Talula's Garden
Restaurant · Society Hill ·
Seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting
Seasonal American cuisine in a chic farmhouse setting
"This American spot across from Washington Square Park is a perennial favorite—and not because of the views. It has near-endless seating, and the menu has something for everyone: soups, pastas, salads, and mains like tender short rib and cheesy parmesan polenta. The dining room is full of large tables and green leather booths, and the garden area could double as a greenhouse, with hanging lights and covered, heated seating (even when it rains), just waiting for groups of friends and families to stop by and order two of everything." - candis mclean
"Like the sun and general happiness, Talula’s Garden is something you probably forgot existed during the winter. But as soon as the weather’s nice again, it’s the only place you want to eat. Their patio is one of the bigger ones in the city and it’s full of trees, plants and twinkly lights that make you feel like you're on the set of a rom com. Order the frosé and ricotta cavatelli, a couple of other dishes from their seasonal, produce-heavy menu, and then stroll Washington Square Park before heading home." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Talula’s is one of those works-for-almost-anything restaurants. Going out with the in-laws? Check. Having a meal with someone fairly insufferable? You bet. But at the top of the list is date night, because Talula’s has two airy, plant-filled dining rooms and a twinkly garden out front. Even if you can't sit outside, you and your date should be set once the tuna tartare, ravioli, and seared scallops hit the table." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Many Philadelphians associate a sunny day with a trip to Wells Fargo or the Linc. For you, it’s a day for cocktails on patios or cheese plates among plants. Talula’s in Washington Square has all of those things—plus a dining room with colorful interiors and framed garden art. They also have a long wine list, risotto, good fish, and a rotating menu of seasonal, produce-heavy dishes like cauliflower with a spicy za’atar sauce." - candis mclean
"One of the city’s original “farm-to-table” restaurants, Talula’s Garden has long been prepared for a warm season, with garden seating to make dining outside a year-round occasion. Try the colorful beet, fresh orange, and whipped ricotta salad; tuna crudo; and seared sea scallops and fresh Gulf shrimp." - Ernest Owens