Experts' Choice Award Vernick Food & Drink
What the experts agree on
Chef Greg Vernick's Rittenhouse townhouse spot elevates comfort classics—signature toasts, wood-fired proteins, seasonal small plates—into refined, inventive dishes that critics call among Philly's best.
“This cozy two-level eatery offers inventive seasonal dishes like Spanish mackerel ceviche venison au poive or a small-plate char-grilled octopus niçoise.”
– Time Out
Gayot14.0
"The seasonally-driven menu allows you to take a mix-and-match approach, by pairing smaller dishes, perhaps his signature "toasts" with toppings of fromage blanc and apple chutney." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"Seasoned with olive oil and touched with just the right golden tint of char, these half-inch-thick slices are irresistibly springy pedestals for an array of clever toppings." Full review
Not For Tourists "Simple and inventive. One of Philly's best restaurants."
Fodor's "Delicious things on toast, Asian influences, large-format proteins cooked in a wood-burning oven, rosés a-go-go, uni. Expect it all rendered in thoughtful, joyful expressions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Chef-owner Greg Vernick creatively riffs on classic forms like bruschetta and pasta with intense flavors and bold presentations." Full review
Bon Appétit "And (fancy-ish) comfort food for all." Full review
Where "Modern refinement and perfect ingredients are the hallmarks of this husband-and-wife operation." Full review
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Don't miss the delectable entrees roasted to perfection in their wood-oven oven, including the organic Amish chicken.
The Infatuation8.5
"It’s a spot that, despite serving a bigger variety of food than you’ll find in Reading Terminal Market, does it all really, really well...the kind of restaurant we wish many other restaurants could be." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The eponymous chef-owner is an alumnus of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, so you can expect a cooking style underpinned by a strong, classical base and a kitchen wholly familiar with seasonal,..." Full review
Afar Magazine "This upscale New American restaurant in a brownstone near Rittenhouse Square is a popular destination for business dinners and special occasions. Chef Greg Vernick is a James Beard Award..." Full review
