Philadelphia: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

12 places in Philadelphia · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: frankfordhall.com

1. 1

   Ricci's

   Passyunk Square

   Order: Old Fashioned Italian

   1165 S 11th St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Paesano's

   Italian Market

   Order: The Arista with pork, provolone, rabe

   943 S 9th St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Frangelli's

   South Philly

   Order: Frannoli donut or cannoli

   847 W Ritner St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Cosmi's Deli

   Dickinson Narrows

   Order: Roast pork with marinated rabe or spinach

   1501 S 8th St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Penrose Diner

   South Philly

   Order: Scrapple breakfast sandwich

   2016 Penrose Ave, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Frankford Hall

   Fishtown

   Order: Bavarian pretzel

   1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   New York Bakery

   South Philly

   Order: Tomato pie

   2215 S 11th St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Pop's Water Ice

   Pennsport

   Order: Iced tea water ice

   1337 Oregon Ave, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Brauhaus Schmitz

   South Street

   Order: Laugenbrezel

   718 South St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Shank's Original

    Queen Village

    Order: The Gonzo and scrapple fries

    901 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    Varallo Brothers

    South Philly

    Order: Pistachio or ricotta-chocolate cannoli

    1639 S 10th St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
12. 12

    Dutch Eating Place

    Reading Terminal Market

    Order: Scrapple with breakfast

    Also on the list: Breakfast and sandwiches in Philadelphia.

    1136 Arch St, Philadelphia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing