FAQs

About Recipe Philly

What is Recipe Philly?

Recipe Philly is a first-of-its-kind restaurant and competition series that turns local family recipes into a full-service dining experience. Through a citywide competition, home cooks share the recipes that have shaped their families and communities. Winning dishes earn a place on the restaurant's opening menu.

When does Recipe Philly open?

Recipe Philly opened on August 17, 2026.

What kind of restaurant is Recipe Philly?

Recipe Philly is a full-service restaurant serving dishes inspired by real family recipes submitted by members of the Philadelphia community. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails, happy hour specials, and a dining experience centered around food, memory, and storytelling.

Are you hiring?

Yes. We're still hiring hosts, food runners, barbacks, and other support positions. To view current openings and apply, visit our Jobs page.

What is Heirloom Hospitality?

Heirloom Hospitality is our belief that great food carries stories, traditions, and memories across generations. Every dish on our menu is rooted in a real person, family, or community connection. That spirit extends beyond the plate. Our team is dedicated to bringing each recipe, beverage, and story to life through warm, welcoming service and a personal, memorable experience.

What are you serving on the menu?

Our filmed competition concluded in late July, which determined the final menu. Every dish carries a name, because it started as someone's home kitchen: cheesesteak egg rolls, Vietnamese chicken salad, Puerto Rican lasagna, apple cake, and a full case of American comfort food built out with international influence. Kids have their own menu of easy favorites. Social hour, 3-6 PM daily, features small bites and cocktails crafted by our staff, and our home bartenders' drinks are on the menu anytime. See the full menu here.

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, reservations are available for lunch or dinner here.

Location FAQs

Where is the entrance?

While our official address is 1401 Arch Street, attached to the One City apartment complex, the main entrance is located on Broad Street. We're close to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and directly across from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Are you close to any iconic Philadelphia spots?

We're just steps from Philadelphia City Hall, Dilworth Park, LOVE Park, and Reading Terminal Market.

Is there parking nearby?

Several parking garages and surface lots are located within walking distance of the restaurant, including options near City Hall and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Paid street parking is also available around nearby streets such as Broad, Arch, and Race Streets.

How do I get to Recipe Philly using public transportation?

Recipe Philly is easily accessible via SEPTA. We're a short walk from both the 15th St/City Hall station or Race-Vine stop on Broad Street. If you're traveling by bus, we're located just in front of the Broad St & Arch St stop and steps away from the 15th St & Arch St stop.

You can also reach us by Philly PHLASH, a seasonal, visitor-friendly hop-on, hop-off transit bus. Take the Downtown Loop and get off at the LOVE Park & City Hall stop.

Is the restaurant wheelchair-accessible?

Yes. Recipe Philly is designed to be accessible to guests with mobility needs. You'll find the ramp entrance on Arch Street close to One City.

How is Recipe Philly's kitchen sustainable?

Our kitchen is all-electric, but that's just the start. Every piece of equipment we chose operates clean, safe, and non-toxic, from cooking to cleaning to what we hand you with your drink.

We have no exhaust hoods, because our equipment doesn't need them. Built-in grease eaters keep grease out of the air before it's ever a problem, and a hydrostatic system keeps it out of the drain entirely. Our cleaning solutions are nothing more than electrified salt water, strong enough to kill bacteria and viruses without a single toxic chemical.

Even our straws are made from greenhouse gases and seaweed, breaking down in soil within seven days and outlasting paper straws five times over.

We believe the air you breathe indoors matters as much as the food on your plate. Here, you don't have to choose between the two.