Spending time in Washington Square? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mediterranean spot to a specialty pizzeria.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Valanni
Topping the list is lounge, Mediterranean and Greek spot Valanni. Located at 1229 Spruce St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 845 reviews on Yelp.
This restaurant was named one of the best spots for creative cocktails by Philadelphia Style Magazine for its peach margarita. On the menu, look for grilled Spanish-style octopus, red mussels and Buffalo chicken croquettes.
2. Bud & Marilyn's
Next up is bar and traditional American spot Bud & Marilyn's, situated at 1234 Locust St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,011 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This Midwestern-style spot was named after the owner's grandparents, Bud and Marilyn Briese, who operated a Wisconsin restaurant for four decades, according to Zagat. Expect to find specialties like fried chicken, paired with biscuits, and zucchini pickles.
3. Double Knot
Bar and Japanese spot Double Knot is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 120 S. 13th St., 4.5 stars out of 868 reviews.
This restaurant was named one of the most romantic spots for a date night in the city by Thrillist. Look for eats like edamame dumplings, broiled sea bass and short ribs.
4. Barbuzzo
Barbuzzo, a Mediterranean spot that offers pizza and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 2,549 Yelp reviews. Head over to 110 S. 13th St. to see for yourself.
This eatery is one of the best spots to score creative pies in Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia Style. Look for its popular Uovo pizza, topped with shaved asparagus, parmesan, fresh cheese and an egg.
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