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Louie Louie Bistro Bar
$$$$•American•4.6(2,109)Located in University City, Louie Louie is an American bistro with a French inspired menu offering seasonal, ingredient-inspired dishes based on a classical combination of flavors. House-made pastries and an extensive beverage program highlighting wines by the glass and bottle as well as seasonal specialty cocktails and craft beers add to the dining experience. The décor pays homage to Art Nouveau and European cafes with a touch of the 1970s. Traditional wood tones, reclaimed subway tiles, tried and true black and white marble stones as flooring and wainscoting and blue and buttery leathers, fabrics and patterns bring color and graphic identities to the space. The Lounge offers custom lux seating, perfect for gathering with friends for cocktails and snacks. Outdoor seating reminiscent of French cafes is the ideal spot for dining and people watching.White Dog Cafe - University City
$$$$•American•4.6(5,697)Since 1983, White Dog Cafe University City has been a destination in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania's campus for dining, libations, and celebrations in a trio of Victorian brownstones. The first restaurant in Philadelphia to utilize environmentally sustainable, organic, and locally sourced foods from farms within a 50-mile radius, White Dog is renowned for its warm hospitality and innovative cuisine. The charming brownstones were completely renovated, providing a variety of dining rooms with whimsical dog decor, fixtures, and stunning artwork.
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- LLauraWisconsin •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFrom the time that we entered until we left, the staff were incredibly kind. We had a reservation, but others that walked in around the same didn’t and they were able to help them. They gave us the option of indoor or outdoor dining. Our waiter Owen did a nice job of explaining the farm to table concept. Food was incredibly delicious!More infoWhite Dog Cafe - University City$$$$• American• University City•4.6
- MMarkGoldPhiladelphia County •127 reviews5.0Dined on 28 Sept 2026Went for lunch and couldn't have made a better selection. Service was delightully gracious and attentive. The menu is large and offers a vast selection, especially for lunch. You can choose everything from breakfast selections to supper entrees. I chose grilled unsalted asparagus as an appetizer, a couple glasses of a French Champagne, and a wonderful French dip sandwich, again with unsalsted everything including the fries. The creme broulet was far better than most and a great portion for the money. It was a relaxing and glorious lunch - though would have loved a half bottle of Bollinger.More infoLouie Louie Bistro Bar$$$$• American• University City•4.6
- RRobinPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined on 22 Aug 2026Great experience. Easy to make reservations for a party of 8 to eat and play DnD. Serve and staff were great and food was awesome.More infoThe Board and Brew Philadelphia$$$$• American• University City•4.5
- VvictoriaPhiladelphia County •13 reviews5.0Dined on 2 Aug 2026My family joined me to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with no knowledge of LaScala. They were so pleasantly surprised and my daughter was so happy and delighted for such a lovely dinner with family. I will be back for more memorable experiences.More infoLaScala's Fire-University City$$$$• Italian• University City•4.4
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Located near the heart of the area’s biggest academic centers, the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, the West Philadelphia neighborhood of University City combines the sophistication of an academic urban center with the fun, carefree spirit of a college town, and its diverse food scene reflects this. From Philly-style pizza slices and colorful, fragrant sprinkle-and-frosting rich gourmet donuts to legendary Philly cheesesteaks laden with peppers, grilled onions, and mushrooms on genuine Amoroso rolls and one-of-a-kind upscale vegan street food, University City is also a foodie’s dream. Not to be outdone in the fine dining department, University City is also home to Michelin-starred cafes and destination restaurants.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University City is Garces Trading Company
The best vegetarian restaurants in University City are White Dog Cafe - University City, Louie Louie Bistro Bar and The Board and Brew Philadelphia
The restaurants with the best service in University City are Copabanana, Garces Trading Company and White Dog Cafe - University City
The restaurants with the best ambience in University City are Irie Entree, Copabanana and Louie Louie Bistro Bar
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