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06/01/2026
Rosé all day! 🍾 This week alone we sold more rosé than ever, a true indicator of summer on the horizon. Come enjoy a bottle before we sell out again!
Athena Tour De Gatigne Rosé: expressive and aromatic with a hint of strawberry 🍓
Medivol Brut Rosé: subtle cherry and raspberry, pleasant funky freshness 🕺
Matthiasson Rosé: dry, feather-light, with salty-citrusy aromas 🧂
05/29/2026
Hamachi’s rich, buttery texture and mild umami flavor offers a blank canvas for seasonal flavors on our raw bar crudo dish🐟🌸
Add it to the table to wet your palate or enjoy it alongside other raw bar options on a hot day ☀️ Now serving with rhubarb, blood orange, green strawberries, and fennel pollen 🍊🍓
05/25/2026
Closed today! See you again tomorrow! 👋
05/21/2026
“Since October, patrons at Forsythia have been scribbling tales of shape-shifting dragons and forlorn astronauts inside a tiny notebook. They’re all, amazingly, part of the same story, one that comes with its own craft cocktail.” - Kristin Hunt from
Our cocktail The Story is only available at happy hour only at the bar. What started as a collaborative mini-novel in October is quickly reaching its last empty pages. Will you be the one to finish our first Story? Stop by, order the drink, and flex those story telling muscles. 🥃📕
Check the link in our bio for the full article!
05/19/2026
Always a teaching moment to be had ✍️
Chef showing us the steps to house made mayo: all by hand 🤌
05/15/2026
We’re celebrating the class of 2026 all weekend long! 🎉🎓
Our team hand writes all of our cards for your special occasions ✍️ Whether it’s a graduation or a birthday, an anniversary or a new job, we are grateful you chose us to celebrate with!
Make the moment memorable this weekend for your grad, or your next special occasion. We can’t wait to rejoice with you! 💛
05/08/2026
Our Duck for Two is baring its feathers for a stripped-down, unseen view of what makes our signature dish so special. 🦆🌟
It starts with a dry spice blend of Szechuan, lavender, and coriander. Next, our wings get a lacquering of honey fresh from the honeycomb. 🍗🍯
Bing cherries and dried Asian pears are poached in hibiscus and vanilla, while a vin de prunes sauce simmers on the side. Fiddlehead ferns and grilled ramps complete the dish for a local, seasonal touch. 🍒🌱
If you’ve been eyeing the duck on previous visits or not sure what to order this weekend: this is your sign. Get the duck, and consider yourself lucky. 🍽️💫
05/05/2026
A sneak peek at Mother’s Day Brunch: pastries as sweet as Mom 🥮
We’re looking forward to this Sunday brunch 💐 There are just a few reservations left for those last minute plans! Head to Resy to snag one of our final tables. You, Mom, and your sweet tooth, won’t regret it 🍰
04/29/2026
When the trees turn green… so does the kitchen 🌿
Springtime is all about rebirth and regrowth: days are warmer, colors are brighter, life feels lighter. It’s no coincidence the color of the season is taking over our menu. 🌱
Come experience our latest Spring dishes; it’s never been easier to get your greens! 🥬 💪
Canadian Halibut
Chanterelle Mushroom Crust, Fine Herbs Purée,
Wild Mushroom Medley, Chartreuse Mousseline
White & Green Holland Asparagus
Duck Egg, Black Truffle, Pancetta, Black Pepper
Spring Onion Vichyssoise
Blue Crab Salad, Sunflower Seed Granola,
Meyer Lemon, Crème Fraîche
04/27/2026
“As we go on, we remember, all the meals we had together”… or however the songs goes 🎶🥘
Graduation weekend is only a couple weeks away! Honor the years of hard work with a tasting menu meant to celebrate: Wagyu Beef Tartare, Black Angus Ribeye, Rohan Duck Breast, Kaluga Caviar, and more surprises. Whether you’re marking milestones, making memories, or just sharing a meal, let’s celebrate the class of 2026! 🎓
Reservations are limited, available on Resy. Parties of 7+ give us a call to book! ☎️ Graduation Weekend Menu can be found on our website or the link in our bio. 🔗
04/23/2026
Behind the scenes of our Chef’s Tasting Menu dessert: hidden flavors and surprises 🎬🍨🦆
04/20/2026
Mom makes coffee every morning. This Mother’s Day, let us brew a cup. ☕️
Our Mother’s Day Brunch menu is here! Fresh, ingredient-driven dishes inspired by the warmth of Mom in a 4 course prix-fixe menu. Plus, a special menu for the little ones who will be just as excited!
Reservations are already filling up fast, May 10th is just around the corner! Link in bio for menu & reservations.
Book today for a meal Mom will never forget. 💐
04/16/2026
Côte de Boeuf, but make it Spring 🥩🌱🌾
Black Angus Ribeye paired with the seasons ripest vegetable accoutrements and blooming florals. A must-have for your next meal!
Try it this weekend before our late Spring menu debuts! 🌸
04/13/2026
Last but certainly not least to meet, Chris Harrop! 🍹
Chris has been the bar manager at Forsythia for a little over a year now. He came in with a passion and energy that translates to crushable cocktails and imaginative interpretations. He’s quick with the comebacks and knows how to make you feel like family from the first visit forward. (Psst- ask him about his house made amaros!) 🥃✨
Clues on Chris:
🍴Best Bite: Cream Chipped Beef from a Jersey Diner 🍖
“It reminds me of my family and togetherness. It feels like everything comes back to that: a feeling of home & memories.”
🌾 What brought him to Forsythia: Chris was always an admirer from afar of Chef Kearse’s talent and ambition. When a positioned opened for our bar manager, he excitedly jumped in to work alongside Chef. Together, the drinks complement the food by using similar ingredients and techniques shared in house. 🤝
04/12/2026
It’s Sunday. It’s sunny. It’s the end of the weekend.
Let’s end it right 🥃👌 Happy Hour tonight 5-8! 🍻
Bar only! Grab your seat before the sun goes down! 🌞
04/09/2026
A landscape of tastes, textures, and techniques 🌸
Can you guess our newest Spring dish? 🍽️
04/06/2026
Up to bat on staff: Devon Kaszan! 🪄
Devon is our in-house Jane of all trades. For the last 4 years, she’s been serving the dining room, organizing staff events, bartending the weekends, hanging Christmas lights— you name it! She’s also our media, photo, and graphics coordinator! 💻🎨
Deets on Devon:
🍴Best Bite: Sweet Potato Dumpling from Brussels 🍠
“It was my first Thanksgiving away from my family. The dumpling was included in a tasting menu that instantly made me feel at home. New traditions were created that year!”
🌾 What brought her to Forsythia: As a long standing patron of the industry nights, she seized the opportunity when a job opening became available online. Devon was temporarily living abroad in France at the time, and came back to work here and keep the Francophile spirit alive! 🇫🇷
04/05/2026
A little treat for all those joining us this Easter Brunch 🥕
Bad Bunny: Gin, Meyer Lemon Aperitif, Carrot Juice with Turmeric, Ginger, Apple & Orange Juice 🍋🫚🍊
Topped with a Granny Smith Apple, Jalapeño and Cucumber Cloud🍏🥒☁️
04/01/2026
Still need the perfect picturesque spot for Easter Brunch with the family? Join us for a 4-course prix fixe menu complete with a fresh pastry basket for the table 🥖🥮🧺
We have limited reservations left, so hop to it! 🐰
03/30/2026
Today we’re meeting Mariah Bing! 🥄
Mariah is our AM Sous Chef, holding things down in the early hours before opening to make sure service is ready to go! You can taste the love and care in every dish she makes, and that makes all the difference. You’ll always hear her laughing or singing throughout the kitchen 🎶
🍴Best Bite: Pastrami Sandwich from Hershel’s in Reading Terminal Market 🥪
“I’m a sandwich girl. I’ve tried every sandwich at Hershel’s and this is just a classic pastrami. 100% perfect hit.”
🌾 What brought her to Forsythia: Mariah took this job without knowing too much about the restaurant. When she saw the old school techniques, from-scratch cooking, and butchering styles, she knew she made the right choice. 📚
03/27/2026
BTS 🎬: Weekend bar service in full swing! 📃🍸🍾🍷🥃
03/25/2026
Torchon special gracing the dining room this week ✨ As classic as it gets 🤌
🍽️: Duck Liver, pickled green tomatoes, gazpacho granita, tomato oil, Sauternes & vermouth gelée 🍅🍷
03/23/2026
Next up to meet on staff is Grant Lloyd! 🔪
Grant originally came to help out with a busy restaurant week and Valentine’s weekend, and has been sharing his expertise with us ever since. His cool, calm demeanor brings a much needed stillness that every busy kitchen craves! ☃️🛎️
The Goods on Grant:
🍴Best Bite: Soup dumpling from Dim Sum Garden 🥟
“I never had one before I moved to Philly. Been a regular there since. Dim sum in general reminds me of growing up back in New Jersey, doing Sunday dim sum with the family.”
🌾 What brought him to Forsythia: A craving to learn more French techniques and cooking, old school and new, from Chef. It’s a nice bonus he’s worked with Brad and Chris [our bar manager] before and knows how dedicated they are to their craft. 💛
03/22/2026
Soup season is year round 🍵
Instead of cozying up with a Velouté, we’re cooling down with a Vichyssoise 🥄 with spring onion, fine herbs, crab salad, and crème fraîche 👌
03/20/2026
Spring into the weekend 🌸 New cocktail special just in time for the equinox 🌑
🍹Club Hopper: Clarified Gin, Raspberry, Lemon, Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe with a Coconut Berry Cloud ☁️
Address
233 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106
If you're looking to visit a location on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, here are some brief travel directions:
Public Transport:
1. From downtown Philadelphia, head to the nearest SEPTA subway station.
2. Take the Market-Frankford Line (Blue Line) towards 69th Street Transportation Center if you're coming from east of the city or towards Frankford Transportation Center if you're coming from west of the city.
3. Get off at the 15th Street Station and exit onto Market Street.
4. Walk south on 15th Street until you reach Chestnut Street.
Driving/Parking:
1. If you're driving, use a GPS or navigation app to reach downtown Philadelphia.
2. Depending on your starting point, take I-76, I-95, or I-676 and follow signs for downtown/Center City Philadelphia.
3. Once in downtown Philadelphia, find parking options available along Chestnut Street or nearby parking garages.
4. Be sure to check for any parking restrictions or time limits before leaving your vehicle.
Please note that these directions are general and may not specifically lead to Forsythia on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10:30am - 2pm |
|
5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10:30am - 2pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Forsythia, located on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, is a contemporary French restaurant and bar that offers an exceptional dining experience. With its exquisite menu and elegant ambiance, Forsythia is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in the flavors of French cuisine.
One of the standout features of Forsythia is its commitment to culinary excellence. Led by Chef 🌾, the restaurant consistently delivers dishes that are carefully crafted and bursting with flavor. From their delectable Rohan Duck Breast to their indulgent Wagyu Beef Tartare, every bite at Forsythia is a true delight for the senses.
In addition to their regular dinner service, Forsythia also offers a delightful brunch menu on weekends. Whether you're craving classic French toast or want to try something more adventurous like their Croque Madame, you'll find plenty of options to satisfy your cravings.
For those looking for a great deal, Forsythia's happy hour is not to be missed. From Monday to Friday between 5pm and 7pm (and on Sundays from 5pm to 9pm), guests can enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers while soaking in the charming atmosphere of the restaurant.
Forsythia also knows how to celebrate special occasions in style. Their exclusive events like La Fête du Foie showcase their dedication to creating unique dining experiences for their guests. And during the holiday season, Forsythia goes above and beyond with their week-long celebration called Bûche de Noël. This festive culinary journey features a prix fixe menu filled with exquisite dishes that will make your Christmas celebrations truly memorable.
With its impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine, and inviting atmosphere, Forsythia is undoubtedly one of Philadelphia's finest French restaurants. Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a lively brunch with friends, this hidden gem on Chestnut Street will exceed your expectations at every turn.
