1. El Poquito
8.7
8201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Chestnut Hill · 13 tips and reviews
Claude Harrison: The Americano is a great brunch plate, with good portions and great salsa verde.
Hillary Israeli: Taco Tuesday ftw! Love the brussel sprout tacos.
James Russell: Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Try one of their margaritas and the Baja tacos. Churros for dessert are incredible.
2. The Bottle Shop
8.2
1616 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Liquor Store · Bella Vista - Southwark · 15 tips and reviews
Caroline Boyd: My go to place for craft ciders and ales. Some of the best selection in the city.
Home Sweet Beer: Simply amazing. One of the best beer selection i've seen. And i saw a lot of them. Seriously, this is a MUST for beer lovers. Do not hesitate! And you also may find sazonal beers on tap!
Chris A: "Beer is proof God wants us to be happy" Benjamin Franklin: Everytime I come in here I hear that quote in my head.
4. Cafe Diem
7.8
1031 S 8th St (8th St. and Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 12 tips and reviews
Kimbop, Esther: Bun bo hue all the way!!! I've tried several places in Philly n NYC all recommended by diff Vietnamese friends including cafe diem, n nothing beats cafe diems bun Bo hue!
Eater: Philly has one of the best Vietnamese food scenes in the East Coast, if not the very best. Become a believer. [Eater 38 Member]
Sophie: My go-to for banh cuon. Very tasty - don't forget the iced Vietnamese coffee, but don't let them give it to you in a to-go cup!
5. Le Virtù
8.3
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews
Amanda Shulman: One of the best pasta places in Philly. Get the Mugnaia and the Tazozelle as pastas, and don't even think about missing the burrata as the appetizer. Desserts are insane also, semifreddo especially.
Showtime Network: Luckily, you’ve stumbled across a Philly classic that’s under the tourist radar. If only the Vatican had such a place, the Borgia family would have surely escaped papal stresses and prying eyes here.
Jase: For dessert, be sure to order farm-fresh, sheep's milk cheeses and aged ricottas from Marcelli Formaggi in Abruzzi. Amazing!
6. City Tap House
7.9
2 Logan Sq (at 18th & Arch Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews
Rachel Shifman: Happy hour and Center City Sips prices are worth it, otherwise it’s a little pricey. Great beer selection!
Missy Laneious: The food is delicious. The service is impeccable. The draft beer options are fantastic. The atmosphere & live band were wonderful! I had the delicious Tap burger with hand cut fries. See ya next time!
Marco Esquandolas: Awesome spot for center city happy hours and brunch. These sliders were killer. Wish they were avail all the time. Only sips
8. Alma De Cuba
1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City West · 112 tips and reviews
Anthony Tidd: Love this place! The bread is bomb! The Vaca Frita is no joke!!!
Philadelphia Magazine: The vibe was super-cool 10 years ago. Not so much today. But Alma is still the standby for groups who want one more drink at the end of the night. Inevitably, they end up having more than one more.
Cosmopolitan Magazine: Ask for Cosmo's pinkest cocktail, better known as the Pomegranate-Grapefruit Caipiroska. All of our favorite juices combined with vodka make for one un-put-downable drink. Read more.