Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Al-Sham #5, Khyber Pass Pub and The Plough & the Stars, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover affordable restaurants in Old City with sesame free options. Budget-friendly sesame free dining.
Old City's Affordable Sesame Free Destinations
Explore a variety of budget-friendly dining options in Philadelphia’s historic Old City that cater to those seeking delicious sesame-free meals. This collection spans a wide range of global flavors, from the hearty American dishes at Khyber Pass Pub and Race Street Cafe to the vibrant Middle Eastern and Mexican plates at Al-Sham #5 and Las Bugambilias. Whether you are looking for a casual night out at Silk City and The Plough & the Stars or a refined Italian experience at La Famiglia Ristorante, these restaurants provide safe and inviting atmospheres for every diner.
10 restaurants in Best Affordable Sesame Free Restaurants in Old City | Affordable & Sesame Free
- Al-Sham #5: Middle Eastern.
- Khyber Pass Pub · rated 5/5: American.
- The Plough & the Stars · rated 3/5: American.
- Royal Boucherie: French.
- Zahav: Middle Eastern.
- Race Street Cafe: American.
- Silk City: American.
- Fork: American.
- La Famiglia Ristorante: Italian.
- Las Bugambilias: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









