Los mejores restaurantes nuevos de Filadelfia para el otoño de 2026

This 45-seater from the husband-wife team of Victor Nguyen and Anna Huynh promises Vietnamese comfort food in the form of phở and bánh mì alongside a 20-seat bar. The spot’s crispy-fried tofu dish is already drawing drools on Instagram.

Standout menu items include Vietnamese classics like cà ri (a fragrant stew with aromatic spices) and bò tái chanh (rare beef in lime juice), along with a show-stopping baked lemongrass chicken and bánh mì sandwich. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: There are no reservations — walk-ins only. 

Lo único que falta es una góndola. 

La oda a la Italia del Norte de Ellen Yin, restauradora ganadora del Premio James Beard, que incluye la ciudad de Venecia cicchetti La cultura (tapas italianas) está a solo un paseo en scooter Lambretta. Bar Cicci es un bar de aperitivos que está abierto todo el día y nunca le cierra la puerta a la dolce vita, desde pasteles y café expreso por la mañana hasta spritzes y bocadillos por la noche.

Chef Christina McKeough runs the kitchen, raising her profile after serving as culinary director for High Street and The Bread Room. Some early menu standouts include a pizza bianca sandwich and ’nduja arancini. 

Grazie mille. Bar Cicci is now open for walk-ins only, first come and first served. 

No te pierdas: Cicchetti, crostini topped with seasonal ingredients, like heirloom tomatoes and burrata 

Blue Warbler — a new all-day cafe — focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, offering a walk-up section for coffees and pastries and a sit-down dining room. Try the Pastorius, a crispy-fried tofu sandwich on a sweet potato bun. 

Journalist-turned-restaurateur Fred Mogul settled on the concept after the historic brick building came on the market. Today, the Blue Warbler — named for the black-throated blue warbler bird native to Chestnut Hill — serves up a vegetarian-friendly menu with Mediterranean, Jewish, Balkan and American influences. 

No te pierdas: Grilled non-meats on skewers, like The Carnegie featuring pastrami-spiced “wheat meat” 

The on-the-move “mighty green” food truck recently earned a permanent parking spot. 

Burrito Feliz, owned by Puebla native Miguel Nolasco, saw lines wrapped around the block for its grand opening in University City this past July. Owners quickly commented: “We don’t say I love you. We say let’s go get tacos!” 

Feliz is also partnering with South Philly’s Brewery ARS to offer canned beers and margaritas in a casual new taco spot. Look for your sándwiches de carne jugosa — salsa is a must! — and plenty of non-meat options like the spot’s in-demand Tofu “Chorizo” and Fajita Veggie. 

Imagina que el Museo del Automóvil de la Fundación Simeone abriera un elegante bar de cócteles. Café Cannonball, un club social exclusivo para socios ubicado en la avenida Frankford, podría ser el concepto más interesante que se haya inaugurado en años. Cuenta con un restaurante completo y un bar privado, además de un garaje de almacenamiento para coleccionistas de autos exigentes.

Espera, hay más: el dueño, Chris Allen, es un piloto profesional de carreras que ha participado en competiciones en todo el mundo, incluyendo la Pirelli GT4 America y las 24 Horas de Daytona. 

Ideal para: Cualquiera que sienta la necesidad de la velocidad 

Esto es lo que pasa cuando un comediante de stand-up entra a un restaurante de barrio…. De Claude’s combina dos conceptos en uno solo, con un bar de ambiente informal por un lado y un club de comedia con entrada por boleto por el otro. 

Claude’s menu is light and fun, calling to mind church bingo nights. Try the Gaucho Hot Dog (basil chimichurri, truffle aioli) or a classic grilled cheese sandwich … and save room for the Tastykake Flight, with whipped cream and jimmies. 

No te pierdas: The brand new pool table. Do your best Tom Cruise or Paul Newman impression while cracking the eight-ball. 

Owner Evan Fong Jaroff traded a career in finance for a one-of-a-kind sandwich counter specializing in Chinese-Cuban mashups. Wait, what? 

Following a successful two-year run manning pop-up cafes, Chibanos is now a permanent brick-and-mortar spot in Washington Square West. Experience it for yourself with sandwiches like  the Chickibano, filled with slow-cooked chicken, then topped with Chinese broccoli and onions — all on a savory garlic mayo spread.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The shop offers a variety of fusion drinks as well, from Cuban espressos to Hong Kong milk teas.

La pareja formada por Leo Wei y Haley He apuesta por que la “cultura de los pequeños placeres” se imponga en Main Line. Hace un rato offers cold-brewed teas and exotic-sounding pastries in the former Kung Fu Tea space. 

This is very much a center for recharging, too. Pay attention to the calming sign on the wall, telling people that “not every moment needs to be rushed.” Order a mango tiramisu and tune out adult life for a while. 

No te pierdas: No, really, el tiramisú de mango

Chef-owner Tony Krupa is bringing white tablecloths back at this authentically old-school BYOB joint in Old City. 

By leaning into Italian American classics (think: saucy chicken parm bigger than your head and flash-fried calamari crispier than your breakfast toast), Il Gusto is making it a point to stay away from buzzy food trends and Instagram fads.

No te pierdas: Venturing off the pasta path with the pillowy housemade potato gnocchi and the creamy Arborio risotto 

Owner Anyae Wilson-Worley plays on “Harlem Renaissance” type vibes at this new Fishtown pizza joint, churning out pies topped with oxtail and collard greens, as well as chicken wings coated in cayenne pepper and peri peri sauce. 

The restaurant celebrates flavors from across the African diaspora, offering diners a culinary Black history tour with every bite. The restaurant also doubles as a center for community engagement. 

No te pierdas: Trust the Greens, an ooey-gooey dip featuring collard greens and all the cheddar cheese that can fit into a cast iron skillet, served with pizza crust chips 

El chef Christopher Kearse’s salón de ambiente relajado (in the former Varga Bar space) draws heavy inspiration from his train rides through the European countryside, with floral wallpaper and marble-topped tables shaping the 40-seat cocktail bar. 

Expect a perfectly compact menu of elevated bar fare, including cool ranch peas and hamachi toasts, plus a soon-to-be viral dipped au poivre burger (caramelized onions, comté cheese, peppercorn sauce). Known Associates is an eclectic neighborhood bistro, one meant to feel different every time you walk through the door. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Christopher Kearse’s pioneering first spot, Forsythia, is a Michelin-recognized restaurant. 

Lillian’s Bar — Point Breeze’s cozy new cocktail bar — leans into Mediterranean bistro fare (including tinned fish!) while hosting chef pop-ups on a rotating basis, including El club gastronómico de Habibi and Chef Miled Finianos. 

Lillian’s Bar is named in honor of owner Sam Ahern’s great-great-grandmother who ran a speakeasy in her basement, earning her the nickname Diamond Lil. 

This throwback machine leans into nostalgia, inviting guests into an old-school living room parlor where bartenders sling fresh, inventive cocktails created by Bosnian barmaster Avdo Babic.

No te pierdas: Persephone’s Garden, a Mediterranean drink featuring gin, Lilet, pickle juice, lemon, toasted black pepper, coriander and celery seed, clarified with Greek yogurt 

Cheesin’ is encouraged at this modern Mexican restaurant in the heart of Northern Liberties. Luna Marre, owned by hospitality veteran Wayne Shulick, brings a foodie flair for the dramatic — yes, the gooey cheese pull is bonkers here! — on classic dishes like chicken mole, shrimp guacamole, wagyu beef empanadas, birria tacos, crispy pork belly tostadas and ahi tuna ceviche. 

Oh, and margaritas. Boasting one of the best tequila lists in the city, Luna Marre’s beverage program shines brightest during Sunset Social Mondays when hand-crafted cocktails and elevated small bites are discounted for happy hour. Make sure to try the Acapulco, featuring Espolòn Blanco, guava, fresh lime, agave and jalapeño.

No te pierdas: Dessert. Save room for the dream-inducing flambéed plantains.

Following sold-out residencies at area farmers’ markets (up to two-hour waits!), Temple grad Saif Manna opened a retail space for easier access to Basque cheesecake, manakeesh (flatbreads), sumac-spiced chicken buns and other Palestinian/Levantine delights.

The recipes here are heartfelt and deeply rooted, with Manna citing childhood trips to Jordan to watch both of his grandmothers lay their hands in the dough. Each recipe is a family heirloom. Each pastry bakes in authenticity. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The bakery continues to pop-up at farmer’s markets across the city, including Headhouse, Rittenhouse and Clark Park. 

Las costillas de cordero y las ostras a la brasa son las estrellas de este nuevo bar y restaurante (además de un salón de narguiles, con servicio de bebidas) en la avenida Lancaster, en Oeste Philly. Además, pregúntale a tu mesero por la «Selección del Chef», un menú que cambia periódicamente de hoy opción de postre. 

Additionally, the restaurant caters to large groups and private parties. Call ahead to book your VIP section and reserve that Don Julio 1942 or Clase Azul you’ve been saving for. It’s time to splurge! 

No te pierdas: Weekday happy hours from 4-7 p.m. and $2 Taco Tuesdays

El concepto pop-up de la chef Ange Branca dedicado a la papa marca el inicio de una nueva era en Calle Sur. 

Based on her formative experiences studying in Scotland, Mod Spuds ofrece “comida reconfortante con un toque internacional”, ya que las crujientes cáscaras de papa sazonadas con sal se rellenan con mezclas dulces y saladas, como chili con carne, jackfruit desmenuzado a la barbacoa y pollo tikka masala. 

Sí, hay una fuerte influencia del sudeste asiático en una carta reducida de platos que siempre triunfan, pero los sutiles guiños a Philly hacen que este restaurante de comida rápida informal se destaque. Prueba el Philly Spud (sándwich de carne con queso y salsa de pimientos) y acompáñalo con un Shirley Temple casero o un té helado malasio. 

Estilo: Taters gonna tate.

Leaning into Asian-inspired flavors, the husband-wife team of Jack Chen and Xiaoyu Ma son packing natural fruit (think: less sugar) into their sorbets and gelatos, alongside espresso and specialty coffees. 

Look for decadent flavors like creamy coconut sorbet, cheesecake crumble gelato, cookies and salted caramel, plus real matcha, all sifted fine and whisked until the lumps are gone. 

Estilo: Flower power. No, seriously, Moment sometimes sells fresh-cut flowers, like roses, snapdragons and gerbera. 

¿Sabías que Thomas Edison diseñó el sistema de iluminación original de El Bellevue? Now you do. Sr. Edison plays into the inventor’s ingenuity, wrapping that can-do spirit into a 1940s-feeling supper club. Diners can find swanky tributes to Philly’s dynamic culinary scene everywhere, like crab galette — an ode to the former Le Bec-Fin.

Esto es un escenario, and you’ll want to be seen. A shimmering 12-foot Ferris wheel stocks wine and liquor bottles behind the bar, with a strict “upscale fashionable” dress code enforced. Plus, the lounge area offers live jazz music almost nightly. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Mr. Edison has a photograph policy: Guests are asked to snap and post “discreetly, respectfully.” 

Negril Gardens combines modern gastronomy and Afro-Caribbean soul into breezy island bites. From tantalizing appetizers, like oxtail spring rolls and salmon bites, to authentic jerk chicken and goat curry, these are the recipes used to fuel Bob Marley’s lyrics. 

Grab a rum punch during happy hour and let Chef Dante do the rest. Negril Gardens’ unbeatable lunch specials — available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — include build-your-own bowls and Rasta Pasta, penne pasta in an island herb cream sauce. 

Estilo: A first-class flight to Jamaica 

This upscale Ogyu Japanese BBQ & Bar is all about the grilled meats — premium yakiniku, that is. One must-have menu item is an A5 Wagyu Ribeye, served tableside. 

Este grill-it-yourself Japanese barbecue joint, which features 60 burner-top tables, specializes in only the choicest steak cuts with a tiered experience at fixed prices. Consider the Diamond Tier menu for an upscale date night and indulge in wasabi lobster tempura and bluefin tartare, plus wagyu meat options paired up with luxurious caviar or foie gras. 

No te pierdas: Wagyu beef tongue — thick cut. You can thank us later. 

Oroshi — the name translates to grated in Japanese — brings affordable sushi to town without skimping on quality or elegance. Omakase dinners start at $68 (15 courses) and $48 for lunch (10 courses), affectionately known as “zoomakase.”

Chefs Leo Liu and Ming Lee highlight choice cuts of meat and fish (see: wagyu hand rolls and otoro with uni and caviar) while maintaining a minimal aesthetic in the dining room. Approachable is the name of the game here. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Oroshi remains BYOB, so bring your favorite sake. 

The Brandywine Hotel gets a new happy hour destination as Pomelo Rooftop Terrace delivers seasonal small plates and botanical-inspired cocktails from five stories up.

Pomelo breathes new life into steakhouse favorites, including a smash burger with Cooper Sharp on a potato bun and a British-inspired “rockfish and chips,” plus a vegan-friendly lion’s mane mushroom cake. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Merrick’s Tavern opened earlier this year in the lobby.

Nacido en el barrio —una oda al orgullo por la ciudad del dueño, Dean Owens— ¡Qué genial! delivers on Philly’s food triumvirate of water ice, ice cream and pretzels. Start with blueberry, churned smooth and scooped cold and — yes, these instructions are printed for all to see — sprinkles aren’t optional here. They are the point. 

Really Ice’s swag matches their swagger. Look for iced-dot shirts and heavyweight hoodies emblazoned with the shop’s funky raspberry mascot. 

Estilo: All the major Philly food groups tried out for the same reality show 

¿Y si alguien organizara un concurso en el que pidiera a los residentes de Philly que enviaran recetas familiares transmitidas de generación en generación, y luego invitara a esos cocineros caseros a participar y abriera un nuevo restaurante? Esto es Receta Philly, ¡un reality show y un concurso de cocina en el que también se aceptan reservaciones! 

With a 175-seat dining room and home-cooked recipes from 60 competitors, Recipe Philly takes restaurant dining to a grand scale. Owner Ed Baumstein wishes to honor Philly’s can-do spirit which he manifests as “Heirloom Hospitality” — memory, tradition, connection passed down from one generation to the next. 

Estilo: As if the producers of Picado opened up a restaurant 

This latest project from Jose Garces alum Tim Spinner evokes summer trips to the Jersey Shore, with a working jukebox in a beach shack bar. This is elevated boardwalk food that doesn’t apologize for keeping the fryers on. 

Look for a refreshing lineup of beach-inspired vodka crushes — we personally recommend the Watermelon Tavern Crush — and dirty sodas for the sober-curious, served alongside crispy cod sandos, cheesy crab dip and fried zucchini bites.

Estilo: You’re on the set of Baywatch. 

Este cafetería que sirve desayunos y almuerzos already has lines out the door, enticing people to try the city’s newest viral sandwich: a crispy potato latke on a slow-baked egg — opt to add schmaltz (rendered chicken fat that adds a rich and savory flavor).

Operated by husband-wife team Jeremy Asch and Abby Armstrong, Schmaltz has been drawing lines down the block in Point Breeze as customers can’t get enough of the spot’s home-y Jewish delicatessen comfort foods. 

No te pierdas: Adding housemade pastrami to any breakfast sandwich 

A Black-owned business born out of the pandemic, Joel Michel proudly channels his mother’s ethos by instructing guests to do the following: Come as you are, be loved and get some good food. 

Sister Robert’s Coffee marries a coffee shop and a bookstore into a spirited conversation starter, one serving up sweet banana bread lattes alongside an expansive menu of handhelds including its trademark chiwaffles. 

Wait, what? The comforting Chiwaffle Genesis plops down a juicy, fried chicken breast between two buttery, golden waffles. 

Additionally, the cafe doubles as a cultural hub featuring soulful acoustic nights from local musicians, book giveaways and author events, talks with licensed therapists, and whatever else the community wants to talk about. 

Ideal para: Conversation starters and certified bibliophiles 

Now serving Escargots de Bourgogne and Confit de Canard in a charming garden.

Soufiane at the Morris is a stunning French Moroccan brasserie in the courtyard of the historic Hotel Morris House, which traces its architectural bones to 1787. Co-owners Christophe Mathon and Soufiane Boutliliss lean into unfussy cooking at this 120-seat bistro that effortlessly marries Moroccan soul and Paris bouillon traditions. 

Burgundy velvet banquettes and warm brass set the mood in a dimly lit dining room that transports you to the Left Bank. Outside, a secret garden springs to life amid charcuterie and cheese boards, and French champagne. 

No te lo pierdas Order the beef tartare “on a cloud,” topped with a quail egg and served under glass, gently perfumed with smoked lavender from Provence. 

Plant-based soul food restaurant Vegans Are Us opened inside Chinatown Square, serving up new classics like the Philly V-Steak, made with seasoned vegan steak, cheddar cheese, sweet peppers and special sauce. Looking for a stamp of approval? Just ask singer Ashanti.

The restaurant is a passion project for owner Sharonda Harris-Brunton, who opened Vegans Are Us after losing several loved ones to health-related illnesses. She studied plant-based nutrition, eventually leveraging her newfound knowledge on vegan recipes. 

No te pierdas: Creative and rotating specials, including a vegan take on a meatball sub and bratwurst on a soft pretzel roll 

Esta cadena surcoreana de restaurantes de pollo, fundada en 2017, cuenta con 70 locales en todo el mundo. Aquí todo gira en torno al pollo, ya que Pollo Vons ofrece pollo asado al horno y pollo frito, todos con sabores de inspiración asiática, como el dulce «Padak» (cebolleta) y el picante «Red Burn» (chile). 

An early Instagram favorite? Honey butter fried chicken, dusted generously with snow cheese powder on the outside and cooked to juicy perfection on the inside. Better yet, Vons has multiple backdrops for all you content creators out there. 

No te pierdas: Crispy Real Garlic Chicken, laced with whole garlic cloves 

Don’t tell Sebastian where you’re going! Two Street Crab House en Queen Village unshells some of the freshest crustaceans in Philly, including an overstuffed twice-baked potato starring shrimp, crabmeat and garlic butter sauce, then topped with a lobster tail. Two words: Instagram. Worthy. 

This seafood lover’s dream also offers a varied take on a traditional cheesesteak. Here, the restaurant subs out ribeye steak for (what else) seafood — specifically, salmon, shrimp, peppers, onions, broccoli and crabmeat in a spicy aioli. Better yet, everything is locally sourced. . 

Ideal para: Fans of the owner’s first restaurant, Germantown’s A King’s Cafe. 

The Monto is the newest collaboration from industry veterans Fergus Carey and Jim McNamara. Housed inside the former Mac’s Tavern space in Old City, this Irish pub has quickly become a go-to watering hole for watching the English Premier League while quaffing a proper pint of Guinness. 

The Monto cheekily draws its name from a popular Dubliners song from the 1960s. The lyrics — take her up to Monto, lan-ge-roo — set the mood, but the Saludos vibe keeps the regulars coming back for more. 

Owners are leaning hard into The Pogues for inspiration, too, inviting folk musicians, harp players and Irish brogues of all sorts to sing into the wee hours. Food? The menu’s still in progress, but expect to see playful nods to Irish pub fare in the near future. 

Ideal para: Anyone who ever wanted to know what it felt like to be an extra in The Departed 

Filadelfia es desde hace tiempo una de las mejores ciudades gastronómicas del mundo, y contamos con el reconocimiento internacional que lo demuestra.

Tres restaurantes obtuvieron sus primeras estrellas, además de 10 restaurantes que recibieron un Bib Gourmand por su excelente comida a un precio razonable, 20 restaurantes obtuvieron la distinción «Recomendado» (con una oferta gastronómica que abarca desde la alta cocina francesa hasta los clásicos cheesesteaks) y un restaurante recibió la excepcional Estrella Verde por su sostenibilidad.

Vea qué restaurantes figuran en la lista en our guide to Philly’s Michelin-honored restaurants.

Filadelfia alberga algunos de los mejores restaurantes, chefs y bares del país, y muchos de esos establecimientos han sido reconocidos a lo largo de los años por la Fundación James Beard.

Nombres emblemáticos de la gastronomía de Filadelfia, como Kalaya y Royal Sushi & Izakaya, han sido galardonados en múltiples ocasiones; Hostelería de calle y algunos de sus establecimientos aclamados por la crítica han sido reconocidos; y más recientemente restaurantes galardonados como Madreselva, Her Place Supper Club y Royal Sushi & Izakaya destacar el increíble sabor y la excelente relación calidad-precio que la nueva categoría de restaurantes de Philly está trayendo a la ciudad.

Para más información, consulte nuestra guía destacando los restaurantes y chefs galardonados en la larga lista anual de semifinalistas, nominados y ganadores de la fundación.

¿Por qué volver a casa después de cenar? Reserva el Visit Philly Overnight Package y disfruta de estacionamiento gratuito en el hotel y entradas para cinco de las principales atracciones del área metropolitana de Filadelfia: una combinación perfecta, en nuestra opinión.

Rediseñado para el año más importante de Philly hasta la fecha —el 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos—, esta es la mejor oferta de Philly hasta ahora. Además del estacionamiento gratuito en el hotel, este paquete de ventajas de gran envergadura te ofrece dos entradas de cortesía para Parques temáticos Universal: La exposición en The Franklin InstituteEl Museo Mercer en Bucks County, Longwood Gardens en Chester CountyEl Brandywine Museum of Art en Delaware County y Elmwood Park Zoo en Montgomery County — ¡un valor $446! 

Now that you’ve got your dining plans settled, pair a stellar meal with one of the region’s best museos y atracciones o un festival callejero o un gran acontecimiento. For more things to do in Philly (and there are always more things to do), pulse aquí.