Set in the stately Rittenhouse Hotel, Lacroix is a restaurant of understated elegance. The kitchen plays up fresh local ingredients with a delicate French hand, while guests dine in posh, sophisticated luxury and enjoy views of the charming Rittenhouse Square. While acclaimed chef Jean-Marie Lacroix has retired, the kitchen is still in able hands under the direction of Chef Matthew Levin. The flexible tasting menu is the best option here, where diners can choose three, four or five courses, and desserts are generously provided as a gift from the chef. The Sunday brunch (where the buffet is set up in the kitchen) is a particular Philadelphia favorite.

Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Information:

• French menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Bar. Children’s menu. Jacket required. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.