(215) 625-2450
217-219 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9486
-75.1449
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
What People Are Saying About Amada
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Minimalist decor, an open kitchen, and groovy music all factor into the great energy that permeates the entire establishment. Diners would be remiss not to try the hand-sliced selection of cured meats, accompanied by caper-berries, cornichons and mustard; only to be outdone by the creamy cheese choices paired with balsamic strawberries and garlic dulce de leche (a delectable, sweet, garlic caramel).
11/06/09
Ruined my birthday
by HeatherA77 at Citysearch
My fiance and I went to Amada last December and had a great time. We had made reservations in advance and got a nice cozy table in the back. The experience was so great last year, so I decided to go back there for my birthday last night. What a horrible disappointment. We made reservations 5 days in advance and when we got there a little early, we waited at the bar for a drink. The host forgot about us! We had to go back up and see if our table was ready. They squeezed us into a crowded area of two seaters. The seating was so tight my fiance could barely get to his seat without knocking over something on the other table. We asked to be moved, and they moved us down a bit to a rickety table that moved when you touched it. Not to mention the chair was so high and my fiance's seat was so low, it was awkward. We asked the hostess if we could be seated in the back where we sat last time. We mentioned that we made a reservation in advance and had hoped to sit back there. We were told we'd have to go back to the bar to wait. We did, and they forgot about us again! This was the first time I ever walked out of a restaurant. I will never ever step foot in this restaurant again. Maybe Jose Garces should stop in to check on his hideous staff.
- Pros: Nice sangria
- Cons: Everything
08/31/08
Great place for special occasion or group dining
by fantacia8519 at Citysearch
The atmosphere is great. Even though they served kinda slow, but every tapa is absolutely delicious!
I suggested not to order pizza, since they taste on different from big pizza outside. A bit pricey, since the portion is very small. Serving is good. Worth a try !
- Pros: delicous food , good atmosphere,
- Cons: Pricey
08/26/08
wonderful sangria, wine, cocktails & large small plates
by jossfan23 at Citysearch
Leaving Amada we decided to walk home because we were so satisfyingly full. This was my 2nd favorite meal I've eaten in the 7 years living in Philly. The food & drinks were wonderful and we were never rushed - though the room was full they allowed us to spend 2 hours lingering over the wonderful tastes we were having. Go and eat there with a great group of friends.
- Pros: white sangria. slow-paced meal. varied menu
- Cons: food was slightly salty for my tastes - but wonderful.
The Details on Amada
Where to Sit:
With three rooms to choose from, in addition to the bar, the coolest table has to be the muslin curtain enclosed "stage table" (not available Wednesday or Friday).
What to Drink:
While homemade sangria is an excellent choice, by the glass or pitcher; the wine list has extensive choices by the glass or bottle as well.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Private Rooms, Historic Setting, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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