Forsythia
233 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
(215) 644-9395
Customers' Favorites
French Onion Soup with Duck Confit
Black Truffle & Ham Hock Beignets
Foie Gras French Onion Soup
Wagyu Beef Tartare Tartine
Bone Marrow Roasted Octopus
Duck Confit Stuffed Crêpe
Ham & Cheese Beignets
Roasted Cauliflower
Ricotta Beignets
Roasted Short Rib
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Recent Reviews
The food was inconsistent: ham and cheese beignets and escargot were just meh. For entrees, the trout and tuna were delicious, but the short ribs were tough and tasteless. The menu itself was so limited it was difficult to decide what to order! There were no vegetarian options, not even one salad choice; the single vegetable was fried beets. The French are known for their pastries but this dessert menu was virtually non-existent. Even the creme brulee was non-traditional with...
This was my second visit to Forsythia, and I’m blown away. They truly outdid themselves this time. It was already one of my top 10 favorite restaurants in Philly, but now it has officially moved into my top 5.
From the moment I walked in, the staff—including the host and waitress—were incredibly friendly, funny, and personable, setting the tone for the entire experience. I started with the escargot, which had a creative and unique twist—I absolutely...
From the moment I walked in, the staff—including the host and waitress—were incredibly friendly, funny, and personable, setting the tone for the entire experience. I started with the escargot, which had a creative and unique twist—I absolutely...
The atmosphere was charming and intimate, but not crowded. Lots of room for a solo brunch or larger family gatherings. All the staff was pleasant and accommodating. Prices are a little high, but our party had a great time. Tha know you. ##
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