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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (2303)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.
Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

Top review

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BreahP

Dined 5 days ago

The food is just exceptional! The staff as well 10/10 our favorite restaurant of all time.

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4.9

4.9 (1316)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

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Ervin Jay

Dined 2 days ago

It was an amazing experience eating at Josephine’s last night! The oysters and the steak were a 11 out of 10! And the service was outstanding as well!! Thank you for the great evening!

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Seared Sea Scallops

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Miso Chilean Sea Bass

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1533 Duck à L'orange

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La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2065)

$31 to $50

Italian

Old City

About the restaurant

The Sena family tradition of culinary excellence dates back to early 1947 when Carlo “Papa” Sena began to cook in postwar Naples. The family carried this experience across the Atlantic and opened La Famiglia in 1976 in the shell of a Colonial tea warehouse. Today, La Famiglia stands as the finest Italian restaurant in Philadelphia and a major landmark on the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.

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Marge

Dined 3 days ago

LaFamiliga is our favorite restaurant love the old world atmosphere the food and service is Impeccable. Giuseppe always takes the time to talk to his patrons he goes above and beyond to make your experience a great one ! Marge & Mike Juliano

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Gnocchi Famiglia

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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Tagliolini alla Pescatore

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4.8

4.8 (4912)

$30 and under

Italian

Society Hill

About the restaurant

This Historic Landmark in Society Hill, nestled in an 18th century granary, will stimulate your senses with an ambiance of candlelight and casual elegance while creating an unforgettable dining experience. Wine Spectator Award for our wine list! Voted a “Best of Philly” Restaurant, guests enjoy Bistro Romano’s acclaimed Regional Italian Cuisine and rave of the award-winning Caesar Salad and the romantic underground wine cellar for two to four. Wine Cellar reservations book the Wine Cellar Experience on OpenTable. We are now celebrating our 36th year! Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (Two Glasses). Over 750 wine selections, including 20 by the glass.

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Dale

Dined 6 days ago

Our waiter, Bill, made our night extra special. We come here as often as possible when visiting the city. No better food or service to be found!!

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Glasbern Country Inn

4.8

4.8 (518)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Fogelsville

About the restaurant

Our culinary team has carefully curated our ever changing menus with a focus on what we are able to grow in our greenhouses on Glasbern's 150 acre farm.

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Martin

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing dinner. Every course was outstanding. The server Stephanie was attentive and very helpful in explaining the menu options.

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4.8

4.8 (1616)

$31 to $50

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

Zoubi restaurant is New Hope's hidden gem. Tucked away on Mechanic Street, Zoubi serves American Cuisine with a European touch prepared by Chef Francisco Barrios. We serve Dinner Wednesday through Sunday with indoor and outdoor seating available.

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Juliannevip

Dined 6 days ago

Another wonderful dinner at Zoubi! I always highly recommend this restaurant. Even though I am moving away from the area, I will be back to visit and will always eat at Zoubi. Thanks to the wonderful staff for great service and delicious food, with gluten free, pescatarian options :)

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Jean-Georges Philadelphia

4.8

4.8 (1312)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Center City

About the restaurant

Global flavors and elevated cuisine define the restaurant's tasting menu experience set on the 59th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Visit OpenTable to book your reservation.

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HilaryB

Dined 3 days ago

Such a wonderful evening! Michele, Damian, every person who touched the table was kind, efficient and lovely. The views are extraordinary. Best in Philly!

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Jean-Georges Tasting Menu

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Thanksgiving at Jean-Georges Philadelphia

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Ocean Prime - Philadelphia

4.7

4.7 (5940)

$50 and over

Seafood

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in Philadelphia's Center City, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.

Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed in the following:
Revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language, graphics or an excessive marijuana odor

We are happy to host larger groups. A 20% gratuity will be applied to parties of six or more. Parties of eight or more will be contractually held to a minimum spend and are required to provide a deposit.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Took my best friend here for her birthday. She had an amazing time! I can’t remember the young man’s name at the valet but he was comical. Manny, at the door, was very polite. Our reservation wasn’t quite ready yet when we arrived so we sat at the bar to have drinks while we waited. Mel was such an amazing bartender we actually learned a great deal from her. The old fashioned that she made for me was excellent! Bob was very attentive. He saw we were having a slight issue with a spilled drink and came over immediately to rectify the situation. He was also super knowledgeable about drinks in general. Made a great recommendation for champagne. The food was good. I did wish the sea bass had a little more back end on the broccolini but the taste was still good. The lobster mac & cheese was wonderful. Absolute yes on the butter cake for dessert. All in all we had a great time.

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Blackened Snapper

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Warm Butter Cake

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10 Oz Filet Mignon

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Midnight & The Wicked

4.6

4.6 (60)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Center City

About the restaurant

Midnight & The Wicked offers four unique spaces. Experience live music and one-of-a-kind mixology as you lose yourself at the glamor and excitement of the 1920s at Midnight Lounge, The Vault, and The Crimson Theater. Or, Indulge in the forbidden pleasures of a bygone era at The Wicked Nightclub (open Friday & Saturday at 10pm).

As summer approaches, we’re excited to announce a more relaxed dress code to ensure you enjoy your time at Midnight and The Wicked in comfort and style. We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease while maintaining the high standards of our venue.

PERMITTED: Clean jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers and sandals.........NOT PERMITTED: Sweats, hoodies, sports jerseys, explicit clothing or large graphic t-shirts, crocs, work boots, flip flops, ball caps (Fedoras and other stylish hats are welcome)

We hope this update makes it easier for you to enjoy your evenings with us. Thank you for your continued patronage, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Keonie

Dined 3 days ago

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The Capital Grille - Newtown

4.6

4.6 (35)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Newtown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Gale

Dined 3 days ago

The restaurant recently opened and I was fortunate to be able to get a reservation for my husband’s birthday. The entire staff that we encountered was extremely welcoming and attentive during our entire visit. We have visited the Cherry Hill location however this location was far more superior all the way around. Our server Kyle was amazing and knew the menu inside and out. He made some recommendations that we normally would not have tried and the suggestions did not disappoint. We will definitely be back to visit Kyle and team for all of our celebrations going forward. Thank you everyone for a great evening!

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Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

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