Looking for NEW, GOOD, medium sized (100 - 250 seats) non-byob, non-chain, non-"Star" Resto in Philadelphia (besides Osteria)

[Chinon00]

I've been hitting Osteria about once a week and I've really been enjoying it. Are there any other joints in town like this (ones that fit the above)?

Thanks

[voracious eater]

Amada is fabulous, but not new. Not sure how much it seats, but definitely not a chain, good drinks, and great food. James on 8th is great, but small. Xochitl, also very good but smallish. Love their iced beer and a huge tequila selection. Ansill has amazing desert and a wonderful wine list.

[CookieMonster]

James on S. 8th St. fits your requirements.

[OlderPhiladelphian]

Tintos. Nuff said.

[sylviag]

If you like fish/seafood, try Estia. They also have good lamb dishes. Classy.

I guess James is too small for you. We had a lovely dinner there. Run by people formerly at Vetri.

[Buckethead]

Go to Oster- uh, I mean Tinto! As bluehensfan says though, it's a bit smaller. Rae qualifies too, though it's not quite as new as either of those places.

[bluehensfan]

I think Tinto is a bit small for what you're looking for and is a part of a quasi-chain, but is still very highly rated.

[Chinon00]

Your right, I'd forgotten about Tinto. I've really enjoyed it (along with another 100-250 seat Tapas restaurant in Old City). But like you said they are small. Has Tinto expanded yet? And what exactly is a "quasi-chain"?

Thanks

[bluehensfan]

Tnto is not a chain per se but another one of Jose Garces restaurants in town (like Amada in Old City and another one opening near Penn sometime in the future). I agree Estia is very good too (especially the octopus and fish) but is not new.