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Amada

217 Chestnut St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts.) Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215-625-2450
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Cuisine:
Tapas
Neighborhood:
Old City

Amada Stats

Celebrity Chef:

  • Jose Garces

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Oct. 2005

Good For:

  • Business Dining
  • People Watching
  • Singles

Special Features:

  • Private Room Available
  • Outdoor Seating:
    • Sidewalk
  • Takeout Available
  • Winning Wine List

Vibe / Atmosphere:

  • Power Scene
  • Trendy

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Prix Fixe Menu:
    • Dinner
  • Tasting Menu

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Tues: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Wed: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Fri: 11:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Sat: 5:00PM - 12:00AM
  • Sun: 4:00PM - 11:00PM

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102 Member Reviews for:
Amada

  • 1-5 of 102

Reviewed by sg1484671 on 12/31/2009.
Member since July 1999, Total Reviews: 46 (Female, East Brunswick, NJ)

FABULOUS! Great assortment of tapas-sized plates. Beautiful preparation, EXCELLENT waitstaff - very knowledgable, funny, just the right speed of service. Don't be turned off in case you don't like Spanish food - it's far from just pots of paella! Great ambiance,,,,not too noisy, even when packed. Perfect place!

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Reviewed by RamJet386 on 12/11/2009.
Member since January 2003, Total Reviews: 8 (Male, 60 and above, Trevose, PA)

Lots of interesting dishes - tasting menu is a good way to make decisions and try many combinations you wouldn't ordinarily try. Decor and crowd very hip - can't say the Euro-slick look is my fav. But my taste buds were very happy. good selection of wine - next time will order by the glass so can do more matching as the dishes change.

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Reviewed by Eileen7757 on 11/29/2009.
Member since November 2009, Total Reviews: 2

This was the fourth time for us to visit Amada. Every time, the food was outstanding and so was the service. You have to book in advance to get in, but it is worth the trip.

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Reviewed by GaryM1322991 on 11/25/2009.
Member since February 2003, Total Reviews: 54 (Male, 50s, Princeton, NJ)

An excellent all around dining experience. The food is expertly prepared, the staff is personable and friendly, and the decor is made particularly interesting by the creation of about four distinctly different dining areas if one includes bar type seating. The food has creative flourishes, such as the clams and chorizo served in a broth which was particularly tasty. I particularly liked the non-mainstream beer and ale offered.

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Reviewed by PhilipA497526 on 10/30/2009.
Member since March 2003, Total Reviews: 73 (Westtown, PA)

Yes the food is amazing (sometimes), but hey at these prices it shouldn't be spotty. Personally I think Tinto is a much better choice and a little less expansive of a space. There are far better restaurants in Philadelphia for an out of town visit and you are expecting a super meal. Buddakan or The Fountain are two such examples. This spot is sometimes great, sometimes not so good. If you want Tapas try Tinto, same owner which equals go figure???

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