Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pub & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (689)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

Top review

AidanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

on the pricier side but very high quality food! and cozy christmas atmosphere, always love coming here

Sophia's At Walden

4.9

4.9 (21)

$30 and under

American

Mechanicsburg

About the restaurant

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

First time visiting and very pleased with Sophia’s. A hidden gem!

Sapori Italian Restaurant - Perkasie

4.9

4.9 (108)

$30 and under

Italian

Perkasie

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sapori where we serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere.

Top review

Anethia

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

The food and service was excellent. I really enjoyed myself with my friend that we meet once a month for dinner. I happen to go online and found this restaurant which had really good reviews and I definitely agree. The meal was delicious. I definitely will be going back.

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Popular dish

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Village Vine, Wine Bar + Bistro

4.9

4.9 (106)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Swarthmore

About the restaurant

Village Vine is an award winning wine bar and bistro in historic Swarthmore, Pennsylvania just a short train or car ride from Center City Philadelphia. VV brings together sustainable, unique delicious wines by the glass, flight and bottle, original craft cocktails, and Chef/Owner John Hearn's delicious and inspired shareable dishes made from local, regional and seasonal ingredients. Experience the joys of lesser known wine-producing locales, innovative cocktails and the foods that accompany them.

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esther

Dined 1 day ago

First time but not our last. On our way to a play and wanted a great meal before. Perfect spot. Delicious food, amazing service. We brought my great niece and she was treated so well! Highly recommend.

Amore Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (31)

$30 and under

Italian

Levittown

About the restaurant

At Amore's, we are passionate about serving authentic Italian cuisine that satisfies our patrons!

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JohnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food was excellent. Staff was very attentive and polite.

Black Lab Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1065)

$30 and under

American

Phoenixville

About the restaurant

We are a BYOB restaurant!

Welcome to Black Lab Bistro. We trust healthy food make happy life. Our mission is to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. It is a perfect destination for you to spend the time with the boss, getting together with old friends or date night with that special someone. We have 3-course prix-fixe for $25, Serving from Sunday to Thursday. Our menu items including braised beef short ribs, lump crab cakes, duck and scallops are must haves. Diners are invited to bring their own wine, beer or champagne.

If you have any questions, please call us anytime during our hours of operation.

Top review

JosephVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Relaxed atmosphere, good food and service. Will be back.

Tria Wash West

4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tria, Philly's original casual wine bar since 2004.

Our two Center City wine bars have helped elevate Philly’s wine scene while keeping it fun. Tria’s seasonally curated wine, cheese and beer menus showcase super-cool smaller producers who are driven by passion. The friendly Tria team will help you discover new flavor sensations if that’s your jawn. If you prefer, we’ll bring you more wine and leave you alone. It’s all good.

We love wine and it shows, but Tria above all is a community where guests come to relax and connect. There are no TVs or other distractions. The “concept” is for our guests to engage in conversation made livelier, deeper and cheerier by the wine. Cheers!

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AndreaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Another fantastic dinner at Tria. Once again, the service was impeccable and friendly. Good night was made even better with a wine tasting from various regions in Sicily absolutely looking forward to the next wine event at our beautiful neighborhood gem, Tria

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Experience

Happier Hour at Tria Wash West

Mabu Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (182)

$30 and under

Contemporary French

Center City

About the restaurant

BYOB French restaurant with a unique blend of Southern-inspired cuisine and bistro classics: think Confit Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Steak au Poivre. 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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DianeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a neighborhood gem!! Food is expertly prepared and so tasty. We shared beet salad and then I had the Mushroom Shepherds pie and my husband had the Ratatouille. We shared a bagette and both had in house made desserts- the chocolate mousse- like one and the cheesecake- so light and not too sweet. I couldn’t even finish it. It’s a BYOB - plenty of food but we’re not big eaters. Romantic Atmosphere and our server was so pleasant and helpful. Will return. Reasonable prices for CC.

Poseidon Asian Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (125)

$30 and under

Asian

Paoli

About the restaurant

Since 2021 Our mission has been to delight every guest with meticulously sourced, top-tier ingredients, expertly prepared by our culinary virtuosos, and served with unparalleled warmth by our attentive waitstaff.

Embark on a gastronomic adventure featuring the pinnacle of Chinese and Japanese fare. Indulge in our crowd-pleasers like the sizzling Mongolian-style Beef, and the artful Geisha Sushi Roll. For an extra special touch, explore our high-end offerings, including succulent Kobe Beef, the iconic Peking Duck, plump Kumamoto Oysters, and the freshest Live Scallops.

We invite you to bring your own bottle and make yourselves at home. Our array of private rooms can host up to 40 guests, perfect for those unforgettable occasions. As the sun sets, our enchanting outdoor patio opens for al fresco dining, adding a touch of magic to your meal.

Join us and let Poseidon Asian Cuisine be the backdrop to your next memorable dining experience. We can't wait to welcome you!

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SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Combination B is the bomb - but you better have 3 people to share! Their rolls are large and the fish is top rate. Oh, and FWIW, their egg rolls are the best around!

Bleu Sushi

4.7

4.7 (611)

$30 and under

Japanese

Center City

About the restaurant

Welcome To Bleu Sushi Japanese Restaurant!

Bleu Sushi brings the rich culinary arts of Japan right to Center City, Philadelphia. Recognized as being a premier BYOB restaurant with the best sushi in Philly, Bleu Sushi gives a fresh take on Japanese cuisine. No wonder customers everywhere have deemed Bleu Sushi the best sushi in town. Furthermore, we are constantly thinking of new food and ideas at Bleu Sushi, thats where the Bleu Bot comes into play. We want to enhance our customers contact-less pick-up experience during the pandemic while implementing a little humor. With that said, our mechanical robotic arm and our outdoor dining patio are all here, ready to serve our beloved clienteles.

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Alex

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Great sushi, fast service. Music was a little loud, didn’t bother me but might bother more sensitive people

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