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The Ultimate Philly Restaurants for Weddings

These 15 spots represent the best for celebrations of all gathering sizes, culinary tastes, and aesthetic styles

by Ernest Owens and Eater Staff Updated
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by Ernest Owens and Eater Staff Updated
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Welcome to wedding season — alternatively known as "better reserve that perfect venue now or forever hold your peace" season for those newly betrothed souls about to embark on their own year-plus of planning madness. If your idea of the perfect place hinges on perfect food, look to one of these Philly restaurants to host your reception, from once-in-a-lifetime tasting dinners for small weddings to larger spaces that won't require you to sacrifice your good taste. (And even if your wedding is too big an affair to fit into some of the options below, keep them in mind for rehearsal dinners, brunches, and any other food-centered events around your big day.)

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Osteria

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Elevated family-style Italian meals and top-notch service make this Center City staple a favorite for special occasions. The glass-enclosed patio can seat up to 60 for a seated dinner (75 standing), while smaller groups can consider the Wine Room, overlooking the restaurant's wine cellar, with room for 30 to 45 guests.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
(215) 763-0920
An outdoor dining area with garden decor. Osteria

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Fringe Bar

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For those seeking an alternative venue for a wedding, Fringe Bar’s spacious, industrial vibe is great for those who want 80 guests sitting or up to 150 for a standing cocktail reception. Their full restaurant rental also includes the outdoor Haas Biergarten and the Mezzanine.

140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 375-7744
(215) 375-7744
The inside of a spacious, industrious bar. Fringe Bar

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Wilder

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Located in the heart of Rittenhouse, Wilder is available for bookings and full restaurant buyouts for events like weddings that range from 9 to 150 guests. Whether it’s the private third floor dining room, the semi-private cocktail party on the second floor, or a dramatic buyout throughout the entire building — all are ideal for an engagement party, bachelorette party, wedding shower, and/or dinner reception.

2009 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 309-2149
(215) 309-2149

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Broken Arrow Margarita at The Love.

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This bilevel sanctuary and critically acclaimed restaurant in Rittenhouse is perfect for a sizable wedding: A total of 150 seats, split between our indoor seating, outdoor seating along 18th Street, and an upper-level loft. There’s also an exceptional beverage program that’s organized by personal travels to vineyards, breweries and cideries in the region.

130 S 18th St (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555

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Harp & Crown

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This vast, lovely bi-level space is perfect for a lively wedding reception or bachelor’s party given its pair of bars and a basement bowling alley. You can book your private event here.  

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

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Budino at Barbuzzo

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The newly renovated private dining venue upstairs at Barbuzzo is picture-perfect, with its own kitchen and bar and room for 55 guests for a seated dinner (or up to 85 for a standing reception). Email [email protected] for more information.

110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-9300
(215) 546-9300
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Barbuzzo/Official

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Lacroix Restaurant

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Another really special private dinner option for intimate weddings is French stunner Lacroix, which has a private dining room that can seat 18 and a sweet semi-private option that can fit up to 32 guests for dinner. (If you are looking to go big, the Rittenhouse ballroom offers a more traditional big-wedding setting, but catering is done in-house so you'll still benefit from the kitchen talent here).

210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
(215) 790-2533
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Lacroix/Facebook

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High Street

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High Street’s 35-seat, 440-square-foot space that’s ideal for small wedding gatherings is known as “The Back Room.” It has its own private Chestnut Street entrance, in-room private bar, glamorous table arrangements, and tech accessibility that’s suitable for daytime or evening celebrations that can fit up to 50 people reception-style.

101 S 9th St (Sansom & 9th), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-0988
(215) 625-0988

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Sampan

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Michael Schulson's modern Asian restaurant offers a contemporary, artsy setting with customizable event options for groups of different sizes from a few dozen to over a hundred, including the covered outdoor Graffiti Bar (shown) and an option to buy out the whole restaurant.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Sampan

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Amada

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Jose Garces' Spanish flagship never fails to impress, and has a couple of private dining options available that can fit groups from 24 to 60 guests depending on what you choose. If you need more space, you can buy out the full restaurant and fit up to 140.

217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Amada

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Estia

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Upscale Greek restaurant Estia has room for a crowd, with multiple options available that can accommodate anything from small groups up to 200 or more guests.

1405 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7700
(215) 735-7700

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Talula's Garden

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This renowned farm-to-table restaurant in Washington Square West can transform into a nice wedding reception for 20-80 guests. A brilliant choice for those looking for a fancy outdoor dining space with a romantic secret garden vibe.

210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
(215) 592-7787

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The Olde Bar

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The Garces Group's vision for the revamped Bookbinder's included using much of the historic building's ample room for private events, with a huge catering kitchen in the back. The Blackburn Room can seat up to 200 people for a dinner reception, but with a number of different possible configurations (including buying out the entire place), the Olde Bar can accommodate groups of anywhere from 25 to 325 guests.

125 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 253-3777
(215) 253-3777
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. The Olde Bar/Official

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Vetri

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The new upstairs dining room at Vetri can only host 18 for a seated dinner (up to 40 for a standing reception), but if your dream is to keep it small and treat your guests to a truly special dinner they'll never forget, this is the place to do it.

1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
(215) 732-3478
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Steve Legato

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Rex at the Royal

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This grand restaurant on South Street offers flexible events — such as weddings and rehearsal dinners — and all in between. They can host groups as small as 10 and as large as 100.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

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Osteria

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Elevated family-style Italian meals and top-notch service make this Center City staple a favorite for special occasions. The glass-enclosed patio can seat up to 60 for a seated dinner (75 standing), while smaller groups can consider the Wine Room, overlooking the restaurant's wine cellar, with room for 30 to 45 guests.

640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
(215) 763-0920
An outdoor dining area with garden decor. Osteria

Fringe Bar

140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

For those seeking an alternative venue for a wedding, Fringe Bar’s spacious, industrial vibe is great for those who want 80 guests sitting or up to 150 for a standing cocktail reception. Their full restaurant rental also includes the outdoor Haas Biergarten and the Mezzanine.

140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
(215) 375-7744
(215) 375-7744
The inside of a spacious, industrious bar. Fringe Bar

Wilder

2009 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Located in the heart of Rittenhouse, Wilder is available for bookings and full restaurant buyouts for events like weddings that range from 9 to 150 guests. Whether it’s the private third floor dining room, the semi-private cocktail party on the second floor, or a dramatic buyout throughout the entire building — all are ideal for an engagement party, bachelorette party, wedding shower, and/or dinner reception.

2009 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 309-2149
(215) 309-2149

Broken Arrow Margarita at The Love.

130 S 18th St (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103

This bilevel sanctuary and critically acclaimed restaurant in Rittenhouse is perfect for a sizable wedding: A total of 150 seats, split between our indoor seating, outdoor seating along 18th Street, and an upper-level loft. There’s also an exceptional beverage program that’s organized by personal travels to vineyards, breweries and cideries in the region.

130 S 18th St (Sansom), Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 433-1555
(215) 433-1555

Harp & Crown

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This vast, lovely bi-level space is perfect for a lively wedding reception or bachelor’s party given its pair of bars and a basement bowling alley. You can book your private event here.  

1525 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 330-2800
(215) 330-2800

Budino at Barbuzzo

110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19107

The newly renovated private dining venue upstairs at Barbuzzo is picture-perfect, with its own kitchen and bar and room for 55 guests for a seated dinner (or up to 85 for a standing reception). Email [email protected] for more information.

110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-9300
(215) 546-9300
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Barbuzzo/Official

Lacroix Restaurant

210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Another really special private dinner option for intimate weddings is French stunner Lacroix, which has a private dining room that can seat 18 and a sweet semi-private option that can fit up to 32 guests for dinner. (If you are looking to go big, the Rittenhouse ballroom offers a more traditional big-wedding setting, but catering is done in-house so you'll still benefit from the kitchen talent here).

210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
(215) 790-2533
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Lacroix/Facebook

High Street

101 S 9th St (Sansom & 9th), Philadelphia, PA 19107

High Street’s 35-seat, 440-square-foot space that’s ideal for small wedding gatherings is known as “The Back Room.” It has its own private Chestnut Street entrance, in-room private bar, glamorous table arrangements, and tech accessibility that’s suitable for daytime or evening celebrations that can fit up to 50 people reception-style.

101 S 9th St (Sansom & 9th), Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-0988
(215) 625-0988

Sampan

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Michael Schulson's modern Asian restaurant offers a contemporary, artsy setting with customizable event options for groups of different sizes from a few dozen to over a hundred, including the covered outdoor Graffiti Bar (shown) and an option to buy out the whole restaurant.

124 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3501
(215) 732-3501
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Sampan

Amada

217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Jose Garces' Spanish flagship never fails to impress, and has a couple of private dining options available that can fit groups from 24 to 60 guests depending on what you choose. If you need more space, you can buy out the full restaurant and fit up to 140.

217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
(215) 625-2450
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Amada

Estia

1405 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Upscale Greek restaurant Estia has room for a crowd, with multiple options available that can accommodate anything from small groups up to 200 or more guests.

1405 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7700
(215) 735-7700

Talula's Garden

210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA 19106

This renowned farm-to-table restaurant in Washington Square West can transform into a nice wedding reception for 20-80 guests. A brilliant choice for those looking for a fancy outdoor dining space with a romantic secret garden vibe.

210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
(215) 592-7787

The Olde Bar

125 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Garces Group's vision for the revamped Bookbinder's included using much of the historic building's ample room for private events, with a huge catering kitchen in the back. The Blackburn Room can seat up to 200 people for a dinner reception, but with a number of different possible configurations (including buying out the entire place), the Olde Bar can accommodate groups of anywhere from 25 to 325 guests.

125 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 253-3777
(215) 253-3777
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. The Olde Bar/Official

Vetri

1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The new upstairs dining room at Vetri can only host 18 for a seated dinner (up to 40 for a standing reception), but if your dream is to keep it small and treat your guests to a truly special dinner they'll never forget, this is the place to do it.

1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
(215) 732-3478
A grand fancy restaurant that’s fully furnished that’s being prepared for a wedding reception. Steve Legato

Rex at the Royal

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

This grand restaurant on South Street offers flexible events — such as weddings and rehearsal dinners — and all in between. They can host groups as small as 10 and as large as 100.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

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