Amada

Nice ambience, delicious Spanish cheeses and meats (splurge for the jamón iberico ), and it's worth trying as many different items as possible. The garnacha blend Prima is a winner from the wine list

While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member]

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Philly ! Try some of the cured meats , garlic shrimp , flatbreads , fideos made with calamari , and the lamb meatballs .... but, honestly, everything is great here.

Garces' flagship restaurant in Philly . The garlic shrimp tapa is insane. Try one of the flatbreads as well ; the short rib one is a fave. Ham croquettas and potatas bravas are always amazing.

Lunch : Catalan Express is definitely the way to go. Sopa de Batata, the best sweet potato soup I've had, paired with the spicy potatoes and vegetarian sandwich (which was great) left me full and happy

Great Tapas had the garlic shrimp , Albondigas, spicy potatoes & flatbread they were all amazing!! The bar is pretty cool great wine selection also.

Jose Garces presents stunning updates to classic Spanish flavors in an evocative, 135-seat space in Old City . The service is impressive and the menu well-tuned, but those small plates add up quickly. Read more

Meatballs , empanadas , and scallops were all really good. I had slightly higher hopes overall, but really solid spot.

I enjoyed the flat bread the most. We shared the edmami salad and the wagyu sirloin they were all good.

One of the best restaurants in Philly . Some of my favorites are the crab stuffed peppers and the parmesan artichokes , but everything on the menu is delish!!!

Quite possibly best restaurant I've ever been to. Cheese w/ garlic dulce de leche made me melt. Literally EVERYTHING was amazing. Flatbread with chorizo and shrimp was to die to die for. GET DESSERT .

arces' granddaddy just overhauled its OMG-Everything's-Totally-Cheaper-Than-Normal! Hour with mid-week drink specials including $4 Estrellas & $8 custom cocktails like the Matador Read more

Estrella Damm is on tap--pair it with tapas ! Pimientos de padrón, gambas al ajillo , patatas bravas--take your pick!

I would say best restaurant I have ever been too. Hands down. Everything was amazing. Lemon ricotta pancakes . Melt in your mouth!

I came here for drinks and was not dissappointed. Amazing sangria and will come again to try dinner . Only bad thing are the moron rich white people that think they know everything about wine . Shut up.

You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but I definitely recommend the garrotxa cheese with garlic dulce de leche , the albóndigas and grilled chorizo or octopus .

Yummy! Great ambiance, service, and food. Loved the garlic shrimp , peppers , and the doughnuts for dessert ! Flatbreads were overrated - I prefer the tapas !

Amazing dinner - must try is the wagyu beef and spanish olives . The dessert was outstanding-- chocolate sorbet , pistachio and honey ice cream !

Best meal I had in Philly. All dishes were yummy. Didn't love the rose sangria - too sweet.

Highly recommend Amada's when in Philly. Tapas are great. Staff very professional and a great environment.

The hanger steak bites and the cheese plate with apple slices and honey were both AMAZING.

The tasting menu is the way to go. Heaps of food and all the best dishes. Don't miss the arroz temporado or short rib flat bread .

Ordr Granache 2 strt but switch 2 Temperanillo 4 dinner so as not 2 ovrpwr the full flavrd menu. Skip the chckn-it fails in comparsn 2 the rest of the menu&the roastd pepprs w/goat chz is a MUST HAVE!

Everything was great, but particular favorites include sangria (red), lamb meatballs , flatbread , & scallops .

The large, festive front room can skew loud ; for a quieter meal, ask for a table in the second dining room, beyond the open kitchen . Read more

Dinner is good, but make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Nice selection of Spanish wines for a drink at the bar too!

Awesome spot for Spanish tapas !! Highly recommend this place for any type of occasion but make a reservation in advance!

It’s no Spain, but it’s good. Try the expensive tater tots ! Good food. Fun for the whole family!

Everything is great here! I come here every time I'm in town . You will not be disappointed.

Garrotxa cheese , cana de cabra cheese , escalivada, panceta (pork belly ), and hanger steak brochettes!! ????

Must haves: empanadas , flat breads , garlic shrimp , pork with white beans , and to top it off, apple slices with manchego cheese drizzled with truffle honey

The tapas are a bit disappointing. Avoid the octopus and the gambas al ajillo . The tocino de cielo was good and also the rabo de toro.

As always the food and the service was great. Got to sit at the kitchen bar . Always makes for a good experience.

Scallops were a little over done and over seasoned, but the pesto and paella were phenomenal. Definitely recommend the two if you're dining here

The perfect spot is located at the end of the main dining room. The chef 's counter, with six high chairs , gets you up-close to the action in the kitchen.

Make your reservation now! Amada is participating in Dining Out for Life 2013 by donating 33% of every meal sold on Thursday, April 25. Dine Out, Fight AIDS! To learn more about the cause: Read more

Chef Jose Garces serves authentic Spanish tapas perfectly paired with cocktails that make for a delicious night out. Artichoke and wild mushroom flatbread is a must have!

Authentic Spanish tapas and the best Sangria in the city at this sophisticated and sexy establishment. Perfect date spot !

If you want to eat tapas you will be disappointed here. They are very different than what you find in Spain. Portions are really small for a tapa and over-expensive.

As legit as tapas restaurants get in Philly.

The scallops a la plancha and the chicken hijo are amazing and Excellent red wines

Everything was so amazing. The grilled scallops are by far the best item on this menu!

Still the most awesome tapas in the city !! A must go to experience!

Enjoyed all the food selections, good wine and excellent sangria

Portion sizes are small but the food is quite good. Flat breads and the lambs are awesome.

One of my first favorite Philly spots. Hams hanging from the ceiling, the works. Music on the weekends.

Totally excellent charcuterie and cheese board . Hell, everything we had was great.

If you don't mind spending a little money ... come here and order the tasting menu (55 pp?). You will leave fat and happy. Ask for the octopus .

Food is pretty good, decor is nice too, and service is excellent

The duck flatbread is only ok. Try the crab stuffed peppers are a must try. Don't miss the grapefruit , tequila and agave cocktail .