Ambrosia BYOB

4.8

1046 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Welcome to Ambrosia BYOB contemporary italian cuisine!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(215) 703-2010
Website
http://ambrosiabyob.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
ferdinand loka

Location
231 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5529
Neighborhood
Center City
Parking details
Parking is located one block from the restaurant. Off 24th and Samson.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Papardelle$24.00
short rib ragu, shaved parmigiano
Squid Ink Spaghettini$24.00
calamari, crabmeat, Calabrian chili, tomato
Rigatoni$22.00
lamb sausage, tomato, broccoli rabe
Ravioli$22.00
filled with butternut squash, brown-butter, sage, pumpkin seeds
Gnocchi$19.00
baked potato gnocchi, tomato, ricotta salata
Crispy Gnocchi$21.00
mushrooms, butternut squash, pancetta, brown-butter, whipped goat cheese
Risotto$23.00
mushrooms, truffle oil, parmigiano

Entrée

Airline Chicken$24.00
pan roasted, seasonal vegetables, salsa verde
Chicken Milanese$21.00
marinated mushrooms, shaved parmigiano, arugula, saba vinegar
Veal Medallions$25.00
prosciutto, fontina, broccoli rabe
Short Ribs$28.00
soft polenta, shishito peppers
New York Strip$29.00
fingerling potatoes, cipollini, stilton, beef juice
Moulard Duck$28.00
pan roasted, carrot puree, apricots, roasted beets
Salmon$25.00
crispy skin, seasonal vegetables, wholegrain mustard sauce
Roasted Monkfish$28.00
mussels, beans, saffron broth

Sides

Broccoli Rabe
Shishito Peppers
Fingerling Potatoes
Soft Polenta

What 1,046 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

1,046 Reviews

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Ricman466
Philadelphia
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great find in an area with not a lot of restaurants. Ate outdoor at lunch, and service and food was amazing. Will definitely keep it on my radar. BYOB for those coming for dinner.
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Dann
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved celebrating my birthday at ambrosia! Friendly staff and delicious food! Will definitely be returning again!
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JCox
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat to dine at Ambrosia. We had had great appetizers and delicious main entrees. Impressed with the home pasta dishes. We have been here for brunch, lunch and dinner … the food is always flawless! Great service enhances the overall experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crispy Gnocchi worth going back for!!
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lawstudent
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for my wife’s birthday and sat inside. It was very cozy and the food was delicious.
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Molly
Pittsburgh
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a cute area of Philly! Would definitely return.
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SteveT
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. We will definitely be back!
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CarolY
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Food was very good except for the octopus.. It was very tough and overcooked..
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foodie1
Philadelphia
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always - and wonderful service! A true neighborhood gem!
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GretchenW
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food and service! Plates are a perfect size.
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Didi
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it and highly recommended
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AlinaM
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! We thought the service was really good as well, nice cute byob spot in Philly!
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kermitsmom
Philadelphia
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were outside, and each table has a divide separating it from its neighbors, so it was quiet.
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AaaaOooo
Philadelphia
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic! I am an eater and I order lots of food. I loved every dish. Go in your pocket and experience what they have, you will not be wasting your money. Awesome menu. Experience every course!
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BarbaraM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their plump delicious mussels are the best in the city. I've never had a bad meal here.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Each dish was great!
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Pete
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious dinner! Loved the octopus and duck Service was gracious!
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The weather was lovely so we sat outside. The service was prompt and the food delicious!
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nikoleb
Caribbean
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Finally made our way here and it definitely exceeded our expectations! The complimentary focaccia and sauce are so so good we had to ask for more. I ordered the truffle tortelloni and my bf ordered the seafood pasta special; they were both so delicious and flavorful. The staff was very attentive and so nice. We will definitely be coming back!
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JenniferG
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous Sunday brunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best!!!!!!!
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Jjjj
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was absolutely delicious. Enjoyed our time and the wait staff was very caring.
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Heidi
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone is terrific at this place and so is the food
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Sssss
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good neighborhood gem, dog friendly restaurant
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Dbfrei
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent outdoor accommodations. Food as usual was excellent.
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StephenB
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Outside seating. Great
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foodiedudie
Philadelphia
294 reviews
vip
5.0
294 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was delicious. The soft shell crab pasta special was great. Get it while you can!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
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sandro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved Ambrosia! The food was fantastic!!
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rochuck04
Philadelphia
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely spot, obviously popular. The staff was welcoming, informative and attentive. Despite the busy activity, we never felt rushed. Each serving was excellent from the foccacia cubes with dip, excellent just right chew on the calamari appetizer to my veal scallops with broccolini side and my husband's beautiful servicing of large tortellini with mushroom filling an light cream sauce, we enjoyed every bits. This includes the leftovers for lunch the next day. Couldn't help but enjoy a lovely airy tiramisu (to share). Yes I would recommend Ambrosia to friends. The BYOB is a plus for us.
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ORod
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food, great service, nice ambience highly rec
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JillW
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place. This was our second time here and it was outstanding again, The crispy Brussel sprouts and grilled octopus were excellent and the fish-pasta special with stone crab and mussels was outstanding! The service was good too. I highly recommend Ambrosia BYOB!
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Epices6
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First off: three excellent dishes. The mussels in a saffron broth, with a little heat from small slivers of pepper; the short rib with polenta and gremolata: a beautifully rich and immensely satisfying dish; the perfectly cooked Moulard duck breast with roasted beets and a delightful sour counterpoint provided by apricots. The grilled artichokes with warm ricotta made for a good bruschetta-like starter, the crudo of salmon belly is also an ok dish. A truly bad dish: the Cacio e Pepe plate: way overcooked bucatini in an insipid sauce that reminded no one of pepper or pecorino. This in a place whose owner lived in Rome for many years. Please! I also don't understand how a serious restaurant still serves dishes with "truffle oil" - a cheap and overwhelming chemical compound that is the ruin of many an otherwise good dish.
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Sarah
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely al fresco dining experience on a weekday evening. Our group of four all raved about the food, wondering how on earth we’ve never been here before. Shared a bunch of appetizers and pastas. Highly recommend the crispy brussels and squid ink pasta. Great service. Perfect evening.
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Palmbreez
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service as usual. Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous. I only wish I could have eaten more. They outside dining is really nice. I look forward to coming back soon.
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MaryK
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food - nice outdoor setup. Great service. Good value
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Janessssy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food & service! But especially the food!!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding- from the homemade pasta to the outdoor booths. This is a gem of a place and we will be back. Attentive service and a wonderful food selection. We enjoyed the quinoa salad, crispy brussel sprouts, gnocchi and pasta of the day with kale pesto. Oh- and the homemade bread and dipping sauce is amazing to. Great value too. This one is a keeper.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, delicious food… we sat outdoors in a booth and felt totally comfortable since we are a Covid conscious bunch. It was a perfect evening and dining experience!!!!
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Ambrosia BYOB offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 703-2010.

Ambrosia BYOB is rated 4.8 stars by 1046 OpenTable diners.

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231 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5529

Additional information

Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is located one block from the restaurant. Off 24th and Samson.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
ferdinand loka
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://ambrosiabyob.com/
Phone number
(215) 703-2010

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Ambrosia BYOB

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Philadelphia & New Jersey

Squid Ink Spaghettini

Gnocchi

Crispy Gnocchi

Crudo

Salmon Belly$12.00

1/2 Dozen East Coast Oysters$15.00

Beef Carpaccio$13.00

Salads

Arugula$10.00

Frisee$12.00

Roasted Beets$14.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Starters

Mussels$14.00

Grilled Octopus$16.00

Calamari$14.00

Burrata$14.00

Grilled Artichokes$13.00

Pasta (Made in House)

Papardelle$24.00

Squid Ink Spaghettini$24.00

Rigatoni$22.00

Ravioli$22.00

Gnocchi$19.00

Crispy Gnocchi$21.00

Risotto$23.00

Entrée

Airline Chicken$24.00

Chicken Milanese$21.00

Veal Medallions$25.00

Short Ribs$28.00

New York Strip$29.00

Moulard Duck$28.00

Salmon$25.00

Roasted Monkfish$28.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe

Shishito Peppers

Fingerling Potatoes

Soft Polenta

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