This is a lcoal restaurant that we visited because we had an expiring restaurant.com certificate. Location: In the heart of the old city, Philadelphia. There are many restaurants and clubs in that vicinity. It's better than ever around there. We drove by the restaurant the first time, because the name is on banners attached to the 2nd or 3rd storey... more

Slightly off the wall establishment. Service was a little erratic from a young and some what inexperienced wait staff but this more than made up for by the truely excellent meal we had. Each dish was tasty, well cooked and well presented. The wine list was good and they mixed a mean Pimms which started the evening off very well.... more

The bread, the wine, the vegan dinner choices. Some nights are good--others great. Overall, I dig this joint. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Thanks J. Si for taking me there more

Went for Restaurant Week...really good food, very very fresh. Best swordfish I've ever had! And they did not skimp on portions, oh boy. Nice wine list, too. Don't hesitate to dine. more

I traveled to Philly, from Chicago, over the Thanksgiving weekend. I drove because I was also dropping off a number of gifts for the upcoming holidays and the car was packed. The food was middling at best. Service was spotty with some entrees arriving and, being polite, we were waiting for others in our party to be served. I pulled... more

YUMMMM! more

Farmacia is supposed to be a mid-range, trendy restaurant featuring natural, healthy, "free-range" and vegetarian/vegan dining. It was started by a co-owner of the White Dog, one of our favorite places in the city, and we've seen some of its packaged goods for sale at our local Metropolitan Bakery. We booked a table for 6 on a Tuesday night for... more