Nestled in the center of majestic brownstones, contemporary cafés & the natural beauty of Rittenhouse Square sits Twenty Manning. If cosmopolitan is what you're looking for, Twenty Manning is the place. From the modern, gorgeous dining room, the intimate lounge & the lively outdoor cafe to the large, sensual bar, Twenty Manning hosts a location for every diner's taste. Beloved Chef Kiong Banh draws upon his culinary expertise to create an innovative twist on American fare. No delivery trucks here; Chef Banh spends every morning at the markets, hand-selecting each fresh ingredient that goes into his Asian-influenced selections. He even adds fresh herbs from his own personal garden to enhance his unique entrees. Twenty Manning is the second venture for the restaurateur, Audrey Claire, who's other namesake restaurant sits across the street. For reservations (Sunday thru Thursday only) at Audrey Claire please call: 215.731.1222.
"all was good, except the lighting. Hard to read the menu. I previously selected my meal on line before hand. my sister had not, but weirdly enough she was carrying a small flashlight in her hand bag! ( funny, huh?) we enjoyed the evening at 20 manning, after all!!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Nice mix of patrons. Very friendly service. I wouldn't recommend it for foodies, but I'd go back to give the cooks another chance (this was my first visit)."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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"Loved the neighborhood, the restaurant and our table but, our service was spotty at best. We had a waiter that was not very prompt and than MIA at times."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Good food, but when we ordered wine by the glass the pour was very skimpy. We asked about it and the server said that many customers had the same complaint, but she could not control the bartender. I would rather pay $2 more and get a decent glass."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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"We had a great time celebrating my boyfriend's bday. I had the butternut squash ravioli. It was excellent!!! The only issue was the portion was entirely too small compared to what everyone else enjoyed. Our server was pretty good. I absolutely love Twenty Manning and would recommend it every time!!!"
Dined on 12/24/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"While the food was good, the service was absolutely deplorable. The waitress poured half a glass of wine on the table because she was looking somewhere else as she was pouring! She said she would replace it, but never did!! I ordered oysters on the half shell. While the calamaris of my partner came immediately, my oysters came 30 minutes later (!!!). She had finished her appetizer when mine finally came. To take that long, I think they had to go get them somewhere else! They should not put on the menu something they cannot serve in a reasonable amount of time. Finally, for dessert, we ordered chocolate fondant. It was served cold! It should have been served warm. A very mediocre restaurant!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
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"I was on business from out of town and Open Table did not fail me the best short ribs ever, friendly excellent service. I will return when I am next in Philadelphia."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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"The food was fantastic. I had the crispy duck confit and my husband had short ribs (saturday night special). They were both fantastic. The service was very good also."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"I eat here frequently on business trips to Philadelphia and decided to take my wife and two teenage daughters to dinner there on a Friday night. Reservations were easy to make (early - 6 PM). Service was fabulous and the food was top rate. We will frequent this wonderful neighborhood restaurant again."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"I enjoyed a terrific lamb sirloin but my dining partner had a fatty steak with frites and the server, while attentive, was moody. Still, I frequent the place periodically, like it a lot, and will return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
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"20 Manning was a great restaurant! From the moment that I stepped into the restaurant, it felt good. The hostess greeted me with a great smile and I was seated immediately.
I ate salmon, mashed potatoes and green beans. All very good. The best part of the meal was the dessert. The half baked toll house cookie is arguably one of the best desserts that I have EVER had! The apple cake was also good.
My only complaint is that the crab cake was way too small. Otherwise, it was fantastic!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"We've been meaning to dine at 20 Manning for quite some time. We're really disappointed that we've waited so long. Great little place off of Rittenhouse Square. Can't wait to visit again in the Spring when all of those windows are open!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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"Food was inconsistent, especially the ribeye steak which was chewy and not cooked to order. Special of the day, short ribs, were very tasty, but they weren't short ribs. It was pot roast. Service was good at first, but then deteriorated. We liked the cheese plate. Speciality cocktails were not very special. Next time I'm in Philly, I'll spend my money elsewhere."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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"Tweeific restaurant.! Food was fresh, innovative, and delicious. The place had a lit of enetgy and a cool vibe. The prices were very reasonable. This is a True gem near the square."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"20 Manning Grill has become one of my favorite Philly restaurants (and my husband's, too)! The food is always good. we've pretty much sampled everything on the menu and only have positive things to say. The atmosphere is great too. There are big windows to watch passers by. I highly recommend 20 Manning!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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"The restaurant is so inviting, with a "secret garden" entryway, and several comfortably dining rooms but what makes the restaurant is the helpful, friendly, charming staff and the inventive yet homey menu. Thank you for making a special evening more special!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"this was our first time at 20 Manning and we were really impressed. The food and service was outstanding. This will be one of our regular restaurants when we're in the city."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Twenty manning is a great neighborhood spot. Casual, friendly, with an upbeat, easy vibe. Great to eat at bar too. Portions are ample. Love the sweet, tender scallops. This is a fail-safe spot for a good meal or just a snack at the bar."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"The portions are generous, but not gluttonous. The wait staff work together well to provide excellent service without being attentive to the point of annoyance. The food was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. I had the beets, ravioli and dessert sampler. My date had the tomato bisque, duck confit and the same dessert sampler. My date is frequently let down by restaurants, but even he did not have anything bad to say. I will gladly return here and will bring other friends who haven't yet been. I'd also like to return in the spring and summer to take advantage of outdoor seating."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"We tried it for restaurant week, and we'll be back! Everything was excellent, including the service (it's sort of "fair game": whichever waiter's near will help you). The food was exquisite, and hard to choose, since there are so many choices on the menu. Only reservation we had about the place: it's noisy. Hard to carry on a conversation. Definitely not a place for intimate conversation."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Food was outstanding! I was hoping to have missed the last day of restaurant week only because there are a trillion things I wanted to try off the menu and RW only offers a few of their select items. However, everything sounded amazing! We ended up getting market fresh beets, tuna sashimi, vegetables, and the flash seared tuna (ridiculously delicious tuna) it was all amazing. By the time the mini desserts came, I was too full, but they also looks great and I'm sure tasted wonderfully. Ambiance is gorgeous, I think it's such a beautiful spot- especially in Summer when the windows are all opened! Service was OK, however being in the service industry myself, I was totally able to tell that the waitress needed the table for the next reservation"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Food was phenomenal. It was almost too loud though."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"we were visiting Philly for the week-end and had read some good reviews. We didn't know that it was restaurant week.. We were hoping for a special evening and it was anything but. From the moment we arrived the vibe from the staff was that they didn't want us or anyone else there. Our menus were slapped down, the service was rushed and brusque and I think we were in and out in an hour. It's ironic that the purpose of restaurant week is to show off a restaurant to make return customers. But many restaurants and this one more than any other I've been to clearly HATES restaurant week so they defeat their purpose. I can't imagine anyone returning there after that experience!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
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"This was our first visit to this restaurant. The menu was interesting and the food was delicious. We had the nicest server who gave us a lot of attention, knew the menu well and answered all of our questions. We will definitely visit Twennty Maniing again."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2008
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"Have been here many times......most recently during Philly Restaurant week, I expected the portions to be smaller and more frugal but this was not the case, my beet appetizer on goat cheese was fabulous, and the organic chicken was as comfort food and tasty as it gets. Service was very very attentive despite a full restaurant. Tables are close and conversation can get a bit noisy but a small price to pay for just a great great place. Plan on eating at the bar next time which looked very inviting."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Everything about it was awesome... Went here with friends for restaurant week and fell in love with this spot. Food portions were filling. I had the salmon (they could have gave me a little more veggies & starch) and it was seasoned perfectly. The pork chop was huge with plenty of sides... Same with the chicken breast. Definitely will be back."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Service was good, atmosphere was lively, food was delicious but the current set up is very small and since I was on crutches I asked to not be at a high volume table. But they put me right in the middle of the room where everyone needed to walk by. I also think to many table are too close together. You can barely hear your own conversation. But overall a great place."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Great place for dinner with friends except for the noise level which is very high. Food is very good. Restaurant week service is quick - almost had the feeling we were being rushed. Still would recommend for food. The roasted tomato soup is fabulous."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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"This was the second time that I went to this restaurant. First was very good. I would not suggest to go during restaurant week. I had the bison burger which was good, but not worth the money."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2012
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