Gilda

River WardsPortuguese, Breakfast, Sandwich, BYOB, Cafe$

Sunny in both disposition and physical footprint, chef-owner Brian Mattera’s Gilda on Grirad Avenue is named for his grandmother (and pronounced Jill-Dah). The drinks skew fun (the Mazagran consists of cold brew, honey, fresh lemon, and mint), while the distinctive Portuguese fare can fit the bill from filling breakfast (see: the Antonio sandwich, with housemade linguiça) to breezy lunch (tinned sardines, or the piri piri chicken) to craveable treat (the rightly famed pastéis de nata, along with whatever else might be lurking in the pastry case).

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Restaurant Details

300 E. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA , 19125

https://www.gildaphilly.com/

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