Angelina's

Can I give more then 5 stars?!?? From the amazing people and atmosphere to the unbelievable food it's an experience that is a must. This quaint restaurant brings me back to my GREAT GREAT Dora Ricci's kitchen, back in the 80s when she would be cooking up chicken cutlets when I was in diapers. Her amazing recipes were since passed on to my grand-mom and my mom which I have be so blessed to partake in over the last 30 years. And I thank Michele, through help of her mom Angelina, for allowing me to relive my childhood and life through this angelic food! If you haven't been, you MUST GO!

Not special. Not exciting. Not a lot of fresh choices on the limited menu. Nice. Attentive service. Started with the Cesar salad which was good. Crispy romaine, taste of anchovy was well balanced. Then had the gnocchi. It was shaped like a playdough log cut up. Texture a bit like playdough too-gummy. The sauce was uninspired, gooey cheese in a pureed tomato sauce topped with parsley (???). The lemoncello cake was a winner. The space is tight and a bit awkward. The music was in Spanish, not Italian so gain ambience is odd. BYOB. So many places that go above and beyond, this one seems to be coasting.

I have to be honest it was a let down . We had been here a year ago and had a fantastic meal but this time we found it just pretty standard. We had the bolognese and the shrimp pasta and to be honest it was nothing special. Service was quite slow and a bit distracted which was confusing since we were the only people in the restaurant. The cash only policy was also a bit confusing as there were no signs or notice on the menus or doors. I'm fine with cash only but I'd like to have some notice of it . We ended up paying via Venmo to an account that seemed to have no relation to the restaurant which was also slightly odd. I'm hoping it was just an off night for them

3.5 Yelps (really wish there was a half star option for reviews..)My friends and I stopped by yesterday for a 5:30 reservation to check out Angelina's, and it was definitely not necessary - completely empty at our time on a Thursday. Angelina's is a cute, quaint Italian *cash only byob*The food was solid, service fell short for me (especially compared to Connor's review). I didn't find the staff to be engaging, attentive or personable at all. It took a very long time between dishes to be attended on, especially since we were the only ones in the restaurant - until the end of our meal where there was one other table. However, it's on par with the service in Italy so maybe that's what they were going for - very authentic service in that caseOur bill for 3 came to $113 pre-tip.My friends thoroughly enjoyed their farfalle with smoked salmon rose sauce. I enjoyed my gnocchi - it was well balanced with the burrata and mozzarella tomato sauce, and gnocchi was a great texture. I also tried the chicken parm which was solid - but nothing that hit that "extra" mark for me. I think Angelina's is a perfect neighborhood cozy BYOB spot, but maybe not somewhere I'd go out of my way for - we just have such great Italian spots all over this city! And service left a bit to be desired for me.

A very cozy, authentic-feeling Italian restaurant. I enjoyed the carpaccio appetizer, but the rigatoni was not my favorite. My partner enjoyed the bolognese and said it wasn't too creamy. Service was decent, nothing outstanding. I would return for a casual date night!

Angelina's seemed very authentic and quaint. It's a small restaurant that I think tries to pay homage to Italy in a "noncommercial/American" manner. Once you enter, the kitchen is right on the left and you can see the chef cooking the dishes. I went with a couple of friends who got the calamari, gnocchi and chicken parm. The calamari was well seasoned and the gnocchi used fresh heirloom tomatoes. For my entree, I had the Salmone Farfalle which was incredible! I typically have shrimp with my pasta and salmon for a change was definitely worth it. It was so good, I wish they gave more! I was done my meal after five bites. Reasons I'm taking off two stars...The restaurant has no sign or lettering indicating it's called Angelina's. We guessed it was Angelina's due to two black and white pictures of two women eating pasta posted through the window wall. The owner came back from smoking outside and he walked right past our table into the back. I didn't appreciate the whiff of cigarettes as I was conversing with friends and enjoying a meal. I got the Insalata Formaggi as an appetizer which contained arugula, pear, walnuts and various italian cheeses. It was drenched in dressing! My entire mouth and lips felt brushed with oil. I was unable to enjoy the other ingredients of the salad.

Angelina's only came on our radar when we heard that our church was doing a fundraiser there - we heard Italian and BYOB, and we were sold! We made reservations for a weeknight (to support the church) without issue. Angelina's is conveniently located in Bella Vista, and it is a small spot in what feels like an old row home. The restaurant has good vibes, but since it is so small, I could see how it would feel crammed on a busy night (we were seated close to the kitchen, and we could hear some of the bustle from there). Our server was super kind, giving us helpful recs on dishes and being very friendly (appropriately so). We started off with the beef carpaccio, which was quite nice - the beef was thin to avoid loading you up before dinner, and the asparagus and cheese were nice accompaniments. For our meals, I went with the gnocchi and my husband for the carbonara. My gnocchi was delicious - I could tell they were homemade, and the sauce was decently light with whole tomatoes in it to be a nice vehicle for the gnocchi themselves. The serving was pretty generous too! My husband's carbonara was way lighter than others we've had, but this did not compromise the taste. He enjoyed it! We were pleased to enjoy a complimentary homemade biscotti at the end of our meal, which really sealed the deal. The price points were decent too, and being BYOB was a great touch. Angelina's is a good Italian spot in the city - the food was pretty solid, but with the high number of Italian restaurants in Philly, it's tough to put it at the top. I would recommend Angelina's for a small date or get together if you're looking for a BYOB in Bella Vista and quality food that doesn't break the bank.

A true local gem - if you're in the mood for no frills, tastes like it's home made Italian food, this is it. The vibe is so intimate - you can watch the chef perform her magic through a small window that adds to the homey feel. We had the burrata and eggplant apps to start. The burrata was super fresh and creamy and the eggplant was our favorite dish - the sauce it came in was a really good rose sauce. Pasta is on point, cooked perfectly Al dente. And we finished our meal with a light, airy and refreshing lemon marscapone cake. If you want to feel like you're eating in a delicious best kept secret neighborhood spot, come to Angelina's!

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. Perfectly executed carbonara. Al dente pasta Creamy sauce Pancetta bites Spices & cheese Every single noodle was perfection. Also don't be fooled by the $$$ dollar sign!!! It's closer to $$ (but I think more expensive for the average Philly restaurant). Either way, the quality here is WORTH IT.

I would not return here. We were the only ones there and it took forever to get our food. They didn't have everything on the menu and the menu was small. The food was just ok. The pasta I had was smothered in the sauce. No bottled water and no milk or cream for coffee. One and done.