Philadelphia Restaurant Guide
Philadelphia Italian Restaurant Reviews
Welcome to our Philadelphia Italian restaurant reviews guide where you'll find top restaurants off the beaten path, both locally owned and chain. In fact, some of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia just might be the little mom and pop operations flying under the radar. For some of the best picks in Philadelphia, you've come to the right place.
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on a recent trip to Philly to to catch a couple of ball games a small group of us happened upon Fratelli's. We went in for a drink and some lunch. Well, lunch was so good we decided to have dinner that evening before the game. Everyone was more than happy with our meals. The wait staff was superb,we...
My favorite neighborhood restaurant. Good menu, accommodating wait staff, reasonable prices. Get place to just drop in or have a party.
EVERYTHING ABOUT ADRIANOS IS 5 STAR !!
We wanted to try a BYOB restaurant close by so we purchased a certificate on groupon. Not only was the service excellent, but our meal was incredibly delicious!! We typically drive into town when we want good tasting authentic food...this was amazing without the drive or hassel of parking! I would h...
the food was good and service was real good
If you want wonderful food, prepared with fresh & tasty ingredients, served by an attentive waitstaff, in a warm & inviting atmosphere, you must go to Emma's! Chef/owner Eddie couldn't be friendlier, you are made to feel like a family member when you walk in the door to this lovely Mayfair gem. Ampl...
(04/10/2011)
This restaurant was almost to good to be true! My husband and I went here last week. I had the pasta special, and he had had the penne vodka. I cannot stress enough how delicious it truely was. I highly recommend this anyone who enjoys Italian food! It is a byob so you don't get hit with a 60 dollar...
Excellent BYOB, food and service. Opera singer is a little loud so sit further away from his singing area and enjoy. Location is right at Frankford and Cottman and convenient to all roadways. Eddie is an excellent host and will meet all your requests immediately. Food is mostly freshly made with gre...
Do not buy the certificate, this is a deli, not a restaurant. No seating, so the gift certificate is a rip off. However, the food was excellent and the service was friendly
My husband and friends went to Emma's for the first time. The food was excellent but the service left much to be desired. It took over an hour for our main course to be served (we started off with salads). When I asked the owner,as nicely as I could,why it was taking so long he argued with me about ...
LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant! I go here so often the staff knows what I want when I walk in. The vodka penne is AMAZING! Great deals during the week- 4 course meal for $20! Can't beat it. Never a bad meal, staff is the nicest I've come across in any restaurant.
We had veal platters, and each one was delicious. The soup of the day was potato leek--very tasty. Delightful to find something like this so close to home; and the prices were great.
Food is very good but the interior could be spruced up a little e.g. windows are dirty and walls need some painting(the paint is chipped off in places)Chairs by the door need to be replaced.
This was always my favorite restaurant. I have been there with my friends many times and have referred alot of people, however all good things come to an end. Last night I decided to dine there with my friend and when we arrived saw the sign out front that stated 50% off all entrees and desserts Mon...
Our 2nd visit. Even for 1/2 price wouldn't do it again. Each time the service was almost non -existent. We waited over an hour to be served. My meal came exactly as I said I was unable to eat it, I said forget it I didn't want to wait another hour for another. The manager/ower said "well you wi...
Skip the chain restaurants and come here if you want more bang for your buck. Their authentic Italian cooking is delicious and affordable. Their lunch paninis are fantastic (I highly recommend the chicken caccitore panini) and so are the soups and pasta dishes. Even the bread is unique and flavorful...
Just when I thought Santini's could not get any better...I walked in for my usual fried meatball favorite, one of the guys suggested I try the cheesecake...WOW! am I glad I did! The best I've ever tasted...ANYWHERE! It is from "BREADBASTARD" a local baker I've heard of before from friends. It is onl...
(05/14/2010)
Just when I thought Santini's could not get any better...I walked in for my usual fried meatball favorite, one of the guys suggested I try the cheesecake...WOW! am I glad I did! The best I've ever tasted...ANYWHERE! It is from "BREADBASTARD" a local baker I've heard of before from friends. It is onl...
We eat out often, usually in Center City. However if we want to stay close to home and have a wonderful dinner, we go to Emma's. Warm, friendly service, and downtown dining at northeast Philly prices!!! The scallops and the salmon are the best ever. Pastas are excellent and so is everythin...
i loved this place. reminds me of my grandmothers kitchen.