7. Bitar's
8.2
947 Federal St (at 10th Street), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 9 tips and reviews
nick pupik: They have a good selection of olives and feta: as well as great hummus, baba g and to go sides; grape leaves, falafel etc.
David Ramella: Gyro and fries is excellent
Chefs Feed: Marcie Turney, chef of Barbuzzo, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Falafel sandwich. Read more.
8. Ristorante La Veranda
8.1
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 12 tips and reviews
Philly.com: With a peaceful pier-side view of the Delaware River, La Veranda offers deftly prepared Italian fare, specializing in whole fish and wood-grilled steaks. Read more.
Thrillist: Order Off-Menu Awesome: Tempura-battered asparagus w/ a bed of crispy-bacon-topped arugula, dressed in a lemon-vinegar-oregano pesto, and topped with a breadcrumb-battered Trout that's triple-fried! Read more.
Tess Stumpf: One of the owners is really hot
9. European Republic
8.6
213 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Modern European Restaurant · Center City East · 28 tips and reviews
sweetpearacer: Special gives you lunch for under $8. Eat crispy, crispy fries with creamy, creamy parm sauce.
Tyler Shapiro: Fries with European Ketchup.
Steph Parker: Get the special - you know you'll eat the frites AND the wrap, and the soda will wash it all down.
11. Baan Thai
8.0
1030 Liberties Walk, Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 14 tips and reviews
David Bokman: So happy this place opened up by far the best and most authentic thai food in Philly!!! Finally a place that serves real sticky rice!! Aaaahhhhhhh
DK Davis: Great service, authentic Thai. Excellent weekend lunch deal.
Zumunda 1: First timer - ashamed I wasn't more adventurous ... The entry level dishes (shrimp pad thai, egg roll, Thai salad) were so superb they demand repeat visits to try everything else.
14. House Of Thai
7.9
3520 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Mayfair · 13 tips and reviews
Mary kate Stone: Drunken noodles with Beef, panang curry with beef as well as the satay chicken appetizer!!! This place was some of the best Thai food I've ever had! Nice chill atmosphere as well.
Emily Anastasi: Volcanic hen takes a while to prepare, but is worth the wait. Other must haves include: chicken coconut soup, mango curry, Thai dumplings.
John Anastasi: The spicy seafood soup/drunken noodle with pork is a solid order here.
15. Cafe Diem
7.8
1031 S 8th St (8th St. and Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 12 tips and reviews
Tim P: Easily the best Bun Bo Hue in the region... You won't enjoy it anywhere else after having it here...
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!