The 25 Best Restaurants In Philadelphia

"What makes this modern French spot in East Passyunk one of the best restaurants in Philly? Well, it’s like a chameleon. The mirror-lined space works for a big-deal date, but it’s still casual enough to sit at the bar by yourself and blend in. The real reason Laurel is at the top of the list, though, is that we’re always blown away by the originality of the dishes, which are now offered a la carte instead of strictly via tasting menu. Try the mussels hiding under shiso leaves and scallops in an oyster cream that you’ll want to bottle and take home. It'll feel Iike eating the ingredients again for the first time. " - candis mclean, alison kessler