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Amada PHL, Philadelphia, PA

Amada PHL

4.7
4.7
8769 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Amada is an Andalusian tapas bar & restaurant where Chef Jose Garces embraces the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques in a gorgeous rustic-chic setting

Specialties of the House
Spanish Octopus, Garlic Shrimp, Tortilla Española, Paella Valenciana, Whole Roasted Suckling Pig (Call to order 72 hours in advance, excluding Sundays), Seasonal Sangrías, Cocktails, and Wine.

Private Parties: Amada welcomes groups of all sizes. Festive settings, service and menus are perfect for intimate dinners with friends, special occasions and holidays, corporate meetings and staff parties. Events can be booked throughout the restaurant and in our private dining rooms seven days a week. For parties of 10 or more, please call our private events team at 267-284-7979 or email events@garcesgroup.com

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 625-2450
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
  • Neighbourhood
    Old City
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration!

    US$35.00 - US$75.00 per person

    May 19, 2025 only
    Amada Philadelphia will open with our full menu at 12pm on Monday, 5/19 to celebrate alongside this year's Penn Graduates. A tasting menu is available!
    Amada Philadelphia's Penn Grad Celebration! photo

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Happy Hour Just Got Happier! Now from 4:30 - 6:30 Mondays - Fridays, featuring select $6 tapas, $5 Montaditos, and discounted Meat & Cheese Boards! From the bar we have $5 glasses of sangria, $7 glasses of draft wine, and select $8 cocktails. View the menu here: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/14095607.07.22AMADAHH.pdf

    Weekday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 photo
  • Tapas y Vinos

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Come join us for our Sunday evening special, featuring select favorite tapas at $6 each and select bottles of wine half off! View the menu at: https://www.amadarestaurant.com/uploads/11205505.24.24AmadaTapasyVinoMenu.pdf

    Tapas y Vinos photo

What 8,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amada PHL shines with its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and vibrant atmosphere, making it a favorite for Spanish tapas enthusiasts. Highlights include the chef's tasting menu, "bacon-wrapped dates," and attentive staff like Cory and Bobby. While some find it noisy, its "authentic Spanish experience" and "stellar" offerings make it a must-visit.

8,769 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was a masterpiece. To start, we had the bacon wrapped dates (my server insisted that I'd love them although I'm not a dates fan), which was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. They were incredibly delicious. TheLolly Pop Lamb Chops was the highlight of the meal—cooked to perfection, with each bite better than the last. The flavors were bold and fresh, showcasing the chef's commitment to quality ingredients and expert preparation. We had a recommended Spanish wine that was also incredible. The service was attentive and also terrific. Great dining experience at Amada. BTW, I've been there before and insist that lamb lolly pops are best in Philly
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We're delighted to hear that every dish impressed you and that you took a chance on the bacon-wrapped dates! It's an honor to be your go-to spot for the best lamb lolly pops in Philly. We also appreciate your praise for our attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Amada for another exceptional meal!

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  2. Aslam

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, which it always is at Garces restaurants, but the service was above and beyond this visit. My waiter, Alex, was very helpful with making decisions on what to eat and drink, he was very knowledgeable of the menu, and steered us in the right direction every time. Highly suggest the lamb turnovers and the squid ink paella, they were absolute highlights of the evening. And if you like mushrooms, the mushrooms were almost played a starring role even alongside all those meats and seafood.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We're delighted to hear that your experience was exceptional, both in food and service. It’s fantastic that Alex provided such knowledgeable and attentive service, helping to guide your selections. The lamb turnovers and squid ink paella are certainly standout dishes, and we’re glad you enjoyed them. We love that the mushrooms left such an impression as well! We appreciate your recommendation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host was incredible, they were so thoughtful and made sure our special request came true. We have a menu to frame for our dining room wall. The servers were delightful and our food and drinks were delicious. Thank you for a wonderful brunch experience.
    Amada PHLResponded today
    We’re thrilled to hear that our host made your special request a reality and that you now have a menu to frame as a keepsake! We truly appreciate you choosing to spend your brunch with us at Amada and look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible meal!

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  4. Kevin

    Key West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten here several times and each time enjoyed my dining experience.
    Amada PHLResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support! We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed your dining experiences with us and look forward to serving you again!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great Overall. Rez was for 8:30 and didn’t get seated till 9:15 or so. Only complaint.
    Amada PHLResponded 7 days ago
    We regret the delay in seating and appreciate your understanding. We hope the rest of your visit was enjoyable and would love the opportunity to welcome you back for a smoother experience!

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  6. Joeg

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated 45 minutes after reservation was made and needed to take the last course of our food to go as we had to go to a show. Food and drinks were good. It was a little loud but fine though we felt pressured after a while as service was a little slow and were seated late. Still worth it.
    Amada PHLResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. While we're glad you enjoyed the food and drinks, we regret the delay in seating and the slower service. We appreciate your patience and are grateful that you still found it worthwhile. We look forward to the chance to provide you with a more seamless experience in the future!

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  7. Thomas

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing brunch with amazing tapas and large plate breakfast entrees. We asked to move to a bar side high top to have a more intimate setting and the hostess happily accommodated our request.
    Amada PHLResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife had a relaxing brunch and enjoyed our tapas and breakfast entrées! It’s wonderful that our team could accommodate your seating request as well. We look forward to welcoming you both again to Amada!

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  8. lais

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always perfect brunch. The food was delicious, the mimosas were refreshing. Not my first time eating there and for sure not the last one!
    Amada PHLResponded on February 25, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you had another perfect brunch with us! Delicious food and refreshing mimosas make for a great combination, and we’re so glad you enjoyed them! We truly appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you back to Amada.

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  9. Kristina

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience! Always a great vibe and place to eat!
    Amada PHLResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience and enjoy the vibe here. It’s always a pleasure to have you dine with us!

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  10. Rich

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but food left something to be desired

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FAQs

Amada PHL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 625-2450.

Amada PHL is rated 4.7 stars by 8769 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amada PHL

217-19 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd
  • Neighbourhood
    Old City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Septa 21, 42Septa Market Frankford Line - 2nd Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Garces
  • Entertainment
    If you book a private event at Amada, our event coordinators can provide you with unique entertainment options for your party.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 625-2450
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (267) 284-7950
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