RESTAURANTS IN PHILADELPHIA

About Philadelphia - The city is the nation's fifth largest. It is composed of: Center City, the downtown of Philadelphia;The Northeast, where you will find most of Philadelphia's middle class; North and West Philadelphia, the location for many of Philadelphia's minorities; South Philadelphia, the wonderful hodge podge of every racial and religious group imaginable, and birthplace of Italian Philadelphia restaurants. When seeking ethnic restaurants in Philadelphia, this is where you want to be.

List of Philadelphia restaurants and other information

• Looking for Armenian restaurants in Philadelphia? ZEPS is the only Armenian Restaurant in N-E Philadelphia, serving full authentic Armenian and Middle Eastern Cuisine in addition to traditional American heroes. Also Pizza that tastes like no other. 9965 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia
• Cheese steak is Philadelphia's most well known food. No list of Philadelphia restaurants would be complete without this Philly tradition. Pat's and Geno's are the best known, though there are arguments that others serve more delicious cheese steaks. Chink's 6030 Torresdale Avenue in Wissinoming, is one of those.
• Chinese KOSHER food. Dragon Inn Glatt Kosher Chinese Restaurant has served the Kosher diners of the Philadelphia area with delicious and rabbinically approved delights. 7638 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152
• Delis - Famous Deli in South Philly at 4th and Bainbridge. Our offerings of Philadelphia restaurants would be incomplete without a great Jewish deli. Everyone who is anyone goes there. As you consider dining in Philadelphia restaurants, it's the place to be seen.
• Diners - New Jersey borders the City, and New Jersey has the best diners in the world. Mastoris in Bordentown NJ, a hop, skip and jump from Philly, makes our Philadelphia Restaurants list. Inexpensive.
• French - Le Bec Fin is the most internationally famous of Philadelphia restaurants. Marvelous French food in Center City - very expensive
• French - (sort of) Joe's in Reading PA offers fantastic food using a variety of mushrooms in everything. Moderate to expensive prices. Sensational food. Philadelphians who know, are willing to make the trip.
• German - A real beer garden makes our restaurants in Philadelphia list at this delightful eatery just outside the city limits in Horsham. Otto's Brauhaus, 233 Easton Rd, Horsham. Phone: (215) 675-1864
• Hoagies - This Philadelphia restaurant favorite can be found most anywhere. But, they line up for hours at lunchtime at Koch's Deli 4309 Locust St Philadelphia, in University City. 215-222-8662
• Hotel Restaurants - Zagat's lists the Fountain Restaurant in the Four Seasons as one of the country's top 50 dining spots. High quality and expensive. Located in Center City.
• Hotel Restaurants - Just outside the City in Bucks County is the Buck Hotel. With the addition of Chef Tell, they now make our Philadelphia Restaurants list. He's the real deal.
• Italian - Ma Ma Yolanda's for authentic family fare, 746 S 8th Street, Philadelphia. Wonderful food and atmosphere! Ph 215.592.0195. Ma Ma Yolanda's is pleased to sponsor this list of Philadelphia restaurants.
• Mexican - Carvajal's (Perth Amboy, NJ) - An hour away, but they make our Philadelphia Restaurants, list because the food is so good. Mexican food cooked flambe at your table. Home-made Tequila to kill for. Moderate prices. 732 826 9700  For Directions,
• Oriental - The Oriental Pearl, just outside the City in Montgomery County offers terrific Chinese and Vetnamese food. Moderate prices for sensational Oriental food.
• Portuguese - searching lists of restuarants in Philadelphia for this fare? You'll have to travel a bit. Try Churrasqueira Vila Verde, 1211 S. Betlehem Pike, Ambler, PA
• Russian - The Kleopatra Restaurant, Bustleton Avenue in the Northeast, is included in our Philadelphia Restaurants list for those who love Russian fare. Philly's Northeast is the home of many folks formerly from the Soviet Union. When seeking 'different' Philadelphia restaurants, try this place. An expensive and posh palace of caviar and vodka.
• Seafood - Philadelphians play at the Jersey shore. Our list of restaurants in Philadelphia therefore includes Kleins Waterfront Cafe in Belmar. You sit right above the river as you dine and watch the fishing boats unload.
• Soul Food - Delilah's Southern Cafe,1136 Arch St, Philadelphia 215-574-0929. Philadelphia restaurants would not be complete without this Southern food delight. You haven't had southern fried chicken like this for a long time
• Sports Bar - O'Neals on South 3rd is a great neighborhood Sports Bar in South Philly. Good beer, good people, big screen TV and Monday Night Football.
• Tomato Pies - NOT a pizza. Maybe a cousin of the pizza pie. A tomato pie is made just the opposite of a pizza. First you put in the cheese, then the sauce, then the filling. The crust is VERY thin. DeLorenzo's in Trenton NJ usually has a waiting line that goes for blocks. 530 Hudson Street, Trenton NJ, (609) 695-9534