Lisa G.
9/12/2025
Amada is Chef Garces' iconic first restaurant. When searching for a romantic dinner location during our weekend away in Philadelphia, we searched no further than Amada. Entering the rustic...
Amada
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217 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Amada is Chef Garces’ iconic first restaurant. Since opening in 2005, this gorgeous rustic-chic restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine. Amada’s capacious dining room features a six-seat chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room and lounge area, an intimate private event space and a spacious bar area reminiscent of a typical Spanish bodega, complete with hanging jamons. Since opening Amada in Philadelphia in 2005, Chef Jose Garces has emerged as an enormous talent and one of the nation’s most gifted chefs and restaurateurs. Today, he is the owner and operator of more than a dozen restaurants across the country, plus a thriving event planning division and 40-acre Luna Farm.
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4.02,387 reviews
Brian B.
10/8/2025
Amada... ...good location.... ...good service... ...good food... This place is tapa style and the food is good, not great but I can guarantee you will like it. I don't have much more to say...
Maura D.
6/1/2025
Enjoyed a great meal with six friends at Amada. Beautiful dining room and great atmosphere. Our server recommended we start with 7 shared plates and that was a perfect amount. My favorites were...
Eva C.
1/25/2025
A very cool vibe. Loved the Spanish music and the muted lighting. Staff was fantastic, including our server, Nolan. Restaurant week menu had a good number of options. We enjoyed: *Green...
Dale C.
4/7/2025
Wow. We saw Chef Garces on a cooking show and decided to check out his restaurant. This place is a small venue but most excellent. They offer tapas and in order to get the paella you have to...
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