Ресторан · Philadelphia · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 3008 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 20:15:49
Address: 210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Talula’s Garden: Aimee Olexy’s Farm-to-Table Landmark on Washington Square
Some restaurants serve the seasons; Talula’s Garden answers to them. Aimee Olexy’s collaboration with Stephen Starr turned a corner of Washington Square into Philadelphia’s defining farm-to-table dining room — a place where the menu is written by local farms, the bread is baked in-house and the cheese course is an event with its own following.
The Story
Olexy’s résumé reads like a fairy tale of American food: Django, her tiny early-2000s sensation, then Talula’s Table in Kennett Square, whose lone farmhouse chef’s table became known as the hardest booking in the country. In 2011 she and Starr opened Talula’s Garden, named for her daughter Annalee Talula Rae, translating that countryside intimacy to the city. It has been a special-occasion staple ever since.
What to Order
The cheese program is the signature: roughly forty-five selections at any moment, served with house-made chutneys, wine-plumped dried fruits, candied and curried nuts, fresh fruit, salted caramel and local honey alongside Talula’s own baguettes and herb ciabatta. Around it, the kitchen builds fresh, modern interpretations of Mid-Atlantic cooking — vegetables at peak, careful seafood, elegant desserts — with menus that change as the farm deliveries do.
The Space
A garden patio strung with lights, hedged in green and made for long evenings; inside, warm wood, botanical touches and candlelight carry the same mood through winter. It is one of the city’s most requested tables for anniversaries and proposals.
Who It’s For
Celebrating couples, out-of-town guests you want to impress, slow-dinner devotees and anyone who orders the cheese course first and plans backward.
Good to Know
Do I need a reservation? Strongly advised — weekends and patio season fill early.
What is the restaurant best known for? The celebrated cheese program and strictly seasonal farm-driven menus.
Is it good for special occasions? One of Philadelphia’s classics for exactly that — ask for the patio in warm months.
Are vegetarians well served? Yes — seasonal vegetable dishes are a core strength of the kitchen.
Is there outdoor seating? Yes, the famous garden patio, weather permitting; it is the most requested seating in the house.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 20:15:49
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I brought my girlfriend here for dinner to make up for a missed girls' night, and Talula's Garden completely delivered. The atmosphere is incredibly beautiful and extremely pleasant. Although I forgot to book a table, th…
We were here for the first time and unfortunately live out of town, so we won't be back soon. This place was wonderful, everything we tried was top-notch. We started with a few cocktails, an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan…
Recommend it 100%.. very colourful and tasty food! Worth every penny. We ordered a few appetisers, mains and sides, and it was one of the best meals and service I've ever had. I'll definitely be back. They also kindly ad…
Very tasty food with an interesting combination of flavours we don't usually get. The service was very good. The server's manager and others made sure our drinks were full and our table was cleared after each plate was s…
The indoor and outdoor dining areas had a wonderful atmosphere, nice lighting and a fantastic server. Brought my wife here for a date, and we were seated on the patio.
Biscuit (7/10): didn't disappoint; a well-balanced…