Experts' Choice Award Amada
15 expert reviews
“Though the menu takes seasonal twists and creative turns here and there, it’s grounded in the ultra-robust likes of lamb meatballs, crab-stuffed piquillos and roast pork with white beans.”
– Time Out
Concierge "Reinterpreting authentic Spanish tapas is the specialty of chef/owner Jose Garces, who used to work with Douglas Rodriguez (the "godfather" of Nuevo Latino cuisine). Traditional dishes..."
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Lonely Planet "The long communal tables foster a bustling, happening and loud atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There are more than 60 varieties of tapas, from charcuterie plates, to spicy soups, to vegetable-stuffed empanadas." Full review
Zagat "Iron Chef Jose Garces' "rustic yet swanky" Spanish "crown jewel" in Old City "still gets a big olé" for its "fabulous" tapas, "perfectly crafted" sangria and "attentive" service." Full review
BlackBook "Unanimously praised, Amada gets right to the point with an always-reliable menu of classic tapas, reimagined by versatile chef Jose Garces."
Gayot15.0
"Philly's own Iron Chef Jose Garces brings tapas to Philadelphia in a comfortable, rustic restaurant hung with hams and sausages." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A Spanish restaurant serving authentic tapas based on the earthy Mediterranean flavors that have long been the passion of founder and executive chef Jose Garces."
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"There are few restaurants in the city cooking food at such a high level of quality and intricacy for such large crowds." Full review
Rough Guide "A dash of Spanish inspiration in Old City, with over 60 tapas dishes at around $10, great paella and fine red or white sangria."
Fodor's "Since his debut with Amada in 2005, chef-restaurateur Jose Garces has opened three more restaurants in the city, all of them instant and enduring hits." Full review
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