Irwin's Upstairs

Visited Irwin’s with two of my best buddies, while visiting from out of town. The food was exceptional and the service was timely, courteous and warm. We each commented but how the menus descriptions “underclubbed” our overall experience with the food. We tasted 80% of the menu and just loved every bite.

I wish we had a place like Irwin’s in NYC (yes I did just say that). The food, service, and atmosphere were unreal. I visited my friend last weekend, we sat at the bar and were immediately captured by the view and the decor: 360 view of Philly from the 8th floor, elevated schoolhouse look (the building used to be a school). Dana at the bar was amazing - so warm, funny, and helpful. She even took some pics of us outside on the rooftop. My favorite bites were the Trofie pasta with mushroom - there was a mushroom broth that was insanely flavorful. The focaccia special that had rosemary and Concord grapes baked in. And the wine was fab. Come early, stay late. This place has all the things you’ll need.

What a spot. The view, breathtaking. Philly skyline pops and sizzles. The service, quick, friendly and kind. Ordered wine, checked my watch, looked up it was in front of me. The Mezze gave me all the nutrients I needed. It was interesting bc the first bite I always questioned it (taste wise) but then you adjust to the flavour profile and I was invested. Onions in every form. Prosciutto honey fig special, sweet and salty, just how it should be. Plus a lovely aperitif! Go here

Roof top service & lovely view of the city DELICIOUS FOOD! Plates are not large but they are plenty for a few bites of FRESH , GREAT TASTING FOOD! 2 Females & 1 Male , we ate 4 Appetizers, 3 Pastas & tried all 3 ENTREES & 2 Desserts & 2 Mixed Drinks w $60Tip bill was $400! Frankly thought it was well worth it-Loved the funky old high school & graffiti-Happy to see the current use of entire old building! Only problem was Parking it is hard to find because school’s lot is not open to the Restaurant! Sadly forgot to take photos… it was so tasty & we passed everything around! Maybe only a bite or two but all three people tried everything we ordered Forgot we actually got a special bread w peaches too -very good crust on that very yummy bread . Would go back tomorrow but waiting for cooler weather to sit out on roof this next time. Was 95 degrees or more when there at 5pm… too hot for rooftop dinner. Inside with doors open was nice