My fiance and I went to Amada last December and had a great time. We had made reservations in advance and got a nice cozy table in the back. The experience was so great last year, so I decided to... More

My fiance and I went to Amada last December and had a great time. We had made reservations in advance and got a nice cozy table in the back. The experience was so great last year, so I decided to go back there for my birthday last night. What a horrible disappointment. We made reservations 5 days in advance and when we got there a little early, we waited at the bar for a drink. The host forgot about us! We had to go back up and see if our table was ready. They squeezed us into a crowded area of two seaters. The seating was so tight my fiance could barely get to his seat without knocking over something on the other table. We asked to be moved, and they moved us down a bit to a rickety table that moved when you touched it. Not to mention the chair was so high and my fiance's seat was so low, it was awkward. We asked the hostess if we could be seated in the back where we sat last time. We mentioned that we made a reservation in advance and had hoped to sit back there. We were told we'd have to go back to the bar to wait. We did, and they forgot about us again! This was the first time I ever walked out of a restaurant. I will never ever step foot in this restaurant again. Maybe Jose Garces should stop in to check on his hideous staff. Pros: Nice sangria Cons: Everything
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Great food, great service, great atmosphere and VERY Creative way to have tapas and drinks! The service is fast and friendly. The nightly entertainment on the weekends is so much fun!!

Great food, great service, great atmosphere and VERY Creative way to have tapas and drinks! The service is fast and friendly. The nightly entertainment on the weekends is so much fun!!
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Amada has it all, hip bar, entertainment and fantastic food. The meat slicers on the bar slicing fresh cheeses and various deli meats gives you the great feeling of freshness! The bar tenders are... More

Amada has it all, hip bar, entertainment and fantastic food. The meat slicers on the bar slicing fresh cheeses and various deli meats gives you the great feeling of freshness! The bar tenders are very friendly and the small plate of tapas are so much fun to share with a group of friends. All around one of my very favorite places to eat in Philadelphia!
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Part of the new Philly restaurant scene, Amada is a great place to go for tapas and a cool bar. The last time we were there we had an excellent time with delicious food. However, since tapas is like... More

Part of the new Philly restaurant scene, Amada is a great place to go for tapas and a cool bar. The last time we were there we had an excellent time with delicious food. However, since tapas is like ordering many appetizers or small entrees, the cost can get quite high pretty quickly.
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Amada is a very trendy bar/restaurant. On the weekend make sure you get a reservation.If you like Spanish tapas and a nice sangria you will be very happy here. The bar also has a great atmosphere... More

Amada is a very trendy bar/restaurant. On the weekend make sure you get a reservation.If you like Spanish tapas and a nice sangria you will be very happy here. The bar also has a great atmosphere with a few high tops to grab a drink and a snack.
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The atmosphere is great. Even though they served kinda slow, but every tapa is absolutely delicious! I suggested not to order pizza, since they taste on different from big pizza outside. A bit... More

The atmosphere is great. Even though they served kinda slow, but every tapa is absolutely delicious! I suggested not to order pizza, since they taste on different from big pizza outside. A bit pricey, since the portion is very small. Serving is good. Worth a try ! Pros: delicous food , good atmosphere, Cons: Pricey
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Leaving Amada we decided to walk home because we were so satisfyingly full. This was my 2nd favorite meal I've eaten in the 7 years living in Philly. The food & drinks were wonderful and we were... More

Leaving Amada we decided to walk home because we were so satisfyingly full. This was my 2nd favorite meal I've eaten in the 7 years living in Philly. The food & drinks were wonderful and we were never rushed - though the room was full they allowed us to spend 2 hours lingering over the wonderful tastes we were having. Go and eat there with a great group of friends. Pros: white sangria. slow-paced meal. varied menu Cons: food was slightly salty for my tastes - but wonderful.
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I went to Amada this past weekend. It was a wonderful experience. We arrived for our 9:30 reservation and were promptly seated. Not that I would have minded otherwise, I never mind having a drink... More

I went to Amada this past weekend. It was a wonderful experience. We arrived for our 9:30 reservation and were promptly seated. Not that I would have minded otherwise, I never mind having a drink at the bar first. The service was informative and the menu extensive. Lots of little plates enable you to try several items. There were 4 of us and we each chose about 3 dishes. The server staggered them so we always had a couple on the table at a given time. The food is DELICIOUS. I am vegetarian and there was plenty dishes for me to choose from. Be prepared to be there for a while if you're in good company, we were there about 4 hours!
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Amada is a place for people who enjoy food. The combinations are traditional yet imaginative-- salmon with saffron emulsion and spiced almonds paired with tempura-fried artichokes and grilled... More

Amada is a place for people who enjoy food. The combinations are traditional yet imaginative-- salmon with saffron emulsion and spiced almonds paired with tempura-fried artichokes and grilled onions. Shirred eggs with shrimp and wild mushrooms and indescribably luscious crostini. (My dining partner said this was what breakfast must taste like in heaven.) Green salad spiked with sliced figs and almonds, the whole thing rolled in Serrano ham. The only caveat-- hardly a complaint-- is that these are not small "small plates." A few-- two, three at most-- make a lovely meal. The service is delightful and this popular, yes, trendy restaurant makes you feel extremely welcome. Try the white sangria. No, try the red sangria. But go to Amada. If you like food. Pros: Food, service, ambience Cons: Parking in Old City is never easy. Amada offers valet.
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My two girlfriends and I went to Amada on a Wednesday night because we had heard great things about it. We were not impressed. Even thought we had made reservations, we had to wait at the bar for... More

My two girlfriends and I went to Amada on a Wednesday night because we had heard great things about it. We were not impressed. Even thought we had made reservations, we had to wait at the bar for a good 40 minutes. The sangria was tasty, but I can't same the same for the food. We thought everything tasted ok, but nothing spectacular. They certainly did charge above average food prices--it's not worth it. I wouldn't go back for dinner, only for drinks. Pros: Tatsy sangria Cons: Food is overpriced!
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