The waiter was knowledgeable about the drinks and the food. He made good recommendations on both fronts. It's a quaint, cozy spot with a nice bar and a nice cocktail selection. The mussels and frites were delicious. The mussels were big and fresh in a nice lemon, garlic, wine sauce with crusty bread on the side. The burger was made out of brisket and was cooked well. The brioche bun was a good choice for it. The squash soup with crab arincini was rich and creamy in flavor. It went well with the mushroom toast. Nice spot in the city for lunch or dinner if you're nearby. read more

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I hate to give Wilder a just ok review, especially since it's a cool looking spot with good ambience. But the food was disappointing. The pizza was great but there are other restaurants in Center City with equally good pizza for cheaper. I couldn't taste the tuna in the crudo and the mafaldine alla vodka (jumbo crab pasta) was only slightly more flavorful. The place looks cool and has a good vibe, but just ok food! read more

Wilder - Sweet and Spicy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We are definitely "foodies," and enjoy Philly's landscape of excellent restaurants. Wilder has been on our list for quite some time, and last night we sat down and enjoyed an excellent experience. Our server was Dan C. and he was more than just perfect. We started with the Roasted Oysters, which were delicious. The entree was the Grilled Swordfish (tender and flavorful) and the Mafaldine pasta (with crab meat) was enough for two. We shared the Bomboloni, which was a tasty dessert, but maybe something else next time. Though the restaurant was busy, there was a calmness about it. The crystal lighting, the tapestry on the walls and the comfortable seating certainly helped to make the evening an enjoyable one. We will certainly be back. read more

Wilder is a gem. I love this restaurant. Located on one of my favorite streets in Philly, wilder is a lot bigger than you'd think from the outside. The tables are nicely spaced so that you get some privacy. We were brought upstairs to our table and our great server came to our table after a few minutes. He was just great: funny, patient and helped us choose wonderful dishes. Several among us chose drinks to start and they were all satisfied. I ordered the kombucha and enjoyed my beverage very much. For appetizers we enjoyed the Calamari-they were lightly fried and very sweet, the burrata-very good and the Pull Apart rolls. The rolls were really interesting and excellent. Our entrees included the King Salmon which was a generous and excellent piece of fish, the Malfadine that was superb pasta, the Smoked Maitake mushroom-really excellent, and the Chevre stuffed Cestini-also really, really good. Our dessert were the Pistachio Tarte and Rhubarb Charlotte. Both of them are worth the calories. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food and ambience. It's an excellent experience. read more

Outstanding from start to finish! Every dish was delicious, perfectly cooked, and beautifully served. The staff were friendly and professional. Easily one of the best meals I've ever enjoyed. read more

So glad I chose this spot for my birthday dinner! Fantastic service, excellent food & the coolest vibe. We arrived a bit early for our 9:15 reservation in which we were sent to hang out at the bar. After a few minutes of hanging out and browsing the cocktail menu, we were generously offered a N/A toast while we waited for our table which was the perfect way to start off our celebratory dinner. I also sipped on a 50 shades of beige cocktail - vodka, pear, lavender and rosemary - and absolutely loved it! We sipped on our beverages for no more than 15 minutes before our party of 8 was sat in the first floor dining room. As we got situated & checked out the menu, our server brought over a complimentary pull apart bread with honey butter. We all agreed we could eat the whipped, airy honey butter on it's own, it was that delicious! Many of us shared different plates from the menu, but some of our stand-outs were... Malfadine ala Vodka: Best crab pasta in Philly - super creamy and filling! Pappradelle Ragu: Simple ingredients, yet very flavorful Figs & Burrata: Loved the sweet and salty flavors. Perfect sharing size! Sweet & Spicy Pizza: Great appetizer to share! The honey with spicy soppressata was a tasty combo. We ended our dinner with a complimentary birthday dessert, the chocolate cremeux. It was a great recommendation for us chocolate lovers. We're all super thankful for the staff's generosity & attentiveness throughout the dinner. The dinner was the favorite part of our night because of how excellent the experience was! Will be back ASAP & highly recommend for your next date night, GNO or celebration!! read more

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I'm a big fan of Wilder, especially if you're looking for a great restaurant that takes reservations. I appreciate how you can always usually reserve a table even on a Friday or Saturday night. The food is also really good! I always order the mafaldine crab pasta and one of their pizzas. They also have really good cocktails and desserts! I've been here for lunch and dinner and would suggest it for either meal! read more

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We went for New Year's Eve. I think it's a little hard to rate a restaurant on a holiday so I will go back to see if I can get the 5 star feel. They also have a great happy hour I definitely want to try. That being said, The restaurant is beautifully designed! Feels like something out of Manhattan very sleek, cool and modern. The menu had a good variety of food choice's and the prices were reasonable for an upscale place. We both had pasta, a salad and oysters and the carrots. I think the carrots were one of the best things I ever had as a side dish (get them!) I could have had them as an entree. I am a tough critic on Italian food being Italian so I would say it was good but not my favorite in the city. I think I would try the seafood or steak next time. Check out their instagram for great pics of the food. But overall good service and experience on New Years Eve. You should check it out if you're thinking about it. Then go over to helium for a comedy show after! read more

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Great spot in center city. Excellent food and a great vibe for GNO or date night. Love the decor. Always good service. Would definitely go back read more

The food was delicious. Our server was beyond delightful and helped break down the menu for us in places where we weren't sure what to expect (completely our own lack of knowledge, not a flaw in the menu). The interior is well-designed and cozy. I would recommend for a nice dinner in Center City. read more

Beautiful, elegant yet cozy decor with friendly staff to boot. We came for lunch and both had the $25 soup & sandwich special. The tomato soup was lovely, with a pesto crostini to dip. I had the mushroom melt which did NOT skimp on the cheese. The side salad is greens in vinaigrette but was perfectly light to balance the sandwich. Drinks felt a bit overpriced but "Little Big Red" was fabulous with a hint of spice. Definitely will be back to peruse their dinner options. read more

Wilder - Mushroom melt - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chicken Milanese: Nice and crispy chicken. The crust isn't light but it's crunchy in a good way. The chicken is covered with caesar salad. The salad is pretty light. It has really fresh ingredients with a hint of bitterness from like a radicchio-like plant. The toppings have a very mild spicy taste, with nice tangy capers. The flavor is good on top and the lemon was a nice touch. I also thought the chicken was super juicy. The only thing, is maybe this needs something starchy? The portions are very big, but the chicken taste + toppings of capers/peppers seemed a bit too one-note. After this, I had tea. The Lapsong souchang tea was really good. I really enjoyed the clear kettle. The service was very attentive too, and they gave me a takeout cup for the tea. I sat outside. It's pretty busy, so if you go alone on a weekend, it has to be late. Prices were OK given the quality of food. read more

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My review is based on a private event I attended for my friends wedding dinner. This place is super cute and the service is really good as well! We had a pre-picked menu and everything we had were super tasty! Can't forget about their amazing cocktails. I think I ordered everything on their drink menu (hence I don't remember any of the names LOL) but I do remember they all being so good! They also have tons of bathroom which is always a plus! I cannot wait to return to this place for dinner! read more

Wilder - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SO DELICIOUS!! I originally intended to split the crab pasta with my friend but halfway through eating we knew we needed to order another. The blueberry burrata salad was also amazing! read more

Wilder - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for a nice lunch with a local friend. We went with the soup and half sandwich with a side salad lunch. $25, which included their delicious butternut squash soup. I went with the spicy chicken sandwich with a side of salad. my friend had the burger with fries. they decided to give us full sandwiches instead of half, which was a lot of food. but I finished it! nice looking place. read more

Wilder - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ambiance - very retro and colorful vibes. We went during lunch and sat on the second level and they had windows in the ceiling that brought in great light. I can imagine the dinner setting would be nice and intimate! Service - quick and attentive (but not too attentive). We had a big group and lots of conversations going. They didn't interrupt us often to check in which was appreciated given that we wanted to catch up as a party. Food - delicious. I had the alla vodka for lunch which I was nervous would be too hefty, but it was a perfect lunch sized portion. The pasta itself was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. Loved the crab in this as well. Pricing was great for the amount I had. My coworkers all got the soup + sandwich combo (came with salad or fries) and those portions looked enormous for lunch! Great deal. We also had the fries and they were soooo tasty and addictive. There were lots of options to choose from on the menu which made it hard, but that's a good problem! Drinks - we all opted for their cocktails menu and I was pleasantly surprised. I had the grapefruit marg mocktail and thought it was the perfect amount of tartness. Overall: great spot to go with a larger party with plenty of option. Everything was high quality and delicious! read more

Wilder - Alla vodka - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I cannot say enough good things about this place. A group of us came here a week ago for dinner. There were 8 of us, and the server - right off the bat - was incredibly attentive and helpful. We never waited more than 5 minutes if even ONE of our drinks were empty. The food though - the foooood was fantastic. Every single thing that came out of this kitchen was better than the last. Of all the things we got - I would order Pull Apart Rolls, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, and Steak Tartare Toast EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. The ambiance was quaint and lovely - you didn't feel like you were sitting on top of other tables, even though the restaurant was packed (for a Wednesday!). I will definitely be back - hopefully sooner than later! read more

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My group stopped in her after doing a group workout class down the street. We definitely weren't dressed for a city dinner, this restaurant has cool decor and vibey. My group split the margherita and sweet & spice pizza. The pizza was soo good. We also did a seasonal greens salad, roasted chesapeake oysters, and mafaldine all's vodka. All of the food was delicious! Our server was a little slow with coming back to the table to take our order & didn't come back again till we were ready for the check, which took a while to get. read more

Wilder - Sweet & Spicy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A surprising big hit! I loved this place way more than I was expecting! The food was all very flavorful and reasonably priced. For apps, we got the scallop crude (amazing) and the roasted oysters (very good). Would definitely recommend the scallop Crudo as the flavors were unique and scallops tasted very fresh. We tried the mafaldine with crab and it was extremely flavorful and had so much crab! The scampi was also amazing! The pasta dishes were well portioned and cooked perfectly al dente. We also tried the octopus entree and it was very good as well! The interior is also extremely classy and elegant. The chandeliers were a very nice touch and elevated the space also. Staff were great and attentive. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're in the mood for some pasta or date night! read more

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Great fresh food. Took the wife on a lunch date. Everything was great. I recommend. Service was amazing. read more

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Such a fun place with amazing food! we didn't have a reservation for dinner on a friday night and were able to get a table right away outside. the outdoor tables were a bit iffy cause of the street construction but the staff was so friendly and the food was delicious so it was worth it! I had the corn and lime agnolotti and they were so soft and fluffy and full of flavor. and the parker house rolls! great spot for dinner with a great vibe read more

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Food was acceptable but lacked excitement, and some dishes were inconsistent. Service was polite yet slow, portions fair, and atmosphere comfortable, making it fine for casual meals without standing out overall. read more

Wilder has been on my radar since it opened and I was finally able to stop in for a quick lunch with my best friend. We were in love with the aesthetics of the restaurant. It is so funky and cool with lots of greenery and beautiful chandelier. We had a reservation and were seated right away upstairs. We decided to get the clam pizza and the fall fever pizza and the oysters. I had never had clams on pizza before but I was surprised to find that it was so yummy! The fall fever pizza with mushrooms was also so good. There's just something about brick oven pizzas that's so satisfying. The dough was nice, airy and chewy; so good! The roasted oysters were a hit too! They were super flavorful with a nice bit of heat. I definitely want to check out their dinner menu so I'll be heading back to Wilder sooner than later. read more

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Wilder offers a beautiful dining experience with creative dishes and warm service. The Bucatini Cacio e Pepe was exceptional--rich, perfectly balanced, and memorable. The stylish ambiance makes it a great choice for date nights or special dinners. read more

My husband and I went here for the first time. We asked a bartender, Kelsey, to surprise us with cocktails with basis of certain alcohols. She not only made delicious cocktails, she also went above and beyond with educating about them and had impeccable costumer service. Kelsey is amazing and I hope she is recognized for her efforts. We will be back!!! Thank you, Kelsey!! Also, Deion and Mia made our experience even better. I couldn't recommend this place enough!!! Amazing atmosphere and amazing people. read more

I bought the Hanger Steak,having never had one and wanting to treat myself.Tiny and dreadful.Left hungry after 6 bites,went to Shake Shack.

This place is another nice addition to Samson street. The carrots really caught me by surprise. The sauce and nuts added an amazing flare to the carrots, especially when you mix the carrots in the sauce. The crab pasta was excellent! A nice balance of crab and pasta, with an additional kick of heat. It was chef's kiss beginning to end! We finish the meal out with the donuts, and those were amazing too. Amazing customer service, amazing pasta, and a cool ambiance. I'm definitely coming back! read more

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I came to Wilder for restaurant week and my weekly date night and adventure. We had an 830p reservation and we arrived a little early. They still sat us within 5 minutes and we had the ability to start perusing the menu. They offered the full regular menu in addition to the restaurant week specials. I opted in and my partner got an app and pasta to accompany. The portion sizes are generous and really well seasoned. We both enjoyed everything we had, and we were SO full the rest of dessert came home with us for breakfast the next morning. The staff was friendly, out waitress Ashley gave great recommendations for beverages. Be prepared to put your full order in at the same time, and everything will come out timed perfectly. Can't wait to come back to experience more of the menu. read more

Lively restaurant and full of energy, including our server who expounded on the cultural significance of beaujolais nouveau in France and its significance in 1960s America at Thanksgiving. Likening it to eggnog was apt as you either like or hate beaujolais; no one loves it. I ordered a grenache from Côtes du Rhône. I'm no chef but the bucatini cacio e pepe was terribly salty and the Parmesan on top made it even more so. There wasn't a pepper grinder on the table, which might have helped cut the saltiness. The marinated honey nut squash appetizer would have benefited from a lighter-flavored squash like delicata or even butternut -- the honey nut was too heavy both in density and flavor and overwhelmed the figs, cheese, greens and dressing. We really liked Wilder and had a good time. read more

Wilder - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First off, this place is decorated so beautifully. The decor really lives up to the name of the restaurant. I came here for dinner after driving in for a work trip. I come to PHL often, but hadn't tried this place yet. We came in and sat at the bar and were immediately greeted and handed menus. The service here is exceptional. The staff is very knowledgeable of all the items on the menu and offered great recommendations. My business partner was picky and wanted some modifications to his pork chop, and the staff worked with him to keep both their menu item as it was designed to be eaten while also accommodating it for him, and he loved it!! I had the tortellini with prosciutto and mortadella (as is lol). It was honestly the most amazing pasta I have ever had!! Perfect recommendation. I will be thinking about it for awhile! Great place to eat, will definitely be back! read more

Wilder - tortellini - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I attended a business lunch here. It's great for small and medium size parties. Beautiful ambience, artsy and cozy. The noise level is moderate. Pleasant and knowledgeable servers. What's really nice too is that when planning ahead the restaurant can accommodate your gathering with a three course family style menu. Which is great for cost and time saving. My favorite first course was the Roasted Oysters! I feel like Roasted Oysters are hard to find at most restaurants in Philly so I was thrilled to see them on the menu and what a treat they were! It was such a hit that we ordered several rounds for our table. And even then I wanted to eat them all to myself but had to share. lol The Oysters were cooked beautifully, nice size, very plump, juicy and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and drizzled in chili butter. Awesome first course. The sweet and Spicy Pizza was another favorite of mine. It wasn't to hot or spicy, it was just right! Generous amount of toppings, you could see and taste fresh herbs, pepperoni lightly charred which gave it a great texture against the melted mozzarella and thin crust with just the right crunch to it. A lot of folks have ranted and raved about the Mafaldine All Vodka and it's not a bad dish at all but I think it fell short of all the hype. However, it was the better pasta dish in comparison to the Cacio E Pepe. The Mafaldine All Vodka had a rich flavorful sauce but could have gone a little lighter on it and a bit heavier on the Chesapeake crab. I had a hard time finding lumps of crab, the pasta was crab fragrant but missed on getting that lump crab taste you would expect. The Cacio E Pepe looked better than what it tasted. The flavor of the sauce fell short and so was the texture of the pasta. I don't know what base they used for the sauce but it taste more like lemon than black pepper. Maybe it was lemon peper *shrug*. Nonetheless, out of the two pastas the Mafaldine was better. Great vibes here especially if you go with folks you love. Overall great experience. read more

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I've walked past wilder's neon pink sign a million times and never gone in, and I'm so glad I finally did. All of the food sounded amazing and tasted even better. We got the Spanish octopus and sweet and spicy pizza, both of which were amazing. The octopus might've been the best octopus dish I've ever had, and it was shockingly filling for an octopus main. We also got the fried squash blossoms as an appetizer, but these could be skipped. They were crispy and ricotta filled but nothing special and the batter was a little thick for me. Wilder was overall a smash hit and I will be coming back! read more

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The staff were attentive and helpful, though not quite warm/friendly. It was surprisingly busy for lunch so I recommend a reservation. We tried the roasted oysters which were GREAT, and then did the soup and sandwich lunch special. The soups were exceptional, really well executed in terms of flavors and textures (and appearance!). The chicken picatta sandwich was large and yummy, but not amazingly done; the cutlet could have been crunchier and the sauces could have had more zing. But still good! The fries were definitely great! All around that meal combo seems a nice value. For cocktails the rum drink I had, marked as a bartender special, was nice but nothing special really (for GREAT drinks head over to Ranstead Room nearby). I'd have to try more drinks before weighing in hard, but it was a minor miss for me there and I wouldn't go for just drinks. All around: some great tasting food, solid service, and decent drinks in a pleasant but busy atmosphere. Worth it if you want a nice, upscale lunch and have room in your budget for the menu here! read more

Our servers name was George. They don't make them like George anymore. He was awesome. The person who sat down next to us after we were ready to get up was from out of town was a little hard to understand. He was having trouble with the menu and had some dietary restrictions. George knelt down and went over each item he was considering to help him choose. That's an attitude money can't buy. The seating kinda sucks. It's pretty tight and the seats aren't very comfortable. Decor was really cool. Jungle theme and jungle cats. Food was pretty good. I noticed they seem to lean more towards sweet things. Most things had bread or were breaded. We got a bunch of things off the happy hour menu. The duck sandwich was the best thing I had. It too again had like a sweet honey type sauce on it. read more

We got the carbonara and the faccocia breakfast sandwich. The carbonara was okay... it wasn't the best I've ever had but it's solid. A lady next to me didn't touch hers at all so I was really scared but it turned out okay! The breakfast sandwich was actually pretty good- unfortunately a little too oily. Overall the service was good, restaurant was cute and not a long wait. Would go back for a chill brunch. read more

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Such a fun spot to go to with a group! Must haves are their oysters - literally will have you licking the shell after. The breadcrumb bake on top is highly addictive. Other highlights include the pull apart rolls (which were actually given to us complimentary due to a high wait time - which we didn't complain about!) and their sweet and spicy pizza. read more

Everything, and I don't use that word lightly, everything regarding Wilder is absolutely delectable. It is forever a Rittenhouse favorite of mine for any occasion, at any given meal. Their signature pull apart rolls in the dinner menu are reason enough to go out. The raw bar, available for brunch, lunch, and dinner remains one of the freshest I have had the honor of having in all of Philadelphia. A bonus is that if you appreciate the fine art of a seasonal menu with ever clever rotational drink names, what more do you need to consider in deciding to choose Wilder for your next meal? The portions & prices exist where your stomach and wallet are simultaneously taken care of, something I cannot confidently say about many other places. The fabulousness of dining at Wilder is made possible through their staff being guided by dedicated leadership being some of the most considerate and meticulous people that are culturally and dietarily aware of all the nuances their guests come in with. My dietary need is Zabiha Certified Halal, and even though they do not offer Halal beef or chicken, the staff has always taken this detail into careful consideration to not have any part of my predominantly seafood and vegetarian meal remotely be anywhere near the possibility of cross contamination. For this, I thank you Wilder for making me feel seen and heard. The luscious teal booths, the intricately patterned rugs adorning the walls, the ambient chandeliers, and their coolest cheetah mascot all provide a romantic yet comforting, elegantly elevated yet still down to earth vibe. It's one of the best places around to share a wonderfully thoughtful meal with anyone you hold near and dear and I am already looking forward to planning my next visit! read more

I really wanted to like this place but the pizzas are SO salty it's not edible. I took like one bite of each pizza and that was enough for me. I will say the pastas are better and decent but would never come back here for their pizzas unless you want to be chugging water all night long. Service was decent and the vibes were cute as well but their food needs to match the rest of that for me to come back. read more

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Service - great Food - different and very good Ambiance- better than anticipated MA neat hidden gem in Philly read more

I'm not a huge fan of modern American cuisine, but I was really pleasantly shocked by the quality and taste of the food at wilder. I had their beet salad, lemon clam pizza, and malfadine penne crab meat pasta. All three dishes were amazing. They were so flavorful and the seafood dishes tasted very fresh. The portion sizes are not the biggest, but they do not skimp on the crab meat for the pasta. The vibes and service of the restaurant was also very cozy and romantic. I heard they also have an amazing brunch and happy hour so I am planning on going to those in the near future! I also think they change their menu seasonally with some permanent signature dishes, so I am excited to go back and try their new menu items. read more

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