Philadelphia, PA
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Cucina Forte |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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768 S 8th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-238-0778
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SOUTH PHILLY. Guided by the praise-worthy hands of owner-chef Maria Forte, this cozy BYOB on Eighth serves as a home-away-from-home to some of South Philly's most discerning palates. For many, Forte's dreamy fare, much of which pays homage to the small Italian town where she grew up, evokes memories of meals taken in their mothers' kitchen. Who can blame them for feeling so? Especially when you factor in the care – some might even call it passion – Forte throws into each and every plate of pasta, bowl of soup and serving of gnocchi. |
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Kristian's Ristorante |
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1100 Federal St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-468-0104
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SOUTH PHILLY. Handsome and upscale, this contemporary Italian eatery has collected numerous honors since 1998, when owner-chef Kristian Leuzzi converted an old butcher shop into a fabulous South Philly dining room. In addition to pasta dishes like gnocchi with mussels and sweet sausage risotto, Leuzzi and crew deliver more substantial dishes like osso buca (the house specialty), center-cut pork chop with butternut squash, marinated Cornish hen with pancetta, and yellowfin tuna with puttanesca risotto. |
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L'Angolo |
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1415 Porter St, Philadelphia 19145 • 215-389-4252
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SOUTH PHILLY. With its open kitchen and snug yet comfortably-appointed dining room, it's easy to see why this neighborhood charmer draws such a loyal following from year to year. In fact, if you want the point made even more poignantly, try to snag a table on a Friday or Saturday without making reservations. Superbly done pasta dishes, of course, are the house specialty, and you'll find few kitchens as dedicated to and as proud of their craft as L'Angolo's. Greatly assisting the place's enormous popularity is the fact that it's more than fairly priced. |
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La Famiglia |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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8 S Front St, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-922-2803
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OLD CITY. At La Famiglia, old-world cuisine is paired with old-world service to create a true Italian dining experience. For starters, the focus is on seafood – try the garlic-sautéed shrimp or seafood in red sauce. Pastas include tagliolini with black and red caviar, or capers and black olives. With several traditional veal entrees, as well as steaks and chicken, there's sure to be something for every taste. The wine list has incredible depth, and you can tour the basement wine cellar. Reservations recommended. |
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Melograno |
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2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia 19103 • 215-875-8116
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CENTER CITY. It's not that the folks who regularly patronize this snug Italian bistro didn't want you to discover it for yourself, but after taking one meal at Melograno you'll selfishly agree that this is one of those places you hope never loses it's "off-the-radar" quality. Subtly dressed with wooden tables, hardwood floors, fresh flowers, bare white walls and an open kitchen, Melograno has the look and feel of the little neighborhood eateries found in Europe. And the food, it's safe to say, could give any of those places a run for their money – especially the mashed potato-stuffed ravioli and bistecca alla fiorentina. |
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Radicchio |
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402 Wood St, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-627-6850
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OLD CITY. Straddling Northern Liberty and Old City, Raddicho is among the best deals in town when it comes to enjoying fine Italian cuisine and your favorite bottle of wine (it's a BYOB), in a settting that's upscale yet not all stuffy. Dark-stained paneling, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls give the space a touch of old-fashioned charm; meanwhile, the large windows offer tables along the front to have terrific views of what's happening streetside. Main courses run from chicken saltimbocca to veal Milanese to spaghetti with mussels. |
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Ralph's Italian Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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760 S 9th St between Catharine & Fitzwater Sts, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-627-6011
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SOUTH PHILLY. Ralph's is a south Philly institution. As the oldest family-run restaurant in the country, they have a long history of serving up affordable and fabulous Italian favorites. Those in the know swear by their mussels, calamari marinara and veal and chicken dishes. Their tiramisu is terrific so save room for dessert. Ralph's does not accept credit cards, but they do have an ATM machine. Reservations recommended. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Ristorante Panorama |
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14 North Front St Penn's View Hotel, Philadelphia 19106-2202 • 215-922-7800
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OLD CITY. Located in the Penn's View Hotel, this restaurant is well known not only for its traditional Italian cuisine, but for its wide range of wines as well. In addition to numerous wine flights, which allow you to sample several different varieties, there are also 120 wines available by the glass. The dinner menu includes a number of pasta dishes available either as a second course or an entrée, plus a good selection of veal, beef and chicken dishes. For pre- or post- dinner drinks, visit the elegant bar. |
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Tacconelli's |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2604 E Somerset St between Almond & Thompson Sts, Philadelphia 19134 • 215-425-4983
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. When you call Tacconelli's for a reservation, you aren't reserving a seat – you're actually reserving your pizza. And you absolutely must call ahead if you want to be sure of getting what the locals consider the VERY best pizza in Philly – try a white pizza with garlic oil and spinach. The casual no-frills restaurant has a few tables and the menu is limited to pizza and non-alcoholic beverages (you can bring your own, however), and closing time depends on how long the pizza dough lasts, which is usually about 8:30 or 9pm. |
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User Rating: 8.25
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Tre Scalini |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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1533 S 11th St, Philadelphia 19147 • 215-551-3870
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SOUTH PHILLY. You wouldn't expect to find such a treasure of Italian cuisine in this South Philadelphia row-style house. The menu amazes with dishes like bouillabaisse of shellfish, clams, squid, mussels in a spicy red broth, and veal chop with three types of mushrooms. All the light and refreshing sorbets are imported from the mother country, and the handmade ice creams are locally produced. Reservations recommended. Business dress attire. |
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