Tapas Restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to miles of hiking trails, campsites and parks, including Fairmount Park, Schuylkill River Park and Malcolm X Park. Small-plate dining in Philadelphia can be an attractive option for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers who need a light, but tasty, meal after a day of activities at the parks and recreational sites around the city. Tapas items from Spanish and Mediterranean restaurants in the area can be ordered to go for picnicking and camping.

Ansill Food and Wine Restaurant

Ansill Food and Wine Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean tapas and cheese plates in a sophisticated, upscale setting. Tapas options include tomato bread, marinated bets, steak tartare, white anchovies and marinated olives.

Ansill Food and Wine Restaurant
627 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2485
ansillfoodandwine.com

Amada Restaurant

For an upscale dining experience, Amada is one of the trendy and contemporary tapas restaurants in Philadelphia, serving traditional tapas including crab stuffed peppers, Spanish tortillas with aioli, Spanish octopus and house-cured sardines. Light and healthy options include the green salad with asparagus and avocado, squash and eggplant stew; vegetarian tapas are also available. This restaurant also offers delivery options.

Amada Restaurant
217 Chestnut Street
Phildaelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
amadarestaurant.com

Tria

For a casual dining atmosphere and outdoor dining options, you can enjoy a varied tapas menu at the Tria Cafe. The restaurant serves a variety of tapas, including roasted beets with feta cheese, mixed marinated olives, crab and chickpea stuffed peppers and sliced Italian meat platters.

Tria Cafe
123 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-TRIA
triacafe.com

Tinto Restaurant

Tinto Restaurant is only open for dinner throughout the week, but also serves a Sunday brunch. This semi-upscale restaurant features a "Chef's Tasting" menu, with a variety of tapas and smaller-sized entrees. Tapas menu items include marinated olives, ham-wrapped figs, tuna tartare, fried oyster and marinated anchovies.

Tinto Restaurant
114 South 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-9150
tintorestaurant.com

Parc Restaurant Bistro & Cafe

Parc Restaurant Bistro & Cafe is a traditional French dining destination located in Rittenhouse Square. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week, along with a variety of hors d'oeuvres and tapas, including steak tartare, sardines gratinee, snails with hazelnut butter and tuna carpaccio.

Parc Restaurant Bistro & Cafe
227 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
parc-restaurant.com

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