"Verdict: Whether you're at the community table, dining room, or kitchen counter seating at Queen Village's Ambra, you'll have exceptional Italian food. But it's only at the kitchen counter that you'll watch the chef plate frutti di mare with a shimmering squid ink vinaigrette or learn how to store a rare cabernet properly. And that's why the $300-per-person (cash only), over-the-top fine dining experience is worth trying at least once in your Philly lifetime. Ambra has a community table, dining room, and kitchen counter seating (two to four people). The kitchen counter is the front-row ticket everyone wants. Reservations come out two months in advance, on the first of the month. Also, they have a reservationist who you can call at 267-858-9232 and ask about cancellations or potentially bribe." - candis mclean