10 Arts
(215) 523-8273
10 Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia,
PA
19102
39.9513
-75.1639
Neighborhoods: Center City West, Center City
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In Short
The rotunda of this grand old dame of Broad Street sets a towering center stage for French-born culinary guru Eric Ribert - well known for his overseeing culinary ops at New York's famed La Bernadin. Back in Philly, Ribert's new American menu focuses on regional, organic ingredients with an eclectic menu where highlights come in the way of Striped Bass "Grand Mère" - with wild mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and bacon, steamed mussels and tuna carpaccio. A grilled flat iron steak is served in shallot sauce. Aesthetically speaking, the modern decor strikes a dramatic note in this historic setting.
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aggiemay
March 13, 2009
First, let me say that I am a big fan of Eric Ripert, and have been looking forward to trying this place since it opened last year. We started with drinks at the bar, which is right next to the restaurant- and both are in the open rotunda lobby which has a beautiful high ceiling, but also helps the noise to carry- and boy, did it ever. Granted, this was not the restaurant's fault, but the bar was packed with men in suits and people in nametags- apparently in town for a convetion of some sort. It was tough to get the bartender's attention and patrons were acting inappropriately (let's leave it at that). The whole experience at that bar is not something I'd subject myself to again. however, the space is nice and seems like a nice place for a quiet drink, when the Boys' club isn't there. When we did sit at our table in the restaurant, the noise level was a bit better. We ordered 2 of their signature cocktails (an orange vodka cocktail, and a pomegranate cocktail). These were delicious, but at $15 each, I wasn't going to have more than 1. The apps were decent. my beet salad was fresh and flavorful, the goat cheese was smooth and creamy- a good way to start a meal. The sea bass app which my boyfriend ordered was very small, and as he said, "tasted like fish sticks". Onto the mains. I had the PA Brook trout and was pleasantly surprised to see 2 decent sized fillets. It was served over bok choi which was cooked perfectly, but the hazelnut\beurre blanc sauce was a little salty for my taste- and I was not able to finish it all. My BF had a steak (NY Strip, I think) and said it was good- not great. I didn't try it. Desserts were the biggest letdown simply because of their size. They are about 2 bites each, so sharing is out of the question. The beignets were very good, but the apple cider that is served with these is very fragrant and was a bit like drinking potpourri. The parfait was decent, but a strange consistency. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd go back here unless there is a change of menu or restaurant concept. With Eric Ripert as "culinary designer"- this food should have been alot better- or half the price- to make it worth a second visit.
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PhillyPhile80
February 05, 2009
I have lived in Philadelphia for almost ten years, so I've had the opportunity to go to most restaurants here, but this was one of the best meals I've had in Philadelphia or anywhere else! This is the only review I've ever been inspired to write. The food was amazing, the service was very friendly and down to earth and everyone I dined with agreed that it was a fantastic experience and that we would definitely go back- and I think we're looking forward to the next time already! We were there for restaurant week, which, at many restaurants means that it's a watered down experience and that you are rushed through your meal. Here, they treated us like royalty- they even gave me a complimentary specialty cocktail to celebrate my Birthday! They went out of their way to make our experience special- even giving one guest something that wasn't on the menu in order to satisfy special dietary needs! It is a very special place. Everything was impeccable- the service, food, and decor. The only thing lacking was the pretentiousness that is often associated with this caliber of restaurant- and we didn't miss that one bit! Anyone who is looking to have a special evening should try 10 Arts.
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nishio
January 27, 2009
I must say that I made reservations for 10 Arts nearly a month in advance and looked forward to enjoying a well crafted meal. The reality was a different situation with an extremely lackluster meal and an overly aggressive chef upset that we we were not happy with the meal preparation. I have never in my life been confronted by a chief, both hands gripping the edge of our table convinced that we had no right to question the food placed in front of us. If we had been greeted with a polite explanation of the preparation I feel we would have had no issue, but to be nearly accosted by a chef with an angry attitude was, pretentious, unprofessional and unnecessary. Never again, 10 Arts...never again.
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Parking:
Let the valet take the keys and don't sweat looking for a space.
Where to Sit:
Sit in the central rotunda and watch the world go by.
What to Drink:
Ask for a wine recommendation from the accomplished list.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Notable Chef, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Historic Setting, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Business Breakfast, Group Dining
General Info:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
