a.kitchen: Discover Philadelphia's Trendy New American Dining Experience

Not sure why we took so long to come here - it blew away my expectations! Fantastic food, great dimly lit atmosphere, and wonderful service. We had a lot here - the mussels, oysters, the cheese ball app, carrots, half chicken, steak, and panna cotta and loved every bite. I will be back!

I think I just found my favorite spot in Philly! Super cozy vibe and the food’s great. Tried the breakfast and loved it! Went back again for the burger, it was good, but the blue cheese flavor was a bit strong for me. Still really liked it overall!

I enjoyed this place. I got the espresso martini which was good, strong. I also got the gougere and it was good, can get a bit heavy. I also got the chickpea panisse and it was so good. I loved the seasoning on top of it. The broccoli was really good wish it was warmer. The eggplant sauce was amazing. The chocolate pot creme was decent, the mousse on top was not enjoyable but the chocolate part was really good. Service was fine. I sat at the counter watching the chefs. It was cool.

I LOVED this restaurant. The ambiance is cozy and warm. No harsh lighting. Great natural light as well. The food is incredible - the best beet salad and grilled cheese I’ve ever had…seriously. No exaggeration. Reagan was our server and she was attentive and super nice! They have a full coffee bar so we enjoyed our lattes with brunch. Brunch is served from 10-3. Overall an exceptional experience. 1000/10 would recommend.

On a cold Saturday afternoon in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, A Kitchen was the perfect place to settle in and warm up: we sat at the bar and enjoyed a French omelette filled with caramelized onions, broccoli, sprouts, and creamy Boursin, served with perfectly fried potatoes or their delicious cheeseburger with all the accoutrements done just right. Everything was comforting yet thoughtfully prepared, showcasing the kitchen’s attention to detail and balance of flavors. Paired with an IPA called Dead Flowers, the meal felt effortless and inviting—overall, a superb dining experience that captures exactly why A Kitchen is such a standout in the neighborhood.

Garlic Gnocchi was amazing. Food was all on point except pasta and claws which was too salty for my liking. Service was prompt but not rushed. This is a lively place so noise level is high but comfortable

A really nice French-American restaurant at the aka hotel which also had a separate bar to wait for your reservation. Good drinks menu. We liked all the appetizers- caramelized onion bread and the mushrooms really stood out. The monkfish entree was well done with a tuna flavored sauce but felt a bit cold at spots. Potato gnocchi was modified into a vegetarian dish which was pretty good.

Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was great. We had a toddler and they were very accommodating. Food was on the saltier side, especially the monkfish dish we had, but overall everything we tried was enjoyable. Our favorite were the crudo and the panisse. People seem to love the gnocchi but we thought it was average. Gougere was cold. We did love the desserts, especially the pot de creme, which they comped for us! Will come back again!