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1. Tavola Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2433)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Springfield
Booked 23 times today
Tavola Restaurant + Bar offers a one of a kind indoor and al fresco dining experience with a newly renovated and impressive outdoor patio featuring golf course views, fire pits, and relaxing atmosphere. Tavola offers an extensive bar menu with a robust wine list, beer list (including seasonals and crafts) and inventive signature cocktails made with fresh ingredients from our on-site vegetable and herb gardens. Tavola is open to the public daily, serving lunch, dinner, drinks and Sunday Brunch, with daily specials accompanied by live acoustic music (see our entertainment calendar for a full schedule). Advance reservations are recommended for all guests through Open Table and private parties are welcomed to contact our management team for accommodations. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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2. Pepperoncini Restaurant & Bar, Havertown
4.8
Exceptional(537)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Havertown
Booked 9 times today
Approachable, family owned from scratch Italian restaurant in Havertown, PAOwner and executive Chef Tommy DeFruscio’s vision for elevated Italian in a casual atmosphere comes to life at Pepperoncini Havertown. Our first floor wine bar is laidback and fun while our upstairs dining room is classy, not stuffy. The food is the true star of the show as Chef Tommy selects only the freshest ingredients each week to create memorable dining experiences. Visit our website for our weekly specials menu, follow us on Instagram @pepperoncinihavertown for photos of our specials.
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3. T&T Backroom - Harrah's Philadelphia
4.1
Excellent(9)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Chester
Booked 1 time today
T&T Backroom is a modern steakhouse with classic cuts and a curated wine list located inside Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack & Casino. The cuisine menu rounds itself out with a unique cocktail menu which explores local favorites with modern presentations.
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4. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chester
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Moderate
• American • Chester
Join us at your local UNO’s!Our newest menu features all your favorites like the Numero Uno Deep Dish Pizza, and even some new items that may become your favorite including the Margherita Chicago Thin Crust Pizza and the Chicken Parm Sub. We have pizzas that are perfect for all meat-lovers, vegans, and gluten-free guests alike, whether it is our legendary Deep Dish or our Cauliflower Crust that you can try on any 10” Chicago Thin Crust.As we finally say goodbye to 2020, end your year with Pizza Skins, Rattlesnake Pasta, ½ Pound Burgers, a BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich, or our new Deep Dish Brownie Sundae that literally melts in your mouth. We promise to provide safe, sanitary and friendly service along with a wide variety of draft beers and craft cocktails. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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5. The Love
4.8
Exceptional(7720)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 207 times today
Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.
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6. The Dandelion
4.8
Exceptional(8263)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Center City
Booked 115 times today
London's culinary revolution comes to Philadelphia with this unique gastro-pub. Cozy rooms and intimate bars create a storied, Old World aura, while updated seasonal takes on British food make up the menu. In keeping with tradition, our casks and tap craft beers are always rotating and classic family-style roasts are served on Sundays.
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7. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills
4.6
Exceptional(7859)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Glen Mills
Booked 136 times today
Since our opening in 2008, Terrain Cafe grew naturally from a small coffee shop nestled in the store to a full-service restaurant offering seasonally inspired brunch, dinner, and beverage menus. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. This specific cafe will always have unique roots, and we'll undoubtedly remain embedded in them as we grow.Our patio is open for walk-ins only!
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8. Carina Sorella
4.5
Awesome(368)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Bryn Mawr
Booked 44 times today
From the people that brought you Trattoria Carina, Pub & Kitchen and The Diving Horse comes their newest restaurant, Carina Sorella. Carina Sorella is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant with a focus on delicious and approachable food in a bright, vibrant atmosphere. Our menu is built around classic dishes - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan - but we surround that core of dishes with seasonal, chef driven specialties.The Bryn Mawr location will include the addition of a pizza oven and a full bar, building on the smaller footprint of the existing location in Philadelphia, Trattoria Carina.
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9. Oyster House Philadelphia
4.8
Exceptional(264)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Center City
Booked 46 times today
Philadelphia’s premier destination for seafood lovers since 1976. With a menu that is as traditional as it is innovative, this family-owned business run by third-generation restaurateur Sam Mink has been a community cornerstone for almost 50 years. Cherished by Philly locals and visitors alike for its decadent lobster rolls, signature crab cakes and crispy fried oysters, Oyster House continues to honor the region’s culinary roots while constantly cooking up tasty, new favorites. Oyster House’s robust seafood menu curated by executive chef Joe Campoli, promises high quality cuisine along with an excellent dining experience. Enjoy a seat at Philadelphia’s most famed oyster bar while enjoying a show by Philly’s most legendary oyster shuckers. The weekday Happy Hour is always abuzz with a lively mix of coworkers and friends.
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10. Ocean Prime - Philadelphia
4.7
Exceptional(6227)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Center City
Booked 58 times today
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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