Forsythia Philadelphia - Buy Reservations

Had a reservation for a party of 3, was told to wait at the bar. Wanted to order drinks but all bar staff was clumped together at the end of the bar making drinks for people in the adjoining dining room. They never looked over or acknowledged us. Had to get up and go to the end of the bar to ask if we could order drinks--not an unusual request when seated at a bar. 25 minutes after receiving our wine and still waiting for our table (for which we had no update from the hostess) we decided to eat at the bar. Again, had to get up and walk to the end of the bar to ask for a food menu, then had to flag a bartender down to order. While we were eating our starters the hostess came up and said "I heard you decided to eat at the bar"--which was now about 45mins after the time of our reservation. She "HEARD" we decided to eat at the bar? In such a small restaurant why didn't she keep checking on us and give us an update on the table at which we should have been seated long ago? Second course took forever to arrive. Had to flag down a bartender to ask her to check on our food. It finally came. About 10 mins after we had finished, I had to ask a bartender who was only about 5 ft away, but was focused only on drying and putting away glassware, to clear the plates, then had to ask for the bill. From their reservation software the hostess must have known that I had eaten at Forsythia about 5 times prior--not only did I not feel welcomed back, we were completely neglected. You would have thought after 1 or 2 times of having to ask for each thing that the bar staff would become even a little more attentive. Nope. My friends asked "what do you see in this place?" I wondered the same. That was my last time of eating at Forsythia.

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Went home for a little bit to see some family and my brother was so excited that this place was just opening for brunch and said he wanted to go! Knowing that my partner is a foodie and that he could splurge on food without having to struggle with my veghead, we double dated to Forsythia. We made reservations a couple days earlier and luckily they still had some left. We arrived on opening where they checked vaccination cards and lead us to a table in the back. The restaurant is rather small, it seems like they have staggered seating because to our surprise there is only one chef doing all the work! It was very cool to see him in an open kitchen just cooking with ease, it was like we were watching a food network star (we really enjoyed this). There was a couple of larger tables in the front part with a long bar and in the back room by the kitchen there were smaller tables for smaller parties. We ordered... well a lot. We ordered every single small plate they had, 4 cocktails, 4 entrees, and the Caviar & Crepes. All the cocktails were fresh and tasty. Everything came super fast and the service was attentive and excellent.(many of the next part is going to come off of the rest of my party said as I could not eat much of we ordered as I do not eat meat).The first item to come out was the caviar & crepes. Everyone raved about the freshness of them. Shortly after we received the PB&F, which my brother and boyfriend RAVED about, they were practically licking the foie gras would of the container it came in. Afterwards we got the ricotta beignets, which I can attest were to die for, the nutella sauce with it was perfect. They were extremely light too. Lastly we got the beef tartare, which they also raved about. For entrees, I got the waffle which was to die for, literally amazing. I was a little disappointed because it was kind of a DIY they gave you all the sides and you put them on yourself. My boyfriend and brother got the steak and eggs, which they cleaned the plates of those. My boyfriend's girlfriend got the Trout Amandine, which she really enjoyed! Overall, if you are a vegetarian or vegan for the price point I would say to pass, but I am giving it 5 stars because my brother and boyfriend who are big foodies and have been to many different restaurants said that it was one of the top 5 meals they've had in their life. So if you eat meat and are looking for a nice brunch spot this is a must stop place!

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Overall, excellent, and well definitely be back.My only complaint would be the person that seated us. Though we had a reservation and the restaurant was about 1/3 full on arrival, she offered us what was clearly the worst table in the restaurant (right next to super loud espresso machine). When I politely asked her if we could sit somewhere else she was visibly annoyed and said "I guess I can sit you all the way in the back corner". The rest of the time we were there, they didn't sit anybody else in the bad table. It was just odd, everything else was lovely. Our waitress was great and food was delicious. Probably the best gauge of my life and excellent cocktails. Overall, would recommend, though they need to work on their front if the house.

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Delicious dinner on a crowded Saturday night. My husband and I shared the Mussels, skate and the lentil side plus dessert
Loved that we could share everything. The mussels were outstanding. The plumpest that I have every seen in a outstanding cream sauce. The skate was perfectly cooked with delicious sauces. Our waiting was friendly and very helpful
We had the special dessert with orange sherbet that was so refreshingly after a big meal

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Food was delicious and so were the drinks. Our server Shilo made great wine pairings recommendations for our entrees and when we inquire about after dinner drinks she send someone (manager?) who knew more about them rather than giving a made up answer. Loved how small and personal the space felt. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!

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It was one of the first times since Covid that I've gone out to eat, so hopes were high. We were celebrating my birthday a few weeks earlier and valentines, of course. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, everyone was so kind and welcoming. We felt completely taken care of! Our server wished me a happy birthday, gave us a great run down of the menu, and helped us feel right at home. Truly, every staff member we met was lovely. And don't even get me started on the food. We had the Ham, Truffle & Cheese Beignets (I could eat a million), Foie Gras Mousse (so decadent, and a must for any celebration), Wagyu Beef Tartare (absolute perfection), and the braised duck (slightly tough but the sauce was delish). For dessert, we did the Meyer Lemon Tropézienne which was not too sweet and the perfect way to end the meal. The decor is also very beautiful and modern, and the playlist is just like the dessert--not too sweet but definitely fun. I can't wait to try their brunch!

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Condescending host, inattentive servers. Sat us late after a reservation and gave me an attitude when I asked. There are way too many good restaurants in the city (heck, even in a two-block radius) for this flavor of shenanigans. Next.On the plus side, she really liked her food and the decor and music are top flight. Maybe they should re-open as a takeout restaurant?UPDATE: relayed my thoughts to the manager (Seth) in an measured, polite way to share my thoughts and received a sarcastic comment about "So many stars" and "I'm sure I'll see that in your review," as well as "Well you didn't consume anything, so..." as if that should matter.Well, there you go. Here's the review. I actually had you at two stars before the passive aggressive swipes.

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Didn't have a bad bite. Chef was great and service was top notch. Well done

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I felt like I stepped into Europe as we walked down the cobblestone street on a icy January evening not knowing what to expect. A blast of Paris in this quaint lovely city. The decor is so cozy warm and artsy and sitting in a corner table we felt like we were alone despite the crowded restaurant. Soft warm bread crusted with a subtle cinnamon crust, along with cheese and ham beignets steaming hot and crusty were first brought out with an incredible bottle of red wine.We ordered the rib eye dinner which was incredible- I just like my meat well done due to a fear of undercooked meat I was a bit wary. I ate the well done morsels and this dish was incredible with the side mustardy jam. It came with this incredible cheesy side dish that made me think I died and went to heaven. The salad was so flavorful- Now I am dreaming of this place..I will definitely be coming here again and again.

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Forsythia has an amazing modern twist to traditional French cuisine, that, I feel, pleases the eyes and also the palate. Chef Christopher Kearse and staff do an excellent job of bringing out their best. General Manager, Jennifer was super sweet and passionate about all the food offerings and the joy she has for the business. I could easily have ordered everything! Come in and see for yourself! My favorites were the Escargot dish, and the Èpoisses Stuffed Shells (Duck & Mortadella Ragout and Pecorino- this was so good!!! I also had the Han, Truffle & Cheese Beignets, and lastly, the Castelfranco & Endive Salad. All amazingly well presented, and equally delicious!Very classy, but calm and comfortable atmosphere, with really cool vibe. Great bar area with plenty of seating. I was also impressed by the mixologist. My cocktail (Apple Butter Face) was so good!!Thank you Jennifer and staff for bringing this lovely culinary experience to Old City. I can't wait TM come back!

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Thank you to chef and the entire restaurant team for cultivating such a wholesome experience. Forsythia is a true treasure.

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Drinks and food were only fair and not worth the price (or the risk).

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Forsythia had been on my radar for quite some time, so I was very excited to finally give this place a visit. French cuisine is not something I'm particularly familiar with so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but whatever those expectations were, Forsythia definitely exceeded them.Firstly, the service was excellent. My boyfriend and I were having a celebration dinner, and the waiter started us off with a complimentary glass of champagne. He also continuously provided recommendations throughout the night that always hit the mark. Per his recommendation, we also ordered The Smoking Carrot and The Hangman as our cocktail selections. Both cocktails were delicious, with The Smoking Carrot being an especially great selection if you're a fan of mezcal.As for the food, nothing disappointed. The portions were not the largest (and I will not lie, I actually laughed after we received our Rohan Duck and Honey Lacquered Quail plates after seeing the portion sizes), but the food is quite rich, so after a three course meal you're probably not going to be hungry. Our favorite item of the night was the escargot, which was extremely tender and soaked in a tasty butter sauce. I should also mention that our waiter threw in a complimentary order of foie gras after we spent an inordinate amount of time debating about whether or not to order it. Again - the service was immaculate.Forsythia is definitely not the cheapest place in the world, but it's a great restaurant for a special occasion. Between the warm ambiance, delicious food, and excellent service, I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit.

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