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Restaurant Week Is for Date Night

Why wait until Valentine’s Day for a romantic evening? Center City District Restaurant Week is the perfect part of a night out with your partner, either after a day of downtown shopping or before taking in a show. Check out some of our picks for the perfect date night and be sure to visit the full list of participating restaurants for Restaurant Week. 

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Pictured above: a.kitchen

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Located right off of Rittenhouse Square, a.kitchen’s seasonal menu comes from the team led by Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly, Chef 2022 Eli Collins. 
📍 135 S 18th Street 

Bellini 

A favorite in Center City since 2001, Bellini’s authentic Italian cuisine is inspired by Executive Chef Francesco P.’s roots in Naples, Italy. From homemade pastas to an array of antipasti, your palate will be transported after the first bite.  
📍 220 South 16th Street 
🔗 $45 Dinner Menu | Reservation 

Devon Seafood Grill 

Located in the heart of historic Rittenhouse Square, Devon Seafood Grill brings the freshest seafood to your table, with specialties like the seafood mixed grill and the French creole orecchiette. 
📍 225 South 18th Street 
🔗 $45 Dinner Menu | Reservation 

Dolce Italian 

Bringing the timeless spirit of Rome to the stunning W Philadelphia hotel, Dolce Italian’s highlights include house-made pasta, Neapolitan-style pizza, and other classic Italian dishes. 
📍 1437 Chestnut Street 
🔗 Reservation 

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Pictured above: Devon Seafood

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Pictured above: Harp & Crown 

Harp & Crown 

Inside a space that contrasts funky vintage wallpaper and leather club chairs with a glass-façade and four massive chandeliers, Schulson’s Harp & Crown offers new-American dishes inspired by global cuisines and made with seasonal ingredients. 
📍 1525 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 

Seafood Unlimited 

Seafood Unlimited owners Dave and Judi follow a simple philosophy: “Understand the neighborhood and you’ll understand the product you need to provide.” With that guiding star, it’s no wonder Philadelphia’s oldest seafood restaurant remains a favorite after more than 40 years. 
📍 270 South 20th Street 
🔗 $45 Dinner Menu 

 

Volver 

Inspired by culinary travels around the world, Volver by Chef Jose Garces in the Kimmel Center carries through a passion for expression and creative to their menu, which features specials like the grilled hanger steak with hasselback ‘nuri’ potatoes, black truffle hollandaise, and a shishito pepper escabeche.  
📍 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 
🔗 $45 Dinner Menu | Reservation 

Wilder 

This three-floor restaurant off of Rittenhouse Square features new American cuisine and cocktails, including the Mafaldine alla Vodka with Chesapeake crab and the honeynut squash cappelletti.  
📍 2009 Sansom Street 
🔗 $45 Dinner Menu 

 

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Pictured above: Volver

Check Out the Full Menu

With over 100 restaurants participating in this year’s Restaurant Week, there are so many options to pick from! Check out the full list today, and don’t forget to enter for a chance to win dinner once a month for a year! 

This article was initially published on January 6, 2023.