Penrose Diner

This chic American bistro serves up inventive small plates and craft beers in a cozy white-oak space, perfect for casual dining or a night out.

Moody, dimly-lit Italian restaurant serving red-sauce classics, handmade pasta, seafood & cocktails.

Easygoing restaurant preparing generous burgers with fries, plus pizza & classic breakfast plates.

This cozy, mood-lit Japanese pub serves up tantalizing small plates and fresh sushi, creating a fun vibe that's perfect for sharing with friends.

Step into this charming old-school ice cream parlor with bow-tie-clad staff dishing out delectable treats in a delightful vintage setting.

Small corner cafe offering an all-day menu of Mexican fare including Oaxacan hot chocolate.

Victorian mansion with elegant decor & marble bathrooms, plus free Wi-Fi & continental breakfast. This elegant boutique hotel housed in a 1903 carriage house with wrought-iron Juliet balconies is less than a block from Rittenhouse Square, 1 mile from the Convention Center and 1.3 miles from Independence Hall. The warm rooms and suites feature period-style furniture, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Some have marble bathrooms, rain showers and pull-out sofas. An upgraded suite has a spiral staircase to a loft, a bar area and a fireplace. Freebies include a complimentary wine reception every evening, plus continental breakfast, with hot dishes and fresh-squeezed juices available for a surcharge.

Garage door-fronted cafe with locally sourced eats & an upstairs bar hosting live music at night.

Sulimay's is a cozy diner dishing out hearty comfort food in generous portions, blending classic vibes with local charm for a satisfying brunch.

Abyssinia serves up budget-friendly Ethiopian dishes perfect for sharing, all in a relaxed vibe that invites lively gatherings and friendly sips upstairs.