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The Best Philadelphia Valentines Restaurants


Make this Valentine's Day a special one by going to one of the most romantic restaurants in Philadelphia. Here you'll find the best Philadelphia Valentines restaurants for romancing your sweetheart and having a wonderful meal.

View our list of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Philadelphia.

a.kitchen American
15/20
Dining Room at a.kitchen, Philadelphia, PA AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-825-7030 | Photo
Artisanal American cuisine in Rittenhouse Square. More...

Amada Spanish
15/20
Dining Room at Amada, Philadelphia, PA 217 Chestnut St., #219
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450 | Menu
Real deal tapas from Philadelphia's Iron Chef. More...

Audrey Claire Mediterranean
13/20
276 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-731-1222 | Menu
Mediterranean BYOB on Rittenhouse Square. More...

Avalon Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Avalon, West Chester, PA 312 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-4100 | Menu
Rustic Italian eatery corners the market on fresh fare. More...

Balcony American
12/20
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia City Center
237 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-893-1600
American comfort cuisine at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. More...

Bar Ferdinand Spanish
12/20
1030 N. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-923-1313 | Menu
Sip and sample at this sexy tapas bar in Northern Liberties. More...

Barbuzzo Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Barbuzzo, Philadelphia, PA 110 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-9300 | Menu
Modern Mediterranean in Midtown with a locavore bent. More...

Bistro St. Tropez French
14/20
Marketplace Design Center, 4th Floor
2400 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-9269 | Menu
Artful French bistro with river views. More...

Blackfish American
14/20
119 Fayette St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-0888 | Menu
BYOB brings sophisticated dining to Conshy. More...

Bliss Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Bliss, Philadelphia, PA 220 S. Broad St., #224
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-731-1100 | Menu
Blissful setting plus American cuisine with an Italian accent and a good bar menu, too. More...

Bourbon Blue Creole
13/20
2 Rector St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-508-3360 | Menu
A taste of NOLA and live music by the river. More...

Bridget Foy's South Street Grill American
13/20
200 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-1813 | Menu
South Street mainstay serves consistent American fare. More...

Chifa Chinese
13/20
Dining Room at Chifa, Philadelphia, PA 707 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-5555 | Menu
Hail to the Chifa: this unique restaurant re-creates the quirky hybrid of Peruvian and Cantonese cuisines. More...

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Cuban
14/20
Dining Room at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Philadelphia, PA 10 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-0666 | Menu
A taste of Old Havana is on tap at this Cuban restaurant. More...

D'Angelo's Ristorante & Bar Italian
13/20
256 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-3935 | Menu
Huge portions and weekend dancing are hallmarks of this Rittenhouse Square trattoria. More...

Davio's Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Davio Provident Bank Building
111 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-4810 | Menu
Steaks pair with Italian innovation to make Davio's a Rittenhouse Square fave. More...

Devon Seafood Grill Seafood
13/20
225 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-5940 | Menu
Fresh seafood and a lively sidewalk scene draw diners to Devon. More...

Estia Greek
14/20
Dining Room at Estia, Philadelphia, PA 1405 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-7700 | Menu
Upscale taverna delivers fresh Greek specialties. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
14/20
Radnor Financial Center
555 E. Lancaster Ave.
Radnor, PA 19087
610-688-9463 | Menu
Fleming’s finesses fine filets on the Main Line. More...

Fogo de Chao Steakhouse
14/20
1337 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-636-9700 | Menu
The meat keeps coming at this Brazilian steakhouse with its gaucho grill artists. More...

Fork American
15/20
Dining Room at Fork, Philadelphia, PA 306 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-9425 | Menu
Ingredient-driven, seasonal American cuisine in Old City. More...

Fountain Restaurant French
15/20
Dining Room at Fountain Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
One Logan Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-963-1500 | Menu
World cuisine from chef Rafael Gonzalez in a serene Four Seasons Hotel setting. More...

Isabella Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Isabella, Conshohocken, PA 382 E. Elm St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484-532-7470 | Menu
Tapas surprises, and savvy service, in the ’burbs. More...

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse French
14/20
Dining Room at Lacroix at The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, PA The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-2533 | Menu
Gorgeous room, professional service and an imaginative menu. More...

LaScala's Italian
13/20
615 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-928-0900 | Menu
Find real-deal Italian-American family fare at LaScala's. More...

Lolita Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Lolita, Philadelphia, PA 106 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-7100 | Menu
Modern Mexican from 13th Street doyenne-chef Marcie Turney. More...

London Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at London Grill, Philadelphia, PA 2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545 | Menu
Craft beers and a cozy scene bring regulars in droves to London Grill. More...

XIX Nineteen Restaurant American
16/20
Dining Room at XIX Nineteen Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Hyatt at The Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1919 | Menu
Stellar views and fresh seafood reach new heights at Nineteen. More...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-546-7256 | Menu
Where power and beef meet in Philly. More...

Positano Coast Italian
13/20
212 Walnut St., 2nd fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-0499 | Menu
A slice of the Amalfi Coast in Society Hill. More...

R2L Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at R2L , Philadelphia, PA Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th St., 37th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-564-5337 | Menu
Contemporary American fare from chef-owner Daniel Stern. More...

Ristorante Panorama Italian
14/20
Penn's View Hotel
14 N. Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-7800 | Menu
Elegant family-owned trattoria with a standout wine program. More...

Rose Tattoo Cafe American
13/20
1847 Callowhill St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-569-8939 | Menu
Romantic Fairmount mainstay remains relevant in the 'hood. More...

Rouge European
14/20
205 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-6622 | Menu
Rouge melds a come-hither ambience with fresh seasonal fare. More...

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
13/20
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-1700 | Menu
Prime beef at a prime location at the Rittenhouse Hotel. More...

Square 1682 New American
15/20
Dining Room at Square 1682, Philadelphia, PA Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
121 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-5008 | Menu
Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on green and global flavors. More...

Sullivan's Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
700 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-878-9025 | Menu
Old-fashioned chain steakhouse evokes the 40s. More...

Supper New American
14/20
Dining Room at Supper, Philadelphia, PA 926 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-592-8180 | Menu
Urban farmhouse serving stylish cuisine. More...

Table 31 Steakhouse
14/20
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-7111 | Menu
Traditional steakhouse cuisine meets modern Italian. More...

Tavern 17 American
13/20
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
220 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-1799 | Menu
Don't call Tavern 17 a hotel bar; it's a true urban eatery. More...

Tinto Spanish
14/20
Dining Room at Tinto, Philadelphia, PA 114 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-9150 | Menu
Inspired tapas, Basque-style, from Amada’s Jose Garces. More...

Trax Restaurant & Cafe American
14/20
Ambler Train Station
27 W. Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-591-9777 | Menu
Neighborhood gem right on track in Ambler. More...

Twenty Manning Grill American
14/20
261 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-731-0900 | Menu
Chic café draws a fashionable crowd for a lively bar scene and globally inspired menu. More...

Valanni Global
13/20
Dining Room at Valanni, Philadelphia, PA 1229 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-790-9494 | Menu
Valanni delivers tasty global eats and potent cocktails. More...

Valley Green Inn American
12/20
Valley Green Park
Springfield Ave. & Wissahickon Creek
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-247-1730 | Menu
Historic roadhouse offers a bucolic setting in the city. More...

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge Modern American
12/20
640 Water Works Dr.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-236-9000 | Menu
Historic landmark location for contemporary American cuisine. More...

White Dog Cafe Contemporary
14/20
3420 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-9224 | Menu
University City's best friend continues a tradition of farm fresh dining. More...

Xochitl Mexican
No Rating
408 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-7280 | Menu
Neighborhood favorite pairs authentic Mexican fare with a lively bar scene. More...

Zama Japanese
14/20
128 S. 19th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-568-1027 | Menu
Traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. More...

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