Irwin's, Bok Building
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/PhiladelphiaEats, r/philadelphia, r/philly11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Irwin's in the Bok Building draws recommendations for its Sicilian cooking and pasta. One diner includes it among favorite places for a dressed-up celebration, and another enjoyed dinner there on a double date. A visitor praises the spacious room and view. A dissenting commenter questions whether it deserves its high reputation.
Address
Irwin's, 800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pasta
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/yomts in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Mar 2026
Recommends for ADA ramp, elevator, restroom, and Sicilian cooking with vegetarian options; good at honoring requests.
- Caveatu/Key-Reporter4967 in r/philadelphia · Jun 2025
Warned others off.
- Recommendsu/lawgirl3278 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Mar 2026ambience
Praises the roomy layout, big elevator, easy-to-navigate restrooms and the view.
- Recommendsu/bananabread262 in r/philadelphia · Aug 2024
Names Irwin's Upstairs among top celebration restaurants with great food and good vibe.
- Recommendsu/baldude69 in r/philadelphia · Aug 2024
Really enjoyed a double date with dinner at Irwin's Upstairs.
- Recommendsu/monicaxpaige in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2026
Lists Irwin's upstairs as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Housewivesobsessed in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Mar 2026
Calls it a great recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Any-Grapefruit3086 in r/philly · Oct 2024
Lists it as a recommendation in the Bok Building.
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- Recommendsu/Own_Measurement_5081 in r/philly · Jun 2024taste
Names Irwin's among the city's great pasta places.
- Recommendsu/olBillyBaroo in r/philadelphia · May 2025
Names Irwin's Upstairs and urges booking it.
- Recommendsu/daddyisatworkrn in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024ambience
Commenter suggests Irwin's, with nearby Bok Bar for a wiggly kid to run around.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.