Highest-rated Restaurants in Philadelphia by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Philadelphia by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Philadelphia, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Farina Di Vita

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 250 Catharine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Delis
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#29. Halal Food Truck

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6193 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Halal
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#28. ZIG ZAG BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 2111 East York St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Chubby Nori

- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 146 North 10th St. Floor 2 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#26. Time & Peace Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 36 South 7th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#25. Cafe Mi Quang

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3324 Kensington Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#24. SavoriBowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 719 North 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Korean
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#23. Kensington Pub

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2116 East Tioga St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, New American, American
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#22. A La Mousse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 1622 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#21. Circles + Squares

- Rating: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2513 Tulip St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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#20. HomeGrown Coffee and Creations

- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1515 Porter St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#19. El Caracol Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 469 North 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Christie's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1822 Spring Garden St. Unit B Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#17. Miss Rachel's Pantry

- Rating: 4.9/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1938 South Chadwick St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caterers, Vegan
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#16. Coffee Cream & Dreams

- Rating: 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1436 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#15. Antonio's Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 Federal St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#14. Villekebabs and Platters

- Rating: 4.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1722 Sansom St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Afghan, Halal, Mediterranean
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#13. Alif Brew & Mini Mart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4501 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Convenience Stores, Ethiopian
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#12. Fresh Donuts

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3914 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. La Canasta Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2341 South 4th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Nam Chon

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
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#9. El Fuerte de Loreto

- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#8. Mommy Telly's Famous BBQ

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 23 North 33rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#7. La Catedral

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 527 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#6. Ferrante's Meats & More

- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7534 Haverford Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis, Sandwiches
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#5. Pop Up Café

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 802 Christian St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#4. Castellino's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1255 East Palmer St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, International Grocery, Delis
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