Where the famous eat in Philadelphia

Where stars, presidents and writers have eaten. Every one checked against a real report.

8 places in Philadelphia · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Chuck Homler, Focus On Wildlife, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   Ralph's Italian Restaurant

   Italian American · Bella Vista / Italian Market

   Taylor Swift ate here after a 2013 concert and left a $500 tip.

   Also on the list: Where locals eat in Philadelphia.

   760 S 9th St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Talula's Garden

   Farm to table American · Washington Square

   Beyonce and Jay-Z have eaten here several times on Labor Day weekends.

   210 W Washington Sq · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Vetri Cucina

   Italian fine dining · Rittenhouse Square

   Phillies pitchers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler named it a favorite.

   Critics: 78% liked it, from 6 reviews (2018 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, The Infatuation, Time Out Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Inquirer (Craig LaBan) 2024.

   The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on TripAdvisor (379 ratings).

   1312 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Buddakan

   Asian fusion · Old City

   Kendall Jenner ate here while dating Ben Simmons.

   325 Chestnut St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Parc

   French brasserie · Rittenhouse Square

   Jessica Alba has eaten at this Rittenhouse Square bistro.

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6. 6

   The Continental Mid-town

   Small plates lounge · Center City

   Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson spent an evening in the lounge here.

   1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Barclay Prime

   Steakhouse · Rittenhouse Square

   Ed Sheeran ordered the $140 cheesesteak here in 2016.

   237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Victor Cafe

   Italian · South Philadelphia

   Sylvester Stallone filmed Rocky Balboa and Creed here as Adrian's.

   1303 Dickinson St · Map · Add to Chef Amazing