Visiting from the west coast and this is now my favorite Italian restaurant in Philly! The balsamic vinaigrette is so good. I couldn't stop eating it on the bread with olive oil. Lychee martini was also so good and the pasta dish I had was amazing! Definitely happy I made the choice to try this place out. read more

Bellini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Service from when we walked in the door until we left was friendly, welcoming and helpful!!! The happy hour was nice but not an abundance of options. We went for restaurant week so we tried the Caesar (excellent) antipasto (okay, probs don't need again), gnocchi Gorgonzola (Great!), pesto (very fresh) veal parm +veal saltimbocca. I would probably go back for drinks and snacks but may not need to eat a whole dinner there! Really cozy on a very cold night! Is it the best Italian in the city? No, but we had a really nice time and a lot of leftovers! read more

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We were a little thrown off that we were the only ones there. The table bread was weird and our appetizer, the gnocchi ricotta was not great. Luckily our server brightened the mood! And our entrees were good! I liked my salmon, it was more Asian style than Italian. My mom liked her arugula salad. This is more of an old school/traditional Italian place. It's a decent option close to the theatres. read more

Bellini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came here for a girls dinner and everything was delicious! They have things from pasta, to seafood, salads and more! Their pasta is homemade and made daily! Our waiter, Mike, offered great recommendations and the rest of the staff was very prompt! This was a great place for a weeknight girls hang! read more

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My refrigerated dinner from Trader Joe's was better than the Halibut I had for lunch a Bellini today. I know it was Mother's Day but the place was far from packed. Appetizers were ok, clearly frozen calamari. The bruschetta was phenomenal! Then we waited over 20 minutes for our entrees... as soon as the fish hit the table, I knew it was off. It wasn't the thick, glistening piece of fish one would expect. But I gave them the benefit of the doubt and I tried it anyway. It was dryer than the Sahara. My boyfriend confirmed, it was poorly butchered and overcooked. I can forgive a mistake, but the way it was handled by the staff was absolutely unacceptable. Our waiter apologized that I "didn't like it" and offered to give me the menu again. I declined as my party was nearly finished with their entrees by the time we could even get his attention. A few minutes later, the manager came by with the same offer, insisting he could get me something quickly. At that point, my party was nearly finished eating. He did not apologize and at no point, did anyone bother looking at the POS piece of fish I was served so I assume they done mind serving crap to their guests. The final straw was when our server announced he had taken the fish off our bill and that he, again, was sorry "I didn't like it." I reminded him that I didn't like it because it was HORRIBLY OVERCOOKED. How dare an establishment make a guest feel responsible for not enjoying THEIR mistakes. Never again. read more

Delicious meal and fantastic service. Our waiter Michael asked right away about dietary restrictions and was very knowledgeable about gluten free options. I had the Pollo Bellini (pan-seared chicken breast fillet, topped with spinach and crabmeat in a light lemon chardonnay sauce.) He said they use rice flour so the dish is naturally GF. There was a $10 charge for their GF pasta, which is rigatoni imported from Italy. (All regular pasta is made in house by an Italian chef.) I also had the homemade Crème Brûlée, the custard was so creamy with a crisp caramelized sugar crust (clearly labeled GF.) My non-GF friends also loved their meals (chicken parm and the pasta special.) I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Found this gem on Yelp. It was about a 5 min walk from our hotel and I'm really glad we ended up here. It's a small restaurant definitely felt more intimate "candle" lite table was very welcoming. We were greeted right away and sat as soon as we walked it. Everything from the drinks to the main dishes were delicious.! We never get dessert but we just had to try the gelato. Amazing as well! If we're ever back in Philly we will be back. read more

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We had a great time celebrating our anniversary! Food came very quickly with prompt service. Our fried gnocchi appetizer was absolutely incredible and the main dishes were delicious too. Appreciated that they went out of their way to help us celebrate! read more

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Service was great. Our waiter was awesome. That's about where it stops. In a city like Philly, if you're an Italian restaurant, you better be really really good. We ordered the arancini, which was cold on the inside. The bread is dry and crumbly and would bring my Italian grandmother to tears (not in a good way) I got the duck ragu which I thought was very good, but the people in my party that got seafood dishes were not impressed with their food. Probably won't come back with all the other options we have for Italian food. read more

Really enjoyed the meal, service was excellent. Veal Parm - awesome, veal saltimbocca - awesome. Escargot - cooked perfectly but the polenta was quite dry, our only complaint. Our friends had the Tortelloni and Mediterranean Chicken. The house made pasta was also excellent, not sure what the picky Yelpers are griping about. Found this place on Opentable and if we would have checked Yelp, we would have missed out on a wonderful meal. read more

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This was the one place I was told I couldn't miss by a lifelong Philly native and he wasn't wrong!! I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it was AMAZING!!! Ordered the meatballs as an appetizer and they were incredible! I wish I had gotten the chicken parm with the marinara sauce because that's what was on the meatballs, and it wasn't your typical marinara sauce. It was even better. I loved the vodka sauce on it though!!! Server was wonderful. Bellini was delicious!!! Loved the inside and decor. read more

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It's a pretty average Italian spot. The complimentary bread was really dry and crumbly. The calamari had good seasoning but was a bit too oily and the breading turned out soggy. The bruschetta had a nice crunch to the bread, but the cheese on top was dry, tough, and lacked flavor. I had the Fettuccine al Ragu di Anatra--the sauce was tasty, though I was expecting shredded duck instead of ground. The pasta didn't hold together well and felt almost like it was gluten-free. Overall, the food was mediocre and not really worth the price, but the staff was friendly and the space was clean and spacious. read more

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What a great find in Center City. Bellini invites you in with warmth and the smell of mom's kitchen. Charming and intimate. The staff is outstanding and attentive, yet not overbearing. The cuisine was excellent and generous. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants a great dining experience. read more

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The food didn't taste like it was homemade, more like frozen then heated up. Everything tasted so bland except for the dessert. A friend touted the place up, we were truly disappointed. read more

Squid ink pasta brought the umami to the table. Cocktails a bit watered down. Stick to wine. Expected the Fried eggplant parmigiana to be like the chicken cutlet but is more of a lasagna style so disappointing. Menu states chef can make anything to your liking. Asked for no cheese on fried eggplant and told no can do. Had Chicken cutlet envy as viewed from adjoining table guests - that looks like a must try. If only Bellini made me friend eggplant no cheese - it could have been a more positive experience. Great service. Lady's enjoyed their bday dessert. read more

Bellini - Sorbetto - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I came here yesterday for happy hour but was told it's only available at the bar. I have kids so of course I wouldn't and couldn't sit at the bar. Almost every place that has happy hour at the bar only lists it on their menu. I highly recommend updating the menu. The hosts were nice but said it's not legal to sit down in the dinning area and do happy hour in Philly which is not true at all. I've been to plenty of restaurants that offer sit down dinning happy hour. Also it took us over 30 mins mins to find parking. So come early or find a garage near by. We ended up leaving so I can't rate how the food was. read more

Bellini - Does not list happy hour at bar only. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It had been a long time since I visited Bellini. Ironically, my first time eating here was Restaurant Week 2013. That lunch I shared with my son's father. This dinner date was with my son. We made a spur of the moment 9pm reservation via OpenTable. Bellini is on the corner and you could probably walk right past it if you're not careful. We arrived right on time and were properly greeted. When I told the maître d' we had a reservation, he immediately sat us at our table. The restaurant was busy but not crowded. It was loud simply because of the Eagles game that was playing on the television. There were people dining inside and in the outside seating area. The waitress arrived quickly and poured us water while we perused the menu. She also asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. The menu that was given showed wine and cocktails only. I had to ask about other drinks for my 15 year old. He requested a Coca Cola and for it to be poured in a wine glass. They accommodated his request. Since it was Restaurant Week, we ordered from that menu. My son, however, only wanted one thing and that was the Pollo alla Parmigiano I ordered: Bellini -- Fresh peach pu​rée, topped with Italian prosecco Insalata di Cesare -- Crispy romaine lettuce with a homemade creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmigiano Ravioli di Ricotta Fresca -- Ravioli stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese served in San Marzano fondue Pollo alla Parmigiana -- Freshly breaded chicken tender, pan fried, topped with marinara and parmigiano. Tiramisu -- Three layers of lady fingers soaked in coffee and liqueur, filled with zabaglione cream, topped with grated Belgium Chocolate The Bellini and Tiramisu were not on the Restaurant Week menu. The food was excellently plated and delivered with impeccable timing. It was a nice consistent flow of food. I was able to eat and savor each course without feeling rushed. Each course was equally delicious. I loved the Ravioli (although it was only two of them) and the Pollo alla Parmigiana was superb. The chicken was juicy and tender with just the right amount of sauce. My son felt that it was too much sauce. The only thing that I didn't like was that even though my son had ONE item from the Restaurant Week menu, they charged me as if he ordered from each course. I wish they had charged me a là carte as if he had ordered from their regular menu. This jacked up the bill. This is my only complaint. All other aspects of our dinner were great. Our waitress and the staff were great! They checked in with us, but didn't hover. I would definitely return (probably on alone without my son) read more

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You can't got wrong with the food, the staff, the ambience. They have truly made this restaurant an amazing local spot!!

Got there at 6 and made it for our 7:30 show no problem. Attentive service, cozy place, delish food. Easy parking close by. Happy we found our new pre-theater restaurant! read more

this restaurant is authenti, creative DELICIOUS no matter what's order. the staff is cordia, knowledgeable and the prices- so underpriced for the food/wine delivered. We use to have lunch here once a week for a couple years. When our business was moved to 4th & Walnut we took a bus-ok? dinner is no different-great! read more

It's been a decade since last visiting Bellini, but so happy to return to this adorable restaurant. Though under new ownership, the restaurant looks as I remember it. It was a celebratory meal as we were celebrating my mom's birthday and, luckily enough, we made reservations amidst restaurant week! What a lovely surprise to have the chance to experience a three course meal that featured some delicious, Italian classics. Between our party or 7, I'm certain we managed to try the ENTIRE tasting menu. I stepped out of my comfort zone for the occasion and ordered the arugula salad. The bitter lettuce has begun to grow on me a bit. It was dressed a with a light vinaigrette and topped with apples and pecans. It was a light and delicious start to the meal. Of course I *had to* try J's salad as well. He got the antipasto. It was more like a miniature charcuterie board which is a-okay with me! All the meats, cheeses, and accompaniments were tasty. For the second (pasta) course I, AGAIN, stepped out of my comfort zone or flavors and for the Gorgonzola gnocchi. So happy I did! It was so creamy and lacked the bite of cheese I typically run away from. J got the GF pesto and he said it was incredible. As an entree I got the chicken with the creamy Marsala sauce (i forger the official name of the dish). OMG!! I literally can't stop talking about it. I could eat the mushroom-sauce for the rest of my life it was that good. And for the finale, we got the dessert sampler (and then some). The majority of the options are homemade and to die for. We got the chocolate mousse, cheesecake, cannoli, cream puff and tiramisu. We also tried a trio of gelato which was creamy with every bite. Overall the experience at Bellini was great. The serving sizes were perfect. Our server, Mike, was a hoot and very attentive, though at times service was slow. No stars deducted as I'll assume the restaurant was under pressure serving the entire establishment three-course meals. read more

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I went here recently and really enjoyed it the food was delicious my lobster linguine was fresh and tasty. The place feels cozy and welcoming. The staff was super friendly and made me feel comfortable the whole time. Bellini is definitely a great choice for Italian in the city. read more

This small restaurant was absolutely delicious! The pasta all tasted homemade and was very flavorful for each dish. Each dish was plated very nicely and clearly made with care. The staff was very attentive but not overbearing, and made our meal an enjoyable experience! The bruschetta was light and fresh, and the tortelloni was stuffed with applewood smoked chicken and ricotta cheese. The sauce on top was amazing! Finally, the spaghetti with lobster was also delicious! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant for anyone passing through the area, as their food selection was outstanding! read more

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What an amazing and awesome place. In town for a wedding and after 4 days of festivities we realized we had not made any reservations for ourselves and it was Mother's Day. They did everything to fit a party of 7 in and we are so glad they did. The fresh pasta was delicious and perfect. Everyone's meals were outstanding. The staff and the owners are generous and accommodating. But go for the food!!! The fresh pastas are truly the best I have had in a long time. After dinner we had a family emergency and the owners help assist in getting us an ambulance and making us all as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. Great food and spectacular customer service, you can go wrong. I highly recommended. Come for the food, and enjoy the hospitality. Food that would make you Nonna proud. A meal like eating Sunday gravy read more

Had a great birthday dinner here. The ambiance was nice, the service was great, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend.

Had dinner here Sunday night for my Mother In Law's birthday. Fantastic service, generous portions, and absolutely delicious food! The tiramisu is among the best I've ever had. Veal, salmon and the halibut special were all just incredible. read more

Food was very fresh and wonderful! Service was great and quick. It is a bit loud so if you have any hearing issues, it might be a challenge. Loved the painting on ceiling and would definitely eat here again! read more

Bellini - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The veal chop special. That's it. That's the note (just kidding!). Expensive for sure but the veal was buttery soft and perfectly cooked, with a mild sauce that perfectly complimented the flavors of the meat. Everything was well-seasoned while still letting the natural flavors of the dish shine through. Others at the table ordered the pasta which was handmade and cooked perfectly al dente. The waiter was hilarious and service was above and beyond. read more

We went here for 2022 Fall Restaurant week with a group of friends to try the aesthetics Italian food. As a not-big-fan of Italian food person, my experience at this place was quiet pleasant since I really loved their "Risotto" with seafood!! Their "Arugula Salad" was also refreshing and the beef dish (forgot the name) was pretty good (juicy & tender). However, the service was not that pleasant as their food. They guy was asking for what we want to drink before ordering the food, and we were sober, so we didn't order any alcohol. Then, the servant was giving us some wired look at us (I guess he wasn't happy about not ordering drinks so he won't get more tips at the end). read more

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The food is passable, but there is so much better Italian in the city. It's also really, really expensive for just meh food - I've been here a few times (not my choice) and every time, the bill ends up being 75% more than my mental math. The servers are very nice, thus the 2 stars. Otherwise, just not worth it. read more

Bellini welcomed our large party with exceptional service and the best, authentic Italian food. We are from out of town and make sure to visit every year. They are so welcoming and we always love our experience here. Ask for Parin and he will make sure you are taken care of. read more

Had a fantastic early Valentine's Day dinner here tonight. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. He recommended the Gin Don as a drink and it was delicious. I had the special, spinach gnocchi stuffed with ricotta and it was perfect. My wife had the lobster pasta and she said it was delicious. We split a tiramisu for dessert, however did not have a chance to take a picture before we devoured it. We will definitely be back. read more

Bellini - Gnocchi di Spinaci (spinach gnocchi stuffed with ricotta) - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came on a Monday night after not getting into our initial restaurant plan, and another option being closed. I'm very glad we did. Service was excellent; quick, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere despite the restaurant being relatively empty on a Monday. To start, we ordered the Escargot appetizer. We were both pleasantly surprised; most escargot in French restaurants are treated with lots of butter and cheese; this was a much lighter preparation with a sweeter combination of polenta & raisins and smaller pieces of escargot, but a decent amount of them. Both the fish items we got were good as well. The salmon entree is topped with cacao powder, which I found to be odd. It didn't really add much to the overall flavor but I've never seen that before. Salmon was a little dry but worked well with the sauce. The dish was also described as a "fondue" but I didn't get any notes of cheese; it tasted closer to a fava bean purée. My friend enjoyed his snapper special as well. Both were on the "lighter" side. Bread was okay, but came with a very sweet housemade fig balsamic which was unique. Overall the menu was very unique, with items such as duck, rabbit, and escargot on the menu or as a special which is unique for an Italian menu. I'll have to come back to try some of their more traditional Italian dishes and cocktails (they run a happy hour 4-6?) Edit; I should not that it seems this place is rated slightly lower than it should be. A lot of previous reviews spoke to the previous owner being rude, or issues during restaurant week specifically. Take the overall average rating with a grain of salt. read more

Bellini - Salmone in Padella (salmon with broccoli lemon zest fondue) and Red Snapper dinner special - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried Bellini again, and glad we did. The Veal Parmesan was great, again! Tasty cocktails, very attentive staff and lively crowd. The seafood risotto was great! Caprese salad was very good and a bit different than the typical caprese. The basil was in a pesto form that was beautiful-should have gotten a pic! read more

The food was excellent and the service was superb. Kudos to Sal our waiter for the top notch service and attentiveness. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

Outstanding food and even better service. Everything tasted fresh and was just delicious. We were a party of 4. The 4 entrees at our table were the chicken parm, the eggplant, the bronzino and the lasagna. Everyone loved their dish. The desserts were decadent. And the service was superb. Salvatore and the rest of the staff were so attentive and professional. They truly worked as a team to make sure we were taken care of. Outstanding experience. read more

Food was not good. Veal was tough and Egg Plant part was dry. Service was poor. Had to ask for bread and extra plates for escargot. Ambiance was poor. Told every waiter and server was our anniversary. No acknowledgement. No tablecloths. Prices above average. Beverages also above average. Wine prices way above average. read more

Bellini has quickly turned into one of my favorite restaurants. The owner is extremely friendly and provides attentive and efficient service. The cocktails are superb. I highly recommend the homemade Limoncello! Homemade bread is served with probably the best balsamic glaze I have ever tasted. And that is homemade as well. All the pasta is made in house and the portions are plentiful. The desserts are exceptional, and yes, they are homemade as well! All in all, we had a fabulous meal! Thank you Bellini! read more

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Great drinks, bad food, good ol Jersey goofy guys. Caesar salad was very good though.

I went to Bellini Grill for restaurant week with a group of coworkers for lunch. The restaurant was packed. Service was extremely slow, so they were not properly prepared for a full restaurant. The meal starts with bread, which was needed since it took so long to get our meals. But the bread and oil was nothing memorable. I'd say the same about my caesar salad which was bland. Both are edible, but nothing I can't make myself at home. The entree was where the restaurant shined. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. The chicken was perfectly cooked over a delicious bed of linguine. The proportions were perfect, with a nice sized piece of chicken and the right amount of sauce to complement the food and not drown it. My meal ended with the Tiramisu, which was a delectable ending to my meal. I left happy with my dessert choice. The first part of my meal was just wasted calories as I got no enjoyment from the food, which took a long time to get. Thankfully, things took a turn for the better with my entree. Luckily as I was leaving I noticed the beautiful mural on the ceiling. I wish I had seen it sooner as I am a huge fan of murals. I didnt have time to fully admire it. Make sure you look up when you visit Bellini. And maybe the service is better outside of restaurant week. I do feel like Bellini Grill is capable of doing better than what I experienced. read more

Bellini - Ceiling mural - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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