As the largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has a lot to offer tourists, from shopping and recreational opportunities to museums and historic sites. It’s also one of the top food cities in the country. Home to many world-class restaurants, the city offers an extensive variety of cuisines to satisfy every taste and preference. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy an upscale dining experience, you’ll have a grand time at these two restaurants.
Volver
Volver stands out from other high-end restaurants with its stylish décor and creative dishes. Featuring the creations of celebrity chef Jose Garces, the restaurant offers an ever-evolving menu that consists of unique items made with seasonal ingredients and modern techniques. Some of its best-known dishes include Siberian sturgeon caviar, carnitas popcorn, deviled-egg duck liver mousse, Monterey Bay squid, and Wagyu beef cooked on embers.
Vetri Ristorante
Vetri Ristorante is one of the hottest fine-dining spots in Philadelphia. With a seating capacity of only 35, this nationally acclaimed restaurant is fully booked one or two months in advance. Chef and owner Marc Vetri prepares seasonally rotating, modern-style Italian dishes, which are only offered as a prix fixe menu. It has several interesting entrees that include unusual meats, such as chestnut fettuccine with boar meat and cocoa, Texas antelope with amarone sauce, and baby goat with stone-milled polenta.
There are many other restaurants that offer great fine dining in Philadelphia. Whether you like American, Continental, or Asian cuisine, you’ll have no trouble finding a place that offers a satisfying high-end meal.
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