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Restaurant Week is for the Adventurous

Take a tasty trip around the world without leaving Center City! There’s a wealth of diverse restaurateurs bringing you their favorite global dishes, from Europe and Mexico to Japan and Thailand, to name just a few. Check out some of our internationally-inspired picks and be sure to visit the full list of participating restaurants for Restaurant Week


Aleksandar  

Dishes inspired by all corners of Europe—like pierogies and beef bourgoin—serve as an approachable introduction to old traditions and modern European flavors, courtesy of Chefs Ja’mir Wimberly Cole and Executive Chef Montana Houston, who was recently named the Chef of the Year by Eater Philadelphia.  
📍 126 S. 19th Street 
🔗 $60 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

 

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Pictured above: Aleksandar

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Pictured above: Estia

 

Caribou Café 

One of Restaurant Week’s longest participants, Caribou Café brings the flair of a European bistro to the heart of Midtown Village under the new ownership of Townsend Wentz. Classical Parisian flavors and classic dishes will transport you right to the heart of France.   
📍 1126 Walnut Street
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

Estia 

Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean without leaving Center City! With a homelike ambiance, Estia Restaurant brings an authentic array of Greek Mediterranean specials to the table. 
📍 1405 Locust Street 
🔗 $60 Dinner Menu

Flambo Caribbean Restaurant  

At Flambo, Caribbean flavors transport your palate to Trinidad and Tobago. Come in for lunch or dinner this Restaurant Week to treat your tastebuds to a new culinary experience like curried mussels, paneer butter masala and galub jamon!  
📍 205 S. 13th Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

Jasmine Rice 

Jasmine Rice is the place to be for elevated home-style Thai cooking, including delicious gluten-free fare. A special four-course Restaurant Week dinner menu features options including the Thai Fisherman Delight with shrimp, calamari, and mussels, seafood lemongrass soup, and Thai papaya salad. 
📍 306 S. 16th Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

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Pictured above: Jasmine Rice

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Pictured above: Oloroso Tapas and Sherry Bar

Koto Sushi 

On Center City’s historic Jewelers’ Row, you’ll find Koto Sushi’s extensive menu of sushi, sashimi, and other delicious Japanese favorites. This Restaurant Week, don’t miss some of the tastiest sushi & sashimi in Center City.  
📍 719 Sansom Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

Oloroso Tapas and Sherry Bar  

Spanish traditions guide the flavors found at this tapas destination. Specials this Restaurant Week include boquerones with white anchovy and salsa verde, patatas bravas, and basque style cheesecake with tart cherry and a pretzel crumble. 
📍 1121 Walnut Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu

Sura Indian Bistro 

Sura Indian Bistro is a multicultural fine dining lounge and bar nestled in the heart of Chestnut Street. For Restaurant Week, sample selections like the lamb seekh kebab, malai kofta and rice kheer.  
📍1726 Chestnut Street 
$40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

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 January 9, 2023.