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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.
Pictured above: a.kitchen
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
🔗 $60 Dinner Menu
Savor classic bistro fare this Restaurant Week with a loved one at aMuse. Begin the night with the porcini mushroom tortolloni, followed by the pesto roasted salmon. And to wrap up the night, indulge in a flourless chocolate cake.
📍 1421 Arch Street
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu
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 S. 16th Street
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu
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 miso glazed sea bass.
📍 225 S. 18th Street
🔗 $60 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus
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
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu
Pictured above: Devon Seafood
Pictured above: Harp & Crown
A new restaurant by local chef Townsend Wentz has joined Walnut Street. Otremare is inspired by the seafood flavors of the Amalfi Coast, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any date night.
📍 2121 Walnut Street
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu
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 S. 20th Street
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu
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
🔗 $40 Dinner 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.