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Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but...

1. Pizzeria Beddia

115 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · North Philadelphia · 18 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One man, one oven, amazing pizza. Joe Beddia is the face of Philly's high-end pizza renaissance, and everyone in town agrees it's the best. A must-visit for out-of-towners. [Eater 38 Member]

2. Zeppoli

8.7
618 Collings Ave (White Horse Pike), Collingswood, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Great Italian food from chef Joey Baldino, who spent much of his career with Vetri, and it's BYOB. [Eater 38 Member]

3. Tai Lake

7.4
134 N 10th St (at Cherry St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tai Lake scares off some people with their giant frog tank in the window. They have the best seafood in Chinatown and are open really late night. [Eater 38 Member]

4. Cheu Noodle Bar

255 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Washington Square West · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: What started out as a place we hoped would have good ramen, Cheu Noodle Bar is Philly's home for truly creative Asian snacks and small bites, as well as noodles. [Eater 38 Member]

5. Kanella: Greek Cypriot Kitchen

1001 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Greek Restaurant · Washington Square West · 54 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Pitsillides keeps beaks and feet on squab whether you like it or not. His flavors and presentation are bold, and his veggie cooking is just as good as the omnivore stuff. [Eater 38 Member]

6. Hot Diggity

630 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Hot Dog Joint · Washington Square West · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sells Sabretts grilled up & topped w/ crazy combos of ingredients. Check out the Saigon or the Grunge. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

7. Cochon

801 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Gene Giuffi's pig talents are some of the best in Philly, and that's really saying something. Get the crispy chicken livers and short ribs, too. Read more.

8. Federal Donuts

1219 S 2nd St (at Manton St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Queen Village - Pennsport · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Solomonov's fried chicken and doughnuts have become legendary in very short order. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

9. The Mildred

824 S 8th St (btwn Christian & Catharine), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 7 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Homestyle heartiness with a sophisticated touch is the concept here, and Mike Santoro proves that he can handle more than tweezer food. [Eater 38 Member]

10. John's Roast Pork

9.0
14 Snyder Ave (at Weccacoe Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

11. Fitler Dining Room

2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Robert Marzinsky has been turning out great stuff since they opened up six months ago, and the critics have been throwing praise at them left and right. Don't miss it. [Eater 38 Member]

12. Noord

1046 Tasker St (at S 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dutch Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 23 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure, they're on the cusp of the 6 month Eater 38 cutoff, but Joncarl Lachman's Noord is so unique for Philly and so fantastic that they earn a spot on our illustrious list. [Eater 38 Member]

13. Fond

1537 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 29 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Expect modern French and American cuisine expertly executed and great service. BYOB! [Eater 38 Member]

14. Will BYOB

1911 E Passyunk Ave (None), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 7 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Christopher Kearse's Will has been a huge hit with the critics and the neighbors. The menu is stacked with creative takes on classic dishes and some of the most beautiful plates in the city.

15. Le Virtù

8.3
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

16. South Philadelphia Tap Room

8.9
1509 Mifflin St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Point Breeze · 129 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The best grilled cheese in Philly, and amazing fried chicken. Head here for a great brunch and one of the best taplists in the city, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Pizzeria Vetri is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

17. Pizzeria Vetri

8.9
1939 Callowhill St (btwn N 19th & 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Fairmount - Art Museum · 72 tips and reviews
Zinc is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

18. Zinc

246 S 11th St (Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Washington Square West · 10 tips and reviews
Ralph's Italian Restaurant is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

19. Ralph's Italian Restaurant

8.2
760 S 9th St (btwn Fitzwater & Catherine Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews
Rouge is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

20. Rouge

8.5
205 S 18th St (btwn Walnut and Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 90 tips and reviews
Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

21. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge

8.9
435 Spring Garden St (at 5th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 144 tips and reviews
Fogo De Chão is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

22. Fogo De Chão

8.8
1337 Chestnut St (at Broad St.), Philadelphia, PA
Churrascaria · Avenue of the Arts South · 99 tips and reviews
David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

23. David's Mai Lai Wah Chinese

7.2
1001 Race St (at 10th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 79 tips and reviews
EMei Restaurant is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

24. EMei Restaurant

8.7
915 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 21 tips and reviews
Doma Sushi is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

25. Doma Sushi

8.1
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews
Pho 75 is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

26. Pho 75

8.6
1122 Washington Ave (btwn 11th St & 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews
Tiffin is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

27. Tiffin

7.8
710 W Girard Ave (Btwn N 7th & N Marshall St), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 14 tips and reviews
Tashan is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

28. Tashan

777 S Broad St (at Catharine St), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Graduate Hospital · 37 tips and reviews
Abyssinia is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

29. Abyssinia

7.7
229 S 45th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 29 tips and reviews
Little Delicious is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

30. Little Delicious

7.7
4821 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Caribbean Restaurant · Kingsessing · 5 tips and reviews
Le Bercail is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

31. Le Bercail

4519 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA
African Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 4 tips and reviews
Loco Pez is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

32. Loco Pez

8.6
2401 E Norris St (at Cedar St & Susquehanna St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 73 tips and reviews
Zocalo is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

33. Zocalo

3600 Lancaster Ave (N. 36th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · University City · 7 tips and reviews
Soy Cafe is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

34. Soy Cafe

630 N 2nd St (at Fairmount Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 18 tips and reviews
Philip's Steaks is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

35. Philip's Steaks

8.6
2234 W Passyunk Ave (at W Ritner St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · South Philadelphia · 30 tips and reviews
Tommy DiNic's is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

36. Tommy DiNic's

8.4
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 194 tips and reviews
Lemon Grass is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

37. Lemon Grass

3626 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Powelton Village · 16 tips and reviews
Vietnam Cafe is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

38. Vietnam Cafe

8.8
814 S 47th St (at Baltimore Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Philadelphia · 37 tips and reviews
Blackfish BYOB is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

39. Blackfish BYOB

7.7
119 Fayette St, Conshohocken, PA
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Roberto Cafe is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

40. Roberto Cafe

2108 South St (btw 21st St & 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City · 7 tips and reviews
Mercato is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

41. Mercato

8.5
1216 Spruce St (at 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 41 tips and reviews
Il cantuccio is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

42. Il cantuccio

701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 5 tips and reviews
Matyson is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

43. Matyson

37 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews
Ulivo is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

44. Ulivo

521 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 10 tips and reviews
Bistro 7 is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

45. Bistro 7

7 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Center City East · 7 tips and reviews
The Industry Bar is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

46. The Industry Bar

1401 E Moyamensing Ave (at Reed St.), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Queen Village - Pennsport · 44 tips and reviews
Ida Mae's Bruncherie is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

47. Ida Mae's Bruncherie

2302 E Norris St (at Tulip St.), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 14 tips and reviews
Swann Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

48. Swann Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

1 Logan Sq (at N 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Bar · Logan Square · 5 tips and reviews
REX 1516 is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

49. REX 1516

1516 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 51 tips and reviews
D'Angelo's Ristorante Italiano is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

50. D'Angelo's Ristorante Italiano

6.1
256 S 20th St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City · 12 tips and reviews
Mixto Restaurant is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

51. Mixto Restaurant

8.4
1141 Pine St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Washington Square West · 91 tips and reviews
Stateside is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

52. Stateside

8.6
1536 E Passyunk Ave (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews
Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

53. Hop Sing Laundromat

8.0
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews
National Mechanics is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

54. National Mechanics

8.3
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 155 tips and reviews
Yards Brewing Company is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

55. Yards Brewing Company

901 N Delaware Ave (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Brewery · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 68 tips and reviews
The Pen & Pencil Club is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

56. The Pen & Pencil Club

7.7
1522 Latimer St (btwn 15th & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Rittenhouse Square · 26 tips and reviews
Memphis Taproom is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

57. Memphis Taproom

2331 E Cumberland St (at Memphis St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 117 tips and reviews
Dirty Frank's is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

58. Dirty Frank's

7.5
347 S 13th St (at Pine St), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Washington Square West · 51 tips and reviews
Misconduct Tavern is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

59. Misconduct Tavern

7.8
1511 Locust St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 73 tips and reviews
Varga Bar is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

60. Varga Bar

8.0
941 Spruce St (at S 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Washington Square West · 89 tips and reviews
Marra's Restaurant is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

61. Marra's Restaurant

7.1
1734 E Passyunk Ave (btwn Pierce & Moore), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 19 tips and reviews
Vetri Cucina is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

62. Vetri Cucina

8.9
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews
Villa Di Roma is one of Philadelphia: we may have graduated, but....

63. Villa Di Roma

7.5
936 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 53 tips and reviews