authentic places in Philadelphia
Go here. Experience the Spanish food. It's worth it.
"Amada made our list of 50 Best Restaurants in Philly!"(7 Tips)
"Authentic Spanish tapas and the best Sangria in the city"(4 Tips)
"Try the Albondigas - Lamb meatballs with shaved Manchego."(5 Tips)
"Chef Jose Garces"(3 Tips)

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good for dates
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jose garces
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good for groups
stuffed peppers
healthy food
tasting menu
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short ribs
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ham
donuts
rice pudding
brunch food
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Alison TApril 16, 2011
The duck flatbread is only ok. Try the crab stuffed peppers are a must try. Don't miss the grapefruit, tequila and agave cocktail.
J WJune 19, 2016
Superb! I highly recommend all of their shrimp dishes.
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2010
Amada offers a Catalan Express lunch special year-round. Get a choice of soup and either an entree salad or sandwich for $14.50. Bonus: the lunch menu is offered Monday through Saturday. Read more
Foodie & The BeastDecember 26, 2014
Loved the ham croquettes, crab stuffed piquetos and cheese plate.
Yael MaxwellAugust 8, 2010
Go here! Even if you can't get a reservation ask to be put on the waitlist. Very romantic. Get the white sangria, fried anchovies and saffron rice pudding.
Wanamaker Entertainment GroupJanuary 26, 2012
This is a fantastic spot in Philadelphia! Great atmosphere and very good food. Authentic tapas.
Ned BMarch 2, 2013
My fav restaurant in Philly. Try the bacon wrapped dates...they never disappoint!
Sam YoonMay 26, 2013
Try the Ensalada Verde - Green salad, asparagus, Gavaskar, avocado, and green beans
T Michelle .July 27, 2014
The food was amazing... Try something new... You are guaranteed to love it!
IrinaDecember 29, 2012
Take a seat at the chef's counter. Enjoy a wine with some artisanal tapas
josephine huangMay 12, 2014
Blueberry ricotta pancakes. Best brunch item on the menu.
KennyFebruary 19, 2012
Pretty much everything is excellent-- but make sure to at least try the honey with truffle oil.
Cheryl SmithFebruary 18, 2014
Just lovely....you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Jonathan TranJune 25, 2015
Pernil Asado, must get.
James CApril 11, 2015
Great Tapas. Try the chorizo it's awesome.
AleOctober 31, 2020
Patatas bravas were a huge disappointment; french fries sprinkled with a stint of sauce 🍃Dishes also came in a very random order; I wouldn't come back!
MCPSeptember 29, 2013
If you can, try sitting at the chef's bar. Awesome experience.
StephanieSeptember 11, 2013
Amazing Tapas restaurant! Lamb meatballs are the best!!!
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011
Amada made our list of 50 Best Restaurants in Philly! Don't pass up the fried vanilla cream. Read more
Shrikant JoshiOctober 23, 2017
Fantastic variety of tapas
Steve DeanJuly 18, 2013
ridiculously good food. amazing service, too. go for dinner.
Hirohiro UsagiJuly 5, 2019
Truffle lavender honey is the stuff of miracle
Rachel ShifmanJuly 25, 2016
Beautiful atmosphere and delicious sangria
Joanna DauberSeptember 24, 2015
Try the pre-fix menu- worth it!
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011
Lemon ricotta flapjacks? They'll be that same order you place every single time you come here. They're too good to pass up. Read more
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out Amada as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Unique Eats Read more
L.J. DelPonteOctober 22, 2014
Everything wrapped in bacon...amazing
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 14, 2013
For special occasions the $75 lobster paella is a must.
Tanya BrownFebruary 21, 2012
Try the "dátiles con almendras" or whatever it was called. Bacon-wrapped dates. YUM!
Philippe CasesAugust 10, 2013
Love this place ( tapas, wine and beer)
Courtney RasMay 4, 2014
Sit at the chef's table, it's my favorite spot.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2011
Try the octopus, the pernil asada, and the fried vanilla cream. You'll live with a happy stomach. Read more
Kenya BrownApril 7, 2013
Lamb meatballs are to die for! They're a must-have!
Missy GarberDecember 10, 2012
Overall, fantastic. However some items undercooked, i.e. lobster and a rogue meatball.
Vikram DesaiSeptember 27, 2013
Chorizo A La Plancha is to die for
ᴡ CallahanOctober 6, 2015
Everything was overall too salty. Skip the premium tasting menu
Maxine LevineJanuary 25, 2014
Short rib flatbread. That's all you need.
Megan WendellApril 11, 2010
The Garroxta cheese with garlic de leche is pure brilliance. The crab stuffed peppers and spicy potatoes are also amazing.
Sam YoonMay 26, 2013
Try the Albondigas - Lamb meatballs with shaved Manchego.
Rachel ElnarOctober 13, 2010
Try everything. It is all amazing. I had two servings of Manchego cheese and truffle honey.
Lindsey KaneJuly 30, 2013
Sit at the chef's table for live kitchen entertainment!
Visit PhillyMarch 25, 2011
La Mesa de José is a dining surprise that lets the chef select his favorites for the table. Read more
Sam YoonMay 26, 2013
Try the Jamon de Serrano - My friends!!!!!
Leigh BrowneJune 12, 2010
my favorite spot in Philly. white sangria, grilled octopus, grilled scallions, mushroom flatbread..nothing here is bad. its all good.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Bryan Sikora, chef of La Fia, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cochinillo asado. Read more
Ramon RodriguezFebruary 2, 2016
Great tapas and catala beer
PaulaJune 24, 2011
The garlic dolce de leche and lavender honey cheeses are simply divine!
Lindsay DugganSeptember 15, 2011
The cheese plate with the garlice dulce de leche never gets old, I order it every time!
Sandra CochraneOctober 28, 2010
Croquettes de Jamon, stuffed piquillos, and grilled lamb chops are 3 of my favorites.
Boris Guyon-PelfreneMay 26, 2016
The food is great but the service is a bit slow!

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