Double Knot
Washington Square West, Philadelphia
Restaurant in Philadelphia, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Double Knot is worth booking for an evening out in Center City when timing and atmosphere matter more than a heavily documented chef or tasting-menu hook. It is an easy-booking option for dates, small celebrations, later plans, but cross-shop Barbuzzo for Italian or Alpen Rose for a more explicit splurge format.
About Double Knot
Is Double Knot worth considering for dinner in Philadelphia? Yes, if the decision is about an evening plan with hours that run later on Friday and Saturday than earlier-week nights. Double Knot is in Philadelphia, opens at 4 PM daily, has a smart casual dress code.
Choose it when the priority is an evening meal rather than a daytime meal. It does not have a published price range, named chef, cuisine label, signature order, or award history.
A Philadelphia dinner pick with later weekend hours
A strong feature of Double Knot is its timing. Monday, Tuesday, Sunday run 4–10 PM; Wednesday and Thursday run 4–11 PM; and Friday and Saturday run 4 PM–12 AM. That makes it more useful for an evening plan, especially at the end of the week.
The tradeoff is information depth. It does not list a price range, named chef, cuisine label, or signature order to anchor a high-stakes splurge decision. The dress code is smart casual, so plan accordingly. For broader planning, use the Philadelphia restaurants guide, or pair dinner research with the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Who should choose Double Knot, who should cross-shop
Choose Double Knot when Philadelphia location, evening timing, a smart casual dinner plan are the main requirements. If you are comparing other Philadelphia options, consider Alpen Rose, Barbuzzo, DBG Philly, El Vez, or Mona as natural cross-shops. Double Knot's advantage is its daily 4 PM opening and later Friday-Saturday closing time; its limitation is that it has fewer specifics for a price-led, cuisine-led, or dish-led recommendation.
Planning details
- Location
- 120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- doubleknotphilly.com
- Phone
- +12156313868
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Double Knot trades on a deliberate design sensibility that shapes everything from arrival to order. The address operates across two distinct levels: an efficient, daylight-facing cafe upstairs and an intentionally compressed basement dining room below. The basement’s lower ceilings and controlled light create an intimate, inward-facing experience that contrasts with the more open, all-day energy above. The result feels modern and thoughtfully calibrated—an urban, multi-format restaurant that stages different moods depending on where you sit and what time you arrive.
Best For
The venue suits a range of dayparts: the upstairs cafe handles daytime traffic and casual visits, while the downstairs room delivers a more serious evening meal. That split makes Double Knot a good pick for leisurely daytime coffee or lunch, and for more focused dinners where the mood is quieter and more intimate. Its format is well suited to date nights and small-group dinners that appreciate a contained, design-forward dining room rather than a bustling, single-room restaurant.
Ordering Tips
Plan your visit around the two-level format: if you want a quick, efficient daytime bite or coffee, head upstairs; if you’re after a focused dinner, descend to the basement for the serious dining experience. Share plates to sample the kitchen’s specialties—edamame and truffle dumplings, the cheesesteak bao, and the black cod fried rice are all highlighted signature items and good ways to get a sense of the menu’s mix of playful and refined flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Mysterious basement vibe with beautiful design, buzzing energy, and folklore-inspired underground izakaya atmosphere contrasting the upstairs coffee and cocktail lounge.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- edamame and truffle dumplings
- cheesesteak bao
- black cod fried rice
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Alpen Rose, Notable alternative
- El Vez, Notable alternative
- DBG Philly, Notable alternative
- Barbuzzo, Italian, Italian
- Mona, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Double Knot compares in Philadelphia
Double Knot is the flexible choice in this group: easier to position for a late-evening Center City plan than Barbuzzo, which is the clearer pick when the table specifically wants Italian. If the decision is occasion-first rather than cuisine-first, Double Knot works better for a polished night with less advance planning pressure.
For a bigger group or a higher-energy night, El Vez is the safer cross-shop. For a more formal splurge, Alpen Rose is the sharper comparison. DBG Philly and Mona are useful alternatives when availability or neighborhood fit drives the decision.
Value is hardest to judge without a verified price range, so book Double Knot when the main win is convenience plus atmosphere. If price certainty, a named cuisine lane, or a more specific format matters, Barbuzzo, El Vez, or Alpen Rose gives the decision a clearer anchor.
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Compare Double Knot
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Knot | Philadelphia | ; | No published awards |
| Alpen Rose | Philadelphia | ; | No published awards |
| El Vez | Philadelphia | ; | No published awards |
| DBG Philly | Philadelphia | ; | No published awards |
| Barbuzzo | Philadelphia | Italian | 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #821 |
| Mona | Philadelphia | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I plan for Double Knot?
Planning lead time is not specified. For timing purposes, note that Double Knot runs until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, while Monday, Tuesday, Sunday are 4–10 PM and Wednesday and Thursday are 4–11 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Double Knot?
Dinner is the clear fit, since hours start at 4 PM every day and no lunch service is listed.
Is Double Knot good for a special occasion?
Double Knot can make sense for a Philadelphia dinner occasion if the timing and smart casual dress code fit your plans. If you need details such as cuisine, price range, tasting format, or signature dishes before choosing, those specifics are not provided.
What are alternatives to Double Knot in Philadelphia?
Other Philadelphia options to compare include Alpen Rose, Barbuzzo, DBG Philly, El Vez, Mona. Use the comparison based on your preferred timing, dress code, the latest details from each venue.
