Bellini

I came here yesterday for happy hour but was told it's only available at the bar. I have kids so of course I wouldn't and couldn't sit at the bar. Almost every place that has happy hour at the bar only lists it on their menu. I highly recommend updating the menu. The hosts were nice but said it's not legal to sit down in the dinning area and do happy hour in Philly which is not true at all. I've been to plenty of restaurants that offer sit down dinning happy hour. Also it took us over 30 mins mins to find parking. So come early or find a garage near by. We ended up leaving so I can't rate how the food was.

Food was very fresh and wonderful! Service was great and quick. It is a bit loud so if you have any hearing issues, it might be a challenge. Loved the painting on ceiling and would definitely eat here again!

The food is passable, but there is so much better Italian in the city. It's also really, really expensive for just meh food - I've been here a few times (not my choice) and every time, the bill ends up being 75% more than my mental math. The servers are very nice, thus the 2 stars. Otherwise, just not worth it.

Had a fantastic early Valentine's Day dinner here tonight. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. He recommended the Gin Don as a drink and it was delicious. I had the special, spinach gnocchi stuffed with ricotta and it was perfect. My wife had the lobster pasta and she said it was delicious. We split a tiramisu for dessert, however did not have a chance to take a picture before we devoured it. We will definitely be back.

Bellini has quickly turned into one of my favorite restaurants. The owner is extremely friendly and provides attentive and efficient service. The cocktails are superb. I highly recommend the homemade Limoncello! Homemade bread is served with probably the best balsamic glaze I have ever tasted. And that is homemade as well. All the pasta is made in house and the portions are plentiful. The desserts are exceptional, and yes, they are homemade as well! All in all, we had a fabulous meal! Thank you Bellini!

This was our first time dining at Bellini. I made a reservation a couple months in advance on OpenTable since we were going to see a show at the Academy of Music. Our reservation was at 5:15, but we arrived around 4:50. The host was very friendly and sat us immediately. He warned us the table he sat us at by the window can be a little tight for tall people and offered to move us if we were uncomfortable. We were fine, so we stayed at the table. Our server was excellent, and he checked on us throughout our dinner. I had an Aperol spritz, and my husband had an IPA. The Aperol spritz was very refreshing. They provided complimentary bread. The bread was a little too hard and crusty for my liking, but the inside was good. There was olive oil on the table for you to dip your bread in, but there was also a homemade fig jam for the bread. I really loved the fig jam and thought it was a unique touch. Originally my husband and I were each going to get a salad for starters, but thankfully we thought to ask the server how large their salads are. We appreciated our servers honestly that all of their salads are big with the exception of the melon salad, and he graciously offered to split whatever salad we ordered on two plates for us each to enjoy. We ordered the Insalata Bellini (Baby arugula, candied walnuts, provolone, and honey crisp apple in pomegranate vinaigrette dressing). It was so delicious. The salad was huge even split between two plates. For dinner, we both ordered the Vitello alla Parmigiana (veal parmesan) which was served over a bed of linguine. Our meals were excellent, and we loved the sauce. If I could give one criticism, I don't think there was enough sauce on the plate. When we asked for one box to take home our leftovers, we asked if we could have more sauce, and the server kindly gave us a couple ramekins of sauce on the side. For dessert, I had the Profiterole (Homemade cream puff filled with a Chantilly cream covered with melted Swiss chocolate), and my husband had the Crème Brûlée (creamy custard covered with caramelized sugar). Our desserts were delicious of course. I wished my profiterole was a little larger for the price. My husbands Crème Brûlée was a nice portion. Upon leaving, the host and servers were very kind and wished us a goodnight. I would give Bellini 4.5/5 stars, and I would definitely return!

My in-laws were in the town, and we booked a table for 4. Even though they were a little late to the reservation, the restaurant made no problem. (They were not happy with it for sure, but they did not make us feel uncomfortable about it. So do not be late still)Fantastic food and a delicious menu. Everything is authentic Italian style cooked. We love it!Decoration needs to be updated but gives old italian vibe, no complaint.Our favorite thing was how our server, Micheal, improved our night. He was quick, careful, professional, and very friendly. He checked on us without needing him--excellent, outstanding professionalism. We love every second of it. We will be back! Special thanks to Micheal.

This is our second time eating at Cappellini and I would give it ten stars out of five if I could! Parid expertly runs front of house and is warm and welcoming. Robert was our server and he was just great. The food is so delicious - I've never had better chicken Parmesan. And you're missing out if you don't try the fig balsamic with the complimentary bread! We highly recommend this restaurant!

A wonderful evening. The owner, chef and servers clearly take tremendous pride in everything they do. The space is comfortable and inviting, the food is very good, and the service is both efficient and enjoyable. They also seem to be very attentive and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and allergies. It interestingly seems like eating at home.....in a very nice home :-). If you are looking for a nice place to eat, either near your home or while visiting Philly, you won't be disappointed coming here.

This restaurant was fantastic! From the moment we entered, the entire staff was courteous, attentive, engaged, interactive, aware, and knowledgeable. The food was super fresh and superb. We were in town for a the evening for dinner and a show and we couldn't be more pleased. It is a shame the drive from the suburbs is too much for a frequent trip to visit. We will be sure to come back when we are in town. We highly recommend it.