Radicchio Cafe

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.

3.5The good: grilled octopus, very fresh and tasty, a must-try. Fast service. No wait for tables.The rest:I was excited to try this place based on the reviews, but for the price, the ambiance, and the pasta, I was disappointed. No wait for a table on a Friday night. They started us off with bruschetta that was a bit onion-forward but overall good. But the cold sesame-topped bread that came with it was rock hard. The flavor was okay, but it was stale. Not a good sign.The pasta is all over $23, most closer to $30, with some entrees over $40. The place feels like it's trying to be fancier than it is. It's very casual inside (screams Italian with the cork walls and Italian words strewn about), and the tables are very close together. Some of our plates were a bit chipped. The pasta had very little bite, and the red sauce on my pomodoro was generous but a bit bland. My husband was especially disappointed with his chicken with broccoli penne--he said it felt like getting a basic stir fry for $29. Dinner ended with a free small biscotti for each of us. It was fine.Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Like I said, the grilled octopus was great. Very tender, well executed, nice balanced flavor. Maybe seafood is the way to go here, or the specials. But the pasta we got was such a let down, especially for the price. I would've given this place four stars if not for that.

probably one of my favorite italian restaurants so far in philly! very homey atmosphere with friendly waiters:) grilled octopus was amazing as well as the pastas i shared with my friend!!! highly recommend getting dessert here too - the pistachio cheesecake we had was heavenly. definitely coming back!

So first impression was a nice BYOB on a cute cobble stone street in old city. Plus we got seated so fast for a Friday night. They bring you out complimentary bruschetta on crostinis and a bread basket to start. It's always a green flag when you don't have to pay for a bread basket. We got 2 apps that were on special: roasted peppers with provolone and calamari. Then split 2 entrees: a pasta and chicken. We finished by splitting gelato. The portions were large and shareable. The food was delicious. The services was fast! The services was so fast but honestly too fast. We had 5 plates in less than an hour. Our entrees came out immediately after the appetizers. We asked for a couple minutes before ordering dessert but the waitress came back over twice asking if we were ready. Overall the food was A+ but it would be nice to enjoy the meal and not feel so rushed.

I'm happy to update my review for Radicchio to reflect more like my original. This was my favorite neighborhood spot before they closed down (COVID). I was so excited when they reopened, but the food wasn't the same. I can now confidently say that they are back even better than the original. They have taken the original dishes and have worked hard to stay true to the consistency and quality they were known for with many of the same servers from back in the day. Also they have kept the cozy and intimate ambiance intact! Bravo Radicchio and welcome back!

My boyfriend and I came here for a date night the other day; we absolutely LOVED it! It's BYOB and the food is incredible. They don't take reservations but we got there around 6pm on a Friday night and had no issues getting a table. They have seating inside and outside so it makes it a lot easier!We started off with the mussels and clams appetizer in a garlic white wine sauce. Very tasty and loved dipping the bread in the garlicy sauce. Chefs kiss! For our mains we decided to split the spaghetti with chicken parm and ziti with meatballs. The tomato sauce was terrific and tasted just like your Italian grandmother would make for you on Sunday. The tomato sauce was a bit on the sweeter side which I loved as well. They chopped up the meatballs which was a nice addition and also added some ricotta cheese for a little something extra. The chicken parm was to die for and probably my favorite dish here! It was perfectly cooked and extremely delicious. We were too full for dessert but definetly want to try something next time! I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. I would recommend anyone to go to Raddicho Cafe, you certainly will not be disappointed if your looking for a delicious Italian meal.

The food, service and ambiance of this restaurant were excellent! All went above and beyond expectations. Very authentic, delicious Italian food, with very attentive and friendly staff, working hard for their customers. Coming here for dinner was a wonderful way to end my visit to Philadelphia!

Seated quickly, service was timely - that's the good. Burrata was firm and flavorless. Touted grilled octopus was average- couple slimy pieces. Fish was mushy and pasta with white wine sauce was average for entree. Dessert was decent and brings this up to two stars - pistachio cheesecake and tiramisu. As for ambiance, sound was a bit elevated for comfortable conversation, but otherwise fine. Sooo many great Italian restaurants in Philly. Won't be back!

Smaller place with a tidy menu. There is indoor and outdoor seating in good weather. I had homemade gnocchi with steak and it was great!Service was great, not rushed. I had no desert, but they seemed authentically Italian.

Six of us went to Radicchio's for dinner before taking in the Chinese Lantern festival and the highlight of the evening was definitely Radicchio's. First off just love the atmosphere. We all shared appetizers, including the grilled octopus, which was some of the best I've had. Great Caesar salad and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our main course. I had chicken Parm grilled instead of fried and it was to die for. After dinner, we all shared desserts, and everyone left full and satisfied with a memorable evening. Looking for a little bit out-of-the-way place you should definitely check out Radicchio's Cafe