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Mabu Kitchen, Philadelphia, PA

Mabu Kitchen

4.8
4.8
200 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Beef Bourguignon. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7590
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Sinawi
  • Private party facilities
    We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mabu Kitchen shines with its "exceptional food and service" and charming neighborhood vibe. It offers delicious French-inspired dishes with a Southern twist, making it a "neighborhood gem" and a favorite for brunch. The intimate setting and excellent BYOB policy enhance its appeal, perfect for romantic dates or lively gatherings.
200 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried this because it is in walking distance to the Kimmel center and is French. The food is good and good value. Service is efficient and friendly. Our one disappointment was being seated at table #1 which is just inside the door and every time someone comes in it is cold and then they stand over your table to wait to be seated. Ambience was good otherwise

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  2. Nancy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Mabu. It’s such a cosy restaurant. The waiters are always attentive and the food is amazing. It is a BYOB place so make sure to bring your own wine. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment.

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  3. Tyrek

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! everything on the menu is good, especially the churros waffles and the burger. i will return for sure. it is also byob.

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  4. Tucker

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was out of a few menu items, possibly because we went in a Monday. Everything we ordered was delicious. The duck was amazing. If you’re on the fence about this place, just go.

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  5. Lawrence

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    195 reviews

    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As I said before I cannot rate this gem high enough! They have the best onion soup in the city! The food is alway exceptional and the service is great! GO !

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  6. angela

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is mediocre at best. The restaurant is very pretty inside that’s all I have to say. I think if they improve the food they have the location to have a good pleasant restaurant. This is not a French restaurant.

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  7. Tre

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3rd time there and everything was amazing! Our server really enhanced our dining experience!

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  8. jackie

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Small and intimate setting. Everyone was extremely nice. Totally enjoyable.

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  9. David

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and even better food. Would highly recommend this restaurant

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  10. Smrithi

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Mabu for New Year's Eve (and my husband's birthday !). We had the four course special menu and every single course was DIVINE. To start was a delicious cauliflower bisque, then I had some glazed carrots, the best coq au vin Ive had in a decade, and finished with a phenomenal creme brulee. My husband had the rack of lamb and said it was so tender and flavorful -he was definitely covertly trying to lick his plate. Ryan, our server was excellent as well. We are so happy we celebrated here!!!

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FAQs

Mabu Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7590.

Mabu Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 200 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mabu Kitchen

1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    AJ Sinawi
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (215) 279-7590
  • Private party facilities
    We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.
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