I really don't know where this review will land. Let's start with the staff. They were great. Happy, personable, friendly and really engaging. I had the lobster bisque. I love lobster bisque and get it whenever I see it offered. I also convinced someone else to have it. I can say that this bisque may just be the single best lobster bisque I have ever had. Smooth, creamy, slightly tangy. A good amount of meat in it. Our group of 8 had at least 3-4 had the chicken parm. They agreed it was good but they had better at other places. The seafood risotto was also good. The Marsala also good. I had the crab pasta. I was disappointed with it. The pasta was fine but I had to fight with 2 of the smallest blue cabs to get any bit of meat from them. We had desert as well but I honestly do not recall what we had. Not a bad sign just can't remember. We will go back for the bisque and hope that the short rib special may still be on the menu to try. Also be aware that they are cash only. read more

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Food is sooo amazing !! So authentic and service is so charming and sincere!! Cannot wait to go back

Food best in the city by far so authentic and fresh! Service impeccable ambiance Is perfect!!! Hands down best restauran! Owner makes you feel like your home, will make sure you are happy with everything! It's a must go to!!!! read more

This place is a small Italian hidden gem! The servers are on top of it and suggesting daily specials each time. The first time I got pizza and calamari. Both were delicious. Pizza was one of my favorites in awhile. the second time we got a margarita pizza to start. I also ordered a special; scallops and shrimp linguine in spicy red sauce! Was amazing...AMAZING. My friend got a pesto gnocchi with shrimp. She thought it was very tasty. This place brings out hot bread to start and it's BYOB (you can get an ice bucket). Check this place out!!! I will be coming back!! read more

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We were going to the Phillies game and decided to stop here to have dinner before the game. Linda was our server and she was great! She was so warm and welcoming. She went above and beyond to make sure our experience was great and even gave us a tour of the upstairs. The pizza was fantastic. The chicken parm and the chicken grigila were fantastic as well. We will definitely be back! read more

This is a little gem! Food was spot on, staff were great, really can't wait to go back and it's been a while since I felt that about any restaurants! read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We are so happy we chose this place for a special night out. We chose to sit outside which was warm but lovely when the breeze came through. You have to try this place! read more

We went early last Saturday night....arrived at 4:00 for a 4:30 reservation and it was no issue. The owner, Robin (the youngest looking "Grandmom" you'll ever see) met us at the door to welcome my wife and I as first time patrons. She was awesome like every single person you meet at this place. What a GREAT place! There were too many good things in our experience to fully detail but I'll mention a couple. First and foremost was the service....Joe was so helpful on menu suggestions that proved true. He really cares about his job; so sincere in his effort to serve their guests. They have all the traditional Italian favorites but so much beyond those. One such unique special we had was the Rigatoni in Truffle Sauce. It had diced Filet Mignon in it that was super tender. We had them prepare the homemade gnocchi in their special Bacon Sauce as an appetizer....and it was even better than advertised. The warmed Cherry Tartlet with Cannoli Cream from a local bakery was an awesome dessert....so tasty. We didn't get to try the Pizza but it looked terrific and we plan to go back soon so we'll try it. We asked to sit on the second floor which gives the true feel of "Grandmom's House" with all the furniture, etc.. The first floor gives the feel of a modern pizza parlor. We drive in from the suburbs often to do Italian food in South Philly....and this spot is now on our short list as we've told so many others. So easy to get here (right down the street) from the Live! Casino and the Sports Stadiums. Parking was super easy....another big benefit to this spot. If we lived in the neighborhood, we'd come every week like others there we met seem to do. This is the definition of a true local gem. read more

My husband and I came here on a Friday night and there weren't many guests there. The first floor seatings were pretty much full. As confirmed by the waitress, this restaurant used to be a house but it has been transformed to a nice restaurant with a brick oven in the middle and the kitchen at the back. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. First, we got complimentary bread. I was expecting a warm and crusty Italian bread. To my disappointment, it was dry and cold. Appetizer: fried calamari. Really good, it's not rubbery, nice crunchy batter. It had breaded hot peppers too. Pizza: we chose special of the night: octopus with arugula. It came in personal size, nice thin crush but not burnt. Perfect stretchy dough and it's a light meal. Side order of meatballs: I was told that it came in 3 but actually it came in 2. Our waitress admitted the mistake because the meatball salad comes with 3 meatballs. I think it's a bit expensive $10 for 2. They were definitely home made because one was smaller than the other. They were not dense and fell apart easily. I think they needed more seasoning. My entree was grilled salmon and shrimp with risotto and spinach. The risotto was dense and the protein was bland. Nothing special about it. Tiramisu: served with blueberries. It didn't look like tiramisu at all but It's pretty good. In summary, I highly recommend the pizza as their forte but not the entree. read more

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Very tasty, good selection and great service too! Everything looks and tastes like home-made.

Excellent meal!! I had some pizza, a meatball, and Momo's chicken. We felt like we were being fed by someone's loving Italian grandma. read more

Food was great, authentic South Philly Italian and service was excellent, especially for being a busy Easter Sunday. Will definitely be back. read more

After the Army Navy game my husband and I just wanted to enjoy a nice meal. We happened upon 1731 ... what a lovely surprise. The restaurant is clean, modern and beautiful (I've never seen a more beautiful pizza oven in my life.) The staff were welcoming and the food was delicious I started off with fried tomatoes topped with a crabmeat and lobster sauce ... delicious and my husband ordered the Mia meatball ... amazing. Between our appetizers and main course the owner, Robin , came to our table and introduced herself. She's very personable and expressed her appreciation we selected her restaurant. For the main course I ordered branzino ... it was the absolute best branzino I've ever had. Trust me if it's on the menu ... order it. My husband ordered the gnocchi, he enjoyed his entree as well. We had no room for dessert but I'll save room when I come back. Note: the restaurant is BYOB and cash only read more

Friendly Staff, Great Food In Phila on a Friday night without reservations we found 1731 on a google search for close Italian restaurant. We hit a home run. The staff was friendly and efficient. Took the time to explain dishes to my dinner mate who was not up on Italian dishes(good Italian restaurants are scarce in California). The food was fantastic. All home made with fresh ingredients and it showed. The tables are not too close together like in many neighborhood restaurants in Phila. The decor is reminiscent of small family places and bathrooms were spotless. Adequate street parking was available. read more

We arrived right at opening, but they were ready! Good food, great service. We had the margherita pizza, very good!

The food was amazing and the tables are nice, Carlito who was the guy who made the pizza is really nice and five stars read more

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Wow! Instantly fell in love with this ultra Italian family restaurant! Nestled in a little neighborhood with busy streets with scarce parking. We walk in and are immediately welcomed by a lady who was like my aunt. Felt like we belonged there. This 2 story restaurant is delightfully noisy with people talking (not on their phones!). What a breath of fresh air! I with there was a place like this down south. The food was fantastic! Chilean sea bass is so good! Not enough words to describe. Any good Italian restaurant can make a great eggplant parm. Well, 1731 nailed the parm! Perfect portion sizes, great service, beautifully noisy with friends and family in deep laughter and conversations. I didn't want to leave. I would fly back to Philly just to take my wife there for dinner. read more

1731 Restaurant - Sea bass - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food and service were excellent! We had the lamb chop lollipops, mussels linguine, and burrata salad. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The hostess and waitresses were super attentive and so friendly. Will definitely return in the near future. read more

Overall a positive experience, but not enough to rate it 5 starts. The place itself is nice and clean inside. They have some outdoor covered seating which looked great. We were greeted at the door by the owner, I believe, and our server. Both told us that we could sit at a larger table even though it was only two of us. They were very friendly. The server then told us about the specials and came back later to take our order. Again, the service was friendly, attentive, and not intrusive. I ordered the clams and linguini in red sauce (spicy) and my wife ordered the Eggplant Lasagna. She then brought out some complimentary bread. Small Italian triangles that were really tasty, although only slightly above room temperature. Also included was a focaccia bread with tomato on top. This was ice cold. They have a pizza oven so I'm not sure why they couldn't just put the bread in there for a few seconds to warm both breads up. My clams and linguini though was delicious. The spice level was perfect and the linguini was cooked just the right amount al dente. Frankly, it was one of the best clams and linguini I've had in awhile. My wife enjoyed her Eggplant Lasagna. For dessert, my wife wanted to try the Tiramisu. I did have one fork full and I must say it was great. Very dense in flavor, but at the same time light. As I said overall a positive experience with some exceptions. However, the main issue I had was the price. I know that most BYOBs charge up a bit, and I'm not a cheapskate, but this was a bit too high in my opinion. read more

We were looking for a place like this when we were dropping a friend off for a flight out of Philly. The meal was fantastic, from our apps of long hots, pasta e fajole, and braciole to our three entrees of Veal Piccatta, Eggplant Parm and Ligunine with Clams. read more

The food is done right. Especially the fried meatballs. Many places bake their meatballs. Not this place! So good. Check out my video review: https://youtu.be/0HZfNVRuX_s?feature=shared read more

The food here is truly the thing. Came here in a party of 9, and we had a blast! We ordered an assortment of starters to share, antipasto plates, fried calamari, clams casino, eggplant rollatini, mussels in red sauce a few other things - and it was ALL delicious. The clams casino and the mussels were especially divine (I ordered the red mussels and refused to share. In fact it was so damn good I had to beg more bread, to soak up every drop!) Then came the entrees: bronzino, pork chop milanese, chicken picante, pappardelle bolognese - I can't remember what each person got, but not a single person was dissatisfied with their meal. I had pasta (cavatell, I think) di mare, and again, my plate was shining clean when I was done. Desserts, coffee - everything was delicious. I think I had some kind of lemon tart, and ate every crumb. The staff is wonderful, both friendly and personable, and owner/manager Robin is exceptional. She took the time to come meet everyone, then tell us about several pieces of furniture (e.g., a chair that was once her grandmother's) along with some amusing anecdotes about putting the whole business together. Kudos to her, her husband and her staff. Let me just close with this: if you want great Italian food in an authentic Philly atmosphere - np, let me rephrase that - in an authentic SOUTH PHILLY atmosphere, in a beautifully appointed setting, you will find it here. I know I will be back. read more

Food was delicious! The service was great! Absolutely the best place to go before a sporting event (we went to the phillies game). Thank you! Highly recommend and we will be back again for sure! read more

This review is far overdue. I've been wanting to eat here for awhile and finally the night came. The restaurant has cool plates and dish ware something like my grandma Yo had in the house for holidays. They have great seats outside, first floor and upstairs. We ate upstairs and it was very nice atmosphere. Music, decor and service were great.!! Very attentive staff .So we started with the fried calamari. It was the best I've had. There were pepper and lemon slices battered and fried in the mix here and there. Really made the app great. Nice twist!!!! Also the antipasto for 2. It was great and there were a lot of items in the antipasto. Some places are lacking ingredients but they made an excellent Antipasto. The main dishes were amazing! My wife got eggplant parm which she said was best she's had at restaurant and I had the clams and linguine in spicy red. I even ordered the bracciole which was served with gravy and ricotta on the plate. It was spot on!! Everything was perfect on my tastebuds. I'll def be a repeat customer . And I didn't feel like it was any price difference than other places. Highly recommend!! My compliments to the chef!!!! read more

The food was good, nothing outstanding, and it was way too pricey for what you get. We paid $100 per person byob for what we could have eaten anywhere in South Philly. I'm not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but for that price point it better be outstanding and innovative. New York prices on Packer Avenue. The service though was excellent. read more

Every course was delicious. The service was amazing...the owner even stopped by our table to check in. Will definitely be coming back! read more

1731 Restaurant - Linguini and clams marinara...so delicious!!! - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was delicious and our server Denise was perfection. We had the stuffed long hots, meatball salad, margarita pizza and tiramisu. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious food, excellent service, nice modern first floor and dining in your grandmother's italian dining room in the second floor. Should be noted that it's a cash only restaurant, but they do have an atm. Also, it's a byob, we love byob's. Exactly what south philly needed other than bar food! and they give good portions for the money. Definitely recommend! read more

Had a birthday dinner with family. Service and food were on point. The eggplant app was to die for!! Can't wait to go back and try the pizza. The owner came over to our table afterwards and was very nice! read more

Not only is the food excellent but the service is A+. I feel so at home. Treated like family. The food-- off the charts. Love this place

In Philly for Army Navy Game, Friday 12-9-22, a friend and I had dinner at 1731 Restaurant. Great atmosphere, greeted immediately and seated. Great waitress and the food was great, eggplant rollatini, two different pastas, finished with double espressos and canollis. Highly recommend. Next time I am near Philadelphia it will be a must stop. Thank You 1731 Restaurant staff. read more

A large party and I had come down to celebrate a birthday party and my wife loved it! Fantastic food and excellent service to say the least. Down to the last aspect of it, it was Great. My Waiter was named Joe I think and was a real experience waiter and took genune great care of us. The food was delivered to us within 8-12 minutes after we ordered which was fast. Even the young bus kid was fantastic, after breaking a plate by accident he was on it like a hawk sees a worm I made sure to give that kid a nice tip. To say the least great restaurant ran really well! read more

Beautiful wood burning pizza oven from Italy. The pies are phenomenal. The food is truly authentic Italian dishes with grand portions. Even enough for next day's lunch if you choose to pack it up. The place is immaculate and the staff is extremely proficient, professional and pleasant. LOVE THIS PLACE read more

New restaurant recently opened about 6 weeks ago. Hosted a corporate dinner for 16 ppl. We opted for a semi-pre set menu w entree selections submitted one day prior. Appetizers: Long hots stuffed w prosciutto, calamari, and margarita pizza. All ingredients were fresh, and tasty. Long hots were mouth watering, especially if you like spicy. Calamari was crispy, and pizza was delicious and fresh. We took a 15 minute break between courses. 2nd course was house salad, fresh crispy with absolutely the best dressing, light and flavorful. 3rd course were the entrees, high ratings for salmon, eggplant parmigiana, all entrees were very good. 4th course included tiramisu, fantastic and mini cannoli made to order. Staff were efficient and pleasant. Pricing was on target for the meal! We will definitely return. Two items to know before you go. It's a BYOB, and at this time it's cash only. read more