Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
About the Amada
Amada is an iconic restaurant and bar located at 217-219 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since its opening in 2005, Amada has been a beloved destination for those looking to experience the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine. Chef Garces' first restaurant showcases authentic Andalusian tapas in a gorgeous rustic-chic setting.
The capacious dining room offers a variety of seating options, including a chef's counter overlooking the open kitchen, a lounge area, a private event space, and a bar area reminiscent of a traditional Spanish bodega. Guests can enjoy a selection of tapas paired with Spanish wine or sangria, creating a personalized dining experience.
Amada has filled a void in Philadelphia's dining scene, offering a taste of Spain in the heart of the city. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a group celebration, Amada's dedicated staff is ready to make your event memorable. Come and experience the flavors of Spain at one of Philadelphia's most renowned restaurants.
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217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Opening hours of Amada
Monday:
17:00 - 22:00
Tuesday:
17:00 - 22:00
Wednesday:
17:00 - 22:00
Thursday:
17:00 - 22:00
Friday:
17:00 - 22:00
Saturday:
10:30 - 22:00
Sunday:
10:30 - 22:00
Reviews of Amada
"Came here for restaurant week. Good food (most tender steak I've ever had), small portions but that's what taps are. Worth trying at least once."
"TLDR: Excellent tapas experience. Perfect for a group of 4+ who are looking to sample a wide range of foods! Come for the paella and various seafood tapas. Vibe: 5/5. Located on the outskirts of Chinatown and right off I95, Amada has a convenient location for those not looking to go deep into Center City for dinner. We were attending a concert at the nearby Seaport Museum before dinner, which was conveniently walking distance from the restaurant. Inside, Amada is broken up into 2 large dining areas. One being the bar area, which has several high top tables as well as bar seats and the main dining room which has a dozen or more low top tables. My party of 4 had no problems comfortably sitting at our high top, however it looks as if the restaurant can accommodate larger groups if necessary. Decor is fitting for the restaurant, with ambient lighting and dark colors used throughout both dining areas. During our 7pm Friday dinner, the entire restaurant was booked solid, buzzing with energy from both the date night and after work crowds. Overall, a very inviting restaurant that can be suitable for numerous occasions. Service: 5/5. Amada was very accommodating during our dinner service. We were running bout 15 minutes late to our reservation, however Amada was able to hold our table for us, so we were seated immediately. Our server was quick to greet us at our table and explained the menu in its entirety since we were first timers. In addition, he was very transparent with certain dishes and their prep time, ie. the paella, which takes 40 minutes from the time ordered to prepare, so if you want to go that route it is suggested to place the order upon arrival. Drink orders were taken and served promptly. We opted for the tapas to come out as they were ready vs all at once, which ended up being the right move. Pacing was spot on, with a fresh tapa being brought to the table almost after we finished the previous. All in all, a wonderfully run service that compliments the food 100%. Food: 5/5. My dinner party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered at Amada. We opted to order around a half a dozen tapas as well as the traditional house paella. With some tapas only having 2-3 servings, we had to order doubles to make sure the whole table was able to sample. Tapa highlights included the caviar scallops, garlic shrimp and their unique take on patatas bravas. Every dish came out perfectly prepared, hot and decent portion size for a tapa style dish. The grand finale table shared paella did not disappoint. Served on a full sized cast iron paella pan to the table, the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned with generous portions of chicken and seafood. It was truly the best way to end an already fantastic meal. For a table of 4, the amount of food we ordered was the perfect amount for all of us to leave happy and satisfied. If you ever find yourself in the Chinatown or Riverwalk area in the mood for some Spanish food, Amada is the perfect place to scratch that itch!"
"Atmosphere: 1/1: cozy, dim-lighted atmosphere. There is sitting at the bar and chef’s counter without reservations. Service: 1/1: staff was nice and welcoming. John was very attentive Price: .5/1: Prices are slightly expensive even for old city restaurants Food: 1/2: We had the chef special (La Mesa de Jose). The food was just good, not really anything out of this world. Our favorite was the flatbread and the bread with truffle honey. The green salad, crab stuffed peppers, garlic shrimp, and meatballs were not meals I would order again nor recommend. Overall: 3.5/5: My wife and I have had Tapas at many places and unfortunately Amada did not live to the hype. It’s a possibility that the chef’s tasting might need to rethink their food course/selection."
"Came here for restaurant week with a friend. It was absolutely lovely. Love the vibes inside. The server was a gem, so sweet and friendly. The food was delicious and we actually left full! You get to have 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert per person for restaurant week. Between the 2 of us, we had so much food and tried a variety of different dishes. Everything was so tasty and we left satisfied. One of the best places I've been for restaurant week. Definitely will come back again !"
"Great Spanish restaurant in a beautiful part of Philadelphia. This place was packed, so we were happy that we had a reservation. The tapas style menu is perfect for a group, with everyone being able to taste everything. The croquettes were out of this world, along with the steak and lamb meatballs. Also, you musttt get the short rib flatbread. They make excellent cocktails and their wine list is extensive. Absolute 5/5 for Amada."
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