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Where to eat in Philadelphia
Philadelphia eats on bread: a cheesesteak, a roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe, or a hoagie on a seeded roll from the old Italian bakeries of South Philly. It also has soft pretzels, water ice, tomato pie and scrapple, and in 2025 it got its first Michelin stars.
Philadelphia at a glance What to eat Cheesesteak; Roast pork sandwich; Hoagie; Tomato pie; Soft pretzel. When to go Best: May–June and September–October. Also good: April and November. Hardest: January–February. Top tables This guide lists 14 award-winning restaurants, starting with Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, Provenance and Angelo's Pizzeria. Where locals eat Local favorites off the prestige lists include John's Roast Pork, Tommy DiNic's, Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks. Markets Reading Terminal Market, Reading Terminal Market, 9th Street Italian Market and The Bourse Food Hall. 81 places in Philadelphia, ready to save to your trip
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Chef Amazing picks: where to eat in Philadelphia Three Michelin-starred rooms for a proper dinner, two old counters for roast pork and cheesesteak, and five small South Philly places where the bread and the sandwiches are the point.
The well-known five Friday Saturday Sunday Rittenhouse Square
Michelin 1★ (2025) Contemporary American $$$$
Order: The set multicourse menu
Chad and Hanna Williams have run it since 2016; Michelin awarded one star in 2025.
Best for: celebration dinner · Reserve: book ahead
261 S 21st St, Philadelphia
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Michelin 1★ (2025) Italian, French, Jewish-inspired $$$$
Order: The tasting menu, served to all guests at once
Opened June 2021 and grew from Amanda Shulman's apartment supper club into a Michelin star.
Best for: celebration dinner · Reserve: book ahead
1740 Sansom St, Philadelphia
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Michelin 1★ (2025) French with Japanese and Korean influences $$$$
Order: Seafood tasting menu
Nicholas Bazik's room was also added to Eater 38 in summer 2026.
Best for: celebration dinner · Reserve: book ahead
408 S 2nd St, Philadelphia
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Cheesesteak $$
Order: Cheesesteak wit or without onions
Pat and Harry Olivieri started it in 1930 as a hot dog stand at 9th and Passyunk.
Best for: late night · Reserve: walk-in
1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia
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John's Roast Pork South Philly
Roast pork sandwich $$
Order: Roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe
Counter service since 1930; the Infatuation rated it 8.0 in its Aug 2026 guide.
Best for: cheap lunch · Reserve: walk-in
14 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia
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The discoveries Angelo's Pizzeria Bella Vista
Bib Gourmand (2025) Pizza and hoagies $
Order: The Pops hoagie
Housemade rolls, cash only, rated 9.1 by the Infatuation and a Bib Gourmand.
Best for: cheap lunch · Reserve: walk-in
736 S 9th St, Philadelphia
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Italian deli $$
Order: The Papale Special or the Italian hoagie
Takeout only and sells out early; the Infatuation rates it 8.7.
Best for: cheap lunch · Reserve: unknown
250 Catharine St, Philadelphia
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Cacia's Bakery South Philly
Italian bakery $
Order: Tomato pie by the slice
Founded 1953 and still family-run; a slice is about $2.25 and the family roasts 100-plus turkeys each Thanksgiving.
Best for: cheap lunch · Reserve: walk-in
1526 W Ritner St, Philadelphia
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Mi Pal's Deli South Philly
Italian deli $$
Order: Fried eggplant hoagie, tuna salad hoagie
Rated 8.5 by the Infatuation, with vegetarian options.
Best for: cheap lunch · Reserve: walk-in
2300 S 16th St, Philadelphia
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Isgro Pastries Bella Vista
Italian bakery $
Order: Cannoli filled to order, ricotta cookies
A bakery of about 122 years that ships nationwide and has lines before Christmas and Easter.
Best for: dessert · Reserve: walk-in
1009 Christian St, Philadelphia
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New and buzzing in Philadelphia The top pick here; the rest are on their own page.
Mixteca New opening reported
East Kensington · Contemporary Mexican, agave bar · $$
A roughly 100-seat agave bar and restaurant with handmade tortillas, a patio and ten margarita variations; the NYC original is in the West Village.
Order: Hamachi ceviche, Yucatan shrimp tacos, pork al pastor, margaritas
2113 E York St, Philadelphia, PA
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Bar Ilu New opening reported
Kensington · Modern Spanish tapas · $$
A roughly 40-seat tapas bar in the former Old Philadelphia Bar space with a sherry and vermouth list and low prices for locals.
Order: Tortilla espanola, croquetas, gambas al ajillo, Manchego cheeseburger
2118 E Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA
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Rittenhouse · Northern Italian cafe and aperitivo bar · $$
An all-day cafe from Ellen Yin's High Street Hospitality that shifts from morning pastries and espresso to evening aperitivo.
Order: Pizza bianca, sfilatino, cannoli cruffin, Martini Sporco
1620 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Anh Em New opening reported
Point Breeze · Vietnamese · $$
A relaxed Vietnamese spot with a long wooden bar, a strong beer list and a late-night happy hour after 10 p.m.
Order: Char siu banh mi, large summer rolls, fish sauce wings, green curry mussels
1252 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Schmaltz New opening reported
Point Breeze · Ashkenazi-influenced breakfast and lunch cafe · $
A small counter cafe with Eastern European touches, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Monday, with no bagels on the menu.
Order: Egg sandwich with latke on English muffin, cheese blintzes, latkes, shawarma-spiced chicken salad sandwich
1300 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Burrito Feliz Taqueria New opening reported
West Philadelphia · Mexican street food, tacos · $
A permanent taqueria from a festival food truck, with counter service, a walk-up window and a small dining area.
Order: Beef birria tacos, Baja shrimp tacos, al pastor, burritos
4403 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. Edison New opening reported
Center City (Bellevue Hotel) · Supper-club fine dining · $$$$
A supper club inside the Bellevue Hotel that revives dishes from earlier Philadelphia restaurants, with evening live music.
Order: Crab galette, Mr. Edison salad, duck with orange sauce, Filament No. 6 blue cheese martini
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Queen Village · Bakery (New Orleans and Jewish American) · $
A bakery blending its owners' New Orleans and Jewish American backgrounds.
Order: Chocolate babka, cardamom buns, jambalaya hand pies
526 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Lillian’s New opening reported
Point Breeze · European-influenced cocktail bar and bistro · $$$
A small bistro and cocktail bar in a former barbershop, done up like an old-fashioned parlor.
Order: Warm olives, panzanella, charcuterie and cheese board, prosciutto sandwich, olive oil cake
1900 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
Waltz New opening reported
Whitman (South Philadelphia) · Italian American · $$$
A two-level South Philly supper-club style restaurant in a former crab house corner bar, open Wednesday to Sunday.
Order: Chicken parm with spaghetti, house-made tortellini, fritto misto, stuffed crabs
2531 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA
New places change fast. “Provisional” means a guide or directory lists it as new but we have not confirmed the opening date. Check hours and book ahead before you go.
Memorable breakfasts in Philadelphia The top pick here; the rest are on their own page.
Dutch Eating Place Reading Terminal Market
Order: Pancakes or apple cinnamon French toast
A bustling Pennsylvania Dutch market-counter breakfast.
Market counter; check operating days.
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Café La Maude Northern Liberties
Order: Shakshuka
French and Lebanese influences make this more than a standard brunch stop.
Full breakfast.
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Order: Eggs and potato latke
Southern comfort meets Jewish diner food.
Full breakfast.
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Order: Stuffed challah French toast
An extravagant French-toast breakfast with a devoted local following.
Full breakfast; choose current Art Museum location.
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Order: Scrapple and eggs
An enduring neighborhood diner serving a distinctly Philadelphia morning.
Diner breakfast.
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Sandwich shops in Philadelphia The top pick here; the rest are on their own page.
John’s Roast Pork Pennsport
Roast pork and cheesesteaks Order: Roast Pork Italian
Pork shoulder, sharp provolone and sauteed spinach
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Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philadelphia
Pizzeria and sandwich shop Order: Cooper Sharp cheesesteak
House-baked seeded bread anchors the sandwich
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Market sandwich counter Order: Roast pork with broccoli rabe
A signature Philadelphia market sandwich
Dalessandro’s Steaks Roxborough
Cheesesteak shop Order: Cheesesteak
Finely chopped steak integrated with melted cheese
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Modern sandwich shop Order: Woodrow’s Whiz cheesesteak
House-made truffle cheese sauce distinguishes the order
Picks come from press and guide coverage. We have not confirmed opening hours or current menus for every shop, so check before you go.
Romantic dinners in Philadelphia Ten tables that come up again and again for date night, anniversaries and quiet candlelit evenings. In no ranked order.
Alpen Rose
Romantic dinner Bistro Romano
Romantic dinner Elwood
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Romantic dinner Jansen
Romantic dinner Little Fish
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Romantic dinner Picks come from romantic-dinner lists on booking and review sites. Confirm dinner service, menus and availability before you book.
Hot right now in Philadelphia We have not verified a current craze in Philadelphia yet. We only list one once it has been reported in the press.
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Cheesesteak Chopped or sliced ribeye, cheese, onions, long roll
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Pat's King of Steaks
South Philly · $$
Order: Cheesesteak wit
Opened in 1930 by Pat and Harry Olivieri.
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2 Geno's Steaks
South Philly · $$
Order: Cheesesteak
Founded 1966, open 24 hours.
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3 Roxborough · $
Order: Cheesesteak
A Bib Gourmand where the meat is chopped fine.
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4 Northern Liberties · $
Order: Cheesesteak
A Bib Gourmand for cheesesteak and pizza.
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5 Steve's Prince of Steaks
Northeast Philly · $$
Order: Whiz wit
Opened 1980; thick-sliced ribeye on a long roll.
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Roast pork sandwich Sliced pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 John's Roast Pork
South Philly · $$
Order: Roast pork sandwich
Counter service since 1930.
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2 Tommy DiNic's
Reading Terminal Market · $$
Order: Italian-style pulled pork with rabe and provolone
Expect a line; it holds up for takeout.
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3 Paesano's
Italian Market · $$
Order: The Arista with pork, provolone, rabe
Rated 8.3 by the Infatuation.
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4 George's Sandwich Shop
Italian Market · $$
Order: The PBR roast pork
Operating since 1936.
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5 Cosmi's Deli
Dickinson Narrows · $$
Order: Roast pork with marinated rabe or spinach
Rated 8.0 by the Infatuation.
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Hoagie Italian cold cuts on a seeded roll
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Bella Vista · $
Order: The Pops
Housemade rolls; rated 9.1.
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2 Farina Di Vita
Queen Village · $$
Order: The Papale Special
Takeout only; sells out early.
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3 Mi Pal's Deli
South Philly · $$
Order: Fried eggplant or Italian hoagie
Rated 8.5.
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4 Ricci's
Passyunk Square · $$
Order: Old Fashioned Italian
Operating since the 1920s.
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5 Dattilo's Delicatessen
Rhawnhurst · $$
Order: Traditional Italian
Twelve-inch hoagies; crowded at lunch.
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Tomato pie Thick bakery pie, sweet sauce, served at room temperature
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Sarcone's Bakery
Bella Vista · $
Order: Tomato pie
Baking since 1918.
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2 Cacia's Bakery
South Philly · $
Order: Tomato pie slice
Founded 1953.
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3 New York Bakery
South Philly · $
Order: Tomato pie
Cash only; denser, saucier style.
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4 Gaeta's Tomato Pies
Rhawnhurst · $
Order: Tomato pie
Takeout-only; known for an overbaked, caramelized crust.
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5 Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery
South Philly · $
Order: Tomato pie
Open only 15 to 20 days a year.
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Soft pretzel Twisted, salty, eaten warm with mustard
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Miller's Twist
Reading Terminal Market · $
Order: Butter-dipped Amish-style pretzel
Made fresh daily.
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2 Tasty Twisters Bakery
Roxborough · $
Order: Classic or cinnamon sugar pretzel
The plain pretzels are kosher.
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3 Philly Pretzel Factory
Citywide · $
Order: Classic pretzel
Nearly 100 locations within 50 miles of the city.
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4 Brauhaus Schmitz
South Street · $$
Order: Laugenbrezel
German-style bar pretzel.
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5 Frankford Hall
Fishtown · $$
Order: Bavarian pretzel
Large pretzel served with German beer.
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Water ice Fruit ice scooped in a paper cup
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 John's Water Ice
Bella Vista · $
Order: Seasonal fresh-fruit ice
Started 1945 near the Italian Market.
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2 Pop's Water Ice
Pennsport · $
Order: Iced tea water ice
Legend dates it to a pushcart in 1932; open to 11 PM.
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3 Chuck's Homemade Water Ice
South Philly · $
Order: Lemon
Thicker lemon ice; open daily until 11 p.m.
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4 Morrone's Water Ice
West Philly · $
Order: Classic flavors, seasonal specials
Dates to 1925; address as printed in the source.
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5 Lucio J. Mancuso & Son
East Passyunk · $
Order: Cherry, chocolate or lemon
Real-fruit ice; also sells hoagies and mozzarella.
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Scrapple Fried pork-and-cornmeal slices for breakfast
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Down Home Diner
Reading Terminal Market · $$
Order: Scrapple burger
Lancaster County scrapple on a beef burger.
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2 Dutch Eating Place
Reading Terminal Market · $$
Order: Scrapple with breakfast
A breakfast staple, crispy or tender.
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3 Stockyard Sandwich Co.
Spring Garden · $
Order: Stockyard Scrapple sandwich
Maple glaze, egg and cooper sharp on a potato bun.
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4 Penrose Diner
South Philly · $
Order: Scrapple breakfast sandwich
Praised for crisp edges and a tender middle.
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5 Shank's Original
Queen Village · $$
Order: The Gonzo and scrapple fries
Waterfront counter that also does roast pork.
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Cannoli Filled to order in South Philly bakeries
The 5 best places to eat it in Philadelphia
1 Termini Bros. Bakery
Passyunk Square · $
Order: Cannoli
Opened 1921; thinner shell, citrusy filling.
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2 Isgro Pastries
Bella Vista · $
Order: Cannoli filled to order
About 122 years old.
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3 Sarcone's Bakery
Bella Vista · $
Order: Cannoli
Baking since 1918.
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4 Varallo Brothers
South Philly · $
Order: Pistachio or ricotta-chocolate cannoli
Opened 1981 by two brothers.
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5 Frangelli's
South Philly · $
Order: Frannoli donut or cannoli
Opened 1947; owner John Colosi invented the Frannoli.
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The most celebrated tables The top 14 restaurants in Philadelphia, per Michelin Guide Philadelphia 2025.
More award winners
Rittenhouse Square · Contemporary American · Chef Chad Williams · $$$$
Michelin 1★ (2025)
Chad and Hanna Williams have run this Rittenhouse kitchen since 2016, now with a set multicourse menu built on careful technique.
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Rittenhouse Square · Italian, French and Jewish-inspired tasting menu · Chef Amanda Shulman · $$$$
Michelin 1★ (2025)
Began as a supper club in Amanda Shulman's apartment; everyone is seated together for one tasting menu.
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Society Hill · French with Japanese and Korean influences · Chef Nicholas Bazik · $$$$
Michelin 1★ (2025)
A seafood-leaning tasting menu with Korean and French touches, across from Headhouse Square.
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Bella Vista · Pizza, cheesesteaks, hoagies · $
Bib Gourmand (2025)
The Infatuation rates its hoagie, The Pops, 9.1; rolls are made in house and the line forms early.
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Roxborough · Cheesesteaks, hoagies · $
Bib Gourmand (2025)
A Roxborough counter where the meat is chopped fine on the griddle.
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Northern Liberties · Cheesesteaks, pizza · $
Bib Gourmand (2025)
A Northern Liberties cheesesteak and pizza shop that Michelin singles out for value.
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Center City · Israeli hummusiya · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
Hummus counter from Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook on Sansom Street.
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South Philly · Puebla-style Mexican · Chef Carlos Aparicio · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
Puebla-style Mexican cooking from chef Carlos Aparicio on South 10th Street.
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Queen Village · Jewish deli · $
Bib Gourmand (2025)
A Jewish deli and breakfast counter near South Street, listed by Michelin for value.
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Italian Market · Italian pasta bar · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
A pasta bar on Christian Street tied to Marc Vetri.
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Fishtown · Pizza · Chef Joe Beddia · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
Joe Beddia's pizzeria ferments its dough for 24 hours.
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Queen Village · Japanese sushi and izakaya · Chef Jesse Ito · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
Jesse Ito's sushi and izakaya on South 2nd Street.
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Rittenhouse Square · Wood-fired sourdough pizza and small plates · $$
Bib Gourmand (2025)
Wood-fired sourdough pizza and small plates on Spruce Street.
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Pietramala Northern Liberties · Vegan · Chef Ian Graye · $$$
Michelin Green Star (2025)
The city's first Green Star, for sourcing from nearby farms and cutting waste; the focaccia tomato pie is vegan.
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When to go and what is in season Philadelphia food calendar: month by month → What is in season, what to eat and the food festivals each month.
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Peak May–Jun, Sep–Oct Shoulder Apr, Nov Hard Jan–Feb
Why these months Spring and fall are mild for walking the Italian Market and Reading Terminal; the Italian Market Festival is in May and Restaurant Week falls in a cold January. Editorial judgment, not a sourced climate figure.
In season Water ice May–Sep Neighborhood stands open for warm weather; some are open year-round Tomato pie at Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery Oct–Dec Open only about 15 to 20 days a year, mostly weekends from October to December Christmas cookies and cannoli Dec Lines form at Isgro Pastries before Christmas and Easter Easter pastries Mar–Apr Italian bakeries on Christian and 9th streets get busy Scrapple Jan–Feb, Oct–Dec A cold-weather breakfast staple, though served year-round Food events Center City District Restaurant Week Jan Jan 18-31, 2026; three-course dinner at $45 or $60, two-course lunch at $20 South 9th Street Italian Market Festival May May 16-17, 2026, 10am to 5pm; over 100 vendors across seven blocks Closures to plan around Reading Terminal Market merchant hours vary by stall; the market itself is open daily 8am to 6pm. Some bakeries and deli counters, including Jack's Place, close early afternoon or when they sell out. Iannelli's Brick Oven Bakery bakes only a few weeks a year. From published guides and tourism boards. Months are our mapping of how guides describe the seasons; 2027 event dates are expected, not confirmed. Prices come from single sources of varying age, so treat them as a rough guide. Compare cities by month
Secret discoveries
Locally loved places that are not on the big prestige lists.
classic
John's Roast Pork South Philly · $$
Order: Roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe
Counter service since 1930 on Snyder Avenue, thinly sliced pork; the Infatuation rates it 8.0.
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market
Tommy DiNic's Reading Terminal Market · $$
Order: Italian-style pulled roast pork with broccoli rabe, provolone and long hots
A Reading Terminal counter where there is usually a line, and the sandwich travels well.
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classic
Pat's King of Steaks South Philly · $$
Order: Cheesesteak, wit or without onions, with whiz or provolone
Started in 1930 by Pat and Harry Olivieri from a hot dog stand at 9th and Passyunk.
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classic
Geno's Steaks South Philly · $$
Order: Cheesesteak
Founded in 1966 by Joey Vento across the street from Pat's, and open 24 hours.
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classic
Steve's Prince of Steaks Northeast Philly · $$
Order: Whiz wit, with thick ribeye slices left mostly unchopped
Opened in 1980; the Bustleton Avenue flagship keeps late hours at weekends.
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family-run
Jack's Place Tacony · $
Order: Steak or the Supreme hoagie with soppressata, capicola and prosciutto
A family-run sandwich shop open since 1993 that closes when it runs out of rolls.
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sit-down
Mi Pal's Deli South Philly · $$
Order: Fried eggplant hoagie, tuna salad hoagie or the Italian with prosciutto
Rated 8.5 in the Infatuation's September 2026 hoagie guide, good for takeout.
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family-run
Farina Di Vita Queen Village · $$
Order: The Papale Special or the Italian hoagie
Takeout only and it sells out early, so call ahead on weekends.
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bakery
Sarcone's Bakery Bella Vista · $
Order: Seeded Italian roll, tomato pie, cannoli
Baking on 9th Street since 1918; its seeded rolls are considered the benchmark for hoagies.
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bakery
Cacia's Bakery South Philly · $
Order: Tomato pie by the slice
Founded in 1953; thin, unsweet, jammy tomato pie at about $2.25 a slice.
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bakery
Termini Bros. Bakery Passyunk Square · $
Order: Cannoli, ricotta cookies, coffee ring cakes
Opened in 1921; the flagship moved across the street in 1938 and renovated in 2023.
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bakery
Isgro Pastries Bella Vista · $
Order: Cannoli filled to order, ricotta cookies
A bakery of about 122 years with long lines before Christmas and Easter.
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street-food
John's Water Ice Bella Vista · $
Order: Seasonal fresh-fruit water ice
Began in 1945 as a counter near the Italian Market and is now in its third generation of the Cardullo family.
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market
Miller's Twist Reading Terminal Market · $
Order: Butter-dipped Amish-style soft pretzel
Makes its pretzels fresh daily inside Reading Terminal Market.
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market
Down Home Diner Reading Terminal Market · $$
Order: Scrapple burger
Puts Lancaster County pork scrapple on a beef burger at lunch.
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bakery
Faragalli's South Philly · $
Order: Italian bread and tomato-spinach pastries from the brick oven
Baking since 1948 in a wood-fired oven; it reopened after seven months when the oven was damaged in 2024.
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Awards come from the guides named on each listing (Michelin Guide Philadelphia 2025). Researched October 25, 2026. Restaurants change; confirm hours, reservations and current stars before you go. Some addresses, phone numbers and websites come from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), so call ahead to confirm. Local favorites are editorial picks, not rankings.
Chef Amazing’s lists for Philadelphia : where locals eat, new openings, romantic dinners, ice cream, cooking classes and more, each place with what to order. Cooking classes in Philadelphia : who teaches, what you cook, how long and how to book.
Every place in this guide, A to Z (62) 
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