Philadelphia is an old city with a lot of history: and some of the best restaurants in the country.  Whether you’re driving through or you’re staying for a couple of weeks, these are the top five restaurants in the city and why you should try them soon! 

Zahav

If you haven’t had Israeli food yet, it’s time to change that!  Zahav offers the delicious, well-spiced, and planned meals of Israel and gives you a chance to enjoy the mix of modern techniques with traditional food.  The restaurant itself is laid back, and the food is inexpensive, which makes this a fantastic spot for a first date where you’re both willing to try something new and utterly delicious.  This is a restaurant you don’t want to miss out on if you’re in town! 

Talula’s Garden

If you’re in town and you want some classic American fare that’s been kicked up a notch, it’s time to try Talula’s Garden.  Much of the food here is grown in the titular garden and allows you to enjoy fresh and delicious flavors in a laid back beautiful environment.  Eating here feels like you’re being cooked for by a friend and invited into a secret place of fantastic flavors and delicious wine you’ll want to come back to time and time again.  This restaurant is affordable and worth a visit!

Morimoto

Japanese food is some of the best food on Earth, and Morimoto brings authentic Japanese flavor to Philly in ways you wouldn’t believe.  Offering Omakase and other Japanese favorites made by an Iron Chef, you can enjoy fresh steak, incredible seasonal dishes, and clean flavors inside a restaurant that feels alive and changes while you’re in it.  Although it’s generally expensive, this is an experience you don’t want to miss out on. 

Osteria

This beautiful Italian restaurant offers a seasonal menu that will give you the best flavors that are fresh year-round.  From interesting Funghi pizza to francobolli pasta, you can try some of the most iconic authentic Italian recipes and wash them down with a glass of the best wine in the city.  This is a restaurant that will make you want to grab one of the many amazing Philadelphia apartments for rent because it’s more than worth it. 

Butcher and Singer

There’s no restaurant like Butcher and Singer on this coast!  A take on the glamor and fun of Old Hollywood while catering to the tastes of today’s modern diners, this steak house packs in enough flavor and pizazz to keep you stunned from the moment you arrive.  Although it’s equally as expensive as Morimoto, much like that Japanese restaurant, this steak house is more than worth it.  Located on 1500 Walnut Street, this downtown location ensures you can stop in when you need to slow down!

There’s No Place Like Philly

Philadelphia has made a name for itself in creating incredible flavors and fantastic restaurants, and each of these five deserves every bit of attention they’ve received.  Consider eating at one of them soon!