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5 of the Best Chestnut Hill Restaurants

McNally's Tavern
Thai Kuu
Mica
Cake
Cosimo's Pizza Cafe
cheeseburger from mcnally's tavern in philly
McNally's Tavern
grilled chicken and fried rice from thai kuu in phily
Thai Kuu
spinach wrapped fish from mica in philly
Mica
french toast topped with strawberries, fresh bread, and steak dinner with potatoes from cake in philly
Cake
pepperoni pizza from cosimo's pizza cafe in philly
Cosimo's Pizza Cafe

Chestnut Hill is a historic district in Philadelphia that is filled with beautiful scenery, tourist attractions, places to shop, and great restaurants. Once you visit sites like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell, or Rittenhouse Square, you can stop by one of the eateries in the area to make the most of your time in the area. Here are five of the best Chestnut Hill Restaurants to choose from.

 

 

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1. McNally’s Tavern

8634 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-9736

McNalley’s Tavern is one of the best Chestnut Hill restaurants for a casual meal with friends. You’ll find lots of tasty pub-style entrees like the Tobias, which is a sandwich with grilled beef, fried pepperoni, and salami, or the Peter Rabbit, a sandwich with grilled salami, provolone cheese, and spicy mustard. There are also plenty of deli-style salads to choose from, like egg salad, turkey salad, or tuna salad. McNally’s Tavern also offers some of the tastiest steak sandwiches in the area, and you also order a juicy beef or turkey burger for lunch or dinner.

 

 

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2. Thai Kuu

35 Bethlehem Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 297-5715

If you’re in the mood for Panang curry or want a hearty bowl of tom yum, Thai Kuu is the place to go when you’re in Chestnut Hill. In addition to these delicious meals, you can enjoy the spicy crispy basil with beef or the red curry chicken. Thai Kuu also has a number of salads like the avocado house salad with ginger dressing or the spicy calamari salad with spicy lime dressing. There are several stir-fried rice noodle dishes to choose from as well (Pad Kee Mao) with chicken, beef, salmon, duck, or shrimp. Chef’s suggestions include the Toban Yaki served in a hot pot with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion with ginger potatoes with sea bass or filet mignon.

 

 

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3. Mica

8609 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 335-3912

Mica offers an updated take on Portuguese cuisine and a hip atmosphere that makes these Chestnut Hill eatery the perfect place to have a meal with friends. Mica is also an ideal Chestnut Hill eatery for a memorable date night. You can start your meal with a refreshing heirloom tomato salad or an amuse bouche like smoked sardines on mini toasts with tomato puree before enjoying an entree like roasted salmon with corn dashi. The rabbit and pistachio angolotti is a popular dish as well, along with classic comfort food like roast chicken with whipped potatoes and wild mushrooms. You can also order several small plates to share, like blue crab beignets served with mustard and Old Bay, chicken liver tart, East Coast oysters, or grilled sourdough.

 

 

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4. Cake

8501 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-6887

Despite what the name suggests, Cake offers a variety of entrees, salads, and appetizers that will leave you full and happy. Cake also has an impressive breakfast menu to help you start the day off right, or you can stop by the restaurant and have brunch. The Big Green salad with artichoke hearts and olives is a popular meal starter, or you can go for the French lentil and squash salad with endive. There are some tasty salads to choose from as well, like the tuna salad sandwich with lemon mayo and portobello panini pizza with sautéed spinach. The sirloin burger is a favorite with diners as well and comes with onions that are caramelized to perfection. During the colder months of the year, the Winter Stew is sure to hit the spot; this hearty dish is served with a side of sourdough bread. If you’re visiting Cake for breakfast, try the morning burrito with chili-spiced eggs or the smoked salmon platter with toast and capers.

 

 

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5. Cosimo’s Pizza Cafe

8624 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-9900

Cosimo’s Pizza Cafe is a great place to visit if you’re in town with family and want to make sure everyone can find a dish they like. This popular Chestnut Hill restaurant has several delicious salads to choose from, like Gorgonzola walnut salad with cabbage and carrots and Santa Fe salad with chicken, corn, and tomatoes. You can also choose from several wraps like the turkey and cheese wrap or the maple ham and cheese wrap. The grilled burger, Cosimo’s Burger, or classic cheeseburger are favorites as well, or you can order flatbread with toppings such as roast turkey, seasonal vegetables, or marinated tomatoes. Of course, there are a variety of pizzas to choose from as well. You can customize your pizza after choosing your crust, and a gluten-free crust is available as well. Gourmet pizzas include BBQ chicken pizza, tomato pizza, and meat lover’s pizza. You can end your meal with a tasty dessert as well; Cosimo’s offers homemade chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and cannolis for the whole family to enjoy.