Southwark
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 238-1888
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Bainbridge Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for Southwark – by Lauren McCutcheon
In Short
Behind thick burgundy curtains hide an impressive mahogany bar, flickering votives, servers in long white aprons--and an upscale "Sideways" clientele who comes for the conversation, not to watch ESPN (no TVs here). The chef/co-owner--who hails from incredibly popular nearby Django--places a patent emphasis on locally raised ingredients, while her co-owner/bartender husband prides himself on low markups on stellar smaller wines.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe bar's 18 stools--and the barkeep's talent for casual conversation--make this area a perfect spot for wining and dining oneself. The bar leads to a petite white-tablecloth dining room which overlooks a secluded courtyard filled with tables and chairs.
The ExtrasThe menu offers at least one main vegetarian dish as well as multiple veggie-friendly smaller plates.
Know Before You GoDinners begin with slender, airy slices of just-baked Parmesan bread and lemon butter, and move on to seasonal dishes such as poached Bosc pear stuffed with fontina; tender veal cheeks with homemade pappardelle pasta; delicate, creamy cod brandade; and rich mousse-like chocolate pot de creme.
When to GoExcept for Sunday, the bar stays open until 2am.
User Reviews for Southwark
11/03/2007 Posted by jp712
nice ambience, dining in the courtyard was nice. service was fine, and the food was pretty good too, but some of the portions were way too small for the price. we both work in fine restaurants, and couldn't believe the 2 (underseasoned) scallops on the "large plates" menu for $23. overall, it was a little bit disappointing because we walked in with high expectations.
08/23/2007 Posted by zneroladivad
I am surprised that there were bad reviews of this restaurant. The staff is so efficient, knowledgable and pleasant I don't know what sort of person you'd have to be to elicit a negative response out of them. I believe someone complained that their food came too quickly, so I guess some people are unpleasable. If you have a litlle bit of class, an appetite for excellent, intelligent, seasonal food and a thirst for the best cocktail of your liking then make Southwark a regular stop. This place has a unpretentious style which completely blindsides you with excellence.
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