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Matyson

Matyson

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
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  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
    This gem featuring Chef Ben Puchowitz's creative cuisine is a great spot for lunch and dinner. Our favorites include the Cobia, the Long Island Duck Breast, and the Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich.
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MarcusJanuary 31, 2014
    One of my favorite Philly meals. The cobia is out of this world, as is the arugula/ricotta salad. Don't miss the incredible desserts!
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 14, 2013
    The regular menu is there for those who want to play it safe. The tasting menus exist to please those looking for something more challenging and to give the kitchen space to flex its muscles.
  • Tracey H.
    Tracey HackJanuary 25, 2014
    Great restaurant. Scallops and short ribs is easily one of the best dishes I've had in Philly. The duck was delicious as well.
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineAugust 5, 2014
    The crowd is all ordering the same thing these days: the five-course tasting menu. And once again, why shouldn’t they be? After all, the Foobooz/Philly Mag brain trust more or less told them to. Read more
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    MarshallApril 20, 2013
    The servers are super nice, which added to our amazing experience. Definitely get the foie gras for an appetizer and the cheesecake for dessert!
  • Philly.com
    Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
    The city's contemporary BYOB scene has staked a flag just north of Rittenhouse Square in this charming (albeit noisy) storefront bistro. Read more
  • Irena B.
    Irena BDecember 22, 2012
    Hands down the best meal in Philly. Every dish was great. Hamachi, fois gras, scallops, pork roulette.
  • elizabeth m.
    elizabeth millerNovember 22, 2011
    Ahhhmazing! Crab crepe and potato soup - delicious! I'm definitely coming back for dinner with lots of wine
  • Tatiana A.
    Tatiana AnnOctober 26, 2012
    Great soup. Great burger. Great dessert. And awesome service. We will be back :)
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2011
    Matyson makes lamb belly the new pork belly. Come out and see why they made our 2011 list of Best Restaurants of Philly. Read more
  • John Paul C.
    John Paul CzerniawskiOctober 20, 2012
    The pork shank was unreal. Brussels sprouts, bacon and au jus.. Never can go wrong
  • Courtney R.
    Courtney RasMay 4, 2014
    The menu always changes, but it's worth going back for more.
  • Doug A.
    Doug AdamsJune 29, 2011
    The calamari are lightly breaded and slightly salty, in a beautiful cream sauce with lemon, capers, and dill. Yum!
  • Karin R.
    Karin RAugust 12, 2012
    Try the Butter poached lobster - Pork belly, buttermilk-thyme waffle with fig jus.
  • Stanislav L.heart icon on user image
    Stanislav LeontenkoMarch 3, 2015
    Really great tomato soup and matyson burger
  • Thor E.heart icon on user image
    Thor ErnstssonFebruary 8, 2014
    Whatever you do, get the scallops + braised shortrib dish
  • Melissa
    MelissaFebruary 10, 2013
    Incredible food especially the kale and the butterscotch pudding
  • Lan G.
    Lan GuoNovember 7, 2012
    Check out their daily special pasta! Very well executed.
  • Laurie F.
    Laurie FurmanSeptember 23, 2012
    Holy cow! Seared foie gras with banana bread. Better than bibou's..?
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 3, 2011
    If you're having trouble on deciding what to get, try the scallops in lobster “pho” broth. Read more
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Lynn Rinaldi, chef of Paradiso, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Seared foie gras. Read more
  • Greg J.
    Greg JonesMarch 2, 2013
    Great menu but very loud.
  • James M.
    James MoralesMay 3, 2013
    Rebecca the host / manager whatever she is, is awful. Got our reservation wrong, showed her confirmation she said "oh well, leave". Cranky b@$? Shouldn't be in the service industry.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RitziusAugust 6, 2011
    The ravioli are sublime
  • Grace S.
    Grace S.February 22, 2012
    Apple doughnuts!
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