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Laurel Restaurant Philadelphia Reviews
Excellent tasting food from a unique tasting menu, staff is
Excellent tasting food from a unique tasting menu, staff is very friendly and quick with service, ample seating available
Food was delicious.
Only problem is we really didn't get a lot of it for the price fix. We added bread and thank goodness we did or there wasn't a single starch on our plates even through dessert and it was missed as for $125/pp I was definitely still hungry!
Wow Laurel had exceeded my expectations! We got a
Wow Laurel had exceeded my expectations! We got a reservation for Saturday at 6pm and the food and service were excellent! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with questions we had with the menu. At first glance at the menu, you might think
Sorry I didn't write this earlier when I remembered the
Sorry I didn't write this earlier when I remembered the specifics. But I do remember the food was delicious and the service was perfect. One of the best restaurants in Philly.
Went there for Valentines Day and did the tasting menu.
Overall, a good experience with tasteful food that appeases the palate but not sure if worth the price. The ambience is great, the music is a bit different from what you would expect from a cozy restaurant but no complaints. My only gripe was that t
Just recently went to Laurel again for dinner, third time
Just recently went to Laurel again for dinner, third time in as many months. It never fails to provide a fabulous dining experience. Chef Nick Elmi continues to perform at the top of his game with creative and delicious menus and a service staff that
I went to Laurel this past weekend for a birthday dinner.
I picked Laurel because I love Nick Elmi's other restaurant, Lark. But I have to say, I was really disappointed. We started our dinner with the deviled eggs and tuna tartare. The deviled eggs were okay. The tuna tartare was strange and tasted
Celebrate double birthdays.
We did the tasting menu. The food was fantastic and service was great! I would recommend
For all the work and thought and skill that went into every
For all the work and thought and skill that went into every dish... the actual experience of eating it elicited no feeling other than, at best, mild appreciation. Without question, one of the most joyless experiences I've ever had in a restaur
We tried six small plates plus the bread.
Only two dishes really impressed us. The others were just OK. We expected more fo the prices. We were sat next to the bar and it got pretty loud early. Also the service was way too fast and needs more training. The entire meal was over in just abou
Came with a gift card and had the tasting menu for 2.
I was expecting to be blown away given the price, but it was very forgettable meal. None of the 6 courses really wowed. I couldn't tell you what I ate the next day.
Delicious and unusual bites
Came here for dinner. Rebecca was patience in describing the menu. No usual entree here! menus crafted to seasonal delights. Everything was delicious and unlike anything I eaten before. The wagyu beef and pork collar were special.
Impromptu Dinner on Valentine's Day
First off, the picture here of Laurel is an old pic of the dining room. The dining room has been transformed into a dining space you really don't want to leave. They did a magnificent job, not that the old space was bad. THIS is more. It seems that a
Awesome
This was our first time at Laurel. It was an amazing experience. Service was friendly, attentive but not intrusive. And the food! Chef does something special with every dish but his treatment of vegetables was exceptional. I would gladly eat the or
What's Not to Love about Laurel
First of all the picture here on the TripAdvisor page of the restaurant is dated. It is how the dining room looked before it was completely renovated last year. It was nice before, but now, you just don't want to leave. You can make reservations for
Best meal I've had in Philly
We tried about 12 things on the menu, plus dessert. Dessert wasn't anything special but everything else was delicious. Carabiner, scallops, wagyu beef, and boquerones were my favorites.
A mixed review
The ambiance was pleasant, though the music didn't feel appropriate to it. Servers and staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and timely. We felt welcome, and were not rushed. The menu/ food was mixed in my opinion. Some things were quite tasty; some ju
Delicious! Worthy of its consistent high praise.
Delicious! Dishes are intended to be shared and we enjoyed Gnocchi, Wagyu Beef, Tuna, Celery Salad, Eggplant, Duck, and Boquerones — each excellent. Duck and Beef both very tender.
A Great Place That Has Morphed into Something Really Special
First of all, do not pay attention to the picture displayed here of the old dining room arrangement. The dining room looks nothing this, having undergone a fairly recent metamorphosis. Now, it borders on spectacular. Enhancements have also been made
Michelin star level
Food was phenomenal and service matched! Best scallop dish in Philadelphia and gnocchi better than Fiorella or Vetri.
Dine at Laurel - you will be delighted!
I dined with friends at Laurel in Aug 2023. It was the most wonderful and unique experience I've had. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambience was inviting. It was the perfect dining experience and I highly recommend Laur
exceptional food & service
We had a fabulous dinner tonight at Laurel. I Love the new decor and the private garden out back is perfect for a small group. Highly recommend this restaurant. You simply "Must" try this place.
Came here for my bf & I's anniversary.
There aren't too many tasting menus in Philly so we wanted to try Laurel. It was a great dining experience over all, very intimate and attentive. Some of the tastings were a hit or miss for us.
What a nice dining experience!Our party of four landed a
What a nice dining experience!Our party of four landed a 5:30 PM reservation on a Saturday at Laurel. Some may argue that's senior citizen dining time, but I would much rather dine earlier than in the later hours of the evening. Who can sleep well on
I think the uniqueness to Laurel is that, there aren't many
I think the uniqueness to Laurel is that, there aren't many places in the city that truly give you a Michelin Star type of experience...but Laurel is there. From service, to creativity in the dishes, to the innovative plating...they capitalize on the
You gotta love when you have the best meal ever.
Acceptionally seasoned. Absolute perfection. And I never mentioned the old fashioned. I have zero negative comments. Awesome.
The tasting menu features really fresh ingredients that
The tasting menu features really fresh ingredients that have clean, strong flavors. I liked the farm to table aspect of the restaurant. The only option is a tasting menu for $140, and I was a little disappointed in the portions and the length of the
Fantastic place, food, and service! We opted for the
Fantastic place, food, and service! We opted for the tasting menu which was 7 courses. A few of my favs were the quail, the caviar, and the yuzu curd dessert (seriously did not expect to love this!!) .. just exquisite food with fantastic presentati
Very creative .
The service is exceptional. This should be a MICHELIN star . Best caviar dish !
Wonderful experience
Amazing tasting menu. Outstanding service. Diligently accommodated food restrictions. They provided a special complimentary additional dessert for birthday celebration. We brought our wine. They charge a $25 corkage fee. Very fair. Great experience.
An excellent tasting menu with attentive service, intimate
An excellent tasting menu with attentive service, intimate lighting and excellent dishes. Tasting Menu for 2 for my Birthday Celebration. Reservations made about 1 month in advance. We did add in an additional truffle pasta dish, which was totally wo
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