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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.

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333 Belrose Bar & Grill New American
14/20
Dining Room at 333 Belrose Bar & Grill, Radnor, PA 333 Belrose Lane
Radnor, PA 19087
610-293-1000
Main Line favorite delivers in Radnor. More...

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
Artisanal American cuisine in Rittenhouse Square. More...

Alma de Cuba Nuevo Latino
14/20
Dining Room at Alma de Cuba, Philadelphia, PA 1623 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-988-1799
With Nuevo Latino food, dramatic architecture and tropical drinks, this Rittenhouse restaurant shines. More...

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

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

Barbuzzo Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Barbuzzo, Philadelphia, PA 110 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-9300
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
Artful French bistro with river views. More...

Blackfish American
14/20
119 Fayette St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-0888
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
Blissful setting plus globally conscious cuisine and a good bar menu, too. More...

Bridget Foy's South Street Grill American
13/20
200 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-1813
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
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
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
Huge portions and a Saturday dance party 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
Steaks pair with Italian innovation to make Davio's a Rittenhouse Square fave. More...

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Del Frisco Packard Building
1426 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-246-0533
"Steak" your claim to a table at this outpost of the ritzy steakhouse chain. More...

Derek’s Contemporary
13/20
4411 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-483-9400
Chef Derek Davis delivers contemporary fare with more than a little flair. More...

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

Fork American
15/20
306 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-9425
Ingredient-driven, seasonal American cuisine from executive chef Terence Feury. 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
World cuisine from chef Rafael Gonzalez in a serene Four Seasons Hotel setting. More...

Gilmore's French
14/20
133 Gay St.
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-2800
Modern French fare in a West Chester Victorian. More...

Il Portico Italian
14/20
1519 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-587-7000
Upscale Tuscan fare steps from Rittenhouse Square. More...

Le Bec-Fin French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Bec-Fin, Philadelphia, PA 1523 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-1000
Georges Perrier and chef-partner Nicholas Elmi shine at this famed French restaurant. More...

London Grill American
12/20
Dining Room at London Grill, Philadelphia, PA 2301 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-978-4545
Busy neighborhood spot with wide-ranging, modern menu. More...

Los Catrines & Tequila's Restaurant & Bar Mexican
13/20
1602 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-0181
Authentic Mexican food, house-made tequila and a good vibe in a Center City brownstone. More...

Marigold Kitchen American
14/20
501 S. 45th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-3699
Modern American-eclectic cuisine shines in University City. More...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
12/20
1 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-568-6888
This chain restaurant delivers fresh seafood and a good happy hour. More...

McGillin's Olde Ale House Irish
11/20
Dining Room at McGillin 1310 Drury St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-735-5562
McGillin’s is the oldest operating tavern in Philadelphia---around since 1860. More...

Meritage Global
14/20
500 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-985-1922
Meritage has received a sunny, airy update. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
1411 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-557-0724
Clubby chophouse and a busy bar scene in Center City. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
The Pavilion at King of Prussia Mall
500 Mall Blvd.
King of Prussia, PA 19046
610-491-1900
Lots of wood and leather, great meats and side dishes, and expensive red wine. More...

Moshulu New American
15/20
Dining Room at Moshulu, Philadelphia, PA Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
Dine aboard a clipper ship that offers decidedly modern food. More...

XIX Nineteen Restaurant American
16/20
Dining Room at XIX Nineteen Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1919
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
Where power and beef meet in Philly. More...

Prime Rib Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Prime Rib, Philadelphia, PA The Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-772-1701
Old-school glam meets better-than-average steakhouse. 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
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
Décor and food that is evocative of Italy. More...

Rouge French
14/20
205 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-6622
Rouge combines a lush ambience with food that is essentially American with classic influences. More...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Ruth 260 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-1515
Upmarket chain delivers the beef. More...

Sampan Asian
14/20
Dining Room at Sampan, Philadelphia, PA 124 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-732-3501
Exotic Asian nibbles from chef Michael Schulson. 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
Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on green and global flavors. More...

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

Tavern 17 American
13/20
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
220 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-1799
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
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
Neighborhood gem right on track in Ambler. More...

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

Union Trust Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Union Trust Steakhouse, Philadelphia, PA 717 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-6000
Steaks you can bank on and a deep wine cellar in an historic building. More...

Valanni Global
13/20
Dining Room at Valanni, Philadelphia, PA 1229 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-790-9494
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
Historic roadhouse offers a bucolic setting in the city. More...

Varga Bar Gastropub
13/20
Dining Room at Varga Bar, Philadelphia, PA 941 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-627-5200
Tasty gastropub fare complemented by craft beer and wine by the glass. More...

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

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

Xochitl Mexican
14/20
408 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-7280
Savor the flavors of Puebla at this authentic Mexican restaurant. More...

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