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Palate passports at the ready! It’s time to take a culinary journey around the globe — right here in the City of Brotherly Love — during Center City District Restaurant Week.
The twice-annual, two-week dining event features global bites at discounted price points from more than 100 chefs and restaurants in Philadelphia.
Enjoy $45 three-course dinners (or $60 three-course dinners at select restaurants) and $20 two-course lunches at select spots in Center City.
Center City District Restaurant Week runs from January 21 through February 3, 2024.
During Center City District Restaurant Week, dozens of popular dining establishments — including sought-after restaurants, new spots and familiar favorites — offer discounted two-course lunches ($20) and/or three-course dinners ($45 or $60).
Diners can find the fixed-menu deals at some Philly’s top sushi spots, Italian trattorias, French brasseries and more, with the option to dine in or nab takeout at select locations.
Seats at top restaurants fill up quickly — sometimes weeks ahead — so reservations are strongly recommended.
Note: The fixed prices do not include alcoholic beverages, tax or gratuity, so plan on the bill amounting to a bit more than the per-person cost.
With more than 100 restaurants participating in Center City District Restaurant Week, it’s virtually impossible to try them all. So, why not explore a new cuisine or discover a fresh favorite from your go-to spot for global grub?
Below are five global cuisines to explore and a few of the top spots to visit in each category.
Asian
There’s no shortage of Asian options in Center City, with diverse menus representing flavors from across the continent. If you’re in the mood for sushi, check out spots like 1225 Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge or Aki Nom Nom in Midtown Village.
— Photo courtesy 1225 Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge
Feeling more of a dim sum vibe? Dim Sum House by Jane G’s in Rittenhouse Square is can’t-miss.
French
Center City boasts a number of French restaurants with that je ne sais quoi quality — perfect for date night or an evening of elevated eats with friends.
Forsythia — Photo courtesy Forsythia
If you’re feeling a night of French flavors, you can’t go wrong with Forsythia in Old City or Bistrot La Minette just off of South Street.
Indian
The perfect way to heat things up during a winter restaurant week? The rich flavors and spices of Indian cuisine. Two Philly faves — Thanal Indian Tavern and Veda Modern Indian Bistro — offer delicious warming dishes and plenty of vegetarian options.
Italian
Italian inspirations abound during Center City District Restaurant Week, with more than a dozen Italian restaurants and bistros participating. Pair your perfect pasta dinner with a glass of vino from Panorama’s award-winning wine selection, or bring your own bottle to Melograno BYOB. In the mood for something sweet? End your meal with creamy gelato at Gran Caffe L’Aquila. Mangia!
Mediterranean
Craving the coastal flavors of the Mediterranean? Balanced herbs and spices shine in the Greek-inspired dishes at Estia near the Academy of Music. And the much-lauded fare at Spice Finch is complemented by an optional two-course wine pairing.
Throughout the promotion, patrons can park for $10 or less at participating lnterpark, BexPark by Brandywine Realty Trust, Philadelphia Parking Authority and LAZ Parking facilities between 4:45 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Check the official Center City District Restaurant Week website for a list of participating parking facilities and instructions for receiving the parking discount.
For more information on Center City District Restaurant Week, including the full list of participating restaurants, click the button below.
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Book the Visit Philly Overnight Package and get free hotel parking and choose-your-own-adventure perks, including tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, or the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution.
Or maybe you’d prefer to buy two Philly hotel nights and get a third night for free? Then book the new Visit Philly 3-Day Stay package.
Which will you choose?
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