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a.kitchen
$31 to $50
French American
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 17, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Neighborhood gem
- Innovative
- Good for special occasions
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Chef Eli Collins
James Beard Award
2023
From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin's beloved bistro remains one of the best restaurants in Philly for French small plates and outstanding wine. For more than a decade, the gougeres, chicken liver pate, and smoked duck breast have been getting cozy in a candlelit space on historic Rittenhouse Square. The wine list is not to be missed—it's a Wine Enthusiast favorite and multi-semifinalist for James Beard's outstanding wine category.
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Hours of operationBreakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- NeighborhoodCenter City
- Cross street18th & Walnut St.
- Parking detailsParking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
- Public transitBus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
New Year's Eve (Chef's Counter)
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableCome and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!New Year's Eve (Dining Room Table)
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableCome and celebrate New Year's Eve at a.kitchen with a 4-course menu from Chef Eli Collins! There will be multiple options for each course with a wine pairing available. The cost of the menu is $135 per person for food. Beverages will be ordered a la carte. While the kitchen is always prepared to make adjustments for allergies, please note any allergies in your reservation so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you!
What 2,085 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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Dined on December 4, 2024
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Dined on November 30, 2024
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FAQs
You can order delivery directly from a.kitchen using the Order Online button.
a.kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2085 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Dec 17, 2024
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Order delivery or takeout
135 S 18th St, 0, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5228
Dining areas
Additional information
- Award-winning
- James Beard Award 2023
- Cross street18th & Walnut St.
- NeighborhoodCenter City
- Hours of operationBreakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench American, Dining Bar, Bistro
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsParking available in local garages. No Valet available. Central Parking System – 1616 Sansom Street Parkway Corporation – 1845 Walnut Street Central Parking System – 201 South 18th Street Priority Parking – 1710 Chancellor Street
- Public transitBus: Route 21, 42- 18th and Walnut; Route 17- 20th & Walnut; Route 2: 16th and Walnut SEPTA Orange/ Broad Street lines: Walnut-Locust station SEPTA Blue/ Market-Frankford line: City Hall Station SEPTA Regional Rail lines: Suburban Station
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(215) 825-7030
- Private party facilitiesa.kitchen and a.bar are available for private functions. Contact the restaurant by emailing harry.jamison@highsthospitality.com