Mabu Kitchen

Name: Mabu Kitchen
Address: 1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19107-6209
Telephone: (215) 279-7590
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

207 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Beef Bourguignon. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with antique mirrors lining the walls, candlelight, and warm and friendly service. We have seasonal outdoor seating along a lovely alleyway with potted blooms and bird serenades.

Located on historic Antique Row, this charming spot is a great place to meet for a special occasion, date-night, business meal, or a casual dinner with friends. This is a small family-owned business and everything is made to order. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and head to this hidden gem to experience a contemporary take on French cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
AJ Sinawi
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Location
1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209
Neighbourhood
Center City
Cross Street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia
Best Food
Philadelphia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mabu Kitchen exudes charm with its "intimate setting" and "wonderful food." The BYOB policy enhances the dining experience, while live music adds a "charming" touch. The menu features French favorites with a Southern twist, like the "amazing duck confit." "Excellent service" and a cozy atmosphere make this a neighborhood gem.

207 Reviews

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ben
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time back for brunch, and Mabu keeps growing on me. Lovely intimate space, nice background music, wonderful menu, warm service, reasonable prices - what more could you ask for? I had the French omelet last time and the Croque Madame this time, both of which were terrific. The accompanying salad was also simple and tasty - a pleasant surprise when so many side salads at restaurants don't complement the food or add anything. The only downside is that I live in the suburbs - if i were closer, I would be eating there every week!
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Amy
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The website did not indicate that a special, very limited menu would be available on Valentine's Day. As a vegetarian, the limited options were not appealing.
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Marcia
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightful dinner with friends--delicious and wait staff so kind and thoughtful. We enjoyed both of the salads and the salmon rillette special plus the brick chicken and shrimp and grits. Oh, and the mud pie for dessert. Every bite was amazing, and we really appreciated that we were not rushed! Fantastic meal. What a gem!
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Cheryl
VIP
Philadelphia
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely first time visit to Mabu and will definitely be back. Ambiance and food outstanding! So many more things to explore on the menu.
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Michael
VIP
Philadelphia
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Good food, friendly service. Accommodations are pretty tight when the restaurant is full. One minor complaint: I usually drink diet beverages which weren’t available. Would return.
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James
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great little restaurant, excellent food for brunch. The cheesecake is a must for dessert.
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Jacqueline
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Excellent customer service! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Sean
VIP
Philadelphia
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We tried this because it is in walking distance to the Kimmel center and is French. The food is good and good value. Service is efficient and friendly. Our one disappointment was being seated at table #1 which is just inside the door and every time someone comes in it is cold and then they stand over your table to wait to be seated. Ambience was good otherwise
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Nancy
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Mabu. It’s such a cosy restaurant. The waiters are always attentive and the food is amazing. It is a BYOB place so make sure to bring your own wine. I highly recommend this wonderful establishment.
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Tyrek
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
10/10! everything on the menu is good, especially the churros waffles and the burger. i will return for sure. it is also byob.
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FAQs

Mabu Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 279-7590.

Mabu Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 207 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1120 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Quince, between 11th and 12th streets.
Neighbourhood
Center City
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
AJ Sinawi
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://mabukitchenphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 279-7590
Private party facilities
We proudly offer private events in our beautiful and cozy space, for up to 26 guests. Past events include birthdays, anniversaries, showers, holiday gatherings, and business get-togethers. We offer a la carte dining as well as customized menus. Please contact us directly for details, 215-279-7590, or email us at mabukitchenmanager@outlook.com.

Mabu Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Mabu Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Mabu Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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