Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Philadelphia Distilling

5.0

5 (270)

$31 to $50

American

Fishtown

About the restaurant

At Philadelphia Distilling, our distilling team combines craftsmanship, science and skill to create a unique portfolio of premium spirits that rely on the agricultural integrity of authentically sourced grains and botanicals and the finest heritage equipment.

Hand-hammered copper pot stills from the fifth-generation Forsyth family and wooden fermentation vessels from Hall-Woodford, an iconic Philadelphia-based family business, are key points of difference for us—both in their construction value as well as the integrity of the spirits they help us to produce. We continue our batch-by-batch process, creating spirits that celebrate big, bold flavor.

Top review

cherlyl

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

We went on the tour with Val who was knowledgeable and made tasting so much fun. We got to try new gins and vodka. Food and service was excellent. Recommend going with a group of friends.

Tria Wash West

4.9

4.9 (301)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

Top review

Andreavip

Dined 4 days ago

Another fantastic meal at our neighborhood gem, Tria. Such a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. The service is incredibly welcoming and the food is always delicious. One of our favorite spots in the city!

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Experience

Happier Hour at Tria Wash West

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.8

4.8 (728)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Harrisburg

About the restaurant

A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

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stacie

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Amazing food drinks and service. Best espresso martini around and the sea bass was out of this world.

Pub & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (677)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

Top review

Bethvip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Great casual dining! Friendly service, tasty food and cool pub vibe!

Apricot Stone

4.8

4.8 (442)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Fishtown

About the restaurant

WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION 426 W GIRARD AVE.
Currently we are offering indoor dining.
Tables of 2 guests are reserved for 1.5 hours and tables of 3+ guests a 2 hour dining period from original reservation time. We will hold your reservation up to 15 minutes past your reservation start time.
Apricot Stone is a cozy restaurant serving traditional Armenian, Eastern Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern dishes. Guests can share appetizers and enjoy large portioned entrée plates. The menu is comprised of plenty of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and fresh domestic meats.

There is a 3.95% processing fee on all card payments.
We offer dine in, take out, catering and delivery through our online ordering partners.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

Food was fabulous and reasonably priced!! The restaurant itself is very cute - almost like being in someone’s house!

Sapori Italian Restaurant - Perkasie

4.8

4.8 (101)

$30 and under

Italian

Perkasie

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sapori where we serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere.

Top review

Peter

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

We have eaten there many times and the food and service is exceptional. The seafood cannoli is my favorite ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Popular dish

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Crow Bar - Trolley Square

4.8

4.8 (44)

$30 and under

Global, International

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Global menu of chef inspired small plates, entrees and pizza. Inspired and creative cocktails, 12 beers on draught and a lively dining room in the Trolley Square neighborhood!

Top review

Patrick

Dined 5 days ago

One of my favorite spots in Wilmington. Never disappoints

Shiso Noodle and Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Ramen

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

We are ecstatic to open a state of the art open kitchen, serving the two dishes we recklessly love and cannot live without...noodles and sushi! Our goal is to focus heavily on freshness and quality, as we make craft noodles and sushi for our guests. That also means we will be making everything from scratch, in-house. This includes soups, tare (sauces), toppings, and last but not least, fresh crafted noodles. We hope to see you soon as we serve you our favorite foods. Please follow us @ShisoNoodleSushi for updates.

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Cristina

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Absolutely Delicious! We will definitely visit again.

Core de Roma Belmont Hills

4.7

4.7 (175)

$30 and under

Italian

Bala Cynwyd

About the restaurant

Core de Roma Trattoria is a casual, intimate, Luigi and Judy's Pinti's family owned restaurant, offering authentic Roman cuisine while upholding the best of Roman tradition. Some examples of our mouth watering Roman delicacies include our signature Artichokes alla Core de Roma, Saltimbocca, and Bucatini all'Amatriciana. We spelled our name as “Core de Roma” intentionally, meaning “The Heart of Rome” in our family's dialect. Our ultimate goal is to make all of our customers feel like family through our cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and home-made dishes. At Core de Roma you can expect the true heart of Rome in the heart of Belmont Hills.

Top review

Lisavip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Caesar salad was tasteless which was surprising. Pasta dish was good and people seemed to like their entrees. Would go back.

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