Christopher Schmidt: Get the P6: Grilled Chicken, Parmesan, Sundried Tomatoes, Basil Pesto Panini!
lea coyle: love that corned beef Reuben. yum!
Jered Widmer: Don't want to wait? Avoid the mad lunch rush between 12:30-1. Hit them up a little early or after 1:15.
4. Pizzeria Vetri
8.6
1615 Chancellor St (S 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Rittenhouse Square · 18 tips and reviews
Erik Cintron: This is some good hidden pizza. Saw it on YouTube and had to try it. It was fresh made ingredients. The sauce was sweet. They had great beer and service. In the middle of the block but don’t miss it!
Larisa Grollemond: Any pizza with prosciutto is a good bet, and for a really indulgent dessert get the Nutella and marshmallow pizza.
Visit Philly: During September 2015, Pizzeria Vetri will serve a papal-inspired "Il Papa," a Neapolitan-style pie with Black Mission figs, mozzarella, lardo & Pecorino Toscano, oregano & fresh basil all month long. Read more.
7. Cake
8.9
8501 Germantown Ave (Highland Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Chestnut Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Kelsey P.: Serves the best French toast around. The baked goods are cooked fresh daily, and I never leave without picking up a cupcake or two. The beautiful greenhouse look also makes for a great atmosphere.
Hillary Israeli: There's a line at 10 am for brunch, even in 15F weather with 20" snow on the ground!
Stephanie Smoluk: Great atmosphere, feels bright and sunny even in winter. Great for Breakfast with a friend. Read more.
9. Ristorante La Veranda
8.1
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 12 tips and reviews
Philly.com: With a peaceful pier-side view of the Delaware River, La Veranda offers deftly prepared Italian fare, specializing in whole fish and wood-grilled steaks. Read more.
Thrillist: Order Off-Menu Awesome: Tempura-battered asparagus w/ a bed of crispy-bacon-topped arugula, dressed in a lemon-vinegar-oregano pesto, and topped with a breadcrumb-battered Trout that's triple-fried! Read more.
Tess Stumpf: One of the owners is really hot
11. The Couch Tomato Bistro
9.1
102 Rector Street (Upstairs) (Main Street (Manayunk)), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Manayunk · 65 tips and reviews
Jamie Simon: The Tomato Bistro is one of our favorite spots - great food and atmosphere upstairs and yummy pizza and salad downstairs. The flatbreads and small plates upstairs were delicious!
Thrillist: TTB's got an ever rotating menu of brews (try them all!) to go with all the small plates ("Fantastic" Chicken!, Belgian Waffles!) you'll be eating. Read more.
Mollie Cherson: Great location for lunch, dinner and brunch! I recommend the duck and apple pizza!!! http://www.TheTomatoBistro.com
Christopher Michael: Brandon was a terrific server! Very attentive. You must try the Brussel Sprouts & Sauteed Mushrooms. The Filet Mignon was excellent & for dessert you gotta have the Bananas Foster! Absolutely devine!
Bailey McCann: Market Street Wino, Steak egg rolls and surf and turf. Just do it.
Marissa Lucifero: Grilled Mahi Mahi special served with sautéed baby spinach and topped with a fresh mango salsa. Absolutely delicious!
Kristin Flip Polidoro: Great neighborhood bar! Turf burger is one of the best in the city (and $5 on Tuesdays!). Everything else is solid like the Turkey Reuben and chicken sandwiches (all $5 on Mondays).
Philly.com: This place packs 'em in with its Turf Burger, named for creator Ryan Overturf – 8 oz. of Black Angus with fried onions, jalapeño peppers, bacon, chipotle aioli, and cheese on a country white roll. Read more.
Maddie Lippincott: If burgers are your thing, get their award-winning burger. It deserves every bit of recognition it's gotten. Fries are incredible, too, with the chipotle sauce. Place is cash only, though.
15. Tria
9.2
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews
Edgar Sarmiento: Great $5 happy hour specials, tasty snacks and excellent service.
Visit Philly: School your date at Tria's Sunday School. Each syllabus includes a wine, cheese, and beer.
Philadelphia Magazine: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get 5 choices (red, wine, white wine, two beers and a cheese plate) for $5 each. Read more.