Helm Rittenhouse

Ah-maz-ing. Loved it. I’ve been to Helm on 5th (I think, that’s where it is)- anyway this location is as delish. We picked this one because it has cocktails. A cool space on the second floor, so it feels different than your typical Philly experience. The food is to die for. I’m a veggie and the menu didn’t have many veggie options, and they totally were above and beyond accommodating (this is always a sign of a first class restaurant). I can not say enough about how unusual and beautiful the flavors were in each dish. I’m not even saying specifically what we had because the menu does change frequently So just trust it. It is just too good to not make a reservation asap. It is that good. Do it.

Enjoyed our visit to Helm Rittenhouse. The kitchen is open so on our evening I could see Kevin D’Egidio preparing the dishes. The investment of these Philly Chefs (Kevin and Michael) is true to the culture of what makes Philadelphia a great city. Our dishes during restaurant week were excellent, original creations with unique flavors and drinks. We look forward to our return!

Went to Helm this weekend and the food and service were great! From the start when we made our reservation for a larger party, the staff was extremely accommodating and easy to work with. We were promptly sat upon arrival and our server, Tyler, was very attentive and easygoing! Overall, we had a great experience - everything was reasonably priced and the atmosphere was clean and inviting (and the lamb was delicious!). I highly recommend stopping by for your next dinner in Center City!

Starting off, when you walk in the restaurant, we all quickly noticed that it was very loud inside, and hard to have a conversation without talking loudly. The service was okay, we ordered bread (which cost $3 for three very small slices) and it took them about 10 minutes to give it to us. It also wasn't particularly busy so there wasn't really a reason. Other then that they gave us drinks quickly, and the food came relatively quickly. I attached a picture of the menu because I couldn't find one online, but it seems to change relatively often. The portions seemed a little small at first, but I found this caused you to savor the flavors more. And at the end of the meal, I did feel that I was full anyway. The Food: Fennel Ravioli - The ravioli was delicious, it tasted very fresh, the prosciutto was good and it was overall a great dish. The only thing was that it was too salty, but I've found that with any dish containing prosciutto. Lamb - The lamb itself, it had great flavor, and was perfectly cooked. The cut of meat however, was not the best and it was pretty tough. What we thought was the highlight of the meal was the dishes accompanying the lamb. They had a cabbage that was cooked for 18 hours which was delicious. It almost melted in your mouth, but was still crunchy. There was also a lamb pâté which was very good. Branzino - This was also delicious. The fish was cooked very well and had good flavor. Underneath the fish, was chorizo, clams, and fingerling potatoes. I felt that the fish could have been better without the clams, as there were almost too many flavors. (I also attached a picture of this dish) Overall, I would give Helm Rittenhouse 3.5 stars. There were some highlights, but also some disappointments. The service was okay, and it was a bit overpriced for what it was. We also felt they shouldn't have charged for a few pieces of bread. One thing to keep in mind was that they didn't have and vegetarian/vegan main dishes on the menu, although they probably would make something for you if you asked.

My wife and I have never been to Helm. Their menu caught my eye so we made a reservation. The food exceeded our expectations. The portions aren't your typical size, so expect to order a few. We had 3 plates for 2 people, plus 2 desserts, and were stuffed. Each dish was very unique and packed with lots of different flavors. And the service was great. All servers at the restaurant seem to really enjoy working there. Definitely a unique experience that will have us coming back!