Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, runs from South 63rd Street, near the Millbourne neighborhood of the city, through Rittenhouse to South Front Street near Penn's Landing. The street is known for its boutiques, and the home Walnut Street Theatre, which has presented musicals and dramatic theatrical productions since 1809. Visitors to Walnut Street face numerous dining options, including highly-rated French, Italian and Mexican restaurants.
Le Bec-Fin has served Philadelphia from its location on Walnut Street since November, 1970. The restaurant held "Zagat" dining guide ratings of "extraordinary to perfection" for its food, decor and service, as of September 2010. At dinner, guests choose from a three or four-course dinner. Selections for the prix fixe dinner change regularly, and have included diver scallops with charred watermelon; lamb tenderloin with cauliflower; and, poached rabbit with heirloom carrots and English peas. Le Bec-Fin serves lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays, and dinner Mondays through Saturdays. The restaurant closes every Sunday. Reservations are required. For men, a jacket is suggested, and for women business casual or semi-formal attire is the norm.
Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19102
215-567-1000
lebecfin.com
Specializing in Italian cuisine, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti is located on Walnut Street in the neighborhood of Society Hill. As of September 2010, the restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, decor and service. Sixteen appetizers lead the menu, such as the marinated artichoke hearts with riccotta dumplings; the grilled octopus with rosemary pesto; and, beef carpaccio. Among the signature entrees is the eggplant parmigiana; the spinach and beef cannelloni; and, the sea urchin pasta with black squid ink. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are highly recommended. Business casual attire is suggested Outdoor seating is available on the restaurant's patio, weather permitting.
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
212 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
215-238-0499
lambertis.com
Situated in Washington Square West on Walnut Street, El Fuego opened for business in September, 2003. Featuring Californian and Mexican cuisine, the restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of "good to very good" for its food and service and "fair to good" for its cuisine, as of September 2010. The menu offers burritos, quesadillas, and tacos with a choice of chicken, steak, slow-roasted spicy ground beef, chorizo sausage, or sauteed vegetables. All guacamole and salsas are made fresh daily. The restaurant serves Mexican and domestic beers, and frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas. El Fuego serves lunch and dinner Mondays through Saturdays and closes every Sunday. The casual restaurant features counter service onlybut has a dining area in which guests can enjoy their meals.
El Fuego
723 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
215-592-1901
elfuegoburritos.com
