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- OTPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWas very busy and was seated a little bit after our reservation. No complaints. Service was kind and met expectations under the busy circumstances. Always enjoy celebrating at Fogo!More infoFogo de Chao - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Center City•4.6
- APAnthonyPvipLas Vegas •50 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Best place to get a meal on New Years Day. Place is excellent.More infoThe Capital Grille - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Center City•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Such a wonderful experience. Jeremy was remarkable.More infoButcher & SingerPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Center City•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerOttawa •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Amazing! Phil our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. We had Estia chips as an appetizer, delicious and unique. We had six oysters as well. My husband had a white fish and I had the lamb chops overall very delicious and great service would highly recommend.More infoEstia - PhiladelphiaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Center City•4.8
- EQEricQPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •9 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Delicious food and great drink. Service attention was a tad lacking, but otherwise helpful.More infoEl VezPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)• Center City•4.7
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The whole world should knows that there’s more to the diverse dining scene of Center City than cheesesteaks and hoagies. Israeli, Mexican, Japanese and a melting pot of other cuisines are dished up daily in the shadow of the Liberty Bell. French bistros are becoming as commonplace as Italian delis. If you haven’t tried black truffle pizza, what’s stopping you? Whether it’s a cocoa-cured rack of lamb or a vegan wood-roasted carrot that you’re craving, Center City likely has it. Fine dining establishments and casual rooftop bars co-exist in perfect harmony, and top chefs collaborate rather than compete. By the way, the iconic cheesesteaks and hoagies aren't bad either.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Center City is OISHI YAKITORI SUSHI
The best vegan restaurants in Center City are Charlie was a sinner., Bar Bombon and Estia - Philadelphia
The best vegetarian restaurants in Center City are Charlie was a sinner., Estia - Philadelphia and Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
The restaurants with the best service in Center City are Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro, a.kitchen and Superfolie
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Center City are a.kitchen, Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro and The Rosé Garden at Aqimero
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