Django
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 922-7151
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 5:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Django – by Lauren McCutcheon
In Short
Linen napkins embroidered with roosters and bread baked in flowerpots set this spot a notch above its no-frills counterparts. Like the decor, the fare includes fresh, rustic details. Lemon zest livens gazpacho with shredded octopus. Vanilla-chili honey intensifies the tropical flavors of sauteed shrimp. Entrees include lemon-poached salmon, herb-marinated halibut and rare sirloin with deep-fried potato cutouts. For dessert, the signature cheese plate steals the show, with aged beauties, raw honey, fresh blackberries and nuts.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe nearest wine shop is just two blocks away, between on Fifth Street between Pine and Lombard streets. Look for Alsatian white, pinot grigio, chardonnay or lighter reds and pinot noirs.
When to GoFor weekend nights, be sure to reserve a table. One month in advance is recommended.
Where to SitThe most requested table is No. 6, subtly set apart in the center of the room on the left side. It seats two to four.
User Reviews for Django
02/25/2008 Posted by ChewyWellington
This byob far exceeded my expectations. As noted, the flower-pot bread is fantastic. The amuse-bouche was also a nice touch - not typically expected at a restaurant in this price range. In terms of appitizers I wholeheartedly suggest both the squash soup and the orchetto (spelling?). Both were complex in flavor and impressive in taste. In terms of entrees, all four we tried at my table were excellent but the lamb was a total standout. In many ways, the sides are more impressive than the focus of the entrees. Each dish seemed to have intriguing and delicious sides. My only complaint: when we got there they tried to seat us at a horrible table. First of all it was located under a stairwell and tall people could not sit on one side. Also it was set for four and we had made a reservation for five. Once we convinced them to seat us elsewhere, I have no other complaints about the service. Django is definetly a standout BYOB in the city and should not be missed!
Pros: Amazing food
Cons: Small size - make a reservation
02/17/2008 Posted by wolfgangc
We dined at Django on a Saturday night. To be expected the place was incredibly busy. We had a reservation, but we still had a 10 minute wait for our table. Once we finally sat, a server came to open our wine. My wine glass had food chunks, and clearly was not cleaned. From there, it took 30 minutes until we saw our server again! And she was a bit abrasive and did not take time to explain dishes that we had questions regarding ingredients, etc. She was clearly annoyed. The dishes came out in a timely fashion once we were able to place our order. The gnocchi was very good, and the goat cheese salad was good as well. I had the Bass for dinner, it was a fresh dish but limited in flavor. My husband had the steak, it was good, cooked perfectly, but very very small. We are avid diners among the BYOB circuit. Among the excellent offerings Philly has, Django is ranked fairly low on my list as one of my least favorite.
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