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 27 lunchtime options in Center City.   

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

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$20 Lunch during Restaurant Week 

From Sunday, January 18 to Saturday, January 31, dozens of restaurants across Center City will offer exclusive limited-time menus at a discount. As part of CCD Restaurant Week, more than 40 restaurants are offering $20 two-course lunch menus.  

Aki Nom Nom  
From bento boxes and udon noodles to sushi rolls, Aki Nom Nom’s lunch specials are best bets for your budget. There’s plenty of room, so take the whole office for a team lunch.  
📍 1210 Walnut Street  
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

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  
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu  

Farina Pasta    
Farina founder Dan Lee discovered during his Italian travels that freshly made pasta was an everyday staple, not reserved for special occasions. The Drexel culinary grad brings that ethos to Center City. 
📍 132 S. 17th Street   
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

Gran Caffe L’Aquila   
Leave your sad desk lunch at home and dive into a hearty Italian meal at Gran Caffe L'Aquila. Save room for dessert — their gelato assortment is produced daily.  
📍 1716 Chestnut Street 
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

Koto Sushi   
This sushi restaurant on Jewelers’ Row has all the ingredients for a great lunch downtown. Their lunch specials are freshly prepared to order and served fast.  
📍 719 Sansom Street  
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

Miss Saigon   
Center City’s Vietnamese restaurant features creative cocktails, a street-food-inspired menu, and artistic murals.   
📍1316 Walnut Street   
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

Sura Indian Bistro  
This multicultural fine dining lounge and bar offers plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options for your next lunch outing.  
📍1726 Chestnut Street 
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu 

Topside Tavern  
Topside Tavern offers classic pub fare, a lively sports atmosphere, and delicious dishes that include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.  
📍 10 S. 20th Street  
🔗 Website | $20 Restaurant Week Menu 

Grab & Go  

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  
🔗 Website 

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  
🔗 Website   

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  
🔗 Website 

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    
🔗 Website  

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   
🔗 Website 

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  
🔗 Website 

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  
🔗 Website  

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  
🔗 Website 

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   
🔗 Website 

Zio’s Brickoven Pizza  
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, burgers, cheesesteaks, and seafood with ingredients imported from Italy.  
📍 111 S. 13th Street  
🔗 Website 

Sit Down Meals 

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  
🔗 Website 

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  
🔗 Website 

Check the Map 

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