By Molly Given
Center City District Restaurant Week is back next month, and for the winter session of 2026, dozens of restaurants will be participating in the two-week culinary extravaganza.
Taking place Jan 18 to 31, venues around the area will offer three course, prix-fixe dinners priced at $45 or $60, and two-course lunches for $20 (note, some venues will participate in dinner only.) For an additional price, cocktail pairings can be added to complement CCDRW menus with Hornitos Tequila and Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey as well.
There’s a little something for everyone on the line-up. Those looking to try out a new French spot can head to Chateau Rouge or The Lesieur, Mexican cuisine fans on the other hand can opt for Condea or Las Bugambilias, seafood aficianados can make reservations at locales like Oyster House or Loch Bar, Charlie Was A Sinner offers a prime spot for vegans looking to indulge, and sushi fans have their pick of the litter with options spanning Fat Salmon, Koto Sushi, Double Knot and more.
A full list of participating spots and cuisines (which range this year to offer menus packed with Italian, Mediterranean, Southern, Cuban and other options) can be found online. (Note that gratuity, special dietary choices and hours of operation vary by location.)
“For more than two decades, Restaurant Week has been a cherished tradition that brings people together,” notes CCD President and CEO, Prema Katari Gupta. “The ritual of gathering around a table to share a meal reminds us that Center City is where our community comes together. Our restaurant scene doesn’t just feed people—it creates moments of togetherness and connection that remind us why downtown matters.”
In addition to the menus, diners participating in Center City District Restaurant Week can also find discounted parking for $10 or less from 4:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. at select LAZ, BexPark by Brandywine, and Philadelphia Parking Authority locations. Locals can find more information on the event’s official website, along with instructions on QR codes or how to reserve your spot ahead of time.
Front and back of house workers are another vital component to the ongoing success of CCDRW. In the spirit of that notion, CCD has requested participating restaurants to nominate members of their staff for the chance to win a $500 “tip”, a release notes. Five winners will be selected at random, with all nominees receiving a small gift as a token of appreciation. Winners will be announced once the two-week activation ends.
“Center City District Restaurant Week gives us the opportunity to step out on a cold winter night,” says Giavana Suraci Pruiti, Director of Promotions and Activations. “It takes the monotony out of the workweek by making any night a special occasion. Instead of rushing home and staying in, you can share a meal you didn’t have to make yourself with friends and family, all while supporting the local restaurants that make Center City’s dining scene the most diverse and delicious in the region.”
Locals can also win something delicious this go around — by entering in the promotion’s “Dinner for a Year” contest online four Philadelphians can also win a free dinner every month for a year.
To find out more information on the winter 2026 Center City District Restaurant Week, visit centercityphila.org