Amada PHL

Name: Amada PHL
Address: 217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
Telephone: (215) 625-2450
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

8728 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

31 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

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 setting

Specialties of the House
Spanish 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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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(215) 625-2450
Website
http://www.amadarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Garces
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7979

Location
217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Area
Old City
Cross Street
Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
Entertainment
If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Day
1 Jan 2025 only
Celebrate the New Year's with brunch at Amada!
New Year's Eve Tasting Menu
USD 85.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Amada with a 4-Course Tasting Menu by Chef Jose Garces. Visit our website to preview the menu or inquire by phone.

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Happy Hour Just Got Happier! Now from 4:30 - 6:30 Mondays - Fridays, featuring select $6 tapas, $5 Montaditos, and discounted Meat & Cheese Boards! From the bar we have $5 glasses of sangria, $7 glasses of draft wine, and select $8 cocktails. View the menu here: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/14095607.07.22AMADAHH.pdf
Tapas y Vinos
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come join us for our Sunday evening special, featuring select favorite tapas at $6 each and select bottles of wine half off! View the menu at: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/11205505.24.24AmadaTapasyVinoMenu.pdf

Popular dishes

JAMÓN SERRANOUSD 15.00
15-Month Cured Ham, Spain
JAMÓN IBÉRICOUSD 35.00
Acorn-Finished Ham, Spain
CHORIZO PAMPLONAUSD 10.00
Spiced Pork, Navarra
CHORIZO SORIAUSD 9.00
Gently Seasoned Chorizo, Old Castille
FUETUSD 10.00
Dry-Cured Pork Sausage, Catalonia
AGED MANCHEGOUSD 11.00
Truffled Lavender Honey
VALDEÓNUSD 9.00
Currant Pistachio Salbitxada
CAÑA DE CABRAUSD 10.00
Chocolate Hazelnut Purée
MAHÓNUSD 10.00
White Sangria Honey
MIXTO: CARNES Y QUESOSUSD 35.00
Chef's Selection of Cheese, Charcuterie, & Accompaniments

A LA PLANTXA

FROM THE GRILL

CHORIZO BILBAOUSD 10.00
Paprika & Garlic Sausage
CAULINIUSD 10.00
Sweet Stem Cauliflower, Parsley, Lemon
SETASUSD 16.00
Seasonal Wild Mushrooms, Truffle
CORDEROUSD 50.00
Frenched Lamb Chops, Nora Butter
ATÚNUSD 19.00
Herb Crusted Seared Tuna, Boquerone Aïoli
CALAMARUSD 12.00
Calamari, Squid Ink Sofrito, Gremolata
ENTRECÔTEUSD 22.00
Wagyu Skirt Steak, Salsa Verde, Cabrales Demi
SOLOMILLOUSD 21.00
Ibérico Pork Tenderloin, Nora Chile Marinade
VIEIRASUSD 19.00
(small) Diver Scallops, Parsley, Lemon
VIEIRASUSD 36.00
(regular) Diver Scallops, Parsley, Lemon

TRADICIONALES

TRADITIONAL TAPAS

PICADAUSD 9.00
Marinated Spanish Olives & Fried Marcona Almonds
DÁTILESUSD 13.00
Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Almonds, Cabrales
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓNUSD 13.00
Serrano Ham Croquettes, Romesco
PIQUILLOSUSD 18.00
Crab-Stuffed Peppers, Toasted Almonds
PATATAS BRAVASUSD 9.00
Spiced Potatoes, Paprika Aïoli
GAMBAS AL AJILLOUSD 15.00
Garlic Shrimp, Parsley, Lemon
PULPOUSD 16.00
Galician Style Octopus, Potato Espuma, Gamtae, Smoked Paprika
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLAUSD 9.00
Potato & Onion Omelette, Salsa Brava
CHAMUÇAUSD 13.00
Spiced Lamb Turnover, Canary Island Mojo
ALBÓNDIGASUSD 16.00
Lamb Meatballs, Manchego, Sherry & Foie Gras Cream

VERDURAS

VEGETABLES

BRUSELAS CATALANAUSD 13.00
Green Apple, Pine Nuts. Valdeon Fondue
AMADA’S EMPANADAUSD 12.00
Spinach, Manchego, Artichoke Escabeche
ARROZ TEMPORADOUSD 12.00
Wild Mushroom Rice, Peas, Manchego
JUDÍAS VERDESUSD 13.00
Charred Green Beans, Fennel Confit, Almond Dukka
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓNUSD 13.00
Flash Fried Peppers, Deviled Egg Cream
GUISANTES Y MIGASUSD 13.00
Sweet Peas, Chorizo Bilbao, Crispy Fried Egg
LENTEJAS Y CALABACÍNUSD 15.00
Delicata Squash, Stewed Lentils, Lamb Picadillo

SMALL PLATES

SALADS, FLATBREADS, & CAZUELAS

ENSALADA VERDEUSD 13.00
Green Salad, Asparagus, Favas, Haricot Verts, Avocado
ENSALADA DE JAMÓNUSD 16.00
Serrano Ham & Fig Salad, Baby Spinach, Cabrales, Spiced Almonds
ZARZUELAUSD 19.00
Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, Spiced Chicken Thigh, Stewed Tomato Broth, Toasted Baguette
COCA DE ALCACHOFAS Y SETASUSD 18.00
Artichoke & Mushroom Flatbread, Black Truffle, Manchego
COCA DE COSTILLAS DE TERNERAUSD 19.00
Shortrib Flatbread, Horseradish, Bacon Jam, Parmesan

RACIONES

PLATES

ORATAUSD 38.00
Roasted Sea Bream, Golden Quinoa, Creamy Anchovy
LIBRITOSUSD 28.00
Pan Fried Pork Chop, Mahon Cheese, Piquillo Pepper, Mojo Crema, Chimichurri
PERNIL ASADOUSD 24.00
Roasted Pork, White Bean Stew, Orange
POLLOUSD 22.00
Grilled Half Chicken, Pimentón, Brown Butter

PAELLAS

TO SHARE

PAELLA VALENCIANAUSD 55.00
Chicken & Chorizo Paella, Saffron Bomba Rice, Mussels, Shrimp
PAELLA MARISCOSUSD 68.00
Squid Ink Bomba Rice, Spiced Monkfish, Prawns, Calamari, Cockles, Canary Island Mojo Aïoli

LA MESA DE JOSE

CHEF'S SELECTION

Chef's SelectionUSD 75.00
Allow the Chef to Select a Special Tapas Menu at His Discretion
ArmonicoUSD 35.00
A Tasting of Spanish Wines
Sherry TastingUSD 35.00

COCHINILLO ASADO

***Requires 72 hours advance notice***

ROAST SUCKLING PIG
Herb Roasted Fingerlings, Garbanzos con Espinacas, Rosemary White Beans MP

What 8,728 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amada PHL offers an exceptional Spanish dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "incredible small plates" and the vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include a diverse tapas menu, attentive staff, and a cozy setting. The restaurant is praised for its "outstanding tapas," making it a must-visit in Philly.

8,728 Reviews

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Ken
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Birthday dinner with my wife and adult children. Food was great. our waitress was very helpful with food selection. We ordered just enough. Paella, crab stuffed peppers and ham wrapped spinach salad were the highlights. Good value pricing was reasonable.
Amada PHLResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for celebrating such a special occasion with us at Amada! We are truly delighted to hear that you and your family had a memorable birthday dinner and enjoyed the paella, crab-stuffed peppers, and ham-wrapped spinach salad. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more great food and service!
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George
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but the service let us down. Everyone was generally friendly but we had to go and get the waitstaff on two occasions to get service.
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Faith
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was awful and cold Service took forever and never even asked why the food was sent back
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Dianne
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love Amada. Great food. Great service. Best paella ever
Amada PHLResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for being such a loyal guest of Amada! It’s always a pleasure to hear that you enjoy our food and service, and we’re especially delighted to know that you consider our paella the best ever. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great meals. Thank you for your continued support!
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cocco
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, food was fantastic, drinks were delish. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Amada PHLResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your glowing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your visit. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience.
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Julia
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
7 fishes Christmas dinner was awesome. Everything tasted amazing, and service was great. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you!
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Hilda
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went here for brunch this past Saturday. We ordered from the family style brunch menu: $27 bucks a person for 3 appetizers, 1 entree each, and 2 sides. It was a great deal and the food was really good! Our server was attentive but not overbearing and super friendly and accommodating. While the appetizers and the sides are set, you get to choose your own entree out of 7 options. I got the sangria pancakes and my friend got the crab benedict. 10/10 recommend each entree. I would definitely go here again and you should too!
Amada PHLResponded on 24 December 2024
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your brunch experience with us! It's fantastic to hear that both the sangria pancakes and crab benedict were hits—excellent choices! Your recommendation means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another enjoyable brunch soon!
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Craig
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and our server, Alex was fantastic.
Amada PHLResponded on 17 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Craig! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found Alex's service fantastic. We appreciate your 5-star rating and look forward to serving you again!
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RubyD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jen was super nice to us and our kids, and Alex provided amazing and thoughtful service to us all! We’ll definitely be back for Sunday Brunch! 🤗
Amada PHLResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! We're so glad to hear that Jen and Alex made your experience truly special and took such great care of you and your family. We look forward to seeing you all again for Sunday Brunch!
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Marc
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was awesome, nice setting in Old City. Server overloaded but not too bad.
Amada PHLResponded on 17 December 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Marc! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our setting in Old City to your liking. While it’s great to know your overall visit was positive, we do regret that your server seemed a bit overloaded. We’ll continue working with our team to provide the best experience possible.
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FAQs

Amada PHL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 625-2450.

Amada PHL is rated 4.7 stars by 8728 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

31 Dec 2024

7:30 pm

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
Area
Old City
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Garces
Entertainment
If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amadarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 625-2450
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7979

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Philadelphia

Amada PHL

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Philadelphia

New Year's Day

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30

Tapas y Vinos

Pernil

PERNIL ASADO

PAELLA MARISCOS

CHARCUTERÍA Y QUESOS

JAMÓN SERRANOUSD 15.00

JAMÓN IBÉRICOUSD 35.00

CHORIZO PAMPLONAUSD 10.00

CHORIZO SORIAUSD 9.00

FUETUSD 10.00

AGED MANCHEGOUSD 11.00

VALDEÓNUSD 9.00

CAÑA DE CABRAUSD 10.00

MAHÓNUSD 10.00

MIXTO: CARNES Y QUESOSUSD 35.00

A LA PLANTXA

CHORIZO BILBAOUSD 10.00

CAULINIUSD 10.00

SETASUSD 16.00

CORDEROUSD 50.00

ATÚNUSD 19.00

CALAMARUSD 12.00

ENTRECÔTEUSD 22.00

SOLOMILLOUSD 21.00

VIEIRASUSD 19.00

VIEIRASUSD 36.00

TRADICIONALES

PICADAUSD 9.00

DÁTILESUSD 13.00

CROQUETAS DE JAMÓNUSD 13.00

PIQUILLOSUSD 18.00

PATATAS BRAVASUSD 9.00

GAMBAS AL AJILLOUSD 15.00

PULPOUSD 16.00

TORTILLA ESPAÑOLAUSD 9.00

CHAMUÇAUSD 13.00

ALBÓNDIGASUSD 16.00

VERDURAS

BRUSELAS CATALANAUSD 13.00

AMADA’S EMPANADAUSD 12.00

ARROZ TEMPORADOUSD 12.00

JUDÍAS VERDESUSD 13.00

PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓNUSD 13.00

GUISANTES Y MIGASUSD 13.00

LENTEJAS Y CALABACÍNUSD 15.00

SMALL PLATES

ENSALADA VERDEUSD 13.00

ENSALADA DE JAMÓNUSD 16.00

ZARZUELAUSD 19.00

COCA DE ALCACHOFAS Y SETASUSD 18.00

COCA DE COSTILLAS DE TERNERAUSD 19.00

RACIONES

ORATAUSD 38.00

LIBRITOSUSD 28.00

PERNIL ASADOUSD 24.00

POLLOUSD 22.00

PAELLAS

PAELLA VALENCIANAUSD 55.00

PAELLA MARISCOSUSD 68.00

LA MESA DE JOSE

Chef's SelectionUSD 75.00

ArmonicoUSD 35.00

Sherry TastingUSD 35.00

COCHINILLO ASADO

ROAST SUCKLING PIG

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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