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a.kitchen, Philadelphia, PA
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a.kitchen

$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins

  • Award icon

    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!

Menu

BREAKFAST

  • RITTENHOUSE BREAKFAST USD 16.00

    two eggs, bacon or sausage, garlic potatoes

    • FRENCH OMELETTE USD 16.00

      seasonal daily special

      • CORNMEAL PANCAKES USD 14.00

        lemon curd + maple syrup

        • BACON, EGG + CHEESE SANDWICHUSD 12.00

          high street roll

          • OATMEAL USD 12.00

            brown sugar, raisins, pistachio

            • YOGURT + CRANBERRY GRANOLAUSD 7.00

              • HOME FRIES USD 6.00

                Last updated: 18 July 2024

                What 2,083 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.

                2,083 Reviews

                1. Seth

                  Philadelphia

                  2 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  A truly delicious meal. Will come back for the mushroom appetizer alone!

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                2. jill

                  Philadelphia

                  20 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  20 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Superb French omelette with lamb and leeks perfect proportion of ingredients with attentive and kind service

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                3. Maxwell

                  Philadelphia

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My go to Philly restaurant for a quality, celebratory dining experience

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                4. Bonnie

                  Philadelphia

                  86 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  86 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We once again enjoyed a wonderful meal at A. Kitchen. The branzino was excellent, and our guests loved the burger and pasta. We all thoroughly enjoyed the eggplant tahini dish as well. Harrison, our waiter, was very knowledgeable about both the food and the wine list. He was accommodating and gracious throughout our dining experience!

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                5. Chris

                  Philadelphia

                  15 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  15 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Wonderful service and delightful food made for a special meal. A great experience i highly recommend.

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                6. Mel

                  Portland

                  25 reviews

                  4.0

                  25 reviews

                  Dined on 4 December 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great food, really nice service. Just very loud. Will happily return.

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                7. Bradley

                  Philadelphia

                  9 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  9 reviews

                  Dined on 4 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Best food in the city! Staff is terrific and atmosphere is wonderful. Great experience

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                8. Matt

                  Philadelphia

                  6 reviews

                  5.0

                  6 reviews

                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Incredible food and fantastic service! Limited menu provides focus on excellence with the culinary creations. Thanks for a great experience

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                9. Emily

                  Philadelphia

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  You walk into a very soft lit and intimate space with cozy seating and a romantic setting. Greeted by our wonderful server in an appropriate amount of time with water. The menu is small but perfectly curated, creative dishes with delicate descriptions the menu is very enticing. Their wine list is precise and handcrafted to be complimentary to their featured dishes. From Old world to new they have the wine picks you can rarely find elsewhere. My first glass was the Catarratto, a skin contact from Italy. Gorgeous light orange tone with a mineral taste. Second was their red&white blend from France and my goodness this had to be my favorite. It was a funky artistic flavor with such a soft red color and good structure. Third was their Melon De Bourgogne, a French white, crisp smooth flavor that went perfect with the scallops. Overall if you want to try some new wines I highly suggest this place. Server was incredibly helpful in suggesting our pairings as well. Ok to the food, WOW. The smells you get from walking in are salivating. The Gougeres came with 4 perfectly round puff pastries stuffed with melted cheese. The scallops were super fresh, the ingredients paired so well together on the plate giving citrus/ nutty flavors. Highly recommend. Our main dish, the Ricotta Rosette was exquisite, from delicate plating to warm roasted mushrooms in a delicious sauce, this dish is a 10/10. To our surprise we were given the little neck clams and I can’t believe we didn’t order this ourselves. The steamed clams are in an aromatic broth with tiny chops of soft potato, with toasted sourdough and I could eat 2 plates to myself from how heavenly it tasted. Lastly the Pana Cotta; a perfectly sized dessert with supple texture, this was a perfect way to end our experience. Over all, this is definitely a restaurant you want to visit. 100000/10 will be back again!!!

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                10. David

                  Orlando

                  2 reviews

                  2.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 29 November 2024

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Maybe they were having an off day? Breakfast was not great at all. Very mediocre for the price and expectations. Disappointing.

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                You can order delivery directly from a.kitchen using the Order Online button.

                a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2083 OpenTable diners.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                Make a booking

                2 people
                7:00 pm
                Booked 22 times today
                Experiences are available.

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for a.kitchen

                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
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