Absolutely incredible dinner from start to finish with delectable food, impeccable service, and an overall stellar experience. It's easy to see why they were awarded the 2023 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Originally, I didn't see any reservations for the date we wanted, but set a notification for any cancellations and was rewarded --- so definitely don't get disheartened if the day you want is not available. Our group of four was seated quickly in a cute, round corner booth that was tucked away in the back and offered more privacy than most of the other tables, which were predominantly the classic two-top chair + bench on the wall set-up. The service was knowledgeable and friendly all evening, with multiple staff members explaining the dishes, engaging in conversation about our favorite dishes and making sure our plates were cleared efficiently. They also worked very well as a team. We enjoyed trying several different cocktails with my favorite being the Smoked Eggplant Spritz, which had a unique but perfect balance of flavors. As for the food --- we enjoyed every bite. While the portions are small, they wind up being the perfect amount of food so that we left feeling satiated but not uncomfortably full. My favorite was the ham course, which featured ham tortellini with collard greens in a smoky pork broth that reminded me of ramen, but the tomato and mozzarella tart in the opening appetizer course was a very close second. We also loved the fish with coconut broth and leeks, but really, all of the courses had highlights for us. A note to anyone with accessibility concerns: the main dining area is up a steep flight of stairs and there's no alternative. I'd definitely love to go back, but will probably wait a few months for the menu to change a bit. According to our waiter, they change a course or two at a time as opposed to a whole menu overhaul to allow adequate attention to R&D. Very much looking forward to seeing what comes next!

A busy but intimate atmosphere. The food is amazing and service was incredible. The tasting menu is more than filling (if that is your concern). By dessert we were stuffed, so pace yourself. Surprisingly, the bar program is one of the best around and your server is able to make incredible off-menu suggestions. This is a must visit for Philly.

Absolutely a Must when in Philadelphia. Arrived and was lucky to get seating at the bar. I usually don't like sitting at a bar, but am glad I did. The barkeep was entertaining, friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu as well as the ingredients. We did the tasting menu plus extras from the menu. Every dish was as beautiful as it was delicious. Absolutely will dine with them again when in town.

I actually started this review in July 2019 and never finished it. I had read about the restaurant and was able to snag a reservation. The photos popped up in a memory and reminded me just how good the food was and how we must return! We tried a few different options from the menu. Everything was amazing- presentation was everything!

absolutely stunning restaurant with beautiful decor and immaculate vibes! i ordered a mocktail which was very refreshing on a hot summer day. my mom ordered a cocktail (i believe the orange catholic) which was sweet and light. we enjoyed everything on the tasting menu -- everything was served promptly and our servers made sure to explain each dish thoroughly. the food was fun, many of the dishes had a fusion-esque twist which i loved! some standouts for me were the crudo, the quail, and the steak. the pate-stuffed bread served with the quail was absolutely delicious as well. it was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, i could have eaten the whole basket. the unique dishes kept us on our toes and tasted delicious! the servers were all phenomenal, very attentive, and the service was fast. i was celebrating my birthday, and they even brought out a slice of cake for me at the end which was such a sweet touch!

This place was so cool. I did the tasting menu and got to try some really unique foods that were expertly prepared. This place was the 2023 James Beard winner for Outstanding Restaurant and I can see why. It was amazing! The bartender was pretty awesome too. The place had a fun vibe. Reservations are required. It was not a huge amount of food for the price tag. Still worth it for the quality and taste of the food, and the unique culinary experience.

Ahhh can I go here everyday?! What an absolute treat to dine here! It's a tasting menu so the experience delivers on that fancy mystique and coupled it with a homey, comfortable ambiance. We had made reservations a while ago and had heard great things about this place! After being seated, we were introduced to how things would work. We were provided the menu for our viewing pleasure but since some items were not vegetarian, the chef had other options that would come out in place of the ones with animal products. Every bite was just amazing. Lots of great use of ingredients and flavor profiles. I really appreciated the portions as it was enough for you to savor but not overfilling from plate to plate that you couldn't complete your full meal. The service was excellent and our waitress was so great with explaining everything on the plates as well as what drinks would pair well. Side note: there is a wine pairing option with the meal but we ended up doing cocktails - but definitely something to explore! Such a great meal, service, ambiance! Looking forward to another reason already to go back!

An amazing experience from end to end! I'll be honest, I had mixed feelings about the pre fixe menu. I loved the idea of checking my stomach at the door and allowing the chef to do their thing. On the other hand, would I like it? Would it meet my growing expectations on FSS? The answer was, in spite of significant hype and exceedingly high expectations, absolutely amazing. The only things you need to think about with regards to FSS is when you'd want to make a reservation and what cocktail(s) you might want along with your meal!

Hands down the BEST (yes BEST) restaurant I've tried in Philly! Wow! My mind was blown with every dish! I did not try the tasting menu (couldn't get a resy) but got a chance to sit at the bar and enjoy these dishes and some drinks! First, this place is pricey but i also think it's worth it as the portion sizes are large and the food taste and quality is out of this world! The beef tartare is the best dish here! I usually wouldn't pick this dish but I'm so glad my cousin and I did because it was amazing! The flavors were incredible and paired perfectly with the sourdough slices they provided (you can also ask for more sourdough if needed). The gnocchi was the best gnocchi I've ever had! So buttery and savory! The octopus was very interesting and tasted like an Indian dal but still very good and flavorful. The crab spaghetti was also very tasty and the pasta was cooked to perfection. We enjoyed multiple drinks and the bartenders were very engaging. The restaurant is intimate and beautifully decorated with the upstairs being reservations only. Super glad we got a chance to try this place out! Wish we had one in DC as i will need to make frequent trips to Philly just to eat here! Can't wait to be back!

Friday Saturday Sunday is all about the Beginning Middle End, the totality of the experience from start to finish. Chef Chad Williams is a culinary maestro who created for us a beautiful composition starting with a delicious sonata allegro in the form of wonderful, lively starters and ending with a sonata rondo with sublime sweets that were the perfect ending notes to a perfect night. We were seated promptly at a wonderful table and Tracy our server was stellar from beginning to end. We started with some signature cocktails, for my spouse, the Assassin's Handbook (cognac, Jamaican rum, Averna, mulled wine shrub and a hit of habanero) and for me, The Queen of Two Worlds (Guyanese rum, coffee liqueur, passionfruit). We loved them - I never would never have paired coffee liqueur and passionfruit but it worked beautifully in this cocktail and they were the perfect opening act. The real performance began with the first dish CRUDO - a duo of wonderful bites, one was a bite of tartare on brioche, and the other was a small tartlet with ossetra caviar, tuna crudo, manzano pepper and a silky sabayon. Two to three bites of pure Heaven. The tartlet shell was shatteringly crisp and yet it melted in the mouth with the creamy sabayon, ossetra caviar and tuna crudo. Next up was SQUASH - a bowl layered with foie gras, chestnut-squash custard with some crunchy bits and truffle. This was superb - words cannot express how good, but our bowls were spotless (and we aren't squash fans!) BEET was an interesting dish of grilled blackberry, agnoletti, buttermilk and again - bowls scraped spotless. SWEETBREADS were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, the mushroom and plantain delightful under a beautiful vin blanc sauce. We made the dishwasher happy, yet again. FISH was a beautiful halibut in a pool of a coconut milk-based sauce that was flecked with flavor and it was exquisite - we both loved this dish and if we had to rank the dishes - this likely would hold the top spot in a menu filled with number ones. GRILLED QUAIL was just that, perfectly executed and intriguingly paired with a pâté smear and a basket of mini coco bread filled with pâté. I will be making Chef's version of coco bread for my next apéro! NEW YORK STRIP was perfectly cooked and the cabbage and root veg were fantastic. The purée of sweet potato was great and the addition of the Columbian pandebono and the broth at the end of this course was perfection. BAY LEAF SEMIFREDDO was SO brilliant and a wonderful end note to a sumptuous meal. The flavor of the bay leaf was just right, the caramelized milk was a delightful surprise the pear and red verjus added a nice tart note. This was truly one of the best meals we have had across Asia, Europe, Canada and the USA - just wonderful from start to finish. BUT THERE'S MORE: - we had coffee with dessert and were then treated to a slice of classic and perfectly executed Marjolaine with nutty meringue, rich chocolate ganache, vanilla and hazelnut on a plate wishing me "Happy Birthday" in chocolate and two perfectly cooked cannelés (à l'orange) de Bordeaux! A memorable meal. A meal that embodied the taste and the experience of fine dining at its best. Bravo and thanks to Chef Williams and the crew at Friday Saturday Sunday. We already have our next visit on our calendar!