Little Fish BYOB is ranked among the top seafood restaurants in Philly, and although you have to venture out to Bella Vista, it is surely worth a visit. The main draw is the food here; and the menus strongly focus on fresh and seasonal seafood locally-sourced from artisan purveyors. The restaurant follows a BYOB policy, so you can pair the dishes with a glass of your preferred wine without bearing the brunt of extra charges. Food is served a la carte style from Monday to Saturday and a separate tasting menu is offered on Sundays. The Kampachi, Striped Bass and King Salmon are must-trys. Reservations are highly recommended.
A cute little food truck, Pitruco sells fresh handmade pizzas in the neighborhood of University City. Grounded at different locations on everyday of the week, Pitruco has earned itself a lot of fans in the city. A brick oven is nestled on the truck, where all the pizzas are baked to perfection. A modest menu of 5-6 varieties, it also sells drinks and sodas to complement the taste of pizza. Soppressata, Radicchio and eggplant varieties are the most loved and ordered on their menu. Take a look at their website, to know where they will be selling for the day.
An intimate Asian fusion restaurant, Sampan specializes in an innovative menu of contemporary Asian delicacies. Edamame dumplings at this Asian tapas eatery are simply divine. Do try its Bulgogi, very succulent and tasty, and so is the Korean BBQ. Popular items at Sampan include Kung Pao Shrimp, Beef Short Rib and Pork Bao Bun.
Just like its name suggests, Random Tea Room is a pretty, eclectic collection of of curious things. Be it the 40 artisanal teas from all over the world, or the cups they serve them in, or the cutesy dining area - everything at this place will make you coo with delight. Done up using wonderfully whimsical furniture and decor elements that feature vintage tea and coffee accessories, pretty trinkets and such, The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop also offers an equally impressive food menu dominated by homemade baked goodies such as apple muffins and scones, to name a few. Apart from that, the place also offers a beautiful collection of locally-made jewelry and retails aromatic and herbal loose teas.
You'll be enchanted by the twinkling fairy lights and artistically mismatched crockery at this charming little restaurant. Little Nonna's pays homage to Italian roots while rooting itself perfectly in Philadelphia's restaurant scene. They serve a mouth-watering blend of home-style Italian fare like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Eggplant Parmigiana, Steamed Mussels and their house-special, Sunday Gravy. Their delectable desserts are the perfect finish to a wonderful meal, with a delicious choice of favorites like the classic Tiramisu or Hazelnut Cannolis. The wonderful outdoor garden is perfect for an intimate meal with someone special, so get there early as it's first come first serves and is quite popular.
Casually charming The Good King Tavern offers diners a relaxed, lively environment to eat, mingle and generally have a good time. The family run tavern features a French brasserie inspired menu with classic dishes like pan bagnat, socca, steak and eggs, escargot and salad nicoise. With a nice selection of craft beers, house wines and cocktails, there are several options to accompany your meal. Whether you're stopping by for an evening out with friends or a week end brunch with the family, the atmosphere us lively and the ambiance is good for a leisurely, uninterrupted meal over a pichet of wine. For reservations, call the restaurant.