Philadelphia has a booming food scene.

From nationally recognized restaurants with award-winning chefs to local favorites, there’s something to excite every palate.

From beloved chefs and restaurants reinventing themselves, to cutting-edge dining experiences, there’s a lot to get excited about eating in Philadelphia today. The city’s dining scene wowed in 2022, with national recognition for Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa who won the 2022 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA). Gabriella’s Vietnam was named one of the New York Times’ 50 favorite restaurants of the year. And Her Place Supper Club and Roxanne were all named to Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Plus, Little Nonna’s and Vetri Cucina appeared on Thrillist’s list of 34 Best Italian Restaurants in America.

Our beloved Reading Terminal Market — one of the largest and oldest public markets in the U.S. — was voted the best public market in the nation USA Today’s 10Best for the past two years. Adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and with more than 80 independent merchants under one roof, including 26 restaurants, the market is a must-see for foodies looking to sample a taste of Philadelphia, including our renowned cheesesteaks!