The Resy Guide to Date Night in Philadelphia

This pasta and wine spot has quickly become a Fishtown favorite, thanks to its creative food, generous hospitality, and impeccable vibes. Here’s how to get a table.

Located on a quiet block in Kensington, this casual but intimate spot from chefs Kevin D’Egidio and Michael Griffiths serves up playful dishes that riff off of seasonal bounty. Their plates include pairings that seem like they’re out of left field, but actually work  well together, like a succulent pork with hushpuppies and bok choy, or a chickpea ravioli with beef ragu and mushrooms. The best way to indulge at Helm is for you and your partner to order different dishes, and then share, to sample a bit of everything. And don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine, given their BYOB status. Which means a romantic trip to the wine shop beforehand.

The bespoke experience of traditional Japanese omakase involves listening, attentiveness, and trust. It’s a great lesson in vulnerability, and in how rewarding it can be to stay open to new experiences. So, you know, maybe a good takeaway or two in there for successful relationships.

When it comes to Hiroki’s omakase, you’re in exceptionally good hands. From zensai (the appetizer) through sushi and dessert, the meal progresses with each dish tweaked to your tastes and preferences. It’s the sort of culinary journey that helps you to learn a little bit about yourself and your partner.

Here’s the kind of restaurant you go to for occasions big and small — sophisticated enough to celebrate an anniversary or a birthday, but casual enough to invites smaller celebrations, like getting a raise. Whatever moment you’re marking, it’s made memorable with choices like herbaceous baked ricotta with lemon confit, a rich and silky chicken liver rigatoni seasoned with sage, and a citrusy chicken al mattone with pomegranate, wild arugula, and blood orange.

This sultry steakhouse is perennially packed for a reason — it’s dark, moody and a quintessential celebratory spot, built to impress. Here’s everything you need to know about a perfect night there.

Are you that sporty couples that enjoys a bit of friendly competition? Date night at Libertee Grounds is your hole-in-one. Choose from a wide selection of rotating local beer, wine, and spirits, and enjoy Asian-inspired bar bites — all while playing indoor mini-golf. Because kimchi mac and cheese bites, and turmeric spiced lemongrass chicken, are among the things that are just more fun after a few holes of putt-putt.

So many different kinds of dates that can be had at Harp & Crown. Witness the Happy Hour date, where you and your partner can sip $5 cocktails, wine, and beer after work. Then you have the classic Center City dinner date, with a comforting chicken pot pie or a dry-aged beef burger with onion-bacon jam. Or enjoy a more whimsical date night by reserving one of the lanes in their basement bowling alley. Regardless of which adventure you choose, Harp & Crown has the charm behind it.

Sharing is caring, and no meal embodies this adage like tapas. Oloroso has a wide selection of traditional Spanish tapas, sherries, and wines. Share their signature pig-head bomba with hot pepper relish, and take a few savory bites of the aromatic potato, salt cod, and creamy saffron aioli. Or enjoy a sampling of seafood with their paella Oloroso, which brims with shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken and spicy chorizo. If food is the language of your love, this is a spot that speaks volumes.