a.kitchen+bar

"You could come to Center City’s a.kitchen and have a great time eating branzino, chicken liver toast, and pasta. But if you don't order the saucy, dijonnaise-drenched burger on a toasty High Street bun, you're not doing the place justice. The patties are juicy, the American cheese is melty, and the cornichon relish gives it a great kick." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"A gem of Rittenhouse, a.kitchen + bar has an impeccable lunch menu that appeals to the land and sea, fine dining and comfort, lite and expansive cuisine. From their big juicy burgers to their steelhead trout, everything is taken seriously at this award-winning restaurant — and that’s a diner’s dream come true." - Ernest Owens, Melissa McCart

"This culinary Rittenhouse institution is the definition of wine and dine. A 2024 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages program, this new American restaurant led by acclaimed chef Eli Collins is serving oyster mushrooms with black truffle, smoked duck breast with roasted stone fruit, and other impressive seasonal dishes that compliment the tastes of the moment." - Eater Staff, Ernest Owens

"This Rittenhouse culinary gem will be open for Thanksgiving with a 3-course feast available for $125 per person. Diners can expect to eat Sweet Amalia oysters, Heritage turkey, braised short rib, sausage and escarole stuffing, harissa glazed carrots, pumpkin pie, and more. The full menu and reservations can be made online via OpenTable." - Ernest Owens

"Restaurateur Ellen Yin was a pioneer in Philly’s natural wine scene, and nowadays, her all-day Rittenhouse Square restaurant, A.Kitchen, is home to the city’s most extensive bottle collection. Wine director Frank Kinyon oversees the stock of 450 labels, which includes local makers like Camuna Cellars and rare gems from the Loire Valley’s Les Capriades." - Regan Stephens