Amada Wedding: The Complete Guide to This Old City Spanish Tapas Venue

Amada’s full restaurant accommodates up to 140 guests, with a Private Dining Room holding 20 seated, the semi-private Matador Lounge holding 46, and both combined holding 60. Here’s the fuller guide.

Genuine Spanish Culinary Identity Since 2005

This rustic-chic Old City restaurant offers a genuinely distinctive Spanish tapas and sangria experience, letting couples build a personalized Andalusian-style menu instead of a standard banquet spread.

What the Space Actually Feels Like

Expect a rustic-chic atmosphere embracing traditional Spanish design, with the semi-secluded Matador Lounge offering a more intimate setting apart from the main dining room.

Ceremony

Confirm ceremony space and layout directly with the venue, since available information centers primarily on the Private Dining Room, Matador Lounge, and full restaurant capacities.

Cocktail Hour

The Matador Lounge, holding 46 for a seated dinner or cocktail reception, offers a natural cocktail hour setting separate from a full restaurant buyout.

Reception

The full restaurant holds 140 guests; the Private Dining Room and Matador Lounge combined hold 60, with the Private Dining Room alone seating 20.

Practical Planning: What the Venue's Own Site Won't Tell You

Pricing. Rates range $500-$3,250 for 50 guests, or $10-$65 per person depending on space and menu selections — a genuinely wide range worth clarifying for your specific event size.

Menu style. The venue centers on authentic, Andalusian-style tapas paired with Spanish wine or sangria, letting you build a personalized menu rather than choosing from a fixed banquet package.

Multiple room options. With the Private Dining Room, Matador Lounge, and full restaurant all available, tour multiple configurations to compare intimacy and capacity.

Group tables option. Beyond private rooms, group tables in the main dining room offer another format for a more casual, restaurant-style celebration.

Best Light and Timing for Photography

Amada’s rustic-chic Spanish design and Old City surroundings offer genuinely warm, textured photo backdrops.

Who This Venue Is Really For

Amada suits couples who want a genuinely distinctive Spanish tapas and sangria celebration, for a wedding from an intimate 20 guests up to 140.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can Amada hold? Up to 140 for the full restaurant, or smaller for private rooms.

What’s the pricing? $500-$3,250 for 50 guests, or $10-$65 per person, depending on space.

What’s the menu style? Authentic Andalusian-style tapas paired with Spanish wine or sangria.

How far is the venue from other Philadelphia landmarks? Located on Chestnut Street in Old City.

Is there an outdoor ceremony option? Confirm directly with the venue.

Which room should I choose? Depends on your guest count and desired intimacy.

How do I get pricing details? Call 215-625-2450.

What makes this venue distinctive? Its authentic Spanish tapas menu and rustic-chic Old City setting.

If a genuinely distinctive Spanish tapas and sangria celebration appeals to your wedding vision, Amada is worth a visit. Check out my wedding budget guide to plan around that per-person pricing, use my guest list calculator to match your numbers to the right room, and my photography coverage calculator to plan your day. For more Philadelphia venue options, visit my venue comparison guide.

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