Global Bites, No Flights: Where to Try International Meals in Center City

Restaurant Week Deals

Aleksandar
Steps from Rittenhouse Square, Aleksandar offers European cuisine, inspired by old traditions and modern flavors from across the continent. Try Monika's pierogi with onion jam, paprikash mafaldine, and chicken schnitzel.
📍 126 S. 19th Street
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Barra Rossa
Craving Italian flavor with a burst of Philly energy? Barra Rossa delivers traditional Italian cuisine with a creative flair along with an extensive list of wines and cocktails.
📍 929 Walnut Street
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Dizengoff
Named after an iconic Tel Aviv street, Dizengoff serves modern Israeli cuisine all day in a bright, boldly inviting space. Highlights include signature creamy hummus, house-baked pita, laffa sandwiches, and shakshuka.
📍 1625 Sansom Street
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Estia
Estia’s warm interior, featuring wood beams and stone accents, transports you to the Greek countryside. The menu emphasizes authentic Mediterranean cuisine with fresh seafood, sumptuous salads, and classic Greek delicacies.
📍 1405-1407 Locust Street
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Jasmine Rice
Jasmine Rice serves elevated home-style Thai cooking, including gluten-free options. The Restaurant Week four-course menu features Thai Fisherman Delight with shrimp, calamari, and mussels, seafood lemongrass soup, and Thai papaya salad.
📍 306 S. 16th Street
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Koto Sushi
Located in the heart of Jewelers' Row, Koto specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine, offering fresh sushi and sashimi, ramen, and an extensive menu of traditional dishes.
📍 719 Sansom Street
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Liberté Restobar
Urban chic meets sultry vibes at this transformed spot inside the Sofitel. Settle into this sensuous lounge for dishes fresh from around the globe, like the ratatouille à la Provençale and the Indian-inspired organic white bean hummus.
📍 120 S. 17th Street
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Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon serves authentic Vietnamese dishes like pho and bánh mì across two levels. By night, it transforms into Center City's premier Vietnamese entertainment hotspot with DJs, three bars, and karaoke.
📍 1316 Walnut Street
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Oloroso Tapas and Sherry Bar
Spanish traditions shape the flavors at this tapas destination. Specialties include boquerones with white anchovy and salsa verde, and Basque-style cheesecake with tart cherry and a pretzel crumble.
📍 1121 Walnut Street
🔗 Website | Restaurant Week Dinner Menu

Prunella
From the Schulson Collective, Prunella offers upscale casual dining on 13th and Sansom. Seasonal small plates, fresh pastas, and elevated American-style pizzas make it perfect for sharing with friends.
📍 112 S. 13th Street
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Sampan
This Midtown Village mainstay serves small plates and modern Asian cuisine from its central open kitchen. Behind the restaurant, Graffiti Bar offers many of the same dishes year-round.
📍 124 S. 13th Street
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Sura Indian Bistro
Sura Indian Bistro is a multicultural fine dining lounge and bar located in the heart of Center City. For Restaurant Week, sample selections like the lamb seekh kebab, malai kofta and rice kheer.
📍 1726 Chestnut Street
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International Options

Bolo
Bolo brings Latin American and Caribbean flavors a short walk from Rittenhouse Square. Chef Yun Fuentes blends traditional Puerto Rican dishes and modern touches, along with a rum-focused bar, craft cocktails and beers.
📍 2025 Sansom Street
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Caribou Café
This cozy brasserie has been serving classic French cuisine on Walnut Street for 30 years. Menu favorites include coq au vin, pâté campagne, and duck cassoulet, complemented by a fine selection of French wines and cocktails.
📍 1126 Walnut Street
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The Dandelion
The Dandelion brings London flavor to Rittenhouse Square, offering a refined British gastropub experience in a charming two-level space. Menu favorites include fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and traditional Sunday roast.
📍 124 S. 18th Street
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El Rey
El Rey serves authentic Mexican home cooking like tacos, tortas, enchiladas, and sopas in a vibrant cantina adorned with folk art and vintage posters. The bar features premium tequilas, mezcals, and cervezas.
📍 2013 Chestnut Street
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EMei
Since 2011, EMei has been a Philadelphia favorite for authentic Szechuan cuisine. Chef Yongcheng Zhao and his team of Sichuan-trained wok chefs offer bold dishes like mapo tofu and Chongqing spicy chicken.
📍 915 Arch Street
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Grandma’s Philly
Grandma's Philly serves Thai tapas inspired by Chef Locket's grandmother's recipes. Fan favorites include meatballs with sweet-savory Thai sauce and khao-soi, a Northern Thai coconut curry soup.
📍 1304 Walnut Street
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Sofi Corner Café
Sofi Corner brings authentic Parisian café culture to Philadelphia. Co-owners Soufiane and Christophe offer breakfast, weekend brunch, and exclusive weekend dinners, combining casual French charm with elegant gourmet dining.
📍 1112 Locust Street
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Tir Na Nog
Catch a soccer or rugby match at this Irish pub and sports bar serving classics like shepherd's pie and updated takes like corned beef sliders. Wash it down with beer, wine, or one of 70+ whiskies.
📍 1600 Arch Street
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