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7 Reviews That Defined Philly Dining in 2025

This was the year when Philly’s restaurant scene found its soul.


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Love & Honey Reveals Plans to Open Six New Locations

Guides

Want to Know What to Get at Palizzi Social Club? We Asked Philly’s Best Chefs

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Can This New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?

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Opinion

Why I Didn’t Wait in Line for a Last Bowl of Ramen at ESO

After standing in line for over two hours, our restaurant critic reflects on what it means to say goodbye to a restaurant and questions what we’re really hungry for.

News

NJ’s Favorite Taco Chain Plans Expansion to Philly Burbs

Plus: Hop Sing Laundromat is opening its rare bottles, and details on Federal Donuts’ limited-edition Dubai Chocolate doughnut.

Reviews

This New Philly Restaurant Is Raising the Bar for Mexican Food

Chef Frankie Ramirez’s Amá is a stunning exploration of Mexico through heirloom corn, adobo-rubbed chicken, and a showstopping octopus.

News

McGlinchey’s Employees Say the Bar Is Closing Forever (Updated)

The legendary and legendarily smoky Philadelphia dive bar’s last day is Friday.

Reviews

How This Dumpling Became Bastia’s Signature Dish

One year in, Bastia’s ever-changing menu still features one beloved constant: the storzapretti.

Guides

Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in Philadelphia

From sidewalk cafes to sunny beer gardens, these dog-friendly destinations make it easy to toast the season with your four-legged friends.


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50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has always known that Philadelphia’s food scene is one of the best in the country, but it is nice to be recognized nationally as a dining destination. Here’s our list of the most exciting restaurants putting Philadelphia on the map.

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

Everything you need to know about what’s new and what’s next in Philadelphia's dining scene.

Q&A

Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook Talk Success, Failure, and How to Get a Table at Zahav

Plus, the South Philly restaurant they eat at all the time.

News

Sonny’s Cocktail Joint Reopens … Again!

Plus: Amada gets a refresh, Radnor’s new horse-themed restaurant, and Kismet Bagels heads to Manayunk.

News

A First Look at East Passyunk’s Glam New Oyster Bar

Martinis with blue cheese-stuffed olives, fried chicken lollipops, and a whole lot of oysters: Here’s what to expect from Lauren Biederman’s new bar, Tesiny.

News

What to Eat at the 2025 Best of Philly Soirée Presented by Wells Fargo

With over 45 of the city’s top restaurants serving their best bites, there are going to be a lot of dishes to choose from.

News

Giordano’s Owner Says Goodbye as Italian Market Icon Closes

Owner Wally Giordano reflects on his years spent growing up (and growing old) working in the family business.

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Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Here’s what’s new and cool — or chaotic but fun — in Philly’s drinking world right now.

Guides

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Q&A

Meet the Gelato Pop-Up That’s Taking Over Philly’s Food Scene

The couple behind Cocco’s Gelato matched on a dating app over their love of ice cream. Now, their roving gelato cart has become a summer sensation.

News

Stephen Starr’s Borromini Will (Finally!) Open in Rittenhouse at the End of the Month

On the menu? A 100-layer lasagna.

News

Delco Restaurant Declares This National Oyster Week

The owner of the Clam Tavern says that one day (this Tuesday is National Oyster Day) simply isn’t enough for the both beloved and bemoaned bivalve.

Guides

Best of Philly Spotlight: Where to Make Reservations Right Now

Tables at these Philly restaurants are becoming increasingly hard to get — so act fast!

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