Looking for halal-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Sizzler, Goldie and HipCityVeg, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry halal-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best University City restaurants with halal options. Highly rated spots with authentic halal menu items.
University City's Premier Halal Destinations
University City in Philadelphia offers a vibrant culinary landscape where diverse flavors meet the needs of every diner, specifically those seeking high-quality Halal options. This curated selection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the aromatic spices of Indian Sizzler and New Delhi to the savory Middle Eastern staples at Goldie and Hummus Grill. Whether you are craving classic American fare from HipCityVeg and Bart's Bagels, authentic Chinese from Xi'an Sizzling Woks, or comforting Italian slices from Allegro Pizza, this neighborhood provides an inclusive and delicious dining experience.
30 restaurants in Best University City Restaurants with Halal Options | Top Rated
- Indian Sizzler · rated 5/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Indian.
- Goldie · rated 5/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- HipCityVeg · rated 5/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Metropolitan Bakery Café · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Bart's Bagels · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Thai Singha House Restaurant · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Thai.
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Indian.
- Hummus Grill · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · rated 4/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Chinese.
- Allegro Pizza · rated 3/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Fresh Donuts · rated 3/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Tea-Do: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Chinese.
- Poke Burri: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Japanese.
- Heng Feng: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Chinese.
- Spread Bagelry: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Boba King: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Chinese.
- Honeygrow: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- CO-OP Restaurant & Bar: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Mad Greek's pizza: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Greek.
- D.P. Dough: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Savas Brick Oven Pizza: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Italian.
- United By Blue: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Sabrina's Cafe: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- El Taco: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Mexican.
- Kung Fu Tea: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Chinese.
- Schmear It: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Ed's Pizza & Wings: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. Italian.
- White Dog Cafe: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Just Salad: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
- Saxbys · rated 3/5: Menu includes halal-tagged dishes. American.
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.
