Forsythia
French restaurant · Old City
233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19105
Highlights
Contemporary French classics in a sleek, old-school venue
Contemporary French classics in a sleek, old-school venue
"A magnificent and grand French dessert that is still fun, this baba au rhum at Forsythia is unapologetic all about chocolate, with layers and textures that range from creamy to powdery." - Annemarie Dooling
"French cuisine is both traditional and experimental at chef and owner Christopher Kearse’s cozy restaurant in Old City. Succulent duck, bountiful escargot, and the city’s most scrumptious crepes can be found on Forsythia’s self-proclaimed “French AF” menu." - Emma Orlow
"The sweet and savory weekend French brunch is a great reason to visit Old City’s little bistro Forsythia. But the cocktails are an equally compelling draw: Third Time’s The Charm, with vodka, chocolate, Rival Bros’ espresso, and ginger, is just one example of the combinations of cocktail flavors." - Annemarie Dooling
"Forsythia, a French tour-de-force in Old City, offers a happy hour every Sunday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snack on savory ham and cheese beignets ($6), beer-battered cornichons ($9), and a short rib and caramelized onion rillette with toasted sourdough ($10), among other small plates. Wine by the glass is $10 a pop. There’s also $10 and $11 cocktails and $5 beers on deck." - Ernest Owens
"French cuisine is both traditional and experimental at chef owner Christopher Kearse’s cozy restaurant in Old City. Succulent duck, bountiful escargot, and the city’s most scrumptious crepes can be found on Forsythia’s self-proclaimed “French AF” menu." - Eater Staff, Ernest Owens
