Talula's Garden

I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, and each experience has been truly exceptional. The seasonal menu ensures a fresh and exciting dining experience every time, with unique flavor combinations that elevate farm-to-table cuisine to new heights. The food is cooked with passion and care, resulting in dishes that are both delicious and visually appealing. The restaurant's location, just across from Rittenhouse Square Park, adds to the charming ambiance. And the convenient bakery and cafe next door is a perfect spot for a pre- or post-dinner treat. If you're looking for a taste of authentic Philadelphia, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!

We made a last minute reservation at Talula's Garden, and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant has a cozy vibe that sets the perfect tone for a great meal. Although we had a reservation, we still had to wait about 20 minutes for our table, which was a bit frustrating but the staff was incredibly friendly and made the wait more tolerable. We started off the evening with their fresh baked cheddar chive biscuits, which were a perfect start to the night. Next, we tried the meatballs al forno, which came with a side of garlic bread. The meatballs were fantastic, however, the garlic bread was a bit overwhelming. There was just too much garlic on it, so we ended up passing on it. For our main course, we had the roasted chicken & gnocchi. The chicken was cooked to perfection, with incredibly crispy skin. Honestly, it was one of the best roasted chickens I've had in a long time. The gnocchi was equally impressive and clearly homemade. The only downside was that there wasn't quite enough of it on the plate. I could've easily eaten more! Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at Talula Garden. The food was outstanding, and the service was friendly and attentive.

Typically excellent service for one of Starr’s twenty or so restaurant properties, and the food is creative and fresh but it all seemed heavily over-seasoned. This is their “farm to table-ish” restaurant and for the price ($391 for four of us) it would have been better to taste each dish’s ingredients (oysters “Rockefeller,” artichoke dip, duck confit, pork belly, Bronzino, ravioli) rather than salt and other spices. This shouldn’t be the type of restaurant driving beverage sales with sodium content. The location is nice, multi-layered with high ceilings with both indoor and outdoor seating open even in the winter, inside heated tents. Parking, like pretty much all Center City spots (this one on Washington Square) can be challenging without valet service, but there is street parking and several garages within walking distance. The layout and design keep the noise level down, even when full and bustling.

We had a dinner for 14 in their private room. Food was excellent….Setting was perfect for our group….Service was very professional and very friendly. We had a great time.