Dining in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's restaurant scene has something for everyone. Cuban, French, Spanish, traditional American, Italian and various types of fusion restaurants are just some of the options found in Philly. Its most famous contribution to the culinary scene, however, is the cheesesteak. It's difficult to walk a block in Philadelphia without running into a shop or a bar that serves these tasty sandwiches. Center City is home to many well-known restaurants. Fountain, located in the Four Seasons Hotel, is critically acclaimed as one of the nation's best dining establishments. Bistro St. Tropez, also in Center City, serves traditional French bistro fare and has gorgeous views of the Schuylkill River. Old City is another Philly district known for having quality dining. La Famiglia Ristorante has been open for over 30 years and offers some of the best Italian cuisine in the East. Whether looking for a romantic date destination or a restaurant that can handle large groups, Philadelphia is sure to have something perfect for every occasion.

Alma De Cuba
1623 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
A hot new addition to the heart of Philadelphia's upscale dining scene, Alma has joined the glamorous menu of romantic dining and singles watching arenas. Modern Cuban cookery gets electrifying with chef Douglas Rodriguez' "nuevo latino" stylings. Pushing yuca and tamal tropical traditions is Alma's menu of high-wattage seafoods, ceviches and designer quesadillas. Cooler than an episode of Miami Vice is the white-booth lined interior, in which everyone looks as seductive as the salsas. Rum glazes, black bean fantasies, sexy oyster creations and Habañera cocktails all make this a sexy Philadelphia food & nightlife experience.

Astral Plane
1708 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
American. Since 1973, Philadelphia's Astral Plane has been dreaming up comforting food "For the Masses, not the Classes" in an eclectic Bohemian enclave, reminiscent of a 1920s drawing room and romantic with candlelight, fresh flowers and plush fabrics.

Bistro St. Tropez
2400 Market St, Suite 427, Philadelphia, PA 19103
French. Traditional French Bistro fare, with signature dishes like Cassoulet, Bouillabaisse and Steak Fries, is served from a dining room that overlooks the Schuylkill River and Philadelphia's Museum district.

Capital Grille
1338 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
American. A deluxe chophouse on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, the Capital Grille dry ages steaks on premises and is known in Philadelphia as a fine dining restaurant with gracious service, a stylishly elegant atmosphere and an award-winning wine list.

Davio's
111 South 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Italian. Philadelphia is famous for Italian restaurants and Davio's stands out as an unique "Northern Italian Steakhouse." In Philadelphia's historic Provident Bank Building, Davio's is elegant but casually upscale with great food and an antiquated ambience.

Fountain Restaurant
Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fountain is acclaimed as one of Philadelphia's and the country's best restaurants having received top honors from Zagat, Gourmet, Bon Appetit and AAA. 130 seats including the 14 person private Logan Room provides the guest with an intimate setting. Well spaced tables, rich fabrics and warm woods characterize the design of the restaurant. Tables with views of the Swann Fountain are especially popular.

Morimoto
723 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
New York may have Bobby Flay, but Philadelphia owns the bragging rights to the nation's only restaurant manned by an actual Iron Chef. Chef Masahuru Morimoto, Iron Chef, Japanese, who ceremoniously defeated Flay on the hit Food Network program, partnered with noted restaurateur Stephan Starr. As on the show, Morimoto takes unlikely ingredients from Japan and beyond, and whips them into inventive fusion masterpieces. This is possibly the freshest sushi in Philadelphia.