Vetri is expensive, completely over the top, and possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia.

Vedge in Midtown Village isn’t just the best vegan place around, it’s also one of the best restaurants in the city.

Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Old City/Society Hill that’s become a Philly institution.

South Philly Barbacoa in the Italian Market makes the best tacos in Philadelphia. Period.

As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go to Barclay Prime for the best steaks in Philly.

Fork is a big, seasonal American spot in Old City where you should go for a celebratory group dinner.

There’s no better place to sit outside and eat French food around Rittenhouse Square than Parc.

Hardena is a small Indonesian place in East Passyunk that works great for a casual weeknight dinner or carryout.

Murph’s is an Irish pub in Fishtown that also happens to make some of our favorite Italian food in the city.

There are a lot of places you can go for a cheesesteak in Philly, but John’s Roast Pork in South Philly is the best.

Pho 75 in South Philly makes the best pho in Philadelphia.

Saloon is an Italian restaurant in Queen Village that has really good steaks.

Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city.

Amada is a Spanish tapas spot in Old City where you should on a date or for Happy Hour.

Kilimandjaro is a casual Senegalese spot in a West Philly strip mall that’s great for lunch or dinner.

Butcher & Singer is a steakhouse in Center City where you should go when someone else is picking up the tab.