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Date Night Done Right: Romantic Restaurants in Center City

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 your next date night and be sure to visit the full list of participating restaurants for Restaurant Week.  

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

Restaurant Week Deals | Date Night Options | Check the Map 

Restaurant Week Deals  

a.kitchen 
Located right off 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  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

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 S. 16th Street  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

Bolo 
Bolo captures the spirit of Latin America and the Caribbean in Rittenhouse Square. Chef Yun Fuentes offers a menu blending traditional Puerto Rican dishes with modern cuisine, complemented by a rum-focused bar with cocktails and craft beers. 
📍 2025 Sansom Street 
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

Charlie was a sinner.
At Charlie was a sinner, shareable vegan plates and craft cocktails take center stage in a moody, elegant setting with chandeliers and art. Don't miss the curried sweet pea empanadas, pillowy eggplant bao buns, and Turkish-spiced 'lamb' kofta. 

📍 131 S. 13th Street  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

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Photo courtesy of Bolo

Darling Jack’s Tavern  
Located right in Midtown Village, Darling Jack’s Tavern is the newest spot by Safran Turney Hospitality, serving elevated takes on American comfort dishes like tavern-style pizza.  
📍 104 S. 13th Street 
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Lunch & Dinner Menus 

Dear Daphni  
For your next date night, experience the latest Schulson Collective restaurant, Dear Daphni, located on the ground floor of The Laurel in Rittenhouse. This new spot offers a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine, designed around the art of shared dining.   
📍 125 S 20th Street  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

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Photo courtesy of The Lesieur

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  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

The Lesieur 
Located on the first floor of 1523 Sansom Street, The Lesieur is a French-inspired steakhouse that offers a modern approach to classic cuisine. The menu showcases expertly prepared cuts of meat, seasonal accompaniments, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails.   
📍1523 Sansom Street  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

Oltremare   
The newest restaurant by local chef Townsend Wentz, 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  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

Wilder  
This three-floor restaurant off Rittenhouse Square features new American cuisine and cocktails, including the mafaldine alla vodka with Chesapeake crab and Chianti-braised beef peposo.     
📍 2009 Sansom Street  
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu 

Date Night Options

Almyra 
Named after the Greek Goddess of the sea breeze, Almyra transports couples to the sandy beaches of the Aegean Sea steps from Rittenhouse Square, where modern Greek cuisine featuring fresh seafood, bold spices, and worldly flavors is served in an open-concept dining room with romantic ambiance. 
📍 1636 Chancellor Street 
🔗 Website 

Her Place Supper Club 
Newly awarded with one Michelin Star, Amanda Shulman continues to prove why Philadelphia’s dining scene is one to be reckoned with. Quintessentially Philly with its rowhome charm and dinner-party vibes, the menu changes frequently to highlight what’s in season — making it a noteworthy dining experience, perfect for a special date night. 
📍 1740 Sansom Street 
🔗 Website 

Tria 
Philly’s original casual wine bar, Tria, is a perfect date spot for everything from first dates to anniversaries. Stare into each other's eyes over a thoughtfully curated glass of wine that will match perfectly with the cheese board we also implore you to order.  
📍 123 S. 18th Street 
🔗 Website 

Uchi 
James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole's elevated Japanese cuisine arrives at Uchi Philadelphia. Signature dishes like hama chili and sake tom kha deliver bold flavors and refined techniques in an intimate Rittenhouse setting that embodies "uchi": home. 
📍 1620 Sansom Street, Ste C1 
🔗 Website 

Check the Map 

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Looking for More?  

Have plans for after you eat? From shopping to performances by world-renowned institutions, there’s always something happening in Center City. Visit our Explore page for more information on what’s new