Dining

Enjoy an incredible array of good food to eat around Philadelphia, with a story behind every dish. Experience chef awarded restaurants, street food, BYOB restaurants, Reading Terminal Market, and Italian Market.

Advanced restaurant reservations are strongly encouraged.

Almyra 1636 Chancellor St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Almyra is a modern Greek Cuisine restaurant in Center City, just steps from Rittenhouse.

 

Alpen Rose 116 S 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
A classic steakhouse with sophisticated ambiance.

 

Bar Bombon 133 S 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Latin-inspired vegan restaurant.

 

Barclay Prime 237 S 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
High-end steakhouse with an extensive wine list (Stephen Starr Restaurant).

 

Black Sheep Pub 247 S 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Relaxed Irish pub steps away from Rittenhouse Square.

 

Bud and Marilyn’s 1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
American classic eatery with a funky flare.

 

Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse 1913 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sports bar with many TVs—perfect for Final Four action.

 

Cantina Los Caballitos 1651 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
Fine Mexican cantina in Passyunk.

 

The Dandelion 124 S 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
British pub with U.K. food that offers afternoon tea (Stephen Starrr Restaurant).

 

Double Knot 120 S 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Japanese restaurant serving sushi and pan-Asian cuisine.

 

Kalaya 4 W Palmer St., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Casual authentic Thai cuisine.

 

La Fontana Della Citta 1701 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Small cozy italian restaurant in Rittenhouse—BYOB policy.

 

Laser Wolf 1301 N Howard St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Award-winning Israeli cuisine cooked over live coals.

 

Little Nonna’s 1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Traditional Italian offering indoor and outdoor dining (Order their B+V+P Meatballs)

 

Oyster House 1516 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Enjoy seafood with a good happy hour ($2 Oyster option).

 

Parc 227 S 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
French restaurant in Rittenhouse; good brunch spot (Stephen Starr Restaurant).

 

Revolution House 200 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Elevated comfort food in Old City.

 

Sampan 124 S 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Modern Asian Cuisine; great for sharing various plates.

 

Suraya 1528 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Middle Eastern restaurant with an outdoor garden (offers chef’s tasting menu).

 

Talula’s Garden 210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Farm to table experience; good brunch spot (Stephen Starr Restaurant).

 

Tria Multiple Locations
Wine bar with seasonal rotating menu. Hoya affiliated.

 

Vernick Fish One N 19th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
American oyster bar and seafood restaurant.

 

Vetri Cucina 1312 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
High-end Italian in an intimate townhouse setting.

 

The Franklin Fountain 116 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
A recreation of a 1915 ice cream parlor, serving ice cream, baked goods, and sodas.

 

Zahav 237 St James Pl., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Israeli cuisine tasting menu (Closed Sundays and Mondays; reservations open 8 weeks in advance).

 

Vedge 1221 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
A small plates vegan restaurant by James Beard nominated Chefs Kate Jacoby (C’01, Parent’17) and Rich Landau (Parent’17). Hoya affiliated.