🔔 Philadelphia Food Guide
Philadelphia is a food city hiding in plain sight — the cheesesteak is a genuine American food icon, Reading Terminal Market is one of the greatest food halls in the world, and the Italian Market on 9th Street has been feeding South Philly for over a century.
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Must-Try Dishes
What to Eat in Philadelphia
The essential Philadelphia dishes — from street food to signature plates.
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Philly Cheesesteak
$12-18
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Roast Pork Sandwich
$10-16
Food Neighborhoods
Where to Eat in Philadelphia
The neighborhoods with the most interesting food scenes — ranked by Otto.
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South Philly / Italian Market
9th Street Italian Market — the oldest continually operating outdoor market in the US. Fresh pasta, cheeses, meats, and the original cheesesteak shops.
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Reading Terminal Market
The greatest food hall in America (alongside Pike Place). Amish vendors selling fresh pretzels, DiNic's roast pork, Dutch Eating Place breakfast.
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East Passyunk
The best restaurant corridor in Philadelphia — from Michelin-starred to exceptional BYOBs to classic Italian-American.
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Chinatown
Philadelphia has a small but excellent Chinatown — Cantonese, Sichuan, Vietnamese, and one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the northeast.
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Fishtown / Northern Liberties
Craft beer scene and independent restaurants — the younger, hipper food district that's been growing for a decade.