When the clock strikes noon in Center City, the doors open to some of the 400+ restaurants offering delicious midday menus. From Italian to Indian, casual to upscale, check out an array of 26 lunchtime options in Center City.  

Note: Please contact these restaurants for the most up-to-date information and menus.   

East of Broad Street 

Aki Nom Nom 
From bento boxes and udon noodles to sushi rolls, Aki Nom Nom’s lunch specials are some of the best for your budget. There’s plenty of room, so grab the whole office for a team lunch. 
📍 1210 Walnut Street 
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Barra Rosa 
Whether you prefer a chicken parmesan or a classic soup and salad combo, Barra Rosa has Italian favorites that everyone in your lunch bunch will enjoy. 
📍 929 Walnut Street 
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Bill’s Breakfast & Lunch 
This family-owned breakfast restaurant and bakery has your classic breakfast and lunch options that are perfect for takeout. 📍 1312 Sansom Street 
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Café Square One 
Café Square One recently opened a second spot in Midtown Village. Pro tip: if you’re under a time crunch, you can order ahead! 
📍 1225 Walnut Street 
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Caribou Café  
Located steps away from the Walnut Theatre, Caribou Café brings the French bistro experience to Center City as a destination for work lunches, a meal before a matinee, or anything in between. 
📍 1126 Walnut Street 
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Di Bruno Bros
Di Bruno Bros in the Franklin features a European-style grocery, coffee bar, sandwich shop, and petite bottle shop, all surrounding their signature cheese cave, charcuterie counter, and specialty grocery offerings. 
📍 The Franklin, 834 Chestnut Street 
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Flambo 
With its colorful Caribbean-inspired interior, Flambo offers plenty of tasty Trinidadian dishes, including an array of vegetarian and vegan options. 
📍 205 S. 13th Street 
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Hard Rock Café 
Perfect for large group outings, Hard Rock Café is conveniently located on Market East. Well-known for their burgers, their extensive menu has lots of options to suit everyone.  
📍 1113 Market Street 
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The Hayes 
A cross between your favorite neighborhood tavern and a cozy cocktail lounge, the Hayes serves classic comfort foods with refinement. Settle into a booth and enjoy your lunch in style.  
📍 1123 Walnut Street 
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High Street 
Fresh bread and handmade pastas make lunch an elevated experience at this modern American restaurant. They also offer takeout from both their main restaurant and neighboring bakery.  
📍 101 S. 9th Street 
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Hi Lo Taco
Homemade flour tortillas elevate the specialty tacos found at this Center City taco spot.   
📍 1109 Walnut Street  
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Koto Sushi  
This sushi restaurant on Jewelers’ Row has all the ingredients for a great lunch downtown. Try their lunch specials, which are freshly prepared to order and served fast. 
📍 719 Sansom Street 
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Mari Mari 
Founder Youngnam Kwon opened the first Mari Mari in Philadelphia in 2020 and strives to elevate the new Asian American style sushi. 
📍 105 S. 13th Street  
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Miss Saigon  
Center City’s Vietnamese restaurant features creative cocktails, a street food-inspired menu, and artistic murals.  
📍1316 Walnut Street  
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Talula’s Daily 
With options for every palate, this bright and sunny space is perfect for a quick bite or grab and go meal. Bonus points: there’s a coffee bar.  
📍 208 W. Washington Square 
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Zio’s Brickoven Pizza 
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, burgers, cheesesteaks and seafood with ingredients imported from Italy. 
📍111 S. 13th Street 
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West of Broad Street 

Ancient Spirits and Grille  
Priding themselves on their organic and herbal-based offerings, Ancient Spirits and Grille features plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.  
📍 1726 Chestnut Street 
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The Dandelion 
A taste of London, steps from Rittenhouse Square! This British-inspired spot features pub favorites like Welsh rarebit and fish & chips.   
📍 124 S. 18th Street 
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Farina Pasta   
While traveling in Italy, Farina founder and Drexel culinary grad Dan Lee discovered that freshly made pasta was available anytime – not just for special occasions. His business brings that ethos and high quality to Center City.  
📍 132 S. 17th Street  
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Gran Caffe L’Aquila  
Leave your salad at home and dive into a hearty Italian lunch at Gran Caffe L'Aquila. And after your meal, make sure you save room for dessert; their gelato assortment is produced daily. 
📍 1716 Chestnut Street 
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HUDA 
Huda, a fast-casual sandwich shop in Rittenhouse, takes the Philly sandwich to new places, bringing you something familiar but different. 
📍 32 S. 18th Street   
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Mac Mart 
At Mac Mart, enjoy an American comfort-food classic with a twist! They specialize in creamy, seven-cheese mac topped with a signature potato-chip panko crunch. 
📍104 S. 18th Street 
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Moustaki Authentic Gyros  
Whether you’re craving a delicious lamb gyro, a fresh salad, or a flavorful plate of souvlaki, their menu offers a wide range of options to satisfy your appetite.  
📍120 S. 15th Street 
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Pietro’s Italian 
A time-tested, family recipe for coal oven pizza inspired this Italian destination on Walnut Street. Shareable lunch pizzas, like the formaggi & sausage, pair with shareable small plates. 
📍 1714 Walnut Street 
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P.S. & Co. 
P.S. & Co. is a 100% organic, plant-rich, gluten-free café that takes great pride in providing scratch-made, nutrient-rich food. 
📍1706 Locust Street 
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Restaurant Aleksandar 
For a more upscale lunch, Restaurant Aleksandar’s European-inspired cuisine features modern takes on classics like pierogies, chicken schnitzel, and more. 
📍 126 S. 19th Street 
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Sura Indian Bistro 
This multicultural fine dining, lounge and bar offers plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options for your next lunch outing. 
📍1726 Chesnut Street
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Taste Cheesesteak   
Taste Cheesesteak Bar offers the Philadelphia staple with a culinary twist, including jerk chicken, salmon, oxtail, portobello mushroom, and even cauliflower cheesesteaks.  
📍 1809 JFK Boulevard  
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Thanal Indian Tavern 
Known for their authentic Indian flavors, Thanal Indian Tavern has a selection of vegetarian and vegan friendly favorites to brighten your workweek. 
📍 1939 Arch Street 
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