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a.kitchen
$31 to $50
French / American
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
- Neighbourhood gem
- Innovative
- Good for special occasions
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins
James Beard Award
2023
From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin's beloved bistro remains one of the best restaurants in Philly for French small plates and outstanding wine. For more than a decade, the gougeres, chicken liver pate, and smoked duck breast have been getting cozy in a candlelit space on historic Rittenhouse Square. The wine list is not to be missed—it's a Wine Enthusiast favorite and multi-semifinalist for James Beard's outstanding wine category.
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench / American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Hours of OperationBreakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- NeighbourhoodCenter City
- Cross Street18th & Walnut St.
- Parking detailsParking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
- Public transitBus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Vine-yl Night Vol. XVIII
Feb 4, 2025 onlyWe are very excited to announce our special guests for Vine-yl Night Vol. XVIII! For food, we've got a plethora of charcuterie and pastas coming from Heavy Metal Sausage's Patrick Alfiero and Melissa Pellagrino. Wine pours will be from Local Operator, featuring all new wines to PA from Zev Rovine Selections and Rosenthal Wine Merchant. Lastly, we are very excited to welcome accomplished jazz drummer and DJ Daniel Villarreal as our guest DJ. Daniel is a recent Philly transplant from Chicago. Born in Panama City, Daniel migrated to the US in the early 2000s. His first studio album, Panama 77 on International Anthem Records was released in 2022 to wide praise.
Valentine's Day Dinner (Chef's Counter)
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 onlyCome and celebrate Valentine's Day at a.kitchen with a 3-course meal from Chef Eli Collins! This reservation is for our Chef's Counter, where you can get a glimpse of the kitchen as they prepare your meal. Menu details coming soon! While the kitchen is always prepared to accommodate allergies, any advance notice is appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you!Valentine's Day Dinner (Dining Room Table)
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 onlyCome and celebrate Valentine's Day at a.kitchen with a 3-course meal from Chef Eli Collins! Menu details coming soon! While the kitchen is always prepared to accommodate allergies, any advance notice is appreciated. We look forward to celebrating with you!
What 2,109 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Matt
Philadelphia
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Sarah
Denver
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- Ambience 5
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FAQs
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a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2109 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Jan 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- Cross Street18th & Walnut St.
- NeighbourhoodCenter City
- Hours of OperationBreakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench / American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsParking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
- Public transitBus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com