Old City Restaurants

Ultra hip Patou is truly a place to see and be seen. Located on Market Street amidst Old City’s most popular restaurants, Patou stands out for serving gourmet French food with chic style. Acclaimed Head Chef and owner Patrice Rames (creator of the successful Bistro St. Tropez) styles his fare after his hometown in the French Riviera and serves it in an atmosphere that exudes trend and style. French food that lacks pretentiousness while thriving in flavor, an extensive list of fine French wines and fruity cocktails, complete with innovative interior design and attentive service, Patou has given Rames—and Philadelphia—another …

Privé blends the historical allure of the Mediterranean with a hip, urban cosmopolitanism. A minimalist décor with bold color accents is juxtaposed by projections and reproductions of Classical Greco-Roman sculpture to create an appealing postmodern pastiche. Executive Chef Peter Karapanagiotis’s menu is a similar blend of tradition and the avant-garde, offering classic “mezzes” like Octopus and Haloumi as precedents for more whimsical entrees like the Salmon Paillard with caramel olive glaze and tzatziki with truffle essence and a sumptuous Lamb Burger with Mediterranean flavors. For those too wracked with indecision at Privé’s extensive and diverse offerings, the Chef’s Tasting menu …

Konak, translates to luxurious mansion, is an experience in Turkish royalty. Guests are pampered and indulged, all while enjoying the very best in sights, sounds, tastes and scents. 18-foot ceilings, skylights, Turkish music, Atay family heirlooms, needlepoint drapes, cast-iron candleholders, hookahs, engraved antiques, embroidered satin pillows and to top it all off, award-winning Turkish cuisine. Voted "Best Mediterranean" in Philadelphia three years running by Fox TV, as well as various other accolades, Konak serves the finest in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Reminiscent of the extravagant palaces that are located in the heart of Istanbul, Konak restaurant has transformed Philly’s Old City …