Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Center City

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1. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(2345)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Center City

Booked 14 times today

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

2. Aqimero

4.7

Exceptional(1179)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Latin • Center City

Booked 18 times today

Situated in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Aqimero offers the chance to unwind while savoring wood-fired grill flavors. Expect nothing short of excellence from acclaimed chef and Aqimero restaurateur Richard Sandoval. Our kitchen features wood-burning grill and Latin-inspired notes that enhance the tastes of an eclectic menu, while a stunning atmosphere encourages guest-to-guest connections over shareable plates and carefully crafted cocktails. It is our pleasure to serve residents and visitors alike in a relaxed setting where memorable dishes are expertly executed and stylishly served.

3. Mercato

4.6

Exceptional(1932)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Center City

Booked 10 times today

Mercato BYOB is a festive and modern Italian eatery that lets you bring your own drinks. A simple and to the point menu focuses on quality over quantity and features items like ricotta raviolo and a spicy crab bucatini with squid ink pasta.The artisan cheeses and house-cured meats at Mercato BYOB are perfect for sharing and are paired with sauces and condiments like agrodolce and pickled white grapes. A whole grilled artichoke appetizer will undoubtedly turn you into the vegetable's biggest fan. Heavier dishes, like the Grilled Hanger Steak with yukon gold potato wedge, are equally impressive. Mercato BYOB opens at 4 p.m. The restaurant has a four course tasting menu that is ideal for groups. Conveniently located to all the theatres, shopping and convention center. Outdoor seating available when weather permits.

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4. DBG- Drury Beer Garden

4.1

Excellent(1052)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Center City

Booked 2 times today

DBG is serving delicious and handcrafted gourmet burgers

5. Amada PHL

4.7

Exceptional(8702)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Old City

Booked 31 times today

Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic settingSpecialties of the HouseSpanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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6. Fiorella Philadelphia

4.9

Exceptional(99)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bella Vista

Booked 68 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!

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7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(11297)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Old City

Booked 91 times today

Stephen Starr’s Buddakan is a spectacular restaurant featuring exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine with creativity and drama. Bon Appetit notes, "The mostly white space is striking, with a lit-from-within communal table in the middle of the room, a waterfall & a ten-foot, candle-bedecked Buddha. The religious icon watches over hip customers indulging in pan-Asian cuisine that far surpasses the fare usually found at hot spots like this." Newsweek reports, "Design also serves as a signifier for cuisine. You walk into Buddakan, one of the hottest new restaurants in Philadelphia, past a shimmering waterfall & Japanese river stones & you say to yourself, 'ginger-miso everything' even before you see the magnificent 10-foot Buddha dominating the dining room." Named one of “America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure and 'Top Restaurant for Fun' by Gourmet, Buddakan has become one of the country's most talked about restaurants.

8. a.kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2073)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Center City

Booked 31 times today

a.kitchen is an all-day French-inspired American restaurant under Executive Chef Eli Collins. His new bistro-style menu allows guests to stop by for a few small plates or enjoy a more traditional dinner or lunch. The restaurant continues to be a top wine destination in the country with its innovative natural and terroir driven list representing regions throughout the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. a.bar, at 1737 Walnut Street, is the sibling to a.kitchen and has a cocktail focus. It also serves snacks, burgers, salads and other seasonal selections.

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9. Jean-Georges Philadelphia

4.7

Exceptional(1338)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Center City

Booked 37 times today

Global flavors and elevated cuisine define the restaurant's tasting menu experience set on the 59th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Visit OpenTable to book your reservation.

10. Bistro Romano

4.8

Exceptional(4948)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Society Hill

Booked 3 times today

This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

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Michael
Charlotte •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We shared just about everything on the menu and loved it all. Can’t wait to go back.
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Amada PHLPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Old City
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4.7
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ExpatriotDiner
Philadelphia County •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great ambiance, a very creative menu, and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. I was pleasantly surprised to see a few Mexican wines on the list because they are so scarce in PA. We’re looking forward to our next visit.
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AqimeroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Latin• Center City
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4.7
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Jamie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Portion sizes are great and the food was tasty. The menu is smaller but the options are solid. It’s snug inside.
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MercatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City
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4.6
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DeborahCvip
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Vetri Cucina provided the experience we were seeking to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary! Our table for 2 in a quiet corner of the cozy intimate dining room was perfect. Eric was our primary server provided so much care and attention we felt like we were his only table. He was supported by a team of 4 others who were equally attentive. The wine pairings were superb. There aren't enough adjectives to describe the exquisitely prepared plates. This was truly an exceptional evening right here in our city of Philadelphia!!
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Vetri Cucina - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Center City
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4.9
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Fugg
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 June 2024
Food was delicious and great prices for happy hour, especially the smash burger. The drinks however were very underwhelming wouldn't recommend drinks for happy hour
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DBG- Drury Beer GardenPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Center City
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4.1

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Vetri Cucina - Philadelphia

2. Aqimero

3. Mercato

4. DBG- Drury Beer Garden

5. Amada PHL

6. Fiorella Philadelphia

7. Buddakan - Philadelphia

8. a.kitchen

9. Jean-Georges Philadelphia

10. Bistro Romano

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