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BuddakanvsOsteria
Buddakan and Osteria are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Buddakan scores marginally better than Osteria. Buddakan is ranked #13 in Philadelphia with praise from 9 reviews such as Not For Tourists, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Buddakan
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Philadelphia Inquirer
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Where
The Infatuation Show All Reviews
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Many dishes are designed to share, and standouts include tuna "pizza," Malaysian spicy lobster, and wasabi-crusted filet mignon." Full review
Zagat "Still "buzzing" after many years, Stephen Starr's "sexy", "swanky" Old City Asian earns Philadelphia's Most Popular title thanks to "creative", "exceptionally flavorful" food." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The great golden Buddha has smiled upon this Stephen Starr restaurant, now replicated in New York and Atlantic City." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The edamame (soy bean) ravioli, wasabi tuna pizza, and miso-glazed black cod are enduring classics."
Philadelphia Inquirer 2 Bells
"Swiderski has left enough elements of familiar Asian cooking to ease unadventurous customers along, and most of these standards are done quite well." Full review
Rough Guide "Delicious pan-Asian fusion entrees cost well over $20. Admire the 10ft gilded Buddha in the modernist interior while dining."
Fodor's "This post office turned stylish restaurant is presided over by a 10-foot-tall gilded Buddha who seems to approve of the sake cocktails and the fusion food ..." Full review
Not For Tourists "Pricey Starr Restaurants Asian fusion - everybody has a birthday there."
Where "This enduringly popular hotspot features contemporary Asian creations in a theatrical atmosphere, including a 10-foot golden Buddha. L (M-F), D (daily)." Full review
The Infatuation "Their rock shrimp bao buns are great, and you can’t go wrong with most of the dim sum section of the menu. " Full review
Osteria
Concierge Fodor's
Frommer's Zagat Gayot Philadelphia Inquirer Rough Guide Not For Tourists Where
Time Out Show All Reviews
640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
From $31/night
Concierge "At last, Vetri himself has branched out, trading the intimacy of his first venture for a larger, more casual, space in a converted garment factory, and a tightly edited menu for one with more breadth."
Fodor's "Osteria is more than a consolation prize for the many who are thwarted by the two-month back-up in reservations at Marc Vetri's eponymous fine-dining restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "This casual, contemporary industrial loft-meets-wine cave is a bit off the beaten path -- but is so worth the trek." Full review
Zagat4.6
""Tuscany" is just a "cab ride" away courtesy of this "pricey" North Philly "treasure" where the "bustle and warmth" is "conducive to conversation"." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Located along North Broad Street, Marc Vetri's Osteria is a rustic take on an Italian trattoria." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"Marc Vetri has heard the jokes about battling for pizza dollars with Sbarro, his neighbor at the Moorestown Mall." Full review
Rough Guide "Award- winning Italian restaurant with a good selection of pizzas and antipasti, entrees such as wild halibut for $25–30 and delicious desserts."
Not For Tourists "More tasty (and a little cheaper) Italian grub by Mr Vetri."
Where "This Roman-style eatery exceeds expectations with seasonal homemade pastas, thin crust pizzas and wood grilled meats and fish in a warm, industrial space." Full review
Time Out "Another one of the Vetri family of restaurants, Osteria is reminiscent of the traditional osterias found in Northern Italy." Full review
