Philadelphia’s culinary landscape is vibrant, making it one of the most exciting dining destinations today, writes Alisha Miranda for Time Out.

The list of must-try restaurants in Philadelphia is a long one.

Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square was put on the national radar when it won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant last year. Its elegant and popular tasting menu has multicultural influences, from places like the Caribbean, France, and the American South.

Beyond the sandwiches at Middle Child Clubhouse, it’s worth trying the Cubano with Dominican pernil or big-as-your-face Olivia’s Pancake.

My Loup is known for its over-the-top French-Canadian menu and good energy, along with hits like cauliflower and sweetbreads with shaved black truffles, caviar with pork rinds, sour cream, and onion, and softshell crabs smoothed in hollandaise.

Ambra is one of fhe city’s most intimate tasting menu experiences with seasonable farm-to-table cooking that true food lovers will cherish.

Laurel has been an East Passyunk for over a decade and has an emphasis on fresh seafood.

Tabachoy is a newer edition to Philly’s Filipino food scene. It’s where Chef Chance Anies brings his childhood dishes to the Italian Market in South Philadelphia.

Read more about some of the best must-try restaurants in Philadelphia in Time Out.

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