Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Philadelphia

"Lovely, traditional family restaurant in the heart of East Passyunk with classic delicious foods and desserts. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly,..."

Alim Uddin

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Giuseppe & Sons

76/100 (2287 ratings)

"First time patron. We were celebrating my daughter’s birthday. The food was good, everything is $$$ Al-la-cart. The service was amazing; the staff..."

Sherelle Washington

"I really don’t have anything bad to say about this place. My boyfriend and I were trying to decide between 5 different potential dining options for..."

Natalie Amici

"This reminds me of the newsies, which were hidden subterranean clubs that people used to sneak into and have a good time. This place has a great vibe..."

Sammi Lin

"This place is great all around. If you haven't been here I highly recommend it. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is warm and fun and the staff..."

Garrett Hetrick

"Incredible food and service! Went there for my birthday dinner with my parents. The manager came up to us to wish me a happy birthday and check that..."

Lauren Medeiros

"The vibes here are immaculate, it’s tucked in underground kind of like a little speakeasy. The food is great, and the staff are fun and friendly...."

Amy Jiayu

"We loved this restaurant. Being from out of town, we didn't have time to make a reservation but the staff were able to find us a table quickly which..."

Charlie Schicht

"I came here for happy hr on a Sat, yes a Sat ! I loveee the ambience- it’s so dim, intimate, and I loved the decor. I ordered the mussels, garlic..."

Helen W

"The restaurant is in the basement, but has a wonderful speak easy feel. Wonderful experience. 4 of us. Everything is pretty shareable. Wonderful..."

chase stewart

"As an Italian American myself, it’s important to me that I indulge in the best Italian food I can find. This restaurant, located in the heart of..."

Dia Benigno

Don Giovanni's Restaurant

76/100 (2903 ratings)

"I like their Philly cheese steak pizza very well done they do a nice job..it just can't be..."

GREG ONEILL

"Best pizza in town , and the penne la vodka amazing..."

us garage

"Cheesesteaks are prbly Top 3 for me that ive found in this city, same with the pizza!!! I found this place from GrubHub and it's now our go-to place...."

erica m

"The way they serve food is..."

jameil Alla mahmoud

"If you're looking for pizza that melts in your mouth with cheesy goodness then this place is for you 👏👏💕 it's AMAZING! Definitely recommend..."

Samia Ria

"The food was amazing and the ingredients tasted so..."

PLORYDAZ2000

"One of the best spots for pizza in the Northeast the food is always legit here!..."

Henry Dorval

"I have been ordering from Don Giovanni for over 6 years now. I used to order from montesini and also best in town. I would say Don Giovanni and..."

Philly Kratom

"My first time here, Kind of dirty looking, waiters are 3 1/2 stars.... BUT!!! The food is delicious and they are genorus with their portions (I had..."

Skylyftpcr Warp

"Sorry. I had to revise this review. Officially this is the best pizza around. I recently stated that it's don Giovanni's and castor pizza, but now..."

Ameer El-Azazy

Randi's Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"AMAZING! The owners and staff are great, phenomenal service!!! I would recommend this place to..."

Brittany Guest

"Randi, Jimmy and the staff are the best! We had our family Christmas party there and the food, service and ambience was awesome!..."

Tim Gallagher

"Our first time here for dinner. It was delicious and very reasonable and close to home. We will be back..."

Kim Hazel Manning

"Randis is a diamond in the ruff in northeast!!! Awesome food, atmosphere, and service!!! Fabulous owners!! Love it..."

Jodi McIntyre

"We love it at Randi's. It's fine dining tucked away in the Northeast. Whether you are eating in their main elegant dining room, having a few drinks..."

Jennifer Brittingham

"Randis is a Fun place to hang out on Friday nights...with friends....after a week of work..."

Karen Bivenour Hinchliffe

"Randi's is a great place to meet up, have dinner or to chill out on any of the music nights. Great spot to have an event, too. Randi and Jimmy make..."

Andrew Ungaro

"Definitely NOT permanently closed STILL..."

Nick D'Amico

"Decent food,nice staff,clean! Had lunch with a friend yesterday at Randi`s and was totally satisfied. Appetizers, soup,salad and entree for under..."

Susan Duffy-Marianni

"Great food and..."

Maryanne C Miller

"great food and greater bartenders. just the..."

Rose Taylor

"Had my daughters 5th birthday party there. The staff were very professional and the food was good. Unfortunately another party was happening: a..."

Maisha Richardson

"Food was excellent as were the cocktails. Shrimp and crabmeat cocktail was wonderful. Lobster raviolis were fantastic and the veal parmesan was..."

Mike C

"We had our kite club party here. Everything went great! They put out a nice spread and served made to order waffles and omelets as well! Very..."

George Foster

"Pasta is delicious (I recommend the chicken Alfredo minus the parsley because they go ham on it) but this is seriously where all the old people go...."

John F Preston

"We’ve been going here for years and always have a delicious meal and a great time in a pleasant..."

Sharon Hoelzle

"The food was delicious. The waitress was Excellent. There was a busboy name Billy, he was very friendly &..."

Joe Gilmore

"We had our luncheon to celebrate my wife, who passed away due to Colon Cancer. The staff was awesome and friendly. The food was excellent as always,..."

Keith Lombardo

"I have been to this restaurant multiple times for parties and events and each time its fabulous! I really liked the banquet hall I have attended..."

Alexandra Feszko

"Loved this place. Went here to celebrate my mom's 50th surprise birthday party and we loved it. Place has great decor. Very nice inside. Dinner..."

Louis Soler

"Randi's was a great experience!😊❤️🎉the staff couldn't be any more friendly or lovable than they were!!!❤️🎉🥰🍂oh yes, and the..."

Kathy Flynn

"Great place, wonderful service and amazing food. Highly recommended if you're in the..."

Jim Klish

"I love this place the food is fantastic the people kind the Karaoke with Jerry is so good and extraordinary...I recommend Monday nights Karaoke..."

Mac Butler

"Went here for Father's Day. Very good classic American cuisine menu. Service is fast and attentive. I think there is an opportunity here for them to..."

Timothy Rodgers

"Had dinner here last night for my boyfriends birthday. The food was wonderful. Our server Liz was great along with the busboy. Very helpful and our..."

Paula Schab

"I had a really positive experience at Randi’s, the waitress was so helpful and made sure to have my meal prepared exactly how I asked for it. She..."

Miriam Diamant

Antney's Grub

"The best sandwich shop in wildwood. The pork Sicilian sandwhich was amazing. Pork was perfectly cooked, great roll. Antney and staff were so friendly..."

Erika Kinney

"Super friendly staff! Nice roll with some bite to it and PLENTY of cheese. Worth going out of your way to hit this..."

Q

"When I was a kid and living in South Philly, we would always stop at the Texas Wiener Store on Snyder Ave. for the best hot dogs, ever!!!! The shop..."

Marie Gilbert

"I ordered a bacon cheese burger and fries on grub hub, the food was good, it came faster than the grub hub eta, the driver sent a text message when..."

Charles Achilles III

"Just got a bacon egg and cheese here. It was literally perfect. Big portion and made just the way I like it. Fried egg with the yolk slightly runny...."

J T

"Got a cheese stake from here and honestly it was real good and flavor was on point . Would of gave it a 5 stars but I think its was a lil bit to..."

Raymond Milan

"Had an awesome cheese steak and the people were so nice!! Talk about a great Philly feel. This place is great gotta check it..."

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Branzino Italian Ristorante

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Awesome food, great service. Definitely recommend for special..."

Chris Carson

"What a fabulous place to hold a private function. Fantastic downtown location - within walking distance of several 4 star hotels.! We had a great..."

Joan Boland Matusiak

"Very good place! Compare to the many other places in ..."

Vladimir Stekolchik

"Great venue and even better food! Exceptional..."

Loretta DeLaura Spoltore

"Wonderful dining experience !! Loved the service , the food & the garden area ! We will be back soon..."

Jessica Trainer

"One of the best places to eat in Rittenhouse..."

Jessica Gooding

"Our dinner was amazing--I had the Risotto, and it was absolutely delicious. The one problem I had with this restaurant is that we made reservations,..."

CLH

"Some of the Best Pasta I ever had. I truly enjoyed having dinner here. The pasta is truly amazing and worth getting. Make it an appetizer and a..."

Jamal_martin

"This place is phenomenal. I had the mussels for appetizer, rabbit ragu for my meal, and chocolate hazelnut cake for dessert. All was incredible. The..."

Jess M.

"We enjoyed our dinner. Ate there for the first time tonight and was very pleased. I ordered the Caesar Salad and one of the specials, a Filet Mignon...."

Art

"Good Italian BYOB. Went there last night and had a good meal. Started off with a arugula salad tossed in olive oil and had shaved parmesan which was..."

John

"Finally dined here for the first time this past week. Friends treated me to dinner for my birthday and realized it was also Restaurant Week once they..."

Nia Daye

"Family owned, new renovated BYOB near rittenhouse square. Everything is made fresh in house, and they have a decent sized menu of unique..."

Jacklin Altman

"Beautiful space with gorgeous garden seating out back. I had the Branzino which was prepared perfectly. For 32.00 it was small and I left hungry...."

Merle Glass

"New favorite restaurant in the city! Extremely well done with social distancing and safety precautions. Food was EXCELLENT and service was so sweet &..."

Sara Sparacino

"Had a very wonderful experience food was perfect and very friendly staff. We didn’t know we could B.Y.O.B. Family owned and owner was so gracious..."

Tony Napal

"Branzino has good food at a good price! The portions can be smaller, but they have good value for the quality of..."

Uyen Vu

"We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner in Branzino's gorgeous courtyard for 20 people. They asked us to sit across two tables and we had a corner of the..."

Chris H

"This is my new favorite Italian spot in Philly! I have gone to the restaurant & ordered from Grubhub. The food delivered was at perfect temperature &..."

Jessica Lockhart

"B.Y.O.B is always a plus. I had the salad, Lamb Bolognese, and chocolate cake it was very good. I wish the bread thats served at the table was warm...."

Jenine Moore

"Beautiful, stunning atmosphere. Impeccable service and even better food. My new favorite..."

Maria Mccloskey

"What a fantastic meal! I dined on branzino and rabbit, both were delicious. Highly recommended and super attentive service. Very reasonably..."

Rick Collins

"The service and food was EXCELLENT!! I highly recommend this restaurant!! My wife and I will be coming back here to dine..."

Curtis Lewis

"Branzino is a beautiful restaurant for a date. It looks upscale. The servers have a more professional look. All of the staff members are cordial and..."

Jasmine Williams

"I was here with a date on July 29th, 2020 and enjoyed the restaurants outdoor seating. My date and I both had the four course prix fixe lobster..."

Aaron Bierstein

"We have found this gem last week and we are at our second visit already. The food is great (their pasta is home made and Branzino is cooked to..."

Burcu Esmer

"Everything about our experience was delightful and delicious. The Branzino was as good as I have ever had. Comfortably European. Elegant but not..."

Bill Goldberg

Little Sicily Pizza

75/100 (2241 ratings)

"Great old style pizza and sub shop, a complete throwback to the 1970s. I make it a point to stop every time I get to Philadelphia. Food is done..."

Mark Creager

"Ordered online around 430pm. The website makes it easy to start ordering. No need to click something to start order; just start ordering. I ordered..."

Phradoe Banas

"This place had delicious cheesesteaks that didn’t disappoint. I was coming down here from jersey to drop some items off to someone who actually..."

Shalan Alayan

"They have great pizza Probably the best in South Philly. All beef products are a plus. Buffalo wings are..."

Erica Rodriguez

"We got the pan pizza it was delicious the best pizza ever delivery fast hot..."

MIchela Lombardo

"Great tasting Pizza every..."

K P

"Ordered a pizza and their Texas fries. The phone order taker was so nice. I ordered the Supreme with sausage in lieu of pepperoni. It was very..."

Linda Hrushanyk

"Wish i took a photo. The Sicilian wasn't a true yeast rise Sicilian pizza.. but the taste of this had me craving for more. Can't wait to go back. Ill..."

TIM Morrison

"Nothing to share. Was in the area, lunchtime, hungry, stopped in for 2 slices. Ate them and left. Pretty good, I'd go back if I'm in that area..."

Allan Rubin

"I like their pizza, it's a lot better than most of the other places in..."

vy pham

Stella's Restaurant Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

75/100 (4785 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Joan (pretty blonde with the cute snowflake earrings) was phenomenal! Honestly I don’t like chain restaurants because I usually get sub par..."

Ashleigh Albanese

"What a nice dinner at Olive Garden with my wife celebrating Father’s Day (Dominican Republic) Diana. Was just an amazing server here in..."

Ed S

"UPDATE: OCTOBER 2023 Definitely a much better experience than the last 2👍🏻👍🏻. I don't go as often as before. Food was a lot better. My..."

Oluwafemi Mora

"Haven’t been to Olive Garden in a long time… Alana, our server was wonderful. All the food came out in a timely manner and I thoroughly enjoyed..."

Anthony Cao

"This is was our first time dinning in since the pandemic started and we were pleased with the excellent customer service we received. Our waitress..."

MAximo VillAr

"Time to update or at least clean off those dusty grapes! Food is usually good, sometimes a little salty or not enough sauce. Service hit or miss. ..."

Aerdna Yeneed

"We had an excellent dinner at Olive Garden today. The food was served hot and everything was fresh and delicious. Even the peach iced tea was so..."

Caren Wilder

"This restaurant has been here for years. And my wife & I have been going here for years. The atmosphere has always been awesome. It is very clean...."

Bob W.

"On a beautiful Tuesday evening with my love, nothing topped it off more than the exquisite service done by Sarah. From greeting us letting us know..."

The Robert Nathaniel Group

"What an amazing visit we had at this location. A friend of ours came into town from Florida that we haven't seen in over a year, so we decide to take..."

WILLIAM CRUZADO-CEPEDA

Plaza Pizza

75/100 (1227 ratings)

"Great location. Street parking only with no valet service. Lots of indoor seating. No patio dining here. Full bar service with lots of beers to..."

Don Frasco

"Was going to the Met to see a show and walked to Santucci’s for a quick drink and appetizer. Drinks were really inexpensive. It was my waitress’s..."

Jennifer Horner

"We dropped in as it was a short distance from where we were staying, and we weren't disappointed. Good size and tasty pizzas and a drink in the bar..."

smg

"Owner brought pizza here to our dealership for lunch to try and EVERYONE in the dealership loved the pizza. Buffalo chicken pizza was amazing but the..."

Charles Day

"Ordered take out on Saturday night around 6:15, took less than 35 minuets for pick up! The staff was nice and food was just what we were looking for..."

B M

"Very surprised at how much I loved the pizza! Thanks Al for bringing me here! Service was excellent and I'll be stopping by for happy..."

YagurlChele

"Visited this location on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The staff is friendly and the service is quick considering the made to order nature...."

Anthony M

"It's a good place to eat before a shoe at The Met in Philly. The food is good and service is sufficient to get in and out in time for a show. It's..."

Stef C

"Dined and in ordered for pick up from here. Good square pizza but a little overpriced for one large pie and fries (approx. $40). Service when dining..."

Ben Coyote

"My friend and I stopped in for dinner before a concert at The Met last week. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated at the bar, which was..."

Christopher Gould

Urban Enoteca

"Good price for location and service! Here's a few things, valet parking only ($38) so that's an added expense. Also, you can "check in early" but you..."

Ryan Dougherty

"I recently had to venture to Philly due to eye cancer and had care at the Wills Eye Institute. Obviously not a trip for pleasure but the hotel staff..."

Phillip Holguin

"I just got to the latham in Philly, it's raining cats and dogs outside. I just arrived here and was not expecting rain. I notice/see that there's..."

Tom Goolsby

"The location is great, the beds are comfy, and while it is a bit expensive it is definitely worth it. The staff is very friend and welcoming,..."

Stanton B

"I stayed at The Latham when I was in Philly for about 4 days. I had a great experience. It's a Nice hotel with a very helpful & friendly staff and..."

RaiNhawK05

"We stayed here while our son was having heart surgery at at CHOP. The service was exceptional. They really made to feel at..."

Chad Slaughter

"Great location to get out and see Philly on foot. Rooms seem newly furnished and are clean and comfortable. What more can you ask..."

Curtis Rihn

"Staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating. Concierge car service was a pleasant..."

Ken Good

"This Rittenhouse gem just got a makeover, and it's gorgeous. Great location and friendly staff made for an excellent..."

Alex Daniel Medina

"Great staff. Beautiful hotel for a decent..."

Nicole McCance

"The Latham Hotel is closed and now serves as an apartment building owned by Pearl Properties for..."

Rodrigo Cunha

"They're..."

Janelle

"The veiw is..."

Kara Holmes

Andramica Priastyo

Il Tartufo

"I would give them 10 stars if I could nice place GREAT food you must try the veal it was Wonderful ! Our waiter wonderful..."

Steve Collins

"Loved the owners very friendly,sweet ,helpful , patient . The place was immaculate . Food was unbelievable delish . I would recommend it and i would..."

Denise Teichman

"Love the food and the staff is beyond nice. Highly..."

Maria Grazia Giampá

"Love the antipasto Della casa! The scallopine il Tartufo was delicious! Oh and you must finish with the zabaglione! A..."

April McLoughlin

"So, I've been coming here for years - way back when they were cash only. I'm happy to report they now accept credit and debit cards, and the food is..."

Teresa Pyse

"The best place, very friendly. The manager have a great personality. Tasty food, I love everything. Good price. You are not going to regret..."

Gilberte Charles

"I had a good meal here. I am surprised the place is super empty though, because I enjoyed my food. The only downside is they do not accept..."

Alex Fallenstedt

"The food was great. The service was excellent. Portions were appropriate to the price. Would definitely go back..."

Lee Galtman

"Just finished there a dinner. Very good and tasty food. Well..."

Ofer Haiat

"You'll want to grab the bull by the .... horns after the delicious meal you'll have at this classic Italian..."

Matthew Rieger

"Go for the lunch special! Well prepared tasty Italian dishes that are..."

Chris Minnich

"I really enjoyed this place? Good food and..."

B ES

"Our all time fav local Italian. Always..."

Joel Gelfand

"Great atmosphere fresh..."

Cecilia Leone

"When we walked in it was empty and when we saw the cash only sign we..."

Kenneth Green

"The flatbread was..."

LISA Dorsey

Mamma Maria

"We love Mama Marias, true authentic Italian food and hospitality that is unheard of today. This place is a hidden gem...everything we've ever eaten..."

Christian Highlander

"Had a wonderful birthday dinner at Mamma Maria's yesterday. Just wish she'd made the gnocci for that amazing gorgonzola alfredo sauce... the ziti..."

William Dougherty

"This place is absolutely amazing ❤️ It reminds me of going to my Nans house for dinners . Everything from the appetizer to the pasta dish, all..."

Angelique Parker

"The hospitality and food are amazing. The wine is the best wine as if its straight from the wine..."

Maaya Meighan El

"Wonderful Easter dinner at one of my favorites! Beautiful antipasto, insulate, flounder with crab, limoncello cake, cappuccino, and after dinner..."

Connie Costello Anderson

"Great food, I would recommend this..."

Brian Fahr

"Went with friends and we all enjoyed the food drinks and server was..."

Cheryl E Moock

"Great atmosphere, food was home style Italian cooking and we will be back. You can BYOB or enjoy there house wine which was ok. Food and service..."

Dave Pappy Nesler

"My husband and I went to dinner tonight for my 15th Anniversary and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted..."

Melissa Harris-Guldin

"From start to finish everything was phenomenal, would strongly recommend Mamma Maria to anyone looking to dine out in the..."

Karen Krushinsky Deal

"Great overall experience. Our waiter was attentive while also giving us time in between courses to just relax and enjoy our meals. The restaurant is..."

Katie Hopkins

"This was the first time we were at this restaurant. We went on New Year's Eve and the menu was a fixed menu. The place is so nice, relaxing and..."

Linda Hrushanyk

"Some of the best (if not the best) Italian food in Philly. Mama is extremely sweet and makes everything herself from scratch. The prices are very..."

Nicholas Pomper

"My family and I had a wonder dinner here at Mama Marias! We had the fix price menu which came with antipasto, soup or salad , 3 different pasta , and..."

Shannon Flanagan

"Loved everything about this place. Service was great as soon as you walk in the door. I know it's cliche to say they treat you like family but they..."

Michael Distefano

"Just got takeout from here and it was amazing! The prices are reasonable, the food is homemade and delicious! Mama Maria makes everything herself and..."

Jeanine Nicole Wells

"Came with my cousin and we didn't really know what to expect when we bought a groupon for two. Came with wine, bread, antipasto, soup or salad,..."

Molly Sam

"I was there tonight eating dinner across from this table that just commented below. They were very disruptive and are liars! We herd the waitress say..."

Lilla Amico

"Amazing amazing AMAZING!!!! I have recently gone for Thanksgiving 7 course meal and Christmas Eve seven fishes and both times and every time prior to..."

budz2489

"Mamma Maria and the family were wonderful during our recent party. We celebrated a 70th birthday party with friends and family. The food was..."

Mary Cormier

"Wow I am really surprised at some of the reviews listed below saying that the food and experience wasn't good. Every time that I've been there over..."

Jay Smith

"WOW! My girlfriend and I had been trying to rekindle our relationship. We wanted to eat good food in a cozy atmosphere and not pay outta the you..."

Princeton Batts

D'angelo's Ristorante

75/100 (1658 ratings)

"Wonderful Italian restaurant!I think the restaurant was family owned -It had that feel. We had excellent service and welcomed by several..."

Roshini Singh

"Went to this little authentic Italian with my dad during restaurant week this winter and it was absolutely delicious! As part of the deal we each got..."

Jill Clarke

"Great Mussels. Tuesday nights open jazz mic -..."

A. Scott Kiehner

"Pricey Italian. OK, start with the fact that it is on prime real estate next to Rittenhouse Square and you can rationalize their prices. Linguine..."

Macman2

"Yum Yum Yummy!. My first night in Philadelphia with my bf, we went to this place on the reccomendation of his older brother. Boy was he ever spot on!..."

Amy Nelson

"Old school, classic, wonderful, if pricy, Italian. One big TV at the end of the bar. I even saw the bartender smile once. Order the Clams Casino..."

BarTaste

"The staff are excellent, friendly, and attentive; we also saw the owner wandering the dining rooms. The interior is lovely and interesting. The food..."

Torin McFarland

"Had reservations for 6 people with a birthday celebration. Table was set for 8 and hostess didn’t remove the extra settings (lazy) saying..."

Joe From Peoria

"Very nice Italian restaurant in an urban setting. I went there to attend a family reunion dinner. We had a reservation for 38 people. We were seated..."

Henry Farkas

"Not bad, but not amazing. It is incredibly popular and incredibly busy. The spaghetti and meatballs, which won a best of Philly award, was good, but..."

Matthew Lee

"They were able to handle a party of 25 like expert craftsmans. The food is incredible. The service is impeccable. The owner is a gentleman. The..."

Frank ie

"If you are looking for a real Italian place, that’s it! Food and service, excellent!! Atmosphere, unique!! You feel like visiting your nonna! If..."

Giovani Briguente

"This is a great space for a small event! My company recently provided a photo booth for a company holiday party hosted at this restaurant. It is a..."

Jaimie Susson

"Wonderful food and Sal (baby) approved of it. The grapes hanging above are also to die for. Thanks to the servers who saw our enthusiasm for them..."

Sam Homan

"Good food, and dance night saturdays!..."

Kelly Larson

"I honestly don't known what to say. A friend asked me to meet her here. Family and friends. Just...ask for "Sal." And then, besides the food being..."

Marcus R.

"Food was amazing. Easy reservation. Great menu. Warm bruschetta. Very different. Only nit would be for Caesar salad, no fresh cracked pepper..."

craig ostroff

"Really great spot for a delicious meal. In the evening their area next to the bar has a DJ and dancing - it can be quite a fun time. The bartenders..."

Shirah Brown

"Good Italian cooking. Menu offers a decent selection of pastas. We started with the bean soup which was thick and well seasoned. The bruschetta..."

Janet Cohen

"We had our rehearsal dinner here in the upstairs area recently. The entire situation was a pleasant experience. The coordinator, owners and staff..."

Alexander Markou

"You have to find parking on the street or parking lot but otherwise the food is numero uno! I had the Flounder, sautéed with spinach, cheese, in a..."

Lewis Holmes

"Authentic Italian cuisine and friendly atmosphere and..."

Cat Rules

"I can't believe that I have slept on this Ristorante. Italian is my favorite cuisine and D'Angelo's did not disappoint at all. I was celebrating my..."

Diana Wiley

Chris's Pizza

Melograno

74/100 (2153 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"This definitely is a ‘go-to’ place for some real good Italian food. We’ve been visiting them for the past three years and their food has always..."

Akash Patil

"We came to Melograno on a whim for dinner and will definitely be going back, this time hungrier so we can experience more of their authentic Italian..."

Jarret Sonoga

"This place never misses a beat. The vibe, the comfort of the food is effortless. Truly a culinary gem in a town that doesn't know how to keep them...."

Ernest Owens

Jiayi R

"We came for restaurant week and were very happy with the food and service. Variety of options to choose from. Entrees and appetizers were also decent..."

Sam T

"Stumbled in this gem with group of friends after Wilder said no availability. What a find. Service was amazing, pork chops to die for (probably one..."

Dylan Salem

"Super dinner here - gr8 prices and delicate cuisine; warm, inviting & genuine; don’t forget byob or head to state store Market 21st… We had..."

Ken Powell

"Welcoming service and subtly flavored food. My wife loved the pasta in tomato sauce. I got the salmon and while it was great, my only complaint was..."

A. Baruah

"This place is amazing... Small and cozy. My 1st time here The food was excellent 👌... I had the salmon and it was great... my friend had the lamb..."

Lisa OG

"Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. They were a little late in seating us but we got a nice table for 2 I had pulpo to start and looked..."

Scott Koppel

Mazzoni's Deli

New Pizza House

Pat's Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

"Update: my family just had lunch here. Not sure why they don't serve pasta during lunch time but they still made it for us. Their Shrimp Parmigiana..."

Rubylyn Martinez

"Great food and very friendly staff. We loved our cheese steaks! Highly..."

Matthew Lyons

"I’ve lived down the street from this place for almost 2 years now and I’m so upset I’m just trying this now!! I got the Buffalo chicken..."

mike higgins

"Pizza is the best of NE Philly, will rival any area pizza. Cheese steak is excellent as..."

Tim Yeager

"This is a hidden gem. I always just assumed they were a pizza shop. Just stopped in with my wife and their pasta & seafood just wowed the hell out..."

Patrick Houseman

"Pat and Helen opened a Pat's Pizza in that mall on Grant Ave off Bustleton Ave in 1993. I delivered for them from May until November of that year..."

David Cerullo

"It was great experience. My husband and I brought my father here for dinner. He used to go here with my mom. She used to love the soup. All the food..."

Tiffany J

"I love pats and so does my Grandson he only eats their..."

Tameka Mcclamy

"Nice..."

Evan Reisfeld

"Best pizza 🍕 but only until..."

Jack Thackrah

"The best shrimp scampi!!! I've never had a bad dinner here. Cheese steaks are very good as well. They give you a very generous amount of French..."

jeff Sidorski

Barbuzzo

73/100 (2962 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was delicious. Everything. We ordered the watermelon salad, foie gras appetizer, steak for entree and raspberry pistachio cake for dessert...."

Milana Sokolovskaya

"Wonderful service- enjoyed appetizer special of arancini rice balls - wait staff accommodated requests to place an item on the side- yummy..."

Laura Carinci

"Amazing food! All the food is made fresh and is very high quality. The staff is very professional and hard working. Definitely recommend this place..."

Joe Cortazzo

"Last minute decision to eat here so couldn't get a reservation but ate at the bar. Initially we were somewhat taken aback by the bartenders..."

Angelica Gibson Pickels

"I've been there several times, going back to 2013. It is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. Last Saturday, I had a fantastic meal with my son...."

Robert T. Naruse

"Five stars to the staff our waiter and even the other guests at Barbuzzo. Our reservation was on time and everything from the Ricotta to the salted..."

Xiomara E Delgado

"Visited Philadelphia for one night luckily hotel was very close to this restaurant or we would have missed it. Beet salad / charcuterie/ mackerel/..."

Mike Ayoub

"My favorite restaurant -whenever I visit Philly, eating here is a must. Love the sheep's milk ricotta, arancini and gnocchi. And the salted caramel..."

Kristine Griffin

"Excellent meal and ambiance. The skirt steak with Romescu sauce was out of this world and the white chocolate praline ice cream was superb. Very..."

Tana Moceanu Kleinbaum

"Wonderful meal! The service was attentive but not invasive. The cocktail and wine were top notch. I had the fresh ricotta and the gnocchi. Both were..."

Jessica Johnson

"What a great experience! You must try the stuffed meatballs. And for desert - the carmelized white chocolate pecan gelato is the best I've had..."

Paul Marold

"Loved everything about my experience. The food is beyond amazing!! I highly recommend this..."

Marki Jones

"the chef and the staff work very hard non stop! Each dish is made from scratch and is extremely high quality. Meatball, bread with ricotta, and..."

Don D'Errico

"Amazing food! Fantastic cocktails! We loved the vibe for lunch on Sunday. Definitely a top pick in..."

Bridget Beyer Sano

"Top notch woodfire pizza and great salad that are perfect sizes to split between two. Nice adult beverage options. Service is impeccable and the..."

Edward Voluntad

"We walked in was seated right away (even though we changed our seat twice, no fault to the restaurant)! Got our delicious food pretty quickly even..."

TJ

"Scoped this place out due to the great reviews and was not disappointed. Stopped in around 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, they were packed and busy as..."

Kalvin Thompson

"If your in the mood for a Mediterranean inspired then make sure to stop in to Barbuzzo. This small intimate dining experience is perfect for a solo..."

Corey Brill

"We were driving down from NJ, called ahead to make a reservation. On our drive we got caught in a monsoon, delaying our arrival time. They were..."

Antonio Vanegas

"Very impressed with the service and quality of food! Our server was lovely and very accommodating to us. It was our friend’s birthday and for our..."

Sydney

"It's a smaller scale restaurant compared to some others, but it's quality. It may not be as good as some of the top Steven Starr restaurants but it's..."

Mario Christianto

"popped in right before closing time just for dessert. our server was attentive even though we were just there for dessert and a drink! the bundino..."

gracie choi

"I ducked in here late on a Friday night and managed to snag a seat at the bar. Staff was nice and asked for a few recs. I landed on the beet salad..."

Steven Voytac

"Visited on Sunday for Brunch. Food was very tasty and good proportion. We had ordered Shakshuka and Cardamom and mascarpone cheese stuffed french..."

Dimple Badiye

La Fontana Della Citta

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"This place is extraordinary especially with their customer service! From the servers to the busters to the hosts, they are all phenomenal employees!..."

Chou Chou

"I came here for restaurant week and the food and service was phenomenal! The restaurant is very cozy and lively and the service was amazing. The..."

Anna Chung

"Delicious food from this Albanian owned Italian restaurant. Service was great as well. My wife and I really liked her veal parmigiana and it was a..."

Grant Dervishi

"We enjoyed dinner on a busy Saturday night. The appetizers and desserts were great, and the service was fantastic. The mushroom risotto (one of..."

Jill See

"Quiet, intimate, authentic Italian restaurant (that’s BYOB). The host / server was very friendly, personable, patient and accommodating. My friend..."

Kailah King

"Exceptional environment and some of the tastiest food I've ever had! The freshness and quality of the food was divine! Noneof our dishes were heavy..."

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"It's a very quaint & lovely place with the option to eat outside or inside. The staff was super attentive and sweet. The dishes we ordered were..."

E E

"I went during restaurant week do portion size was a little small. It was $35 per person for dinner. This place was BYOB - so it was phenomenal! Food..."

Tunhi Ngo

"My sister recommended this restaurant to me last night so I tried it out with a friend. We had a fantastic experience here. Service was friendly and..."

Elizabeth Morgan

"Good spot for BYOB italian fare. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. The seafood was great, calamari was cooked just..."

Samantha Winterburn

"Everything about this place was wonderful. The food was excellent and so was the..."

Keshia Butler

"Very hearty pasta dishes served INCREDIBLY fast. This is a great, cozy, local place to tuck into some comforting Italian food. The prices are not on..."

Simone Collins

"Delicious Italian dishes from a creative Albanian Chef. Excellent service. Often crowded and a bit noisy, but well worth visiting for a meal if you..."

jody pallante

"Waitress was awesome. They serve some if the most authentic Italian food I have..."

Eric Nguyen

Old City Pizza & Restaurant

"I had an incredible first experience in Philadelphia! After a quick Google search, I stumbled upon this gem, and it exceeded all expectations. The..."

Hitesh Moryani

"Great food and casual, old-school atmosphere. My mom and I stopped by for a late lunch and we were served right away. We ordered a cheesesteak as..."

Stephanie Yoon

"This is a locally owned business at its finest. They cater to you from the moment you walk in. They genuinely appreciate their customers. The prices..."

Steven Brothers

"Nice place to grab a bite to eat! Very nice staff and really fast service. Ordered take out and was ready in about 10-15 minutes. The chicken pesto..."

Daniel Malloy

"The roasted pepper Philly cheesesteaks was huge and delicious! Definitely a place to come for good food. Gotta have their fries also. Nice and..."

Wendy Driver

"My family and I were spending the day in Philadelphia and happened to come across Old City Pizza. The service is absolutely spectacular! The woman..."

Meredith & Jim Holmes

"The lady working (possibly the owner?) when we came in was very sweet and attentive. For around $3 the pizza slices are huge!! My philly cheesesteak..."

Julie Ann

"Loved it. The pizza was amazing, with a thin, crispy crust and the freshest toppings. What really won me over was the service and cozy atmosphere; it..."

Octavio Borges-Delgado

"My folks and I came in for dinner since it was near the hotel, i definitely was not disappointed! Had the Gyro Sandwich and it was one of the best..."

Jenny Lage

"For a quick lunch, we got the plain mega slice for $3.50. They were huge! And delicious! While we were waiting I saw and smelled many other..."

Amy Patterson Ivy

"We were in Philly for a few days and this pizza place came up on Google maps while we were at the monuments. We had the pizza. It was fantastic. It..."

Daniel Richards

"Pizza is good while the blue eye russian woman is there. When the old lady is there for some reason the pizza is reheated 10 times before she serves..."

JUN JUN

"Fantastic independent pizza restaurant. The super slices with one topping are as big as 2 slices and cost less than one regular slice in some..."

Jussie C

"43 years ago I had breakfast here and enjoyed it as much as we did for dinner today. If you’re interested in a good family meal with original Greek..."

Keith Edwards

"My mother and I stopped in on 6/30 just to get a quick lunch walking through old town. The place was cozy, clean, and inviting. We had the Greek..."

bearlund

"Great food, pizza crust was crisp and tasty! I recommend the Old City..."

Buddy Pride

"Thank goodness I found this place. I stay at the hotel down the street all the time and this place is so much better option for food. I now carry..."

Min Park

"So much more than pizza! I think we were greeted by the owner, a lady who is gregarious and enthusiastic about their menu! The egg salad with bacon..."

Connie Cousins

"Really good food and fast service. We came last year and couldn’t wait to come visit; it had us taking about it all year. The nice old lady was..."

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