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Emma's Cafe & Restaurant

7311 Frankfort Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136
267-343-8217
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Ranked #166 of 2,349 restaurants in Philadelphia
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 via mobile

Tried the place because of the good reviews. I ordered branzino...never had it before so nothing to compare it to. It was one of the specials but that could mean a number of things other than it was a customer favorite. I didn't care for it, soggy skin, some bones...I've had better seafood. My dining partner had the lobster ravioli.... More

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I'd say that I eat here every other month or so. Mostly, we're former co-workers getting together to catch up with each other. I've never been disappointed with my meal. I've had veal, chicken, pasta and fish. My favorite side veggies are the roasted potatoes and spinach. At my last visit, the veggies were not hot. That's the first time... More

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69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Having passed the restaurant many times, we were told by friends that they had dined here and what a wonderful experience they had. So, we purchased a coupon to give it a try. OMG.....you might not expect much from the exterior but don't let that fool you.......you are transformed to a much different place once inside. The inside is quiet... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013 via mobile

Food was good for the most part was talked into the chillian see bass never has it before it was ok except for the mushy & fishy part then when the bill came I was shocked to find out it cost $28 !! They should really write the prices on the menu!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

I have been here several times. Always good food with great service. And a BYOB. How awesome is that. I will continue to eat here and I hope you will too!

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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Emma's and had a nice surprise. This BYOB cafe is low key, no frills and simply delicious. The staff, especially the owner/chef, Edmond, were friendly & welcoming. The food was fresh, home made and were very generous portions. I had spinach ravioli stuffed with creamy gargonzola cheese.The raviolli dough is thin &... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Have been to this restaurant many times in the past year. A group of friends get together on Tuesday nights before a card league and we try to hit different restaurants in the area. Emma's ranks right up there with consistent quality and value. We use the Restaurant.com coupons and there is never an issue. In particular, the Ceasar salad... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Emma's has some of the best Italian food i ever tasted. this little gem at Frankford and Cottman is so good. i ran across it by luck while i was visiting my daughter in the Northeast. Great Apps, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Chops you name it's outstanding tasting food. i try to make IT up at least once a month. it's... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

First time customer tonight. This is real food with veal bones boiled down for days to make demi glace, the foundation of classical cooking. It is a perfect date, mixed couples, or small family venue. I read the 1 poor review of the table of nine that had coupons for three dinners; most likely on a very busy night. This... More

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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012 via mobile

Great family friendly restaurant with flavorful dishes to choose from. Like that its BYOB. Would love to have seasoned olive oil with bread vs just butter. Also don't understand the purpose of the $5 charge when ordering a special menu item and using a groupon. It kind of defeats the purpose of the discount. But overall great place and we... More

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