Philadelphia, PA
Best Best Value (Restaurants)
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Dalessandro's Steaks |
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600 Wendover St, Philadelphia 19128 • 215-482-5407
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ROXBOROUGH. Modest signage announcing "Steaks Beer-Hoagies" and the simple redbrick facade in no way prepare you for what this Roxborough treasure has in store. Indeed, those in the know claim that Dalessandro's may serve up the area's top cheesesteak – there's just something special about the way they cram fried onions, seasoned steak and American cheese into those tasty hoagie rolls. What else sets this place apart from those closer to Center City? Well, at Dalessandro's you can chase your cheesesteak with a cold brew. |
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Django |
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526 S 4th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-922-7151
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SOUTH STREET. Not just another in the long list of fabulous Philly BYOs, this tiny South Street New American gets stellar marks for dishes inspired by the culinary diversity of Europe. Indeed, the ever-evolving menu is anything but predictable, and on a given night you might find yourself having to make the tough-but-rewarding choice between the familiar (perhaps a well-conceived roasted duck or veal sirloin) and something a touch more exotic, like grilled octopus or venison with mole. |
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Karma |
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114 Chestnut St between 2nd and Front Sts, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-925-1444
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OLD CITY. One of the Old City's most celebrated restaurants, Karma seeks to beguile patrons with its attractive space, highlighted by the colorful artwork of Shannon Presti and Beth Gordon. Not to be outdone, the staff in the kitchen also delivers its own brand of artistry. Whet your taste buds with an order of tootak (tandoori chicken wings) or naan stuffed with pistachios, raisins and almonds. From there, you've got plenty of flavorful options – marinated rack of lamb or shrimp baked in the tandoor, chicken tikka masala, or "kicky" Bend it Like Karma (cauliflower with potatoes and herbs). Be sure to check out the lunch buffet; for the money, it's one of the best deals around. |
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L'Angolo |
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1415 Porter St, Philadelphia 19145 • 215-389-4252
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SOUTH PHILLY. With its open kitchen and snug yet comfortably-appointed dining room, it's easy to see why this neighborhood charmer draws such a loyal following from year to year. In fact, if you want the point made even more poignantly, try to snag a table on a Friday or Saturday without making reservations. Superbly done pasta dishes, of course, are the house specialty, and you'll find few kitchens as dedicated to and as proud of their craft as L'Angolo's. Greatly assisting the place's enormous popularity is the fact that it's more than fairly priced. |
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Lee How Fook |
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219 N 11th St, Philadelphia 19107 • 215-925-7266
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CHINATOWN. Authentic Chinese dishes of gingered beef with scallions, shrimp in black bean sauce, and a myriad of other tasty combinations are available from this family-owned and operated Chinatown restaurant. The salt-baked squid and shrimp are particular favorites. |
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Marra's |
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1734 E Passyunk Ave between Moore & Morris Sts, Philadelphia 19148 • 215-463-9249
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SOUTH PHILLY. In a city of great pizza, some of the best is found at Marra's. This cozy, comfortable establishment serves up authentic, thin-crust pies cooked in a brick-oven. Though pizza is the most popular item on the menu, Marra's has plenty of other Italian favorites such as mussels, homemade lasagna and squid on Fridays. Casual dress. |
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Pink Rose Pastry Shop |
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640 S 4th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-592-0565
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SOCIETY HILL. The award-winning Pink Rose bakes everything from scratch, using real, fresh ingredients (no margarine here). On offer are decadent cakes, pies, cookies, muffins, tarts, brownies, and cheesecakes – virtually every type of baked good you can imagine. With such a staggering list of baked goods, you'll have a difficult time deciding on just one. Relax in their charming little café, enjoy a slice of cake and coffee. Then, get something else to take with you! |
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User Rating: 4.5
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Radicchio |
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402 Wood St, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-627-6850
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OLD CITY. Straddling Northern Liberty and Old City, Raddicho is among the best deals in town when it comes to enjoying fine Italian cuisine and your favorite bottle of wine (it's a BYOB), in a settting that's upscale yet not all stuffy. Dark-stained paneling, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls give the space a touch of old-fashioned charm; meanwhile, the large windows offer tables along the front to have terrific views of what's happening streetside. Main courses run from chicken saltimbocca to veal Milanese to spaghetti with mussels. |
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Sang Kee |
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238 N 9th St, Philadelphia 19107-1822 • 215-925-7532
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CHINATOWN. This eatery can easily be missed upon first glance. With fresh produce hanging in the front, you might miss the restaurant that's on the side next to the big windows. Delicious won ton soup and all the traditional Chinese specialties, such as crisp duck and golden scallion pancakes. Whether you select chicken, beef, pork, or seafood, you can't go wrong. |
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User Rating: 9
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Shank's and Evelyn's |
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932 S 10th St, Philadelphia 19147-3740 • 215-629-1093
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SOUTH PHILLY. Judging from the ambience, you may expect to see Rocky in here chowing down on a roast pork sandwich. In point of fact, the joint's as good as any when it comes to serving up a cheese steak. And even though Shank's and Evelyn's is a "hole in the wall," this is also where the locals and the city's politicians gather for home cooked breakfasts. Yo! Hows 'bout two over easy with a side of browns? |
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User Rating: 9.25
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