Forsythia

233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
(215) 644-9395

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Zony Thao

We went for brunch on a cozy snowy Sunday morning.
Service was immaculate. Food was wonderful.

I had the shrimp and grits. Perfect texture and creaminess. We also had an assortment of great desserts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pil G

Great service and the place is very cozy. Food is good, great fusion of flavors but I feel that I still miss something foe that price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Marc Toglia

One of the best places in the city for French inspired cuisine. Food is excellent, especially the duck. No surprise that it was recently acknowledged by the folks at Michelin.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

ELISSA WALDRON

So beautiful for an anniversary evening . Love of food and my date !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yami Lima

The ambiance and food is to die for. Chef Chris is exquisite

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

donnell wright

Fantastic service. Devon is amazing; excellent recommendations and extremely thoughtful. The food was great and Devon's pacing was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominique Gerard

Incredible meal! Everything from start to finish was outstanding.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Justin Bonner

Wow…you hear the word Umami…but the taste experience adds the neurons. What a memory. Service and chef I will never forget. Thank you for the beautiful meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeffrey Vicki

Best food I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeffrey Denson

The duck is worth the price. Everything is the best version of itself plus some other flavors that really add something special. The staff is lovely and the presentation divine. Highly recommend the savory crepe, the eggs and tuna.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ariana Lucidonio

I went to Forsythia for the first time, and was so excited especially because of the recent recognition from Michelin! The service was substandard, but most of our food was tasty.

For 10 minutes after we were seated, nobody came over. Eventually, a staff member did and just asked do you want to put in any drinks? No introduction, name, or information on the menu. We said we would like a rundown of the cocktails and she passive aggressively said well what do you need to know. It was condescending and not helpful.

They brought out complimentary focaccia which was so hard it was inedible. My friend said its not normally like that. Im shocked they would serve us that.

The food we ordered was good - frog legs, mozzarella beignets and scallops. The scallops were outstanding and presented beautifully. When we ordered them, the server asked if we wanted mushrooms or potatoes with them. We got mushrooms (so tasty) but when we got the bill, there was a $14 for a side of mushrooms. She didn’t tell us it wasn’t included with the entree, we didn’t appreciate the sneaky way of trying to get us to spend more money.

Overall, I’m very hesitant to come back because of how poor the service was. The prices are HIGH and I have been to several restaurants in the city with way better service for lower prices. Its unacceptable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Lisa Linder-Grossman

Delicious French dining

We had the mozzarella beignets, the Tina tartar, the scallops and the swordfish.

All were delicious and sufficient, but as is typical of French dining, not overflowing quantities of food.

The beignets and the swordfish are standouts.

Bon Appetit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Montgomery

Great Date Night dinner. Wonderful food, great wine, and friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jean Pierre Monjoie

The atmosphere here is fantastic. You feel as if you are dining at a friends home. The service was impeccable and the food great. The only negative was that the Ansom grits were not as good as my wife’s 😂. But I’m partial.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Franklin

Went for a 65th birthday! Attentive staff, wonderful service and especially creative tasty food. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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