How is Laurel restaurant rated?

Laurel

4.7

1247 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Chef Nicholas Elmi's flagship restaurant offers an a la carte menu beginning April 5th 2023. Formerly tasting menu only, the newly renovated space focuses on Mid-Atlantic cuisine with French and Japanese influences. Our refined dining menu is complimented by our diverse wine list and stellar cocktails. We also provide a variety of spirit free beverages for those who do not imbibe.

Inquiries regarding the chef’s garden table, parties of 5 or more, or private events must be made via phone message. We happily extend a 15 minute grace period from the time of reservation and do our best to accommodate specific seating requests.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 271-8299
Website
http://www.restaurantlaurel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nicholas Elmi
Private party facilities
Laurel is excited to offer our 22-seat dining room for private events. Enjoy a 6 course menu and beverage pairing as a base option with ability to customize your experience. We recommend inquiring 2 months in advance to ensure reservations are not already booked for your desired date. Email info@restaurantlaurel.com for more information.

Location
1617 E Passyunk, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Cross street
E. Passyunk & Tasker
Parking details
Street and metered parking are available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 1,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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1,247 Reviews

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Randy
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was fantastic. Flavors, presentation, freshness all outstanding. Extremely happy with the whole experience and worth the considerable price.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible from arrival til finish! Both Chefs are extremely talented Plating was beautiful Server was very knowledgeable of menu and wine Delicious food wine list is superb Interesting and perfect combinations: celery salad was EXCELLENT Beef tartare is divine Bartender def knows how to make a perfect drink Staff and service impeccable I will most certainly be back!
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AngieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! We look forward to returning!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New format but just as good. We had a great time! Love the new look too!
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SpruceFan
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick Elmi continually reinvents himself and his stunning restaurant. Nothing in Philadelphia can equal it.
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AshleyH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant experience of my life. The staff takes such care, it's astounding.
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SteveP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best dining experience in Philadelphia….still. The service, the food, the experience are unparalleled. The people make it even better. Always friendly. Always welcoming. Always professional. You could not ask for a better time and experience!
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cynthiar
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, superlative in every category. Inventive dishes, beautifully presented, knowledgeable staff. Phenomenal. We’ll be back
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PhillyFun
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tasting menu & wine pairings!
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RyanC
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Laurel used to wow. There is a reason it’s no longer listed with the vernicks of the world. The sauces were I’ll prepared, the kitchen was undisciplined, and the service was lack luster. If you are looking for the Laurel of years past I fear it’s forever gone. Spend your 600 bucks somewhere else
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the city! The chef makes the most creative and delicious dishes, with any dietary preferences - The Laurel chef is true culinary genius. I would come here everyday if I could ;)
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with wine pairings was outstanding!
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SDeVito
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, wonderful customer service. Will definitely be returning!
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TedN
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We had a 530pm reservation and were the first to enter the restaurant. We were sat at a table for two by the entrance. The dining area was small, totaling seating for 20 or so guests. We had the six course tasting menu and shared a seventh course of A5 Wagyu, with the wine pairings. Each course was meticulously prepared and presented. The amuse bouche of the evening was a foie gras and strawberry tart. It was excellent. The six courses were interesting and complex. The staff was very attentive, however, the overall service was a bit rushed. We were done in a little over an hour. The background music was classic rock and a bit heavy, which also detracted from the dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my wife to Laurel for her birthday dinner, and we could not have been more pleased!
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Noname
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Food was a little too tiny. Upscale restaurants typically serve smaller portions but this was a bit extreme. Some of the food was very well done but some were throwaway items they served as a course. The caviar, quail, and wagyu were phenomenal. Service was excellent as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
It’s good, just outrageously expensive. Not amazing. Too loud.
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Solidus
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the wine pairing with the A5 Wagyu, highly recommend it. I found myself saying “this is all so phenomenal” multiple times. The first course of the 7 sent me back to childhood and I knew this would be an incredibly enjoyable experience. The wine and 7th course were a perfect compliment to an already impressive lineup. Our waiter and the wait staff were warm and knowledgeable, made us feel very taken care of. I will certainly come back here in a few months.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was outstanding and presentation was beautiful! Loved the wine and drinks too. This may be odd to say but tables are uncomfortable bc the height of the chairs is too short.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite menu, service, overall experience. Excellent choice for a special evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The chefs tasting menu was kept a surprise until each dish was served which kept us pleasantly surprised with every bite. The staff was very engaging and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Definitely suggest wine pair. They did a great job. A definite must try.
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JWSeo
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for special occasions. Great food, staff, and atmosphere. Loved their cocktails.
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VINCENT
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Laurel was absolutely outstanding! Everything about our experience exceeded our expectations! Joey was beyond accommodating, informative, inviting, friendly and a true professional in his industry. We will be coming back often, thank you everyone for making this meal special beyond just taste!
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MelissaP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is incredible!! Amazing inventive food and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was imaginative, beautifully presented, a lesson in textural complexity, and very very tasty. The wine pairings were spot-on for the food and drawn from outside of the usual-suspects pairing options. Every person we interacted with was as approachable and friendly as they were knowledgeable about the food and drink. Will definitely come here again next time I’m in town.
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MarkN
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
$600 dinner for two and hustled out of the restaurant because they wanted to close before 10? Additionally the tables were too close together for the image they are trying to create.
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CarlA
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the U.S. The service, the knowledgeable staff and the just, "wow", kitchen. Truly outstanding. The flavor of each ingredient, in each dish shines through beautifully.
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CharlieA
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Laurel was easily one of the better meals we have ever had. My wife and I eat at quite a few Michelin restaurants and the like, and Laurel was right up there with the he
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OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful birthday celebration. What a treat. Would highly recommend to anyone that appreciates an elevated dining experience
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent presents and extremely friendly!
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MB80
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joey was fantastic and the service was impeccable. My wife and I opted in to the wine pairing which really elevated the experience. The staff was also exceptionally accommodating to my wife’s dairy sensitivity and it was fun to taste the dairy free against the normal option. The food was phenomenal, the ambiance was great, and we could not have asked for a better night.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick is a true master. Laurel is a favorite! He orchestrated a six-course epic experience. So thankful.
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Tonyman
Philadelphia
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing tasting menu. Delicate and creative courses. Wonderful service by waitstaff. Kitchen staff graciously accommodated food allergies and preferences. We brought our wine. They have a $25 corkage fee which is very fair as they have a full bar available. They even provided an additional dessert for my birthday. Great experience. See menu and pics of some of the plates.
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Annoymous
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect engagement dinner. Chef Elmi came out and spoke with us after serving 3 dishes to us. Special s’mores dessert for us as well. Couldn’t possibly ask for a better night with better food. This is Michelin star grade!
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KateH
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A magical dining experience, and worth the price tag for my husband's 40th birthday. A sophisticated meal without being stuffy - the wine pairing was excellent.
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MaryC
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food and wine were both Fantastic!! Highly recommend it!! MC
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TaylorM
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Every single thing was impeccable in taste & presentation. Wait staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable of the food and beverage pairings.
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GeoffreyS
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Laurel is a VERY expensive restaurant but the food was truly brilliant! It is not an all-purpose celebration place--but rather a destination for those who really care about interesting food, exotic flavors, arresting presentations and a truly unique culinary dining experience. I'm a foodie--so that worked. But I can imagine some folks thinking it is an awfully expensive place for "weird' food. Actually, nothing was weird but it could seem that way to an unprepared palate. I did think the $25.00 corkage fee inappropriately high......I know they want to get us to pay the EXTRA $80/person for their wine pairings.....but that is more wine than we can drink. So we brought our own good bottle. Some of the dishes were beyond brilliant and delicious-- their version of quail was over the top good and the artichoke custard that created the base for our first course was truly splendid. But two $140 meals, $25.00 corkage and a 20% tip for the well-deserved service, brought the bill to over $400. That is a lot for dinner. Caveat emptor!! Worth it if you want that kind of meal and can afford it but a slightly obscene amount of money for dinner, when SO many are in want. You could eat at least 10 scrumptious dinners at the nearby Indonesian hole-in-the-wall eateries (with leftovers for the the next night!), for the price of one dinner at Laurel. And yet......we loved it!
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GeoffS
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal, with creative and beautifully executed dishes, along with friendly, professional service.
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notsoeasilyimpressed
Chicago
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had been wanting to get here for the longest time and only regret i had not come sooner. The place had a simple elegance eith a nice bar off in another room. Service was top notch from door to exit. Each dish built to the next and had a quiet elegance in every bite without being pretentious. And the neighborhood is adorable
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Laurel is rated 4.7 stars by 1247 OpenTable diners.

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1617 E Passyunk, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Additional information

Cross street
E. Passyunk & Tasker
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street and metered parking are available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Elmi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantlaurel.com/
Phone number
(215) 271-8299
Private party facilities
Laurel is excited to offer our 22-seat dining room for private events. Enjoy a 6 course menu and beverage pairing as a base option with ability to customize your experience. We recommend inquiring 2 months in advance to ensure reservations are not already booked for your desired date. Email info@restaurantlaurel.com for more information.

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