2026 Philadelphia Dining Guide
Philly eats way past the cheesesteak.
54 rooms ranked from the full review record. The Italian Market counters, the East Passyunk dining rooms, the Chinatown noodle houses, the Fishtown kitchens that fill on a Tuesday. Scored by writers who live here, no tourist traps.
54 ranked
62K+ reviews read
68 guides
12 neighborhoods
Browse by cuisine
54 ranked rooms across 68 guides.
The List this week
Issue № 136 · rebuilt Sunday, August 16
№ 01
7.3/10 Zahav
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 02
7.2/10 Talula's Garden
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 03
7.1/10 South Philly Barbacoa
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 04
7.1/10 Suraya Restaurant
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 05
7.1/10 Vedge
Scored from the full review recordView →
Free quick SEO audit for local businesses.
Get the free audit →
№ 06
7.0/10 Vernick Food & Drink
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 07
6.8/10 John's Roast Pork
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 08
6.8/10 Pho 75
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 09
6.7/10 Butcher and Singer
Scored from the full review recordView →
№ 10
6.7/10 Vetri Cucina
Scored from the full review recordView →
Photos via 
Guides from the desk
Written by people who live here, updated every month.
Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse
Where to Eat the Best Steakhouse in Philadelphia (2026)
№ 1 · Butcher and Singer
By Margaret Donnelly · 12 rooms · Updated June 2026
Restaurants in Cherry Hill Township
12 Best Restaurants in Cherry Hill Township (2026)
№ 1 · The Farm and Fisherman Tavern
By Dana Brooks · 12 rooms · Updated July 2026
Pancakes
Best Pancakes in Philadelphia (2026)
№ 1 · Frankford Hall
By Margaret Donnelly · 10 rooms · Updated June 2026
Chicken Tikka Masala
Best Chicken Tikka Masala in Philadelphia (2026)
№ 1 · Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
By Margaret Donnelly · 9 rooms · Updated June 2026
The Best Asian Fusion
The Best Asian Fusion Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)
№ 1 · Sampan
By Linh Nguyen · 8 rooms · Updated July 2026
Fried Rice
Best Fried Rice in Philadelphia (2026)
№ 1 · Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
By Margaret Donnelly · 10 rooms · Updated June 2026
Every guide
Rooms covered in each one.
Best Restaurants in Fairmount (2026)11 rooms
12 Best Brunch Restaurants in Philadelphia (2026)12 rooms
Best Restaurants in Italian Market (2026)11 rooms
Best Carne Asada Tacos in Philadelphia (2026)9 rooms
Best Wings in Cherry Hill Township (2026)9 rooms
American in Philadelphia: 12 Local Favorites (2026)12 rooms
Best Restaurants in Northern Liberties (2026)12 rooms
Best Eggs Benedict in Philadelphia (2026)10 rooms
Best Biryani in Philadelphia (2026)9 rooms
Most Romantic Restaurants in Cherry Hill Township (2026)9 rooms
The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Spots in Philadelphia (2026)7 rooms
Best Restaurants in East Passyunk (2026)12 rooms
Five rooms, every Friday.
The new opening, the sleeper the score just flagged, and the one room worth booking this week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
Meet the desk
5 editors score every room on the List.