Best of Philly 2008: Tapas
In 2005, Jose Garces brought the small-plates craze to Philadelphia with his flagship Spanish tapas outlet Amada. And three years lat...
Best of Philly 2006 New Restaurant, City
Jose Garces' $1.1 million temple of tapas in Old City will loosen you up with well-made white sangria and orange mojitos, pamper you ...
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Cuisine(s):
Spanish,
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till midnight Sunday 4 p.m. till 10 p.m.
Insider Tip:
If you can’t make up your mind, let the chef decide; order the $45 tapas tasting menu.
Meals Served:
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Late Night
Entree Price:
$13 - $20
Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Features:
Group Friendly
Kid Friendly
Live Entertainment
Private Room(s)
Prix Fixe Menu
Small Plates
Takeout
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Old City
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Tapas, Best of Philly 2006 New Restaurant, City
Spanish,
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till midnight Sunday 4 p.m. till 10 p.m.
Insider Tip:
If you can’t make up your mind, let the chef decide; order the $45 tapas tasting menu.
Meals Served:
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Late Night
Entree Price:
$13 - $20
Payment Type:
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Features:
Group Friendly
Kid Friendly
Live Entertainment
Private Room(s)
Prix Fixe Menu
Small Plates
Takeout
Alcohol Type:
Full Bar
Reservations Required:
Lunch Suggested
Dinner Suggested
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Old City
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2008: Tapas, Best of Philly 2006 New Restaurant, City
Amada
217 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fax: 215-625-2470
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Website: amadarestaurant.com
Serrano ham and aged manchego cheese with sweet and savory condiments; bite-size bacalao croquettes topped with American sturgeon caviar; parmesan-dusted baby artichokes baked to melting creaminess; robust white bean stew with escarole and chorizo; pizza-like flatbread topped with fig jam, Spanish blue cheese and shredded duck: You won’t find a truer taste of Spain in Philadelphia. The clientele looks to be the same well-heeled, well-groomed crowd that frequents Buddakan and Barclay Prime. Here, they surge into a loud, lively front bar. Beyond the open kitchen is a second bar and dining area, quieter and with moodier lighting, better suited to conversation.
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USER REVIEWS (7)
Review
A friend and I went to Amada for Restaurant Week after hearing so many good things. Well our experience not only met our expectations but greatly exceeded! The Sangria was excellent! And every dish we tried was superb! All of the flavors are matched well and leave you wanting more! The bar area was cool and I would love to go back and just eat some meats and cheeses and drink more Sangria.
Posted by Christina: Feb. February 19th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
A friend and I went to Amada for Restaurant Week after hearing so many good things. Well our experience not only met our expectations but greatly exceeded! The Sangria was excellent! And every dish we tried was superb! All of the flavors are matched well and leave you wanting more! The bar area was cool and I would love to go back and just eat some meats and cheeses and drink more Sangria.
Posted by Christina: Feb. February 19th, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Review
I went here during restaurant week & honestly wasn't expecting much since it was going to be a limited menu. BUT to my surprise, I was simply blown away by the flavor, service, decor & atmosphere here! My goal was was to have AMADA try to "wow" me in coming back to experience ordering off the full menu.... They succeeded! The food was absolutely bursting with flavor & the ambience (for a date) was perfect. ! I would highly recommend and know this place will rank easily among top 5 restaurants in the city for me. Make a reservation and sit back & relax knowing you;re going to have a fine meal! FYI - You have to make sure you treat yourself to a craft of Blanco San Gria. (Crisp White Wine with Apple, Pear & Orange Spiced Red Wine) You will NOT be disappointed!
Posted by Carlo: Feb. February 17th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
I went here during restaurant week & honestly wasn't expecting much since it was going to be a limited menu. BUT to my surprise, I was simply blown away by the flavor, service, decor & atmosphere here! My goal was was to have AMADA try to "wow" me in coming back to experience ordering off the full menu.... They succeeded! The food was absolutely bursting with flavor & the ambience (for a date) was perfect. ! I would highly recommend and know this place will rank easily among top 5 restaurants in the city for me. Make a reservation and sit back & relax knowing you;re going to have a fine meal! FYI - You have to make sure you treat yourself to a craft of Blanco San Gria. (Crisp White Wine with Apple, Pear & Orange Spiced Red Wine) You will NOT be disappointed!
Posted by Carlo: Feb. February 17th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Review
I think Amada is great. I love the selection of tapas, and the ambiance. I've always had great service, too.
Posted by Toni: Jan. January 20th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I think Amada is great. I love the selection of tapas, and the ambiance. I've always had great service, too.
Posted by Toni: Jan. January 20th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Review
Had a great bottle of spanish red, amazing. Every time I go it gets better. Insalda Verde is one of the freshest salads out there. The Meats and Cheese are always paired very well together. My Favorite is the Pork and last time I did grilled Lobster, shrimp and lamb chops. The Meal was a 10!!!!!! Finished with the rice pudding!!!! Get a res, if you can
Posted by Michele: Jan. January 13th, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Had a great bottle of spanish red, amazing. Every time I go it gets better. Insalda Verde is one of the freshest salads out there. The Meats and Cheese are always paired very well together. My Favorite is the Pork and last time I did grilled Lobster, shrimp and lamb chops. The Meal was a 10!!!!!! Finished with the rice pudding!!!! Get a res, if you can
Posted by Michele: Jan. January 13th, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Review
Love this place! Try the Spanish Octapus! Seasonal sangria is always amazing. Great exciting atmosphere, great service, great all around!
Posted by Emily: Mar. March 26th, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Love this place! Try the Spanish Octapus! Seasonal sangria is always amazing. Great exciting atmosphere, great service, great all around!
Posted by Emily: Mar. March 26th, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Review
This place is awesome! We loved the Duck Confit flatbread - it's a must try! The atmosphere is calming yet springs to exciting when the Flamenco dance begins. Amada is far and away the best tapas/spanish restaurant we have ever experienced!
Posted by Daniel: Mar. March 10th, 2008 at 1:03 PM
This place is awesome! We loved the Duck Confit flatbread - it's a must try! The atmosphere is calming yet springs to exciting when the Flamenco dance begins. Amada is far and away the best tapas/spanish restaurant we have ever experienced!
Posted by Daniel: Mar. March 10th, 2008 at 1:03 PM
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