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Valanni Restaurant Review

1229 Spruce St. (12th St.) Send to Phone
PhiladelphiaPA 19107
215-790-9494 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Valanni delivers tasty global eats and potent cocktails. Valanni Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Philadelphia Small Plates Restaurants |

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Dinner nightly, Brunch Sun.

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Dining room at Valanni, Philadelphia, PAValanni is known for its high-octane mixed drinks, seasonal sangrías and authentic Spanish paella. Executive chef John Strain---he's been in the kitchen five years but now commands the ship---has introduced a number of additions on the moderately priced menu. Try the lump crab cakes with spicy mango purée, steamed baby clams with jalapeño and lime butter, and a beefsteak tomato napoleon. The fried Brussels sprouts, a vegetable dish made with apples and Marcona almonds, is a winner. A nice selection of vegetarian tapas is also featured. The half-price appetizers and drinks during happy hour are among the best deals in town.

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