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This essential group of Philadelphia restaurants covers the whole city (and beyond), runs the gamut of cuisines and price points, and collectively satisfies virtually
all dining needs, whether you want fine dining or counter service, takeout sandwiches or tasting menus. The list is typically updated each quarter, and restaurants must be open for at least six months to qualify. To track down the most exciting new restaurants in Philadelphia, check out the Eater Heatmap, a seasonally updated map of places that have opened in the last six months or so.
For this summer 2026 update, we’ve added: Fishtown Mexican Amá, Greg Vernick’s Emilia in East Kensington, and Provenance in Society Hill. We’ve rotated off for now Vernick Fish, Le Virtù, and High Street.
We’ve also fine-tuned each entry by spotlighting when it’s open, the cost — whether most dishes are under $10 ($), under $20 ($$), under $30 ($$$), or $30 and above ($$$$) — as well as an insider tip.
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