New On Resy: Philadelphia’s Newest Restaurant Openings

It’s hard to picture Rittenhouse Square without picturing Parc. The immersive and impressive Philly mainstay has been serving the city proudly since 2008 with exceptional French fare and a praise-worthy breadbasket (IYKYK). Pro tip: Grab a baguette on your way out to enjoy long after your meal has ended.

It’s a delightful slice of British pub culture in the heart of the city. Both floors are usually filled with the aromas of shepherd’s pie and a traditional Sundays-only roast. And do consider popping over for some afternoon tea on weekdays, too.

Head here for a glamorous, modern steakhouse experience like no other. Know that the options for cuts can be overwhelming in quantity, so don’t be afraid to lean on the considerable knowledge of your server. And if you really want to splurge, you can’t go wrong with an order of the signature cheesesteak.

It’s a cocktail joint from an award-winning New York City team (Please Don’t Tell (PDT), Mixteca), with a menu focused on agave-forward drinks. There are tostadas and tacos to eat, too, should you feel so inclined.

It’s home cooking in a whole new way. Recipe Philly sourced more than 40 recipes from home cooks around Philadelphia, which means there’s no one single cuisine on the menu but you will find plenty of family lore. We could spend hours just reading through the menu.

Dinner under the stars is never a bad idea, even if the stars happen to be those within an expertly painted rooftop constellation mural the way they are at Kennett Square’s Opus. They serve Brandywine Valley-inspired cuisine, so expect locally sourced ingredients and seasonal changes.

Take home a bottle of your favored spirit after sipping on it in craft cocktail form at BOTLD in Midtown. Keep an eye out for their maker-forward events and rotating menus.

Matt Hyland is one of the country’s great pizzaiolos and he makes it look effortless with his rapidly expanding national kingdom of Emmy Squareds. He offers a lesser-seen pie (Detroit-style) that comes crispy and bubbling on the edges, as it’s baked in a square pan.

It’s fitting that Baan means “home,” because this spot has a way of making you feel exactly at that. They place a focus on Thai wellness cuisine, highlighting various herbs and preparations meant to promote longevity, so you can keep coming here for many years to come.

The cocktails, walls, and food all have one thing in common at La Llorona: color. Everything is vibrant and seasonal, and worthy of a photograph or two. Or three.

Do as the name orders and head here to watch the game. Even if your team doesn’t win, you may get to see someone take on the Atomic Wings Challenge, which could be just as nail-biting.

Under $100 omakase is never a bad idea, especially when it’s prepared with as much care and focus on freshness as it is at Oroshi. Oh, and it’s BYOB, so prepare accordingly.

Bryn Mawr’s The Pullman pulls (sorry) design inspiration from the dining cars of 1940’s trains. Add on the weekly live music and the lump crab cakes and we’re all aboard.

It’s a true mom-and-pop from a couple with years of industry experience and a genuine devotion to Fishtown. Plus, wine made in-house and an interior decorated with repurposed church pews never hurt anyone.

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Come dressed to take photos in front of their wall of greenery or on their light-up staircase — everyone else does. Dinner tends to turn into a party here, so know that they offer bottle service in addition to West African-inspired cuisine.

It’s an empire of (from scratch) kitchens serving up comforting fare, from lobster rolls to Buffalo chicken pies. Don’t forget the buttermilk biscuit strawberry shortcake for dessert, if you know what’s good for you.

It’s mother’s love you can taste, served in an absolutely sprawling space. They’ve also got locations in New Jersey, but here the tamarind rice bowl has our heart.

With its sunny, vegetable-forward Mediterranean menu and quietly elegant decor, this Rittenhouse essential stands out brightly on the Philadelphia restaurant scene. Pro tip: Do opt for the $64 chef’s tasting menu, which changes seasonally, and features mezze, flatbread, small plates and kebabs, your choice of lamb shank or whole fish for the table, and, of course, sweets.

With 11 locations, Tiffin must be doing something right. We think those somethings include the lamb leg kebab and peshawari naan, but we’ll let you decide for yourself.

It’s Italian cuisine that spans the boot: Calabria, Napoli, and Roma, for a few. Give us truffle tortellini paired with grilled shrimp salad and we’re set.

With a menu of Thai classics and warm, friendly service, Erawan offers a lot to love. Their generous BYOB policy is just the crushed peanuts on top of the pad thai.

For fans of chef Juan Carlos Aparicio’s stacked Puebla-style sandwiches and tacos, the wait is over: El Chingón now takes reservations. Aparicio, who created the bread program at Parc, brings creative takes on Mexican classics to this bright South Philly spot for lunch, brunch, and dinner. 

Michelin-starred French chef Laurent Tourondel makes his Philly debut with this destination for dinner, brunch, and happy hour. The menu blends European and Asian influences through a wood-fired American lens, with dishes like a lemony chicken parm sandwich on pillowy bread with tonkatsu dipping sauce. At brunch, look for treats like sticky brioche topped with whiskey-caramel sauce.

After a floor-to-ceiling renovation, Mei Mei is back and looking sharper than ever. The refreshed space leans dramatic, with moody lighting and bold decor, while the Taiwanese fusion menu includes dishes like wok-tossed lamb chops, edamame dumplings, and spicy fried shrimp. Watch for DJ nights and other events — a good excuse to check out the late-night menu, served on weekends until 1 a.m.