Amada

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217 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Amada is Chef Garces’ iconic first restaurant. Since opening in 2005, this gorgeous rustic-chic restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine. Amada’s capacious dining room features a six-seat chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room and lounge area, an intimate private event space and a spacious bar area reminiscent of a typical Spanish bodega, complete with hanging jamons. Since opening Amada in Philadelphia in 2005, Chef Jose Garces has emerged as an enormous talent and one of the nation’s most gifted chefs and restaurateurs. Today, he is the owner and operator of more than a dozen restaurants across the country, plus a thriving event planning division and 40-acre Luna Farm.

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Lisa G.
9/12/2025

Amada is Chef Garces' iconic first restaurant. When searching for a romantic dinner location during our weekend away in Philadelphia, we searched no further than Amada. Entering the rustic...

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Shabya R.
12/25/2025

Ambiance - wonderful! Service - awesome! Drinks - amazing! Food - lack luster. Didn't live up to the hype. Was disappointed in the food but everything else was great. Go during happy hour.

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Brian B.
10/8/2025

Amada... ...good location.... ...good service... ...good food... This place is tapa style and the food is good, not great but I can guarantee you will like it. I don't have much more to say...

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Brittany G.
12/7/2025

The ambiance in Amada was very nice. We started at the bar during Happy Hour. The Sangria was great and tasty. We went to a table where our server Nolan was outstanding! We ordered about 4...

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Matt L.
11/23/2025

Early Sat night dinner, greeted warmly and taken in. Served a complimentary tuna starter that was delicious with perfectly salted tortilla chips. I had the ham croquettes and octopus and...

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