Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Center City

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 33 times today

Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelets made with cage-free eggs.

2. a.kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(2105)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Center City

Booked 49 times today

a.kitchen, situated in Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square, is a French-inspired American restaurant led by Executive Chef Eli Collins. The bistro-style menu offers everything from small plates to more traditional lunch and dinner options. Known for its innovative wine list, a.kitchen is a top destination for natural and terroir-driven wines from regions around the world. Reservations are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Adjacent to a.kitchen, a.bar offers a cocktail-focused experience along with a menu of snacks, burgers, salads, and seasonal dishes. Guests of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square can also enjoy in-suite dining for a more private experience.

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3. Osteria Ama Philly

4.6

Exceptional(309)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Center City

Booked 40 times today

Osteria Ama is your premier BYOB Italian restaurant with locations in Chadds Ford, West Chester and now in Philadelphia. We specialize in Italian cuisine. We use traditional ways to make our homemade bread, pizza crust, pastas and use imported, authentic Italian products for our dishes. At Osteria Ama, we strive to put together delicious dishes that can be shared with our friends, family, and community.

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4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

4.6

Exceptional(3971)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old City

Booked 46 times today

Enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Italy right in Old City while dining at Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti. Whether stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour, you'll love the seeing Philadelphia from our 2nd story view point. Known primarily for our fresh fish and seafood, we welcome our guests to savor a menu full of delicious selections, including some favorite dishes such as our spicy fried calamari, zucchini crabcake, tagliatelle bolognese and our pork chop milanese.Weekend Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Enjoy our belgian waffles, avocado toast or brunch burger and pair them with our mimosa & sangria specials! Join us for happy hour Tuesday-Friday, between 4pm and 6pm.Outdoor Dining is available on both of our patios, and during warmer weather on our sidewalk cafe!

5. Spice Finch

4.8

Exceptional(1263)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Center City

Booked 34 times today

Named after the bird that populates nearly every port along the ancient maritime spice routes, Spice Finch pays homage to a passerine that does not sing, yet is known to vocalize or chirp in recognition of good eats. We are inspired by the distinctive flavors of the nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and heavily influenced by the cultures and culinary traditions of Morocco and Greece. Our menu is a bold, seasonally accurate menu featuring an array of small plates, vegetables, grilled meats and fish. Follow us on Instagram @SpiceFinchPhilly

6. Mixto

4.6

Exceptional(2342)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Center City

Booked 23 times today

Mixto is a two-story natural wood and exposed brick building located on the east side of downtown Philadelphia on the historic Antique Row. We have been opened for ten consecutive years. Our vision has been to bring an array of flavors of the Cuban, Latin American and Caribbean cuisine to the Center City area. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with bar service and an extensive wine and cocktail selection.Mixto offers outdoor dining with a South Beach Miami ambiance during the spring, summer & fall when the weather permits.

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7. Chez Colette - Sofitel Philadelphia

4.0

Excellent(340)

Price: Moderate

• French • Center City

Step into the allure of Colette's Essence, quintessential charming French brasserie nestled within the heart of Sofitel Hotel. Immerse yourself in an ambiance that reflects the charisma of this literary icon, where every detail pays homage of her artistic legacy. Relish the perfect blend of warm hospitality and refined cuisine, making every dining experience a memorable affair.

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8. Anthony's Creative Italian Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(1876)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Haddon Heights

Booked 13 times today

One visit to Anthony’s creative Italian cuisine & you will be hooked. As you walk into one of three beautifully redesigned dinning rooms, in a building that dates back to the 1930’s, you will smell the aromas of the freshest ingredients and spices, which are used to create the unique menu. This coupled with the warm earth tones & natural lighting from the oversized windows makes dining here a truly special experience. Outdoor café dinning when weather permits adds to the romantic ambience.As you are escorted to your table you can’t help but notice the beautifully crafted temperature controlled oak wine cabinet which houses up to 200 bottles of wine. Since the restaurant is a BYOB, the owners wanted to provide customers with a place to store their favorite wines so they are readily available each time they visit. Anthony’s also offers the use of any of their dinning rooms for private events.

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MeaghanVIP
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was outstanding, and the food was great. Quiet enough for conversation. Recommend it highly!
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a.kitchenPrice: Expensive• French American• Center City
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4.7
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MiriamVIP
Philadelphia County •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is always good. A great “red gravy” meal if you wish. My comfort food is always there. Service is very attentive.
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Osteria Ama PhillyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Center City
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4.6
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KimberlyVIP
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Absolutely one of the best meals we have ever had. We were recovering from a cancelled concert and came in demoralized. Josh and the team provided lots of kindness and good cheer. The drinks were robust and the duck wings and lamb ribs so tasty. Everything was served on savory sauces or dips. Try the garlic yogurt! Creations of a creative chef.
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Spice FinchPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Center City
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4.8
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KatieVIP
Philadelphia County •302 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Generous and delicious spinach and fontina omelette and my date loved the short rib flat bread with broccoli rabe. Great place to grab a bite before or after a movie across the street.
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Positano Coast by Aldo LambertiPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old City
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4.6
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Jeff
Philadelphia County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Great service and food, relaxed atmosphere, easy to find location
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Marathon - 16th & SansomPrice: Moderate• American• Rittenhouse Square
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4.4

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Marathon - 16th & Sansom

2. a.kitchen

3. Osteria Ama Philly

4. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

5. Spice Finch

6. Mixto

7. Chez Colette - Sofitel Philadelphia

8. Anthony's Creative Italian Cuisine

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