Best Fine Dining in Philadelphia

The food is consistently described as outstanding, creative, and delicious, with many diners calling it among the best they've ever had. Specific dishes like pasta, pork chop, and cheesecake are frequently highlighted.

“Incredible food and a unique setting.”

Service is generally regarded as attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and personable, though one instance of rude service and one of perceived gruffness were noted.

“The staff was attentive and knowledgeable”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, cozy, unique, and energetic, making it ideal for special occasions and dates.

“Intimate vibe.”

While the food quality is well-regarded, some diners found the price point high for the portion sizes or overall experience, though many felt it was worth the cost.

“Extremely overpriced.”

Pietramala offers an excellent, inventive, and flavorful plant-based dining experience that consistently impresses both vegans and omnivores alike, with a strong emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

“Food was amazing, especially as vegetarians”

Service is consistently described as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

“Staff was top notch”

The atmosphere is frequently lauded as cozy, intimate, warm, and inviting, making it ideal for special occasions and relaxed dining.

“Cozy and intimate atmosphere”

While the food quality and creativity are well-regarded, a few diners noted that portions can be small for the price, leading to some concerns about value.

“Incredibly overpriced for no meat”

The food is consistently described as excellent, creative, and delicious, with many diners calling it the best they've ever had. The tasting menu, featuring French and Korean influences, is a highlight, with dishes known for their artistry and fresh ingredients.

“The food is exquisite and is a work of art.”

Service is overwhelmingly regarded as outstanding, attentive, warm, and personalized, with staff going above and beyond to create a memorable experience. An isolated rude servers is an outlier.

“They are helpful and attentive but never in your way.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as sophisticated, elegant, intimate, and artful, creating a special and memorable dining experience.

“The atmosphere is inviting and sexy”

While the food and experience are well-regarded, one diner found the price point high and suggested other restaurants offered better value for a similar cost.

“Widely over price.”

The food is consistently described as first-rate, creative, and delicious, with unique and well-executed flavors.

“Hands down the best meal”

Service is frequently highlighted as impeccable, attentive, warm, and professional, often exceeding expectations.

“Service was even better”

The atmosphere is described as intimate, cozy, comfortable, and charming, though one diner found it not to their personal taste.

“Beautiful and intimate space”

While generally considered a worthwhile experience, noted that flavors were muted compared to more affordable options.

“Good but not great”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic West African flavors with a French influence, featuring well-prepared dishes and delicious desserts.

“Everything was phenomenal.”

Service is frequently highlighted as remarkably warm, friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with staff often going above and beyond.

“Extremely accommodating, kind, and attentive.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as beautiful, cozy, chic, warm, and inviting, contributing significantly to the dining experience.

“Amazing atmosphere.”

The prix fixe menu is often cited as a great value, offering a comprehensive taste of the menu at a reasonable price.

“Genuinely a great value.”

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, freshness, and excellent flavor, with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients. Dishes are often described as unique and perfectly seasoned, though a few diners noted occasional saltiness or blandness.

“Absolutely delicious. Super seasonal and fresh.”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, warm, friendly, and impeccable, contributing significantly to the intimate, dinner-party-like atmosphere. Staff are noted for their passion and hospitality.

“Incredibly attentive service (10/10).”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, warm, cozy, and personal, often compared to a dinner party with friends. The open kitchen and music selection also contribute positively.

“Feels like a cozy dinner party”

While the food and experience are well-regarded, some diners found the pricing to be on the higher side, particularly when considering wine pairings and add-on items, with one diner explicitly stating it was overpriced.

“Wine pairing was decent but probably overpriced.”

The food is well-regarded for being delicious, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with some dishes described as excellent.

“Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, top-notch, and attentive, contributing to a smooth and stress-free experience for events.

“First-rate service”

The atmosphere is consistently described as elegant, beautiful, and first-class, making it ideal for special occasions.

“Elegant and relaxing”

While not explicitly detailed, the quality of food, service, and decor suggests a high-value experience, particularly for events.

“Top-level setup”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, with a particular emphasis on fresh, homemade pasta dishes that are frequently described as outstanding and delicious.

“Outrageously delicious”

Service is overwhelmingly described as first-rate, attentive, friendly, and welcoming, with staff often treating guests like family.

“Attentive wait staff all work together”

The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, intimate, charming, and welcoming, making it suitable for dates and relaxed dinners.

“Cozy and charming”

While the food quality is high, some diners noted that portion sizes could be smaller relative to the price, though the BYOB aspect helps mitigate overall cost.

“Portions were somewhat on the smaller size”

The food is consistently described as first-rate, creative, and flavorful, with many dishes being highlights of diners' experiences. The tasting menu is well-regarded for its generosity and quality.

“Some of the best Mediterranean flavors”

Service is overwhelmingly described as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, contributing significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“Staff was top-notch- both attentive”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as warm, cozy, inviting, intimate, and charming, making it ideal for special occasions and dates.

“Atmosphere was warm, cozy and inviting”

While acknowledged as pricey, the value is generally considered top-notch due to the generous portions, high quality of ingredients, and overall experience, especially with the tasting menu.

“Not cheap, but you get so much”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, fresh ingredients, and delicious flavors, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“Food was absolutely phenomenal”

Service is overwhelmingly described as top-notch, warm, friendly, and attentive, with staff often making guests feel like family. However, a few instances of rudeness and dismissiveness were noted.

“Service is TOP-NOTCH”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as cozy, intimate, warm, and inviting, often described as feeling like dining at a friend's home.

“Cozy, elegant”

Diners generally find the value to be top-notch, considering the high quality of food, service, and overall experience, especially given it's a BYOB.

“Reasonable price”