The Best Italian in Philadelphia

Barbuzzo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3327) • $$

"After two days in Philly, this was our favorite spot in the City of Brotherly Love. The location was charmingly perfect. Right next to the bustling cute corner of Sansom and 13th Street, the energy here is fantastic. The interior is hip, cozy, and warm. While we had table seating, I'd love to try the bar seating on our next visit. The energy of the kitchen was palpable. Favorite dishes were:1. Olives2. Watermelon Salad3. Meatballs 4. Tufoli5. Cavatelli6. Margarita Pizza"

Gran Caffe L'Aquila

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1527) • $$

"We went to dinner at this cozy Philly spot that my hubby has been raving about ....The downstairs was a little store which I need to check out. Upstairs was the restaurant and bar area. Went here with coworkers. I'm so glad we picked this spot. The food was amazing and service was top notch Make sure you get dessert I can't wait to go back."

Little Nonna's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1430) • $$

"Ambiance: 8/10. The inside looks really nice and intimate. They have outside seating in front of the restaurant which is nice. They also have seating in the back/side of the restaurant. It's a bit removed from the main room (need to walk through a tunnel area to get there) buts it's quieter and relaxing.Food: 9/10! The food here was really good! I got the charred broccoli caesar salads as recommended by three waitress. It came out first and it was really nice! Great flavor and charr on the broccoli and it had pieces of fried polenta cubes that elevated the dish! I also had the spaghetti and meatballs! The sauce and pasta were great! Seasoned very nicely and cooked perfectly. The meatballs were good, large and filling. I would prefer them a bit more seasons but mixing a bit of the cheese definitely rounded the flavorPrice: $46 total (including tip). I was very full at the end and took about 1/3 of the meal back to my hotel to eat later. Didn't mind the price at all especially since I got two dishes"

Giorgio On Pine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1189) • $$

"Time and time again, this place never disappoints. The service is always incredible, the food is always delicious and the experience is always memorable. I've dined here at least 5x and everything stays consistent.I took my dad here for his birthday and he is still raving about the food and how great Giorgio was. We ordered the mussels and clams as our app and that may have been the best thing I ate that night. The broth was we made with cognac and cream. A bit of sweetness and absolutely addicting. I wanted to soak all the bread in that sauce.We both ordered the specials for our entree. I got the branzino and my dad got the Parmesan crusted pork chop. My branzino was cooked perfectly, was light and packed a lot of flavors. My dad's pork chop was enormous and rich with flavor. For dessert, we shared the tiramisu which never disappoints.This is a great restaurant and one of the best in Philly. It is always a full house, tight and loud so keep that in mind. If that environment is not for you, do take out! Highly recommend this place!"

Ristorante Pesto

★★★★★ 4.7 (737) • $$

"Fabulous customer service....family owned and operated.... Highly recommend the Balsamic Glazed Carrots!"

Osteria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1050) • $$$

"We were in town visiting my daughter and her boyfriend. They recommended Osteria. I am glad they did.The restaurant is dark, however we were able to snag a table in the sunroom. It was comfortable, feeling like we were eating on the porch without being on a porch. The service was attentive and we could easily have a pleasant conversation.To start, we ordered the the grilled broccolini caesar and a fungi pizza to share. The fungi pizza was excellent, coming with oyster mushroom, truffle bechamel, caramelized onion and taleggio. The wood oven put just the right amount of bite in the crust. I highly recommend it as an appetizer. However, the star of the evening was the broccolini caesar. It was perfectly grilled and the peperoncino, bread crumb and ricotta salata perfectly complimented the broccolini without overwhelming it. I could have just had another order for my entree and called it a night. It is that good!!But instead, for my entree I selected the Rigatoni that features chicken liver, cipollini onion and sage. My daughter told me this ias one of the dishes they are known for, and it is quite good. I asked her boyfriend to describe the difference between a cipollini onion and a yellow onion. I'm still waiting for a response. While I waited, I enjoyed this delicious pasta. Be warned that the chicken liver is rich. If you don't like liver, this might not be the dish for you. However if you do...get it.My wife enjoyed Mandilli di Seta, which is a pasta with basil pesto, toasted pinenuts, tuscan pecorino. Although she was still full from the pizza, she still powered through the pasta, thus ensuring a peaceful sleep train ride back to DC.All in all, a great meal. I can see us coming back again, as there are so many entrees that I would love top explore. Well done Osteria!Still waiting for closure on the onion quiz..."

In Riva

★★★★☆ 4.2 (835) • $$

"Everything went well.Don't live far from here and always come when I have a taste for guaranteed goodness. The menu isn't large and that's great because the few things on there are done to perfection. I always experiment with cocktails and entree pairings but the charred octopus is my staple appetizer. Parking in the front is ample and the prices are reflective of the quality. Wait staff is attentive without being overbearing and the vibe is light and airy. Spacious digs with outdoor seating and dog accommodations outside as well. You can't be disappointed with the seasonings and although dessert isn't on the menu the do have a couple things the wait staff can riddle off without a stutter. Love it"

Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

★★★★☆ 3.8 (855) • $$

"I haven't been here in over 20 years and I have to say I'm not sure why I waited so long to come back! The food and service was excellent! I made a last minute reservation here with my girlfriends last night and the food did not disappoint! The ambiance is wonderful the dining room has beautiful photos of Italy throughout! I always get the zucchini crab cake because it's amazing , it's always consistent in flavor and presentation. We ordered the grilled octopus which was perfectly cooked and the vibrant and flavorful beet salad! It was so nice to sit and chat over wine and great food. My other girlfriend got the rigatoni ala vodka which is another favorite dish of mine! The best kept secret to this place is the creamy homemade limnoncello!! It's absolutely delicious! I'm so glad my girlfriends could be treated to such a darling food experience and take a quick pause on our hectic lives to reconnect. The staff was friendly and allowed us to take our time and really enjoy our evening!! I can not wait to go back!!"

Pietro's Coal Oven Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (858)

"Holy Heck great pizza, and great bathrooms too, especially in the winter! We went as a group and the service was spectacular, the pizzas were amazing, and we were in an out in a reasonable amount of time for lunch.The bathrooms must be right next to the pizza ovens as it was so warm and cozy inside. Probably not the best in the summer, but on a cool day, it's worth a trip to warm your cockles."

Spasso Italian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (675) • $$

"*IMPORTANT NOTE*The three-course dinner special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $40 per person is currently not offered. According to our server, it will not be available again until February 2024. I would recommend calling ahead and asking before you go."

Vetri Cucina

★★★★★ 4.5 (558)

"Last weekend, my husband and I enjoyed a lovely date night at Vetri. The last time we ate at Vetri was 3 years ago, right before the pandemic. There have been some changes and new additions to the tasting menu. We definitely had more variety and more food before. Even though we got less food from the tasting menu this time around, the cuisine was more elevated. The complimentary pre-dinner bites from 3 years ago were these local raw vegetables. There's nothing wrong with local raw vegetables, but it just didn't make any sense as part of Vetri's tasting menu. Last weekend's complimentary pre-dinner bites were raw oysters with salmon roe and a celery root soup, which made more sense and was definitely an upgrade from before.I did notice service was slow to start and reminded me of the slow service from 3 years ago. Since we were both starving, we ordered the foie gras pastrami with toasted Brioche as an add-on and thought that would arrive quicker than the rest of our food. Eventually, the foie gras pastrami with toasted Brioche arrived, and it was so good. After that, the service picked up. The house bread with house made 'nduja was delicious. Our server didn't mind that my husband asked for another serving of 'nduja. For our appetizers, my husband had the torched Hiramasa Crudo, and I had the Potato Burik with broccolini and caviar. Nothing out of the ordinary, but we both enjoyed our dishes. Then came the pasta course. The spinach gnocchi and almond tortellini classic split and the chestnut agnolotti were spot on. You can always count on Marc Vetri's pastas. After the pasta courses came our meat dishes. I had the seared venison, and my husband had the smoked baby goat. I loved my seared venison. It was perfectly prepared and I could have totally eaten another one. Desserts were a molten pistachio cake and rice cake. The Molten pistachio cake was delicious. My husband wished he didn't get the rice cake. I definitely prefer the new and improved version of Vetri. Even though I didn't walk out with a stuffed belly like last time, I enjoyed every single bite."

Ralphs Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (833)

"Place looks the same as in 1900 which gives it charmLarge list of wines, homemade cheese and pasta, and desserts"

Pizzeria Stella

★★★★☆ 3.9 (698) • $$

"Highly recommend visiting! Anytime I'm in town, I will try to stop by the restaurant or order pickup! The San Daniele js my go-to but any item from their menu is tasty. Cute spot with a wood fire pizza oven. I went with a big group and service was good. Bathrooms were clean & we didn't wait long for a table (during the week)."

Limoncello Ristorante & Caterers

★★★★☆ 4.1 (626) • $$

"What a lovely afternoon and taking a day trip to West Chester to enjoy Limoncello was the icing on the cake!The interior appears small upon entering, but opens up and has several rooms that have dining spaces! Our server was knowledgeable and offered many tips regarding our drink/food questions! We all had cocktails and began with appetizers and main courses! Cocktails delicious!Apologies on absent food pics...we all dived in immediately and devoured our: Chicken Limoncello; Tortellini; Wedge Salad and Calamari! Food was cooked perfectly!Warning: when the restaurant becomes crowded..the noise levels are extremely high...take precautions for those who suffer from sensory overload!"

L'Angolo Ristorante

★★★★★ 4.6 (460)

"My friend and I came here for a celebration last evening and it was on his list of new places to try. When I mentioned L'Angolo to several coworkers who were familiar with South Philly, every one of them gave rave reviews. So, I was really looking forward to the evening out. L'Angolo was a fantastic winner winner chicken dinner. But we both had seafood...The restaurant is tiny and intimate with about 15 or so tables, and the Terra Cotta style decor is nice and bright. It can get noisy with the tables close together but everyone is having a great time. Lots of BYOB on each table, and my friend and I were in and out in a little over an hour but they figure an hour and half for two people. With the small amount of tables turnover has to be efficient.Our server was quick and friendly giving all the specials of the evening off the tip of his tongue, and I just wanted to order every one of them. But, I went instead with the octopus salad and mixed seafood grill. My friend also had the octopus salad and chose the pappardelle pasta and lobster tail. All were outstanding. The tentacles of octopus were tender in the lemon and olive oil with some greens and tomato. My mixed grill seafood also had more octopus and a large piece of salmon along with some shrimp and potatoes. Nothing was overdone. My friend loved the homemade pappardelle, gravy (sauce), and the lobster tail was huge. We continued our celebration with some dessert. Chocolate mousse cake for me and a pistachio ricotta cake for my friend. We both had espresso, and the desserts were quickly eaten.We killed our BYOB bottle of Verdi and small bottle of Reisling which saved some money.Overall, we had a great meal and definitely would return. My friend did say he got lucky with the reservation as this place consistently fills up quickly. $200 for two included tax and tip for two salads, two mains, two desserts, and two espresso. What a great evening!"

Dante & Luigi's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (521) • $$

"A true diamond in the rough. I came here for my father's seventy-fifth birthday on Tuesday night when they opened at 4pm. We both busted out from a poker tournament at Philadelphia Live! Hotel and Casino and did not feel like hanging around the casino aka lose more money while waiting for the casino restaurants to open.My dad mentioned a few Italian restaurants in the city that we usually frequent when in South Philly as we debated which place to venture off to, they consisted of: Ralph's (which has been going downhill for quite a number of years from its hay day), Villa Di Roma (good South Philly Staple), when I interjected and said lets go someplace special its you're seventy-fifth for crying out loud and I will treat. It was settled we were off to Dante & Luigi's, which I have been to twice before and both times it was five stars all around.We started with an appetizer of whole stuffed Calamari. The dish comes with Calamari Rings bathed in a delicious red sauce along with one giant Calamari tube stuffed with shrimp. I have gotten a version of this before here with crabmeat however the server informed me the price of crabmeat has gone through the roof so they have replaced the option of crabmeat with shrimp (o well, can't win them all right).Moved on to an order of Bruschetta, which had eggplant, Vidalia Bermuda sweet onions, and tomatoes over the toast that was crostini in nature as it was it was baked to a crunchy delivering vehicle for the ingredients aboard. On to the Mains. Waiter talked up the Sunday Gravy Pasta Meal that they were supposedly offering on Tuesday and I was sold on it. He described it as an authentic old school Italian sauce with Italian meat cooked in with a sweet sausage and a meatball with pasta of choice. When he described what Perciatelli pasta was I started clapping my hands lol no joke. He responded, I think by that response we found a winner!Yesterday was my first introduction to Perciatelli, the waiter explained it was a lot like Bucatini (my favorite type of pasta). What are the main differences you ask from Perciatelli vs Bucatini? Research below, Size: Perciatelli is thin and long, while Bucatini is thicker and shorter.Shape: Bucatini is hollow, with a small hole running through the center, while Perciatelli has a solid center.Flavor: Perciatelli takes in more sauce due to its thickness, while Bucatini serves best for soup dishes.Texture: Perciatelli is thicker and more chewy, while Bucatini has a thinner spaghetti-like consistency.Still with me?Now the bad news is after coming back from the kitchen, I was informed they did away with the Sunday Gravy Dish for today. I went with a green pepper entree that is stuffed with: Veal, meat, not sure what else to be honest but it came with a side of Penne and he brough me a half portion size of Perciatelli (thank God, as I could not leave there without trying this new pasta to me).The Perciatelli did live up to my expectation and is now my favorite type of pasta with Bucatini not far behind. My dad went with the Seafood Cioppino (Lobster tail, Calamari, Shrimp, Mussels & Clams over Linguini, in a spicy Marinara or Bianco sauce). This is the dish I had in my rearview mirror and would normally get but I wanted to venture off my usual path just a bit. My dad loved it and ended up taking home some as the order of two appetizers was probably not needed as we had a mountain of food between the two of us.I forced my dad to share a dessert with me as it was his seventy-fifth and just feels wrong to leave without a dessert for any birthday really. We went with the Ricotta Cannoli with Chocolate Chips (Ricotta Cheese is highlighted with Chocolate Chips and Hazelnut Liqueur). Freaking amazing! We were able to eat half of it and brought the rest home. Pro-Tip : Bring cash. The server writes two amounts when your bill comes, it is a 10% discount if you pay in cash.I have to come back here to try the Sunday Gravy, only this time I will come on a Sunday to make sure they have it : )As always people SYOY!!!"

Giuseppe & Sons

★★★★☆ 4.1 (544) • $$

"It was definitely an experience, but in my opinion a bit expensive for what it was. I ordered the filet mignon, and although it was juicy and tender, it lacked flavor. The Mac and cheese, was really good. Not sure I will return."

La Viola

★★★★☆ 3.6 (567)

"3.5One of the best options for restaurant week as they give you a four course meal with coffee/cappuccino. First course - Caesar salad was delicious in a light dressing with great flavor. The trout salad was also very tasty. Standard Buffalo mozzarella Second course - mussels in a red sauce was very good could have used a title heat. The mushroom appetizer was fair. The pea soup was spot on Third course - the homemade pasta was cooked perfectly but lacked flavor. The veal was fair but the lemon chicken was tasty. Best meal was the Orecchiette Alla Romana (not pictured) due to the rich flavor and tasty combination of meats. Fourth course - dessert; we had one of each and they were all good. Added plus was the coffee/cappuccino which isn't usually offered at a restaurant week."

Santucci's Original Square Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (519) • $$

"In efforts to find a replacement for Angelo's, we found Santucci's through handy dandy Yelp! I drove up and assumed we could only order through phone for takeout. So we did. I got the marghertia pizza personal. I went to go inside and grab my food, and saw they were open! We asked if we could sit inside with our meal, but they rudely said no and that we had to order inside to be able to sit inside. Didn't know what difference it would've made considering it was empty. We ended up eating in the car. Onto the food- this is legit my favorite pizza! The crust was the perfect amount of crispness. The sauce was saucy. I prefer a little liquidity than tomato flavored. It was excellent. The proportions for bread, to sauce to cheese was on point. I came home with my leftovers and couldn't quite get the same level of crispy. Downgraded a star because of the rude staff."

Melograno

★★★★☆ 3.7 (502) • $$$

"A friend and I were debating on why a restaurant like Melograno has a lower overall rating than perhaps it deserves. Melograno has great food, terrific service, and a cozy and welcoming ambience. In addition, it's also a BYO! In my opinion the lower ratings stem from Restaurant Week that can be the bane of any established restaurant. First, the restaurant is inundated with reservations that fill them up and often they can't do a 90 minute turn on a table backing up other reservations that either piss off those waiting, or those seated when the management tries to expedite their departure. Also, if there are any hiccups with food coming out, this has the potential to have an effect on quality as the backend tries to keep up with demand. Those who have ever dined out on Valentine's Day, know these problems all too well. Come to Melograno on a normal day and experience this wonderful restaurant in its true glory!"

Via Locusta

★★★★☆ 4.3 (362) • $$$

"So fun!! One of the best happy hours in the city.I took my partner here for his birthday, and it happened to also be happy hour during the time our reservation was scheduled - boy, that saved me a lot! The happy hour had one of the best selections of food and drinks, and you don't need a spot at the bar to take advantage. The service was fantastic too - all the staff were sweet, energetic and engaging. They were quick with great recommendations. We thought the focaccia bread was a little overrated, especially because we preferred to fill up on their pasta (the non-happy hour crab pasta entree was to die for). But we tried so many (not watered down!) happy hour cocktails and plates. The ambiance is also beautiful and laid back. A place you'd want to spend hours in. Definitely worth it and a great value. We will definitely be back :)"

Alice Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (347) • $$

"Staff is friendly. Inside is nice but definitely more functional than aesthetic per se. Having a dine in area and a cafe/take out area in the small space they have helps them make the most profit. I don't personally know how their entrees are but their pizza is delicious. Thin but flavorful and artisan. Rione was better to me but Rione is no longer around. Alice is great to still have around. Rize in Broomall and West Chester, while no competition for Alice, is also artisan and tends to be slightly greasier. Maybe I like Rize more because of its grease partially :/ but Alice holds its own.The TooGoodToGo is very hard to get but nice to see a pic of. You get random pieces cold and you are even asked if you have any food needs which they are not obligated to ask you. The drink options have a good variety. Pear was refreshing albeit typically small quantity and the chino was a typical bittersweet orange flavored soft drink. I liked it even though it is an Italian standard that I had never seen or noticed before."

Le Virtu

★★★★☆ 3.8 (439) • $$$

"My husband and I came out for dinner here and this was definitely one of our favorite stops from our mini vacation to Philadelphia. We made a reservation for dinner and we were seated immediately. It was a beautiful night to be sitting outdoors with the musicians they had playing music as you ate. The food was delicious! We have been to Italy before and when we had the pasta we definitely tasted the similarities. My husband was melting in his seat after his first bite. No photos because I only had a video of it, but it was the fazzoletti Al ragu'd'anatra. Yum! They even helped split into two plates since we were sharing. The mussels were also really good. Probably one of the best we've tried so far. We were also sold on the special of the day where they had branzino. Super flaky and cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed our meal here and wish we were able to visit once more before we left Philadelphia. If we ever are in town again, we'll definitely try to make another visit here to try more dishes."

Lazaro's Pizzeria & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (410) • $

"First stop on my Lorenzo's/Lorenzo & Sons/Lazaro's pizza crawl. Slices are inexpensive and HUGE. My husband used to work nearby and remembered liking their pizza a lot. He recalled learning that the secret to their sauce was a bit of grape jelly. I don't know if that is/was true, but their sauce was definitely sweeter than other slices. I don't prefer sweet tomato sauce. But this was a completely acceptable slice. Decent cheese. Thin, crispy crust. I don't know if I'd go out of my way for this--I'd pass multiple decent slices on my way here. But if I lived nearby it would be a reliable place to scratch the itch for a quick slice."

Radicchio Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (353) • $$

"As we entered Radicchio Cafe we were greeted by the hostess who brought us to our table. While we were perusing the different options of endless enjoyment, we had the opportunity to see what others had ordered for their table. Let me tell you our mouths began to salivate just looking at the presentation from these dishes. While we were enjoying a several glasses of wine, let me just tell you what we enjoyed this fine evening. (At the moment it is still a "BYO")Appetizer.* Burrata ~ This was one of their specials , and this was amazing. Creamy, and delightful which made this salad the more enjoyable. * Grilled Octopus ~ This was perfectly marinated.Main.* Branzino ~ A special they were serving this evening, and this European seabass was made to perfection. This also came with a side of vegetables which complimented the main attraction.* Tagliatelle Diavolo ~ Another special they were serving with scallops, shrimp, and clams. This spicy dish was simply amazing.Dessert.* Tiramisu ~ What can one say.. simply exquisite.The service was on point with our waitress making sure we were fully accommodated, which is always a plus. In all with the decor , that home type feel that makes you feel like you are eating with family. This my yelp fam can make any meal you choose more enjoyable. With all of this coming at you, it makes you want to come back again, and again, and again. I know I will be back when they open up their new bar.I am Nando, and I approve this message."

Ariano

★★★★☆ 4 (385) • $$

"Really great pizza and cocktails!! I had the pharmacist which was really refreshing and I would highly recommend. We got a few salads and pizzas and I didn't get the chance to take pics of everything before my family dug in. Our server told us the pizza oven was imported and you could tell everything was really fresh and authentic! I picked the Melazzo pizza and everyone grabbed a slice right when he set it down so I missed my photo op :) but that tells you how good it looked!! I would definitely recommend that pizza!"

The Quick Fixx

★★★★☆ 4.1 (347) • $$

"Stopped here on a Wednesday before a show at the Kimmel center.I ordered the build your own pasta:Penne, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, roasted red pepper. It tasted exactly how I wanted it to taste and was a good portion, but not enough for leftoversNoted that I had a dairy allergy when ordering, and the chef came out to the table to let us know that they normally toss the sauce in butter before adding the other ingredients, but could use oil instead due to the allergy.I appreciate them making the effort to accommodate, and judging this place on what it sets out to be (no frills pasta and sandwiches) it accomplishes that perfectly"

Barra Rossa Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.5 (454) • $$

"I enjoyed going to this establishment for Happy Hour!Great Menu and they also have Vegan options as well!The service was attentive and the offerings I chose was the calamari and meatballs.The calamari was done well..the meatballs could use some seasoning!What moved this review from 3 stars to 4 stars was the drinks! We'll done with the Jefferson Lemonade drink--Tasty!Overall, good experience!"

Saloon Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (263) • $$$

"Not an exaggeration, best steak I've ever had. The 11oz Truffle Filet was amazing. Ordered rare, it was perfect. Wife and I spent an anniversary dinner here. Service was very attentive, valet parking was appreciated, scallops were perfectly cooked. But that Truffle Filet.... It was so good. The pesto served with the bread was also awesome."

Gnocchi

★★★★☆ 4 (306) • $$

"Best kept secret in Philadelphia. Been eating an Italian restaurants for 60 years and nothing comes close to this place and their hand-cut, hand-made gnocchi. Shockingly, friendly and helpful service. We walked in 45 minutes before they even opened and instead of telling us to come back, they welcomed us to stay. Attentive service, reasonably priced cannot recommend it enough - will be back again and again."

Pepperoncini Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (306) • $$

"Pepperoncini has some PEPP in their step! Service around 6:15-6:30 on a Friday was stellar. Seated taught away and had great service throughout. Tucked into Conshy with easy-ish street parking, we were very impressed with the overall experience. What we snagged:-Mussels Spicy (Great flavor, but not spicy until we got to the broth with bread. Needed to be infused within the mussel meat) -Pappadelle Al Capo (Great dish, but the sausage needed to be cut smaller. Too big meatball-ish style for us) -Goombah pizza (Amazing taste. Great za) -Wine was VERY on point. Even had Blantons on the shelf for a little taste of great bourbon. Overall, 4.7. Great meal and great environment. Very pleased with the service and quality meal. Will 100% be back with family and friends."

Monster Vegan

★★★★★ 4.5 (241) • $$

"We were walking around in the area looking for a restaurant to stumble into and once we saw how crazy the line was for monster vegan, we decided to follow the crowd lol Tables had a 90 minute wait but bar seating was open and of course that's what we chose. The ambiance reminded me of '70s and '80s horror movies, which I adore. They were playing black and white horror flicks on a big screen and the tire place was decorated like you stepped into a futuristic Halloween party. We ordered some horror movie theme drinks that both basically tasted the same. The drinks weren't bad at all but it basically was a rum punch type taste. .I ordered the vegan burger and fries. The fries were pretty tasty and the burger wasn't bad but not as put together as I would like. I feel like the condiments kind of outweighed the burger itself but it was still a solid burger. The price point is what you would expect for a center city trendy bar restaurant. Because of my love of horror movies and alternative eating options, I would definitely come back for happy hour. :-)"

Porcini

★★★★☆ 3.7 (347) • $$

From The Boot

★★★★☆ 4 (294) • $$

"A true neighborhood family Italian restaurant!Great service, Great food The price is competitive.I absolutely love the food here.They are generous with their portions. The atmosphere was excellent!I will be going back again and again. RobL5364"

A Mano

★★★★☆ 4.2 (265) • $$$

"I went to A Mano recently and was excited to try it out as it's been highly rated in Philly magazines. We both did the 4 course menu. We both started with the beef tartare (delicious and loved the addition of the chips!)For the primi my mom had the rigatoni and I had the saffron rolato (?). My dish was great, a little small but flavorful. My moms rigatoni was honestly kind of undercooked in a weird way I wasn't a huge fan. For our secondi I got the branzino and I didn't love it. The tomato sauce overpowered the taste and lightness of the fish. And this could've been because of the dishes I ordered but both the pasta and the fish being heavily tomato sauce based wasn't my favorite aspect, I was hoping for more depth with the flavors. My moms swordfish was great though I wish I had gotten that instead. Dessert was lovely, olive oil cake and tiramisu. Service was great, no complaints there. Ambiance was nice, it felt fancy enough. I just wish my primi and secondi dishes were better beef tartare had me excited but then the rest disappointed me."