Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Khyber Pass Pub, Yards Brewing Company and Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Old City restaurants with dairy free options. Highly rated spots with authentic dairy free menu items.
Old City's Premier Dairy Free Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Old City, Philadelphia, with our guide to the neighborhood's premier dining destinations offering exceptional dairy-free options. From the world-renowned Middle Eastern dishes at Zahav and traditional American comfort food at Khyber Pass Pub to the fresh Japanese flavors of Oishii, this collection showcases a rich tapestry of Mediterranean, Chinese, and Spanish influences. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at Eggcellent Cafe or a craft brew at Yards Brewing Company, these restaurants provide inclusive menus that cater to every palate in one of the city's most historic districts.
27 restaurants in Best Old City Restaurants with Dairy Free Options | Top Rated
- Khyber Pass Pub · rated 5/5: 13 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yards Brewing Company · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty: 14 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Royal Boucherie: 12 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Zahav: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Tolia: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Las Bugambilias: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Al-Sham #5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- La Famiglia Ristorante: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Silk City: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Oishii: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Fringe Bar: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bloomsday Cafe: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Race Street Cafe: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Torchwood Cafe: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lamberti Pizza & Market: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Moshulu: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Marsha's South Street · rated 5/5: 1 dairy-free-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Scoop DeVille · rated 4/5: 1 dairy-free-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Plough & the Stars · rated 3/5: 1 dairy-free-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Eggcellent Cafe: 2 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cafe Square One: 2 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Almost Home General: 2 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fork: 2 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Panorama: 2 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Amada: 1 dairy-free-friendly dish on the menu. Spanish.
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.
