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Best restaurants in University City, Philadelphia

restaurants within 1.5 miles of University City clear 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. DH

    Dave’s Hot Chicken

    $ · Restaurant · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    977
    1.9× median
  2. BP

    Barclay Prime

    $$ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,702
    3.4× median
  3. VB

    Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia

    $$ · Brewery · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,568
    3.1× median
  4. ZT

    Zorba's Tavern

    $ · Greek · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,401
    2.8× median
  5. Hidden gem
    OF

    Octopus Falafel Truck

    $ · Falafel · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    395
    0.8× median
  6. VF

    Vernick Food & Drink

    $$ · New American · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,093
    2.2× median
  7. CC

    CM Chicken Philadelphia

    $ · Chicken · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    895
    1.8× median
  8. FS

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    $$ · New American · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    3.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    874
    1.7× median
  9. BN

    Bao Nine

    $ · Asian fusion · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    841
    1.7× median
  10. US

    Unit Su Vege 素舍

    $ · Vegetarian · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    3.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    764
    1.5× median
  11. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    P

    Parc

    $ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    6,435
    12.8× median
  12. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    TD

    The Dandelion

    $$ · British · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,502
    10.9× median
  13. Hidden gem
    MC

    Mood Cafe

    $ · Pakistani · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    411
    0.8× median
  14. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    SC

    Sabrina's Cafe

    $ · Breakfast · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,996
    7.9× median
  15. Hidden gem
    TR

    Tataki Ramen & Sushi

    $ · Ramen · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    394
    0.8× median
  16. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    GC

    Gran Caffe L'Aquila

    $ · Italian · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,396
    6.7× median
  17. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    OH

    Oyster House

    $ · Seafood · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,672
    5.3× median
  18. BA

    Butcher and Singer

    $$ · American · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,414
    4.8× median
  19. TL

    The Love.

    $$$ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,960
    3.9× median
  20. TC

    Tequilas Casa Mexicana

    $$$ · Mexican · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,116
    2.2× median
  21. W

    Wilder

    $ · New American · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,019
    2× median
  22. TP

    Tandoori Pizza - Philadelphia

    $ · Family · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    883
    1.8× median
  23. MT

    Miles Table

    $ · Brunch · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    526
    1× median
  24. NB

    NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse

    $ · Steak house · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    7.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    509
    1× median
  25. PC

    Parkway Corner Deli

    $ · Deli · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    480
    1× median
  26. TS

    Thai Square Restaurant

    $ · Thai · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    339
    0.7× median
  27. HC

    Harp & Crown

    $ · Gastropub · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,428
    4.8× median
  28. CC

    Cantina "Calaca" Feliz

    $ · Mexican · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,252
    2.5× median
  29. AP

    Alice Pizza and Restaurant (Locust Street)

    $ · Pizza · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    6.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,203
    2.4× median
  30. C

    Chick's

    $ · Bar & grill · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,193
    2.4× median
  31. D

    Dizengoff

    $ · Israeli · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,155
    2.3× median
  32. KC

    K'Far Cafe

    $ · Cafe · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,029
    2× median
  33. AS

    American Sardine Bar

    $ · Gastropub · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    4.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    994
    2× median
  34. JP

    Jean-Georges Philadelphia

    $$$$ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    8.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    817
    1.6× median
  35. RA

    Rex at the Royal

    $ · Southern restaurant (US) · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    816
    1.6× median
  36. A

    a.kitchen+bar

    $ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    766
    1.5× median
  37. AR

    Almyra Restaurant

    $$ · Greek · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    7.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    744
    1.5× median
  38. RG

    Rittenhouse Grill

    $$ · Steak house · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    676
    1.3× median
  39. Z

    Zama

    $ · Japanese · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    617
    1.2× median
  40. TC

    Trattoria Carina

    $ · Italian · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    6.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    615
    1.2× median
  41. S

    SouthGate

    $ · Korean · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    530
    1.1× median
  42. UU

    Umai Umai

    $$ · Japanese · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    7.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    521
    1× median
  43. KC

    Kaffa Crossing

    $ · Ethiopian · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    7.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    501
    1× median
  44. RF

    Real Food Eatery

    $ · Health food · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    7.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    475
    0.9× median
  45. M

    Melograno

    $ · Italian · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    462
    0.9× median
  46. TB

    The Breakfast Den

    $ · Breakfast · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    8.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    450
    0.9× median
  47. PC

    Pita Chip

    $ · Middle Eastern · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    8.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    441
    0.9× median

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