A 2025 MICHELIN Guide Recommended restaurant, 2026 Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation : Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Best of Philly "Best New Restaurant" 2025 | Located in Rittenhouse Square, Little Water is husband-and-wife team, Chef Randy Rucker and Amanda Rucker. Inspired by the Ruckers' experiences living along the Gulf Coast, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions, Little Water is a contemporary coastal restaurant that celebrates the ecological diversity of life by the sea.The sister restaurant to the acclaimed East Passyunk Avenue gem, River Twice—which has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times and has earned Chef Randy’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic—Little Water continues the Ruckers' dedication to sustainability and local sourcing.Little Water offers an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner to be enjoyed at the main bar, raw bar, dining room and outdoor sidewalk cafe.
Little Nonna’s is an Italian-American eatery in Center City’s bustling Midtown Village. Inspired by the “red sauce” family-owned ristorantes of Italian immigrants, Chef Turney offers thoughtful interpretations of homestyle Italian-American dishes with an all-Italian wine list and handcrafted cocktails. The cozy 40-seat restaurant is evocative of an Italian grandmother’s living room, circa 1950, featuring vintage lace in the windows, hanging antique copper pots and an outdoor garden that seats an additional 40 guests.
Pine Street Grill is a neighborhood restaurant serving timeless American food made with care. Located on a corner of Fitler Square, Pine Street offers thoughtfully prepared classics such as matzah ball soup, spinach artichoke dip, Greek salad, and rotisserie chicken.Our approach is simple: the same sourcing and care found at My Loup and Her Place Supper Club, with a focus on the core fundamentals that make food and drink memorable. Our beverage program carries this forward with classic cocktails, beer on tap (including birch!), and a tightly curated wine program with no pretense, just great drinkability at a variety of price points. Half of our dining room is available to reserve and the other half saved for walk-ins. Reservations open 30 days in advance at 9am ET daily. Happy hour is from 4 - 6pm daily and we also offer a PSG late night burger + beer special (draft beer + PSG burger for $20) nightly.
Bridget Foy's restaurant has been a Philadelphia staple since 1978. Bouncing back from a devastating fire in October 2017. Serving up tasty comfort food, cocktails, beer and wine for heated outdoor patio seating, indoor seating and bar area WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 11am-9pm & BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11am-3pm.5% Discount for CASH PAYMENTS
LaScala’s Fire, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Center City community! With a blend of Italian and American dishes, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, 16 craft beers on tap and more, this will surely become your new favorite spot to eat in the city!
Located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods of Philadelphia, SouthGate is a twist on the traditional gastropub. Elevating food and drink in a modern but in an approachable way, the menu and the décor of Southgate are heavily influenced by both our Korean roots as well as modern American culture, preferring to be interesting and friendly rather than trendy.The menu consists of a wide range of options, including several vegetarian meals. Popular dishes include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi burger, dumplings and buns, and assorted banchan. In addition to the delectable cuisine, Southgate offers an extensive drink menu that includes cocktails, wine, spirits and an extensive craft beer list.
