Best of Philadelphia
Where celebrities eat in Philadelphia
Start with Buddakan in Old City, Parc in Rittenhouse Square and Ralph's Italian Restaurant in Bella Vista / Italian Market. Here are all 8, with why each one is worth it.
- BuddakanOld City · Asian fusion
Kendall Jenner ate here while dating Ben Simmons. Dramatic Old City Asian fusion restaurant with a giant gold Buddha statue; known for communal tables and edamame dumplings.
- ParcRittenhouse Square · French brasserie
Jessica Alba has eaten at this Rittenhouse Square bistro. Rittenhouse Square's grand Parisian-style brasserie, always busy, known for steak frites, croque monsieur and sidewalk people-watching.
- Ralph's Italian RestaurantBella Vista / Italian Market · Italian American
Taylor Swift ate here after a 2013 concert and left a $500 tip.
- Barclay PrimeRittenhouse Square · steakhouse
Ed Sheeran ordered the $140 cheesesteak here in 2016. Glitzy Rittenhouse Square steakhouse known for dry-aged beef, a Kobe cheesesteak, and a lively bar scene.
- Talula's GardenWashington Square · farm to table American
Beyonce and Jay-Z have eaten here several times on Labor Day weekends.
- The Continental Mid-townCenter City · small plates lounge
Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson spent an evening in the lounge here.
- Vetri CucinaRittenhouse Square · Italian fine dining
Phillies pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler named it a favorite.
- Victor CafeSouth Philadelphia · Italian
Sylvester Stallone filmed Rocky Balboa and Creed here as Adrian's.
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What are the celebrity restaurants in Philadelphia?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Buddakan (Old City), Parc (Rittenhouse Square) and Ralph's Italian Restaurant (Bella Vista / Italian Market). All 8 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for celebrity restaurants in Philadelphia?
Most of these are in Rittenhouse Square. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Philadelphia: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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