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Parc BrasserievsVetri Cucina
Both Parc Brasserie and Vetri are recommended by experts. On balance, Vetri scores significantly higher than Parc Brasserie. Vetri scores 93 with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Frommer's, Gayot and BlackBook.
Parc Brasserie
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277 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA
From $30/night
Fodor's "Restaurateur Stephen Starr's fondness for themes ... has reached perfection in this vast but meticulous stage set placed on Philadelphia's most desirable corner." Full review
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Ask for an indoor-outdoor table overlooking the park: you'll get generous views and the pleasant din of the 150 diners behind you without the deafening buzz that is the restaurant's one true downside.
Frommer's "This gleaming, patinaed, 250-plus-seat corner brasserie dominates the see-and-be-seen scene on Rittenhouse Square." Full review
Zagat ""Artsy versions" of classic dishes and "outdoor seats that are some of the most prized in the city"." Full review
BlackBook "Parc is less ostentatious than some of Starr's creations, and that's a good thing. A classic bistro where you'll never go wrong with the steak frites or côtes du Rhône."
Gayot13.0
"Stephen Starr's Parc channels the chic brasseries of Paris, complete with aproned waiters delivering steak frites and duck confit and the see-and-be-seen set." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ideal for a light snack or a more leisurely meal, this French bistro offers many classics such as onion soup and escargots, as well as meat and fish platters and a choice of baguettes."
Philadelphia Inquirer "The amazingly crusty baguettes and country bread from pastry chef Frank Urso and his baker, Carlos Apricio, may be the best in the city." Full review
Rough Guide "Excellent French bistro right opposite ritzy Rittenhouse Square."
Not For Tourists "Fancy French bistro. Lobster cocktails."
Where "From Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr comes this see-and-be-seen French brasserie overlooking Rittenhouse Square." Full review
Vetri Cucina Fodor's Frommer's
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1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $50/night
Fodor's "Chef Mark Vetri blew into town from New York, where his cooking had garnered all sorts of kudos." Full review
Frommer's "The best Italian restaurant in America? That's what the critics say." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the nation, this fine-dining landmark is usually booked two months in advance." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Acolytes attest "heaven on earth" can be found in an "unassuming" townhouse in Washington Square West, home of Marc Vetri's flagship Italian, a "gastronomic tour de force"." Full review
Zagat "Midpriced Neapolitan pies emerge from the custom-built oven as fast as the beats on the rocking soundtrack, keeping the crush of tourists, locals and carry-out customers satisfied." Full review
BlackBook "Critically acclaimed seasonally-changing menu includes Italian classics and contemporary innovations."
Gayot17.0
"Chef Marc Vetri needs no more than this intimate 30-seater on Spruce Street to impress guests." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"It's the complete package, from toppings and menu twists, to the drink program and overall feel, that puts it on top." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 4 Bells
"At nearly 14-year-old Vetri, my posterity list of dishes is long, from the sublime spinach gnocchi to the wood-smoked goat and truffled-onion crepe." Full review
Not For Tourists "Intimate and romantic, one of Philly's best."
