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Where to eat

The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

From James Beard winners to tiny BYOs — the tables defining Philly dining right now.

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Thai1Kalaya

Kalaya

Fishtown$$$

A James Beard-winning Southern Thai powerhouse serving bold, layered curries and seafood in a celebratory Fishtown room.

Israeli2Zahav

Zahav

Society Hill$$$

Michael Solomonov's landmark Israeli restaurant — silky hummus, wood-fire grilling, and a meal worth planning a trip around.

Italian3Vetri Cucina

Vetri Cucina

Midtown Village$$$$

Marc Vetri's temple to Italian fine dining still delivers a flawless, detail-obsessed tasting experience decades in.

New American4Friday Saturday Sunday

Friday Saturday Sunday

Rittenhouse$$$$

A Michelin-starred townhouse restaurant known for technical, seasonal, deeply personal contemporary cooking.

Cambodian5Mawn

Mawn

Bella Vista$$$

A tiny 32-seat BYO serving modern Cambodian cooking with the energy of a nightly celebration.

Japanese6Royal Sushi

Royal Sushi & Izakaya

Queen Village$$$$

A hidden sushi counter behind a bustling izakaya, serving one of the city's finest omakase experiences.

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Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Every neighborhood has its own personality — and its own best places to eat and explore.

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Center City Fine dining Fishtown Buzzy & new South Philly Classics Rittenhouse Upscale Fairmount Neighborhood gems Manayunk Main Street Old City Historic Queen Village Hidden BYOs Northern Liberties Trendy East Passyunk Restaurant row University City Eclectic Bella Vista Italian Market

The Philly essential

The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia

Whiz or provolone, wit or witout — settle the debate with our ranked guide to the city's legendary steaks.

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John's Roast PorkPennsport · the connoisseur's pick

Angelo's PizzeriaBella Vista · house-baked roll

Pat's King of SteaksPassyunk · the original corner

Geno's SteaksPassyunk · the neon rival

Tony Luke'sSouth Philly · steaks & roast pork

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