In the Valley

This is a really cool bar to visit if you are in the Passyunk area. It has an upscale swanky appeal, but also is matched with a cozieness neighborhood bar. Their drinks are really unusual and boast innovative combinations, so if you are feeling adventurous, this is a great spot to try different cocktails. I personally had the old fashioned that was made with a wagyu fat soaked bourbon. Definitely a silkier and more dense profile, but still held the integrity of what an old-fashioned traditionally tastes like. I mentioned this is in my review of Laurel, but a pro-tip here would be, if you want to dabble with Laurel food without paying the price, ITV is your ticket. They had some small plates, where most of them were also on the Laurel pre-fixe menu. We had a cheeseboard (exclusive to ITV) and a Scallop dish, that was served in this killer dashi stock - you'd literally want to drink the bowl. There are no reservations, so with limited seating, do not come with high expectations on getting drinks right away. If you have time and are willing to be patient, I would say it is worth the wait. Service was good - we got some nice context on some of the drinks and they were willing to answer questions/were attentive throughout our visit.

Came to this small bites and unicorn of a cocktail bar on a stormy night and have been forever changed. The bartenders here are just so amazing. Engaging, knowledgeable plus a real pleasure to watch craft these unique cocktails. The small plate we shared was a chefs choice of cheese, pickled veggies, homemade crackers, and delicious toasted bread. What has forever changed my life was a duck fat old fashioned. It was a duck fact washed whiskey into a splendid cocktail that was savory, sweet, complex, and challenging. I couldn't quite put my finger on it but it as the talk of bar. Incredible date spot with such a unique character.

We stopped here twice for drinks, the first time was before dinner the second time was after dinner. The bartenders were very friendly. I liked the dark atmosphere and it was relaxing. The drinks were all very well made. We really liked the Open relationship drink, we ordered it both times. It had rye, Cynar, maraschino, lairds bonded and orange bitters. The first time we were there for happy hour and I got a couple drinks on special. It's nice havinga fancy cocktail bar in Philly that's not center city. Easier to get to and find parking. If we're in the area again we would prob stop back in for another drink again.

I visited ITV for the first time with renowned Philly Yelpers/good friends Steph S. and Katrina C. the Saturday before Christmas. We got lucky and arrived just as a group was exiting, so we secured seats at the front window across from the bar. Perfect for photo ops with the Christmas decor!It took some time to order and attain our drinks, so we paid at the same time since we had another stop planned for the night. Steph and I ordered the Run Run Rudolph (gin cocktail). It was $14 but worth the pricetag. Seriously delicious and like no other cocktail I had before. And also perfectly festive.It was pretty packed inside but it was a nice place to visit with a small group to tack on some extra holiday cheer.

Was looking for In the Valley on Yelp per my airbnb host's recommendation and could not find it, but luckily I walked by it while exploring Passyunk Ave. I stopped by for a drink, the bartender was super nice and friendly. The drink she made was really good too. Cute little cocktail bar in the neighborhood type with beautiful lights inside. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this place.

I'm a huge fan of the Miracle bar here during the holidays. I've been twice but still haven't actually eaten or drank at ITV on a normal basis. So this review is just for the Miracle bar. I really love their cocktails each year and they change it up slightly each year. The cocktails are very unique, super festive and taste great! If I were to compare this bar to Tinsel, I definitely like Miracle and the drinks better. The only downside is that each cocktail is pretty expensive. $14 each. But worth it to me. The bar area is also pretty small so it can get crowded during the holiday season. It's definitely a staple tradition for December though.

In disclosure, I've never had the food at ITV so I can't comment on that, but I have been there several times for cocktails. While a bit pricey, the cocktails are delicious. I especially love that they participate in the Miracle Pop Up every Christmas so that you can come get festive upscale drinks without the completely insane crowd (cough cough Tinsel bar)

One of my family's oldest and dearest friends happens to be quite the foodie. Before I ventured home to Philly for Thanksgiving, this friend urged us to make a reservation at ITV, Nick Elmi's newest business venture. She happens to be best friends with Jonathan Cohen, Elmi's business partner, so she's committed to getting the word out about this place. Luckily, we managed to book far enough in advance to score one of the few tables in this small but mighty eatery. Though I haven't been to Laurel (Mr. Elmi's four-bell, fine dining spot, adjacent to ITV), the food at ITV is apparently quite different--here, a more casual but equally innovative a la carte menu. Our night at ITV was divine, punctuated by standout service (food comes out FAST!). ITV is a small space. In the front half of the restaurant, seating options are limited to the bar/a high top against the window. In the back, four or five small tables in dim, intimate lighting. ITV is as much of a bar as it is a restaurant, so alcohol is very much on display here. The bar area is gorgeous and stocked with plenty of fancy bottles. Most bar-restaurant hybrids tend to excel in one area alcohol-wise, oftentimes at the expense of others. Not the case here. ITV boasts a well-curated drink list with equal care given to beer, wine and liquor. Though the cocktail menu doesn't immediately strike a person as exciting, these drinks have that "fancy" quality to them. It can't really be described by way of flavor, but you know it when you experience it. These are like that. Well-balanced, high-quality ingredients and super tasty. I tried the Drunken Farmer (Bourbon, Fig Leaf, Egg White) and the Kirby (Gin, Genepy, Aperol, Lime) which were both fantastic. Given the egg white, the Drunken Farmer was a bit lighter but still in line with fall flavors. The Kirby, though shaken (I believe), was on the stronger side but fruitier/more sour than the first. Can't go wrong. The food was still the star, though. Eats, below:Hamachi Crudo, Grapefruit, Black Olive, Sesame: A-Perfect starter. Light and gently wakes the palate up. Delicate flavors, nice and citrusy. Didn't wow us, but a great first dish. Puffed Pork Chips, Sour Cream and Wild Onion: AFun artistic touch that you need to look out for if you're seated in dim lighting: the dip, spread in a crescent shape along the side of your plate. We almost missed this sophisticated sour cream and onion dip on the side! In any case, this is the most elevated pork rinds/dip combo I'll probably ever come into contact with. Another fabulous starter. Light and airy but still quite flavorful. Beef Fat Biscuit, Scallion Honey Butter: AThis one was just for my bf, but I gave it a try. Not surprisingly, it was magical. Flaky and decadent. Chicken Liver Stroopwaffle, Plum Agrodolce: N/ABoth of us tend to dislike chicken liver. Which is a shame, because I can tell that I would have loved this preparation had my taste buds developed differently. The waffles and plum were a yummy sweet/savor combo, but we sadly had to set this one aside. Smoked Trout Rillette, Pumpernickel Soldiers, Trout Roe, Radish: A+++The star of the night. I can't even describe why these were so good, but they were perfection. The rillette was heavenly. The bread was spongy but crispy. The roe was plain luxurious. A masterpiece. Bacon and Wild Burgundy Snail Ragout, Mushroom, Jimmy Red Polenta, Soft Poached Egg: A+What a special, creative dish this was. Everything worked together in perfect harmony, here. I have a quirk where I like to eat dishes one component at a time, but this one's best just mixing everything together--poached egg and all. Rich, warm, hearty and bursting with flavor. My bf had never tried snails prior to this night, so it was a fantastic introduction to him. I tend to avoid polenta, but this preparation managed to touch my heart. Well done. Little Neck Clams, Pancetta, Scallion Broth: AA thoughtful, yummy seafood dish. The clams were some of the best I've ever had, and I typically don't love clams (depends on the preparation for me). The pancetta was a lovely touch, though made the overall flavor profile a bit salty. Minor complaint, though. The scallion broth, as well as being gorgeous in color, was yummy and perfect for bread-soaking. Rabbit Schnitzel, Celery Root, Green Apple: ASimple but incredibly tasty. The light salad served atop the schnitzel balanced the dish nicely. If the idea of eating rabbit doesn't give you the willies, give this one a try. The meat was cooked perfectly and is fantastic with a quick squeeze of the seared lemon served on the side here.To top off what had already been a beautiful night, we were lucky enough to meet Chef Elmi. I had asked the waitress if Jonathan was in that night (our family friend's friend--and he wasn't), but it was Mr. Elmi who came out instead! Gracious and sweet. Getting to meet the chef is always a special treat for me, but a famous Philly/Top Chef guy was just too great.

I've been coming to ITV for the last 3 years. It's been my go to cocktail bar. I tell all my friends its a must visit. I was saddened when they extended their covid shut down due to their small intimate sitting area. Tonight they announced their opening night on social media and my friends and I had it marked on our calendar. We couldn't wait to have top end egg white cocktails at our favorite place. We showed up at 5:20 thinking it was a 5:45 opening. The hostest politely greated us and asked us to come back at 5:45 when they were open. We sat out front in our car due to the cold and decided to return 5:35. We were surprised to see the bar was full and a new hostest apologized saying we are fully bookejq. Upset, I asked to talk to the host that asked me to come back at 5:45. She aggressively approached me saying "we didn't want people waiting ten minutes in the cold" I responded, " I was here 20 minutes ago in my car". Knowing people make mistakes I suggest "hey can I give you my number and you call when the group is ready to leave". The host quickly responded I can't do that. "We are first come". I attempted to reason with this host maybe she was the owner and she just kept repeated we are first come first serve.I am so sad to see my favorite place poorly managed, have rude employees, and unable to problem solve mistakes. I so badly want to return but I am unsure if I can get past this.

I love this place. If it weren't for the price point and my distance from East Passyunk, I'd come here way more often. I think it's a shame that as I'm writing this, there's only ~50 reviews here. Maybe it's a good thing, because then it'll stay dependable with the locals.The happy hour is quality over quantity, and I really should pay more attention to the cocktails, but it's the food that was the highlight for the times I've visited. Artfully done French-inspired cuisine - every dish we had was a hit with the table. We had a gnocci dish, pork chips, and the biscuit.