Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Rittenhouse Square

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17343)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 304 times today

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."

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2. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

4.4

Awesome(10259)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 31 times today

Sidewalk Cafe available daily (weather permitting). Due to the high number of group requests we receive & because we are limited on how many groups we can accommodate, an approved proposal and deposit are required for all reservations for 10+ guests. Please contact us at mstrathman@houlihans.com with your request.** Street parking and valet is not available at the restaurant; there are several public parking options in the Rittenhouse Square area. Please note: There is a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. Everyone in your reservation is required to be present before seating. Our last seating is 30 minutes prior to closing time.Thank you!

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3. La Fontana Della Citta

4.3

Awesome(2008)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 23 times today

Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

4. La Viola - West

4.6

Exceptional(798)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 14 times today

Warm Weather, Cool Cuisine: Join Us for Outdoor Dining!La Viola West is now OPEN and operating at normal business hours. To have your table reserved please call us at 215 735 8631. Walk-ins are welcome!La Viola - West offers an authentic Italian dining experience. An excellent place for date night, it has decor that includes wood furnishings, crisp linens, and soft, romantic lighting. The menu at La Viola - West includes a variety of pasta along with grilled and roasted meats such as veal, chicken, and fresh fish.An array of desserts, hot coffees, and sodas are available to order with your meal at La Viola - West. However, no alcohol is served, although you are welcome to bring your own bottle with you. Offering catering services and designated event space, the restaurant hosts special parties and celebrations upon request.

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5. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.5

Awesome(904)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 31 times today

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6. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.5

Awesome(790)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 22 times today

Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.

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7. Fiorella Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(100)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bella Vista

Booked 59 times today

The Fiorella you see today is still the intimate space you know & love! Chef Marc Vetri and his team bring decades of talent & experience to this special space, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta is the main event at Fiorella, with rotating antipasti and desserts rounding out the menu.A la carte seating is available both in our indoor dining room and outdoor patio, year round.Indoor seating is predominantly at our chef's counter, with a few high-top tables outlining the space. Table vs. counter reservations are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.Patio seating is shaded from sun in summer and insulated with heaters in winter. Due to the nature of outdoor reservations, Fiorella may have to cancel outdoor service for severe weather.Looking to dine with a larger group or want to try a different taste of Fiorella? Join us upstairs for our Pasta Club chef's selection!From the whole Fiorella Team, thank you for your continual love and support!

8. Talula’s Garden

4.9

Exceptional(13170)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington Square

Booked 104 times today

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

9. El Vez

4.7

Exceptional(7012)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Center City

Booked 90 times today

A contemporary Mexican restaurant, El Vez offers many unique items such as mahi mahi tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, carne asada and pasilla braised pork pozole. Enjoy their made-to-order guacamole & margaritas with fresh-squeezed juices. Top off your meal with "The El Vez," a flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse and carmelized bananas.

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10. Fork - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(5103)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old City

Booked 31 times today

Fork has been part of Philadelphia's exciting dining scene for over 25 years. Always evolving , Fork has stayed true to its mission, with a commitment to seasonality, carefully sourced local ingredients grown and produced by local farmers, producers and fishermen. Located in Old City, a neighborhood of art galleries, shops and independent small businesses, Fork is completely consistent with that spirit. The dining room includes gorgeous contemporary murals and a newly updated central bar where you can watch the action in our open kitchen or relax and enjoy the warm hospitality offered by our team.. James Beard Winner-Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2024James Beard Foundation Finalist - Outstanding Restaurateur, Ellen Yin, 2018, 2019, 2021; Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Eli Kulp 2016Esquire - "100 Restaurants We Can't Afford to Lose" 20% service fee added to all checks

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Travis
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love having dinner at Devon’Seafood Restaurant. This is one of our favorite restaurants. We hate to hear that they are closing at the end of the year. Thank you for the many years of memories, good food and excellent customer service.
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Devon Seafood Grill - PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Rittenhouse Square
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4.4
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Emri
New Jersey •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service Good food and great environment
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La Fontana Della CittaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rittenhouse Square
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4.3
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Laurievip
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were greeted, seated and then treated to a lovely dining experience. We started with a couple of the specialty cocktails-Romarin and Nouveau Basilic: their pour was generous as our drinks lasted through our meals. A bonus of a basket of bread was brought to our table, such a rarity! Baguette, sourdough and what seamed a seasonal bread with cranberry and walnuts with beurre---seemed such a treat! Our waiter was attentive and made well informed dinner suggestions after asking us our preferences and we enjoyed the beef bourguignon; duck a l'orange and roasted chicken. Parc has made our top 10 list of places to eat while in Philly!
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Nicholas X.
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Marathon never fails to deliver the goods. Great food. Great service. Great value.
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Marathon - 16th & SansomPrice: Moderate• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.5
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Anna
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Highly recommend! We ate here the night before the Philly half marathon and could not have picked a better place! We arrived early for our reservation and were taken to our seats right away. Food was delicious, filling, and fairly priced. We enjoyed our meals so much we considered going back for our second night!
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La Viola - WestPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rittenhouse Square
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4.6

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Parc

2. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

3. La Fontana Della Citta

4. La Viola - West

5. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

6. Marathon - 19th & Spruce

7. Fiorella Philadelphia

8. Talula’s Garden

9. El Vez

10. Fork - Philadelphia

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