Renata's Kitchen
Mediterranean restaurant · University City ·
Mediterranean brunch & lunch with shakshuka, falafel, & great patio
Mediterranean brunch & lunch with shakshuka, falafel, & great patio
"At Renata’s Kitchen, students, local families, and Meredith Greys-in-training come in with a mission for an eggplant halloumi and falafel wrap to get them through the day. There are stools for solo seating at the bar, lots of green booths, and patio seating outside that’s ideal for filling your Vitamin D quota. But when you’re in a rush, you can place an order online or walk into the Mediterranean spot for an in-and-out tabbouleh salad and get on with memorizing the names of the bones in the body." - candis mclean
"You decided to visit your sister at Penn, and instead of the wild night you had hoped for, ended up binging true crime shows and crashing on her futon. Before heading back to your responsibility-filled adult life, head to Renata’s Kitchen for brunch. The Mediterranean menu has everything from peppery shakshuka to fluffy pumpkin french toast that will give you just enough energy to make it back to your apartment for your next nap." - candis mclean
"Head to this University City patio and dining room for a daytime baby shower or nighttime soiree of berbere spiced chicken skewers, falafel, margaritas, and rose hibiscus tea (especially if you’re the one carrying the baby). The Mediterranean spot can host between 20-250 people in the open air, dining room, or the entire venue." - candis mclean
"Located at the 40th Street trolley portal, Renata’s Kitchen on Baltimore Avenue is a West Philly go-to. The restaurant starts serving at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, offering a mix of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and American breakfast dishes like shakshuka, omelets, and avocado toast." - Ernest Owens, Kae Lani Palmisano
"The always-bustling Renata’s Kitchen serves up a variety of Eastern Mediterranean fare. Its varied menu features several soups and vegetables (including a creamy tomato cilantro soup), spreads and dips (try the tzatziki or the tahini), as well as smaller and larger plates (with options like Arabian salad, za’atar-crusted branzino, and slow-braised lamb shank)." - George Banks-Weston