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a.kitchen

Name: a.kitchen
Address: 135 S 18th St 0, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103-5228
Telephone: (215) 825-7030
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.

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Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins

James Beard Award
2023

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin's beloved bistro remains one of the best restaurants in Philly for French small plates and outstanding wine. For more than a decade, the gougeres, chicken liver pate, and smoked duck breast have been getting cozy in a candlelit space on historic Rittenhouse Square. The wine list is not to be missed—it's a Wine Enthusiast favorite and multi-semifinalist for James Beard's outstanding wine category.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 825-7030
Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com

Location
135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Area
Center City
Cross Street
18th & Walnut St.
Parking details
Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
Public transit
Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve (Chef's Counter)
USD 135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Come and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!
New Year's Eve (Dining Room Table)
USD 135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Come and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!

What 2,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

a.kitchen in Philadelphia offers a "phenomenal experience" with a creative menu and excellent service. Known for its "amazing staff" and "fantastic cocktails," the restaurant excels in blending flavors and providing memorable meals, whether brunch or dinner. While the ambiance can be lively, it's a "must visit" for food enthusiasts.

2,094 Reviews

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Tom
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always love going to a.kitchen. Food is always excellent, service is great, cocktails are nicely constructed. It’s definitely underrated, and one of our favorite places in the city.
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Christine Sturgis
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very cozy atmosphere with great service and fabulous food. A reasonable price too! I will be back.
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Dave
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Christmas lunch with family. Outstanding service and exceptional food. Thank you.
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Jordan
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great omelet & espresso martini for Christmas eve breakfast!
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Ian
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am so glad my girlfriend and I ended up here. After a long day in the city during the holidays, we had reservations and were looking for an intimate yet engaging space. a.kitchen was exactly that. Extraordinary service, lovely win, fantastic food. We both enjoyed everything about this dinner experience, and will definitely be back! Shoutout the staff for holding the item we forgot and giving us a call, great hospitality. Side note from a boyfriend, thanks for helping me make this date night unique and fun. Thanks for not rushing our food, this place is meant for conversating and we were able to do just that! Highly recommend!
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Ryan
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Old reliable. We love this restaurant. So good. We will be back!
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John
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff was excellent, overall ambiance was great other than the noise level in the restaurant was too high. We started with two appetizers - the chicken liver toast and the mushrooms both plates pretty good. For the main, I ordered the beef dish, my wife ordered the branzino. We thought both dishes were underwhelming and overpriced. The wine by the glass choices were mediocre given the exorbitant price per glass. Having the extensive wine list they do, one would think there would be a better selection when ordering wine by the glass. We had high hopes for this restaurant and really hoping to have an exceptional meal based upon all the 4 and 5 star reviews. We left thinking, not the worst meals we've had for a night out, but nothing that makes us want to come back.
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Sophie
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a jewel of a spot! Gracious and friendly service, delicious food, great drinks list, and an absolute treat to sit at the chef’s counter and see the pros at work!
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Ashley
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambience, wonderful service. Definitely someplace I would come back again.
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Gary
VIP
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food with interesting choices . The service was top notch.
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a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. James Beard Award 2023
Cross Street
18th & Walnut St.
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Dining Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
Public transit
Bus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.akitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(215) 825-7030
Private party facilities
a.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com

a.kitchen

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James Beard Award

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve (Chef's Counter)

New Year's Eve (Dining Room Table)

Menu

BREAKFAST

RITTENHOUSE BREAKFAST USD 16.00

FRENCH OMELETTE USD 16.00

CORNMEAL PANCAKES USD 14.00

BACON, EGG + CHEESE SANDWICHUSD 12.00

OATMEAL USD 12.00

YOGURT + CRANBERRY GRANOLAUSD 7.00

HOME FRIES USD 6.00

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