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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Wow this place was actually terrible. Came here for restaurant week, so I got the 3 course dinner. First of all, the complimentary bread was the worst bread I've ever had. It tasted like it was frozen and then simply defrosted right before being served to us. The salad was average. The pasta came lukewarm with what tasted like store bought pesto sauce, except it was worse than store bought pesto. Finally, the steak was the driest thing I've ever eaten. It was hard to chew and even harder to swallow. Will not be coming back ever. read more

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I'll be honest. I haven't actually eaten here. I went tonight for Restaurant Week. When I got there, I was promptly seated at a table right up against another table. I asked if I could be moved to a table I saw available that was a bit further from other customers and they moved me. For this, they got three stars. However, as I looked around, I noticed that not one server, host, or bartender was wearing a mask. I looked up the Philadelphia mask mandate and saw that all restaurants not requiring proof of vaccination of all employees and indoor diners are required to have everyone masked if not seated at a table to eat or drink. I explained my discomfort of the situation to the host and chose to leave and go elsewhere. I chose not to support a business that was blatantly disregarding the city's mask mandate, when the pandemic and the new Delta variant is killing approximately 2000 Americans a day. I'm posting this because I feel that customers should be informed of the environment they could entering into. Had I been unable to get vaccinated for some reason or had an underlying condition that put me at more risk, I would want to know this so that I could dine elsewhere. read more

Bellini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The sibs and I went to Bellini last eve. We sat outside in one of their beautifully appointed and heated dining shelters. They're very pretty and comfortable. The service was excellent the staff and management are lovely, they're professional, friendly, and NOT pushy - they're very laidback in a good way. The food was delicious - I think the pasta is made in house and the sauces are light and fresh; the salads are fresh and filling though very light on your tummy. The portions are generous and high quality! Mussels marina were delicious and the grilled bread pushed the dish over the top to sublime. Sister ordered the gnocchi with San Marzano fondue sauce and brother ordered pasta primavera. I had tastes of it all as well as a salad with beets, fennel, cheese, and oranges ! All were delicious! They've a full bar !!! Yay! If you love food and nice people, and a variety of cocktails and fabulous wines...GO THERE! read more

Went on a Thursday evening prior to the theater. Only about 5 or 6 tables occupied. We shared a calamari appetizer that was lightly breaded and very tender. I had the veal parmigiana and my wife had the eggplant parmigiana. Very large portions. My wife enjoyed the eggplant. My veal was tasty but honestly I have had better. For dessert she had the tiramisu and I had the crème brûlée. Both were very good. The highlight though was the service. From the front desk to our server to the busboy. All were excellent. Overall a pleasant experience. read more

Went here for date night. It's a small restaurant with a family owned type of feel. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our waiter was so nice and helpful when we were trying to figure out what to eat. It's not the fanciest restaurant but it was nice. I wouldn't go here if you're looking for a really refined and classy date night, but if you're just looking for a quick and good Italian dinner- then this is a good option. We got the carpaccio and gnocchi as our starters - the carpaccio was good, I've had better but this was still good; the gnocchi was amazing. For our mains we got the tortellini and the steak special which came with a honey mustard sauce. I don't usually like honey mustard but it was actually pretty good. The roasted potatoes were amazing and had an amazing crunch to them. The tortellini was pretty good too. For dessert we had the crème brûlée and cheesecake. They were both pretty standard and pretty good. Overall, definitely a good restaurant and would def go back. read more

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The food was scrumptious and the vibe was immaculate. We were even able to customize a menu item. The server was very attentive and we had everything out in a timely manner - which was good because I was starving! My first time here but the place was packed when we were there so it must be good. My picture doesn't do it justice but the ceiling was pretty cool. read more

Bellini - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My in-laws were in the town, and we booked a table for 4. Even though they were a little late to the reservation, the restaurant made no problem. (They were not happy with it for sure, but they did not make us feel uncomfortable about it. So do not be late still) Fantastic food and a delicious menu. Everything is authentic Italian style cooked. We love it! Decoration needs to be updated but gives old italian vibe, no complaint. Our favorite thing was how our server, Micheal, improved our night. He was quick, careful, professional, and very friendly. He checked on us without needing him--excellent, outstanding professionalism. We love every second of it. We will be back! Special thanks to Micheal. read more

Sigh. I don't think I've ever paid so much for such an awful meal. Went out with my better half and his mother. Restaurant is lovely, but I couldn't help but notice fruit flies flying about. Fruit flies when we're at the corner table? The furthest table from the kitchen? Moving on. My mother in law ordered a whiskey sour. It's a really simple drink, my friend. In fact, it might be the PB & J of drinks - impossible to mess up. Unless you're Bellini? Did they really put soda water or club soda into that drink? It was so foul she pushed it away. I tried it, wrinkled my nose like Samantha Stevens, and sent it back. That's the first time I've ever sent back a whiskey sour. I'm in my mid 50s. The bruschetta was fine. The halibut special was cooked beautifully with a nice portion. But there was no seasoning. None. At. All. It was barely edible. It tasted like cardboard. The pea sauce underneath splattered with beet juice tasted like baby food. My husband's branzino was fine. Not bad. Not good. Just kinda there. Same with my seafood pasta. They never brought the spinach we ordered and paid for. The gelato was good. The sorbet was fine - though the lemon tasted like straight lemon juice mixed with crused ice. The cheesecake was inedible. The water/bread gentleman was fantastic. The water was so-so. The atmosphere is lovely. I will never eat there again. $220 for 1 appetizer, 1 drink, 3 dinners, 1 spinach we never got and a bottle of sparkling water. The two stars are for the service and atmosphere. If you're used to really fine food as I am - Morimoto's, Ocean Prime, etc, you'll agree the food we ate merited a zero. read more

I absolutely adore Bellini. We had a reservation on Saturday night to eat here and were immediately welcomed by the staff. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the specials and gave us lots of time to decide on drinks and food. I had the lobster linguine and it was decadent and cooked to perfection. My friend had the lasagna and she said it was delicious and it comes in a very hearty portion! We both got cocktails, the gin don and Bellini blossom and they were expertly made. For dessert we had the crème brûlée and the chocolate mousse and both were to die for! Definitely recommend eating here. read more

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Some friends and I visited here for Center City Sips last week, the drinks and dishes were yummy. It's a very small bar, it is a restaurant that had space leftover for a small bar, enough to fit 6 bar height chairs. The drinks were excellent, so was the food but food portions were small and overpriced. Our bar tender was very attentive, great service. I have been here for dinner 2x, the food was always excellent. A bonus for this place is that they validate parking if u park in the lit down the street. read more

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We found this gem about a month ago and came back for another dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. Cozy dining room, although the volume can get a little loud depending on the crowd. The staff were charming and attentive. Nice cocktail and wine selection. The food was absolutely delicious! We will most definitely return. read more

Bellini - Affogato - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food is expensive and mediocre. Refused to accept 3 credit cards for 3 couples said maximum is 2. Told us if we didn't like it don't come back when we asked for consideration. Poor customer service goes with the mediocre and overpriced food. read more

This was our first time dining at Bellini. I made a reservation a couple months in advance on OpenTable since we were going to see a show at the Academy of Music. Our reservation was at 5:15, but we arrived around 4:50. The host was very friendly and sat us immediately. He warned us the table he sat us at by the window can be a little tight for tall people and offered to move us if we were uncomfortable. We were fine, so we stayed at the table. Our server was excellent, and he checked on us throughout our dinner. I had an Aperol spritz, and my husband had an IPA. The Aperol spritz was very refreshing. They provided complimentary bread. The bread was a little too hard and crusty for my liking, but the inside was good. There was olive oil on the table for you to dip your bread in, but there was also a homemade fig jam for the bread. I really loved the fig jam and thought it was a unique touch. Originally my husband and I were each going to get a salad for starters, but thankfully we thought to ask the server how large their salads are. We appreciated our servers honestly that all of their salads are big with the exception of the melon salad, and he graciously offered to split whatever salad we ordered on two plates for us each to enjoy. We ordered the Insalata Bellini (Baby arugula, candied walnuts, provolone, and honey crisp apple in pomegranate vinaigrette dressing). It was so delicious. The salad was huge even split between two plates. For dinner, we both ordered the Vitello alla Parmigiana (veal parmesan) which was served over a bed of linguine. Our meals were excellent, and we loved the sauce. If I could give one criticism, I don't think there was enough sauce on the plate. When we asked for one box to take home our leftovers, we asked if we could have more sauce, and the server kindly gave us a couple ramekins of sauce on the side. For dessert, I had the Profiterole (Homemade cream puff filled with a Chantilly cream covered with melted Swiss chocolate), and my husband had the Crème Brûlée (creamy custard covered with caramelized sugar). Our desserts were delicious of course. I wished my profiterole was a little larger for the price. My husbands Crème Brûlée was a nice portion. Upon leaving, the host and servers were very kind and wished us a goodnight. I would give Bellini 4.5/5 stars, and I would definitely return! read more

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A few coworkers and I went to this beautiful restaurant to celebrate a couple birthdays. The ceiling is gorgeous and the atmosphere was giving a very classic Italian restaurant. The service was top notch, gave us great recommendations for apps and drinks, and most importantly always had bread at the table! The mushroom risotto was rich and the tiramisu was standard. Overall great spot for a date or celebration dinner. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Went with a friend after walking around Dilworth Park/Christmas Village for the festivities. The walk there was short and thankfully it was warm! We were instantly greeted and seated by the friendliest waiter! The booths outside were very cute and had a warm heater. Only complaint is that they seemed a bit closer than social distancing. When we were seated we got the menu and drinks menu and ended up ordering two glasses of wine. Our waiter recommended us to buy the bottle because it is cheaper than individual glasses which was so nice! The wine was delicious and the menu had many great choices! Got calamari appetizer and the chefs split it into two portions in the kitchen for us which was so considerate! Calamari was DELICIOUS! We ordered our food and it all came out fast. My friend got the gnocchi and I got the ravioli. I decided to get the vegetarian version because it had eggplant and cheese. Both dishes were awesome! We decided to get the chocolate mousse for desert and that topped it off! The plating was all beautiful especially the desert! The staff, the food, and the atmosphere were amazing and I'll definitely be going back! read more

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Tried Bellini for the first time for dinner last night and enjoyed the experience. The workers were friendly and courteous and food was great. I shared three entrees and a dessert with a friend and we also had leftovers to take home. Loved the Agnolotti con Melanzane. The pasta was doughy but still slightly al dente. And the chicken absolutely melted in my mouth it was so soft and well cooked. On the pricier side but will be back! read more

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So glad I came here for my birthday, the experience was great. We were served by multiple servers, which made my party feel very cared for. The atmosphere was a little noisy as all the tables are 3 feet apart, so yes, definitely a lack of wiggle room. Regardless, the restaurant's decor was enough to overlook that fact. For cocktails, I got the bellini blossom, which was refreshing considering how hot it was outside. My party got various kinds of white wine, which they also enjoyed. As for food, were given bread with a complementary and very delicious zucchini pate. We ordered the Calamari Freschi and Capesante in Padella for appetizers, which were both excellent. And then for entrees, I got the Linguine al Ragu di Astiche, which I entirely recommend; so delicious and very generous with the lobster. One negative aspect was my dad's order of Filetto di Bronzino, which was a little overcooked and dry. Additionally, beware: the sparkling water is not free and we unknowingly paid $8 per bottle. Overall, great restaurant! read more

Bellini - Linguine al Ragu ti Astiche - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came here with a friend on a Saturday and it was fairly quiet when we sat down at 7:30pm, which was surprising. The service was good, but not perfect (had to ask for more water, etc.) and the food (and espresso martini) was very tasty - I especially enjoyed the Bruschetta appetizer. Overall, I had a good experience and would be happy to return some day. read more

Bellini - Fettuccine al Ragu di Anatra - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is our second time eating at Cappellini and I would give it ten stars out of five if I could! Parid expertly runs front of house and is warm and welcoming. Robert was our server and he was just great. The food is so delicious - I've never had better chicken Parmesan. And you're missing out if you don't try the fig balsamic with the complimentary bread! We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was really good as well as the drinks. I got two martinis, one of them being the pumpkin spice espresso martini, and they were amazing. The restaurant was a bit outdated and small, it was also really hot inside we were all sweating. You need to get the gnocchi ricotta appetizer - we got two and it was FANTASTIC read more

A wonderful evening. The owner, chef and servers clearly take tremendous pride in everything they do. The space is comfortable and inviting, the food is very good, and the service is both efficient and enjoyable. They also seem to be very attentive and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and allergies. It interestingly seems like eating at home.....in a very nice home :-). If you are looking for a nice place to eat, either near your home or while visiting Philly, you won't be disappointed coming here. read more

This restaurant was fantastic! From the moment we entered, the entire staff was courteous, attentive, engaged, interactive, aware, and knowledgeable. The food was super fresh and superb. We were in town for a the evening for dinner and a show and we couldn't be more pleased. It is a shame the drive from the suburbs is too much for a frequent trip to visit. We will be sure to come back when we are in town. We highly recommend it. read more

This is an amazing Italian spot in the heart of Rittenhouse. My friend chose this restaurant to host a going away dinner for me as I was sadly moving away from Philly the next day. The ambience and decor is a great place for an intimate dinner for date night or for a group of friends celebration. The restaurant was pretty empty which made me think why that was the case and if there was something wrong with the food or service but I was pleasantly surprised! We ordered the bruschetta siliciana and antipasto italiano appetizers which were both yummy and a great start to our meal. I then ordered the Linguine al Ragu ti Astiche, which was a lobster pasta and it was a big serving with lots of delicious lobster pieces mixed throughout and the food was yummy and was happy with my selection At the end, the waiter brought out a flight of limoncello with varying flavors and it was such a sweet touch! I loved the chocolate flavor and would recommend a try at the end of your meal as a delightful end of dinner treat. I would come back and try more dishes from the menu and its a nice spot for a casual dinner or date. I gave it 5 stars because the food was pretty good, although not phenomenal, but the service was great! read more

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I can't believe people are crying over a $7 dessert not being included as a 4th course during restaurant week...it's laughable! Me and a friend went tonight for RW and had a really great experience! The service (our waiter was Michael), food and ambiance was great! I am definitely a fan. read more

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It caught my eye during restaurant week fall 2020. After doing some extensive menu research of different places, this was one of the places that had a consistent 3 course meal selection of foods that sounded appetizing for me. I pretty much knew in advance what I wanted (bruschetta, ravioli, and the veal parmigiana). All 3 items were fantastic. The staff were great and attentive. The hostess had acknowledged that she spoke to me otp prior to me arriving regarding reservations I'd definitely make my way back to Bellini Grill in the future. The homemade pasta was a highlight as it's something I haven't had since a high school cooking class. Also was my first time having veal. read more

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Lovely early dinner for restaurant week starting with Antipasto & bruschetta. Both of us had the gnocchi dishes, gorgonzola and sorrento were delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed pollo san marco and my partner equally happy with his pollo alla livornese. Service was great, we would definitely return read more

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The worst customer service I have witnessed in decades... If they are not happy with the tip they will confront you. Booked a reservation at Bellini Grill for a Friday night, there were only three other patrons in the restaurant (that was the first red flag). We were met at the door with hostility over our reservation even though the restaurant was near empty. Our waiter was lackadaisical, which we overlooked. However, what we could not overlook was the fact that after we ordered entrees our waiter checked back not once for over an hour, finally coming back and asking how things were when we had no food and no beverages. It felt as though we were inconveniencing the staff while they chatted for over an hour standing around on their phones. The servers also occupied the only two restrooms for the majority of our dinner doing God knows what. Our waiter was not concerned with customer service as he showed none, but was evidently extremely concerned with his tip. Being that the service was the WORST I have seen in decades I left a 10% tip (although no tip was justifiable). I was stopped on my way out the door by the waiter and told that "10% was too low" (for virtually no service) very sternly. I have never once been approached in this way leaving a restaurant and have never felt the need to leave a low tip. Uncomfortable, the server stood over me as I changed the tip from 10% to 20% so that I would be able to leave the restaurant safely. Service was threatening and food was subpar, a rare site you could say. Needless to say I will never be going back to Bellini Grill and would heed warning to anyone considering "dining" at this place. read more

Food was good. The gnocchi gorgonzola was fantastic. Lovely service. However, we had a major problem with the wine. We ordered a super Tuscan (listed without vintage or winery on the menu). They brought the wine and showed the label but we had no way to know if it was correct. After it was opened and poured, we checked the back. It was a basic red blend from a different region. Felt conned. read more

BEST LASAGNA EVER!! This was the best lasagna that I've ever had. It was so fresh and flavorful with every bite. I would recommend it and I'm looking forward to going back soon. read more

Bellini - Old Fashion Peach Bellini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Accommodating and friendly staff, who are knowledgeable about food allergies; beautiful atmosphere, good selection of honest, tasty and authentic food, happy family including little kids with wheat intolerance. read more

Food was average but manager was incredibly rude and confrontational when asked to split the checks since we were on a business trip on different expense accounts. Quoted a Philadelphia restaurant policy that has not been found on their website or at any other restaurants we have eaten at in Philly. read more

My server was adorable loved him. I had the Vitello alla Livornese with red wine, and my friend Samantha had the Insalata Frisee. Great service. We will be back with the president of Lithuania. read more

Bellini - Me after leaving Bellini Grill cause it's so good - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here with my girlfriend and we had good cocktails and good seafood. Tried their two specials-- amazing. Also had their caprese salad which said it was buffalo mozz but wasn't-- still good otherwise. Best part was the service! Thanks sal!! read more

This place has no real complaints at all, it was perfectly fine. I went with 4 friends and we were hoping for indoor seating but instead got put in the outdoor section. It was completely fine although relatively cramped. We got the calimari to start and pasta dishes and wine for the main. The gnocchi was fresh and delicious. Overall this place was good but kind of pricey for what it is. read more

Bellini - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My wife and I have been here twice, this time right at opening, last time dinner hours. We arrived early for our reservation last time, and they took us back early once there was room available. The staff is top notch, everyone seems to help out and work together to provide a great experience. The food is amazing, I only wish I took pictures of my food before devouring it. Tonight, we had the Gnocchi Ricotta, Meatballs, and Calimari off of the happy hour menu. The cream of truffle sauce had me dipping anything I could grab into it. All around a beautiful place, clean, hospitable, and will definitely visit again... I can't wait! read more

I have been eating here for over 15 years and the food somehow just keeps getting better. Very delicious menu with a ton of choices and the staff here is phenomenal, I recommend it to anyone who's in center city read more

Just finished my meal here. Good food! Linguine - good. Asparagus not great. Salad good. read more

Bellini - Linguine al Ragu ti Astiche - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We last minute changed to Bellini for restaurant week. It was the closest restaurant to where we were that had an open tune. I did not have a chance to look at reviews or menu ahead of arriving. We were greeted and treated very well by the staff the whole time. They were extremely accommodating and friendly. Our waiter, Louis, was knowledgeable on the menu and helpful with deciding. There also was another guy who came around multiple time with fresh hot bread. I was not really pleased with the menu for restaurant week. It was 1 appetizer, 1 smaller pasta, and 1 meat smaller entree. It was not 4 course like the rest of of the restaurants on the list. For $35 before tax/tip this was really discouraging and upsetting. I don't think I'll be returning. The food was ok- caprese, seafood pasta (they did not say what the seafood that was in it, found salmon which I despise and it kind of ruined the dish), and asparagus chicken. It was extremely cold in there the entire time. I was freezing cold. It did have the decor of a very traditional Italian family restaurant. I would really not recommend going on restaurant week. Go somewhere you will be happy with what you are paying for. read more

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