Looking for heart-healthy-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Khyber Pass Pub, Yards Brewing Company and The Plough & the Stars, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry heart-healthy-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Old City restaurants with heart healthy options. Highly rated spots with authentic heart healthy menu items.
Old City's Premier Heart Healthy Destinations
Explore the historic streets of Philadelphia’s Old City while discovering a diverse selection of restaurants that prioritize both flavor and heart-healthy ingredients. This curated collection spans a global palette, offering everything from fresh Japanese sushi at Oishii and vibrant Middle Eastern plates at Zahav to wholesome American fare at Khyber Pass Pub and Yards Brewing Company. Whether you are craving Mediterranean classics at Cafe Tolia or looking for a light Spanish or Chinese meal, these local favorites provide nourishing dining experiences without sacrificing the rich culinary heritage of the neighborhood.
27 restaurants in Best Old City Restaurants with Heart Healthy Options | Top Rated
- Khyber Pass Pub · rated 5/5: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yards Brewing Company · rated 5/5: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Plough & the Stars · rated 3/5: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cafe Tolia: 12 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Han Dynasty: 11 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Las Bugambilias: 11 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Torchwood Cafe: 10 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Famiglia Ristorante: 9 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Royal Boucherie: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Oishii: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Silk City: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Panorama: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bloomsday Cafe: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Zahav: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Race Street Cafe: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eggcellent Cafe: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marsha's South Street · rated 5/5: 1 heart-healthy-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Scoop DeVille · rated 4/5: 1 heart-healthy-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Fringe Bar: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Almost Home General: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al-Sham #5: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Fork: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lamberti Pizza & Market: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Moshulu: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Cafe Square One: 1 heart-healthy-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Amada: 1 heart-healthy-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.
