Dining
Looking for great dining in Old City?
Restaurants in Old City are open and ready to welcome you back! We recommend these restaurants that support the Arden. Many of our dining partners offer take-out and other alternative dining options during this time. Please lend them your support!
Restaurants with * offer a special promotion to Arden patrons. Please review specific details of each promotion below or ask your server for details.
Cuba Libre* | Visit their website
10 South 2nd Street | 215.627.0666
Instagram: @cubalibrephiladelphia
Style: Cuban Cuisine; kid-friendly; rum bar
The décor takes you back to 1950’s Old Havana, and the menu contains a contemporary interpretation of traditional Cuban cuisine.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Café Tolia* | Visit their website
26 N 3rd St | 267.687.2533
Instagram: @LokalArtisanFoods
Style: Bakery and Cafe
Café Tolia is a bakery and café producing artisanal, handmade breads & pastries using traditional baking techniques.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Fork | Visit their website
306 Market Street | 215.625.9425
Instagram: @forkrestaurant
Style: Contemporary American; fine dining
Known for 20+ years for its interesting Contemporary American menu and high ceilings with twinkling lights, Fork serves locally sourced and seasonally inspired dishes.
Forsythia* | Visit their website
233 Chestnut Street | 215.644.9395
Instagram: @forsythia_philly
Style: French Cuisine; Fine Dining
Inventive French Far, Craft Cocktails and French Wines
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
The Franklin Fountain* | Visit their website
116 Market Street | 215.627.1899
Instagram: @franklinfountain
Style: Ice cream; soda shop
This old-fashioned ice cream parlor has bow-tie-wearing staff serving classic ice cream flavors and soda fountain favorites throughout the year.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
French Toast Bites* | Visit their website
Inside Cherry Street Pier | 121 N. Columbus Blvd. | 267.312.8339
Hours: Friday 4PM-8PM | Saturday & Sunday 12PM-8PM
Instagram: @LokalArtisanFoods
Style: French inspired cuisine; up-scale comfort
Their locally sourced menu (with roots in French cuisine) provides the freedom to enjoy drinks and a light bite, a beer and a burger or four-courses paired with a delicious cocktail.
*Denotes BOGO Free Offer
High Street Philly | Visit their website
101 S. 9th Street | 215.625.0988
Instagram: @highstreetphl
Style: Artisanal cuisine; fresh baked goods
This informal cousin of Fork sits next door with a local-artisan decor and features delicious sandwiches and pastries. Join them daily for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Home Cuban Cafe* | Visit their website
17 N 3rd Street| 239.404.8038
Instagram: @home.cuban.cafe
Style: Cuban Cuisine
Serving all-day breakfast, pulled-to-order coffee, fresh-made croquettes, and other Cuban staples — including some that are plant-based.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Las Bugambilias* | Visit their website
15 S. 3rd Street | 267.239.5673
Instagram: @lasbugambiliasphilly
Style: Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Las Bugambilias has been serving traditional Mexican food for over 15 years, first from their original South Street location, and now from the heart of Old City Philadelphia since May of 2021.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
The Plough & the Stars* | Visit their website
123 Chestnut Street | 215.733.0300
Instagram: @theploughphilly
Style: Irish pub fair; Western European cuisine
A Western European menu with a strong Irish influence, including traditional pub favorites, more sophisticated fare for foodies, and vegan, gluten-free and heart healthy options.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Positano Coast* | Visit their website
212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor | 215.238.0499
Instagram: @positanocoastphilly
Style: Mediterranean cuisine; outdoor patio
This Aldo Lamberti restaurant makes you feel like you’re on Italy’s Amalfi Coast with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and creative variations of classic Italian dishes.
*Denotes a 10% discount off food with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Race Street Café* | Visit their website
208 Race Street | 215.627.6181
Instagram: @racestreetcafe
Style: Traditional American; cozy bar
A low-key café with a rustic vibe, the menu includes house-made soups, pub food like burgers and sandwiches, and entrees from a Fish of the Day to New York Strip Steak.
*Denotes a 10% discount with proof of ticket purchase or donation
Royal Boucherie* | Visit their website
52 S. 2nd Street | 267.606.6313
Instagram: @royalboucherie
Style: French inspired cuisine; up-scale comfort
Their locally sourced menu (with roots in French cuisine) provides the freedom to enjoy drinks and a light bite, a beer and a burger or four-courses paired with a delicious cocktail.
*Denotes $15 Cocktail and Canape combo, themed to current production running, with proof of ticket purchase or donation. The combo for What the Constitution Means to Me features a Freedom of Quiche and The People’s Punch.