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Philadelphia Restaurant Reviews

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Welcome to our Philadelphia restaurant reviews guide where you'll find top restaurants off the beaten path, both locally owned and chain. In fact, some of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia just might be the little mom and pop operations flying under the radar. For some of the best picks in Philadelphia, you've come to the right place.

Our Philadelphia restaurant reviews guide can help you make sense of the thousands of options out there. Happy eating!

Also check out our Best Restaurants in Philadelphia 2011 Guide


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Adriano's Cucina Italiana

 5.0 star(s)  (02/10/2012)
“EVERYTHING ABOUT ADRIANOS IS 5 STAR !!”

Smart Alex

 5.0 star(s)  (02/07/2012)
“Just to let everyone know, Smart Alex, inside the Sheraton,36th & Chestnut Sts, has not been there since 1998. It was excellent. It became Shula's Steak 2, then it was Top Dog, then Pallet and since 2010 its now Sangkee Noodle House.”

Danny's Deli

 5.0 star(s)  (01/23/2012)
“This is the best Hoagie in Phladelphia. The sandwiches are full of meat and they use Hellmans mayonaise and have actual homemade salads. They are AWESOME!!!!!”

Emma's Cafe and Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (01/19/2012)
“We wanted to try a BYOB restaurant close by so we purchased a certificate on groupon. Not only was the service excellent, but our meal was incredibly delicious!! We typically drive into town when we want good tasting authentic food...this was amazing without the drive or hassel of parking! I would ... ”

Cafe Longano

 4.0 star(s)  (12/29/2011)
“the food was good and service was real good”

Relish

 5.0 star(s)  (11/01/2011)
“If you want EXCELLENT FOOD and great music,with a romantic atmosphere RELISH if you want great cat fish, and cornbead. The drinks are great try RELISH on me..”

The Mission Grill

 3.0 star(s)  (10/21/2011)
“actually got sick after eating. Steak meat in fajitas may have been culprit.”

Cafe Breezes

 5.0 star(s)  (09/14/2011)
“Cafe Breezes is like home away from home but with a 5 star restaurant feel. They dont serve your typical bar. They have salamon fettucini, lamb chops, grilled garlic chicken. Food you would not see in a corner bar. The ambience is excellent and so is the service”

White Horse Tavern

 5.0 star(s)  (07/25/2011)
“My experience finding somewhere fun to enjoy myself is a great time to shine in the maturity of focusing on having the pleasure of being around good people.”

Asa's Deli

 5.0 star(s)  (07/01/2011)
“Troy makes the best hoagies and sandwiches. Fresh fresh great. Diverse dishes cold and hot. prices low.”

Emma's Cafe and Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (06/11/2011)
“If you want wonderful food, prepared with fresh & tasty ingredients, served by an attentive waitstaff, in a warm & inviting atmosphere, you must go to Emma's! Chef/owner Eddie couldn't be friendlier, you are made to feel like a family member when you walk in the door to this lovely Mayfair gem. Ampl... ”

Le Cochon Noir

 5.0 star(s)  (05/13/2011)
“I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THIS RESTAURANT BY GOING TO VINCENT L JOHNSON'S FUND RAISING EVENT FOR JUDGE. THIS IS A 5 STAR RESTAURANT...MUSIC, FOOD, WAITERS AND PEOPLE WERE GREAT. THE OWNER CAME OVER AND GREETED US! FANTASTIC PLACE FOR ENTAINTAINMENT AND EXCELLENT FOOD! SANDRA OF EAST MT AIRY”

Hummus

 5.0 star(s)  (03/28/2011)
“The best Middle-Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in Philadelphia by far!”

Emma's Cafe and Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (03/19/2011)
“Excellent BYOB, food and service. Opera singer is a little loud so sit further away from his singing area and enjoy. Location is right at Frankford and Cottman and convenient to all roadways. Eddie is an excellent host and will meet all your requests immediately. Food is mostly freshly made with gr... ”

Famous Dave's

 5.0 star(s)  (03/15/2011)
“OMG just thinking about their ribs & roasted chicken makes me hungry! I stop here on my way home from work, and I absolutely love their smoked meats and sauces. Always order extra so I have some leftovers & I have eaten it for breakfast lunch and dinner many times!”

Sole To Soul

 4.0 star(s)  (03/09/2011)
“Good Food Good Service”

Le Cochon Noir

 4.0 star(s)  (02/24/2011)
“I had a great time on valentine's day there, the host was excellent, the waitress was on time, the food was good, but the special they had for valentine's day was great, $30 for two, and it was well worth it, only thing I did not like is the Chef came over to my table and ask how was the dinner and ... ”

Sole To Soul

 3.0 star(s)  (02/12/2011)
“i was truely disappointed. because of the name i thought i would be dinning on some soul food. how wrong was i? completely. i order roasted potato that were over season, mac & chesse i still can't figure out what all was done to it. they try to hard way over the top of what mac & chesse is. fry fis... ”

Archway Sandwich Shop

 5.0 star(s)  (01/28/2011)
“Archway Sandwich Shop is the bomb! I know this sounds clinche, but this is the first word that came to mind. The food and service is good.”

Ron's Caribbean Cuisine

 3.0 star(s)  (01/19/2011)
“Honestly you haven't had salmon until you've had Ron's grilled salmon (be sure to ask for garnish if ur into spicy!!) Everything is pretty good (esp. the oxtail and curried shrimp) Service....tsk tsk, like sum1 else said the girl with the short (usually dyed gold hair) is abrasive, abrupt and someti... ”

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