Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

L'Anima

4.9

4.9 (772)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Contemporary Italian Restaurant with a Modern design. Roman born chef Gianluca Demontis and Rosemarie owners have been in the business for over 20 years. Whether you dine-in or choose our beautiful outdoor patio, we ensure an authentic Italian experience. We are a BYOB restaurant.

Top review

Christophervip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

The pastas were had were all very good as were the meatballs and the burrata. Our server was very friendly on a night when the restaurant was relatively quiet.

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Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi

Geronimo’s Peruvian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (758)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Ambler

About the restaurant

A place where you can find the magic of traditional Peruvian millennial food, in the heart of Ambler PA.

Executive chef
Benjamin Salazar

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Vivian

Dined 3 days ago

Your tastebuds will be teased, surprised and amazed.

Bistro Albertino

4.8

4.8 (1176)

$30 and under

Italian

Willow Grove

About the restaurant

Bistro Albertino is a chef owned restaurant where chef Goni decided to bring his European experience in Willow Grove and areas surrounding it. At Bistro Albertino you will find from homemade pastas and cheese to tender veal and chicken, from traditional dishes to contemporary dishes. You will feel welcome soon as you walk in, with the enthusiastic front of the house staff will accompany you to your experience with us. We accommodate children as well.

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Brian

Dined 5 days ago

Looking for a place to meet up with friends for a celebratory meal we chose Bistro Albertino because we'd been there before we knew the the service would be good and the food would be delicious. We had a great time

Vetri Cucina

4.9

4.9 (2303)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.
Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

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Alyssa

Dined 4 days ago

Always an incredible meal at Vetri. Would suggest going with seasonal tasting, or going with suggestions on the regular tasting menu!

Burrata

4.9

4.9 (1273)

$30 and under

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Burrata is the creation of Dejvi Furxhi. This Italian BYOB, located in the heart of Passyunk, serves authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Burrata offers diners 2 and 4-top tables lit with tea light candles - perfect for a cozy date night or dinner with friends and family.
Experience the best and freshest produce, never frozen and cooked-to-order, with our homemade pasta dishes, seafood selections, and nightly specials.
Do not forget to BYOB your fave wine, Rose or Prosecco.
And make sure to end the night with something sweet from our "impossible-to-pass on" desserts. Make your reservation today!

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Sharonvip

Dined 3 days ago

Always good very pleasant ! Great service good yummy

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4.9

4.9 (1314)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Lancaster

About the restaurant

The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

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Brianvip

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, well priced, perfect ambiance for a date night.

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Popular dish

Seared Sea Scallops

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Miso Chilean Sea Bass

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1533 Duck à L'orange

Porcini - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2012)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

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christine

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

We have been fans for over 3 decades! Why? Because Porcini is AlWAYS consistent - excellent in food and atmosphere - come in, and tell them that Art & Chris sent you…you won’t be disappointed and you will be treated like family - Pray they are offering saltimbocca ad a special that night - it’s heaven on earth!

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Popular dish

Cannelloni Agli Spinaci

Poseidon Asian Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (112)

$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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Shahrzadvip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Fantastic menu & great service! Highly recommend the Hawaiian poke bowl & sashimi specialty roll.

Home Grown Café

4.9

4.9 (500)

$30 and under

American

Newark

About the restaurant

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 23 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

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Danielle

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Our second time here and we had excellent food and service! Our server was very attentive and the food came out quickly. Definitely will be back!

Saloon Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2497)

$50 and over

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Entering the Saloon, a family owned restaurant since it opened in 1967 is a bit like stepping into Philadelphia's past. Dark oak paneling, shiny brass and authentic local antiques create a warm congenial and casual atmosphere. The choice of two comfortable dining rooms each with its own vintage bars make dining and conversation a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Both bars feature a delicious and moderately priced food menu. The menu is Italian with seafood specials such as grilled octopus and dover sole. Saloon steaks and veal chops are legendary. Many prefer a plate of fried long hot peppers to compliment the steaks. All desserts and gelatos are made on the premises daily. The Saloon is a Philadelphia neighborhood bar and restaurant with a national reputation. And the parking is FREE!

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Lydiavip

Dined 4 days ago

Best Italian restaurant in Philly.. been going for many years. High quality and consistent always!!!!

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