I visited once recently and will return very soon. I was wow'd…read more Pretty much everything on the menu intrigued me. (Pickled raisins on my branzino? Cool!). And I liked the options. Everything on my plate was delicious and seemed prepared with TLC and flair. Even with a little more drinking than usual (loved the wine offerings) my bill was still quite reasonable.

Great Italian dinner option for anyone. Definitely get the Caesar salad. All the pastas are good…read more The meatballs are a little heavy on some of the seasoning - fennel I believe. The seafood dish was good but too heavy capers for my taste. We've ordered the vodka penne pasta many times and hits each time. Cute interior. Try to snag a reservation. This restaurant group is all around pretty good. I'm sure you'll have a good experience here.

We arrived 45 minutes early for our reservation and were able to be seated right away. The hostess…read morewas welcoming and the restaurant had a good vibe. The menu had limited selections and most of our party ordered the Stracotto, which was very good.

Really fun spot with a warm, cozy atmosphere and just a really cool vibe…read more I got the vegan pizza with mushrooms and the crust was perfect. My partner liked the octopus salad at first but it felt a bit random halfway through. Cocktails were great. My son loved his margarita pizza (no basil). Pizzas are a good size, we had leftovers we ended up giving away. Service was great, waitress was really nice. Highly recommend!

This was the experience I was waiting to have the entire time I was in Philly!!! I can see why it…read morehave managed to last the rest of time. It is truly a classy experience. From the moment I walked in I felt as if I was VIP. The hostess, the manager, maitre dee (?), server, gelato server all the most please t and so willing to explain and re explain- whew and no ..... I did not have a reservation- and I went for lunch. Now on to the food!!! Dare I say it - dare I say it .... Freshly prepared- expertly delivered.... Impeccable taste!!! THE PASTA !!! I wish I could have ordered more- but I'm also on a fitness journey and literally can't - but I ordered the RAGU!!!! Baby !!! The flavors paired so well, not heavy, the meat so juicy not fatty. My partner got the Gnocchi- the creamy factor.... Just so delicious.... We chatted on the balcony just before the joint got busy on a Sunday and completed it all with their Caffee Aquila Espresso ..... it's my namesake and it's essential! Enjoy yelpers

Came here while traveling back East as I know L'Aquila really well and have many relatives there…read more This place offers authentic Italian regional fare with emphasis on quality imported ingredients and artisanal gelato. We had an excellent tagliere di salumi with the unique Parmesan gelato (can only compare it to a cheese flavoured cold butter!), panzanella salad, Cesarina (Caesar salad) pappardelle al ragù and GF penne alla carbonara. I would have preferred my pappardelle a bit more 'al dente' and for my taste it was a tad overcooked but maybe that's how they like it here in Philly or the guy at the stove overcooked it. (Hence the 4 stars instead of 5) Gelato afterwards was excellent. Really fabulous store selling all kinds of unique high end Italian gastronomical goods, making it also an excellent destination for gift shopping.

okay, yes. over one-year later, i finally came back to try the chicken parmesan and it was so good…read more definitely better than whatever i had last time. my boyfriend and i shared the caesar salad, the fried mozzarella, and the chicken parmesan, and it was honestly a good amount of food for the both of us (though we did get ice cream before lol). i like that they have outdoor seating, which is perfect for our dog. it was a warm day, so sitting outside was perfect, but i do believe they have heat lamps for when it gets a little chilly. we didn't have a reservation, but they were so accommodating and able to squeeze us in after a short 5-minute wait around 8p. definitely worth the hype, very cute neighborhood spot!

I originally made a reservation for 2:30 PM thinking they offered a lunch menu, but if you're…read morecoming for the pasta, make sure to come after 4:30 PM. We actually had to leave and come back later & I'm so glad we did! The food was absolutely fantastic. The service was 10/10 from start to finish. We ordered the chicken Milanese, which was perfectly crispy and fresh. All of the pastas were seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection. My favorite dishes were the cavatelli and the chicken cutlet!! both were incredible. I'll definitely be coming back, especially to try the chicken parm. This place has officially earned a special spot in my heart.

Stopped by last night with a large and rowdy (lol) party and the staff was so lovely and…read moreaccommodating. An extra person ended up joining us early on in the meal, and the team was so great about expanding the table and making us comfortable. Our food was so great, from the apps to the entrees everyone loved what they got. The portions are huge and most of us ended up taking some of our meals home. We had a party of 8, and our bill was only about 350 bucks, which is a great price for a large Italian dinner here in the city. From the staff to the space to the food, everything was lovely! Will definitely be back soon!

An excellent way to celebrate our office holiday meal. Boss man treated us to a late lunch here…read moreduring a weekday. Bonus of a late lunch - we were the only ones here and we could actually have a conversation at our long table and hear each other! We started off with several baskets of complimentary Italian sliced loaves served warm with a dipping sauce. Our appetizers shared among us were the calarmari (excellent, though I wish there were tentacles, I loves me some calamari tentacles), gorgeous bruschetta (though a small serviing for $9, just 2 pieces if I remember correctly) and an anti pasto platter. Note that with the lunch menu, appetizers are not on the menu, but because we were eating later and because maybe of our party size, they let us order anything from the dinner menu as well. I chose the fettucine alfredo with chicken. Oh so generous of a serving, and had to bring home half. Simply made, so so good. I loved how the linguine had some bite to it. Lovely service and we were well looked after.

Giuseppe's is fantastic! My husband and I had an amazing Sunday dinner a few weeks ago there. From…read morethe speakeasy vibe of the restaurant to its South Philly culinary inspiration, it was an amazing meal that we'll always remember. We ordered a number of things to share family style - - The Artichoke Francaise appetizer was something we'd never seen before on a menu, so we wanted to try. It was so good and I'm still trying to dupe it at home for my vegetarian hubs. - My husband is a eggplant parm connoisseur, so we also ordered their Eggplant 'Parmigiana' appetizer. He said it was good. - Ricotta Tortelloni was delicious and our favorite savory dish. The aged balsamic cuts through all the richness of the cheeses perfectly. It was so good! - To round off the meal, we ordered dessert and ordered the tiramisu. Glad we did because Giuseppe's & Son's has the BEST tiramisu that either of us has ever tasted. Ava was our waiter that evening. She was the best! When I mentioned my husband was vegetarian, she made sure to clear with him if certain ingredients in the dishes were ok with him. It's a big relief whenever that happens when we dine out. Plus, she was friendly and convivial. The tables at either side of us liked her too. That quality is important and adds to the overall experience for diners. Just had to shout out. Giuseppe's is hands-down a wonderful place and a gem. We highly recommend it if you're looking for something truly special.

Genuinely impressed with Giuseppe and Sons. Other Italian restaurants in Philly can be overhyped we…read morewent in here for dinner for 4 - food was great. We got the calamari, shrimp scampi to share. We also got the Branzino, Bolognese and found it to be throughly enjoyable. The service was quick, efficient - without being hasty. The star of the show was the carrot cake though - so good! Overall ambience was nice, old school Italian - not too loud but also very cozy. Would come back!

We actually reside an hour north of Philadelphia, but my wife and I truly LOVE dining at Dante and…read moreLuigi's, on 10th Street in Philadelphia. So we travel that distance to my very favorite of all restaurants, with some frequency. This past Saturday evening, as it was our son's 53rd birthday, we took him, and his family, out to dinner at this outstanding restaurant. All of us truly loved every aspect of our dining experience. Every dish was made to order, as everything at Dante and Luigi's is fresh and made from scratch. The service is also excellent, and there are additional important benefits to dining there. For example, you have the opportunity to valet your car, and thereby not spend a considerable amount of time seeking a parking place. In addition, at the conclusion of your excellent dining experience, if you decide to pay your bill with CASH, you actually are provided a 10% reduction in the entirety of your total bill, which is usually a considerable savings for most of us. Our son and his family recently moved to Delaware from Florida, and now our son, like his father, fully agrees with my having always often stated, over and again, during the past 25 years, why Dante and Luigi's is my very favorite restaurant anywhere in the nation, [and I have literally been in every state.] Dante and Luigi's is simply outstanding, and I, therefore, urge all who are anywhere near Philadelphia to consider dining there when you next plan to go out for dinner. Rich Sternberg, Flemington, NJ

Overall, we had a really nice experience. The food was good, and their gravy is especially…read moredelicious; rich, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. We started with the mussels, and while they tasted good, they were on the smaller side and didn't quite feel like the best bang for the buck. The shrimp cocktail was also good, but it only came with four shrimp, which wasn't specified on the menu. That was really my only qualm. Aside from that, the ambiance was warm, inviting, and relaxing; a great spot to unwind and enjoy dinner. The service was excellent across the board, and I want to especially shout out the young lady who was cleaning and resetting tables. She was phenomenal, incredibly attentive and on top of everything. That level of care definitely stood out.

We had my son's rehearsal dinner here a couple weeks ago and it was absolutely fantastic! Giorgio…read morestopped by multiple times to make sure we were happy. Our server was Susan and she took the greatest care of us! Offering up suggestions and sharing special insight to the menu. There were 12 of us seated for dinner and everything came out hot and together which is quite amazing I feel for that number of people. The atmosphere was exactly what I wanted it to be. I wanted to feel like we were sitting down with family around us and it was exactly that, very warm and inviting. Everyone shared their appetizers and their salads and their dinners so we all got a taste of the fabulousness of the menu! Go, go now!

I've been waiting to try this place for a couple of years now and finally got a reservation…read more.. Was absolutely worth the weight! Everything from the ambience to the hostess and bartenders and weight staff were amazing and friendly. We tried a few pastas and a few entrées... also a few appetizers and a few desserts, along with our drinks, and we left completely satisfied and satiated. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of restaurants in Philadelphia, but I would absolutely come here many, many times a week just for the pastas alone.

Great Italian food with on this double date. Our waiter Devon made us feel comfortable by walking…read moreus through the menu and the place. We order so much food and all the food that was eaten by us was well prepared and high quality. The octopus was no chewy, the gnocchi was like chewing on a cloud, and the dough for the pizza has the nice black spots on the bottom and a nice chew. The pizza is also not greasy and will not hurt your digestion system. All the dessert are to die for. Prunella is legit and you should check it out!!!

Girl dinner, but make it cozy, delicious, and elevated. My friends and I have made a tradition of…read morevisiting Prunella every January for restaurant week - you truly cannot beat the amount of delicious food you get! I recommend a party of 3-4 to really maximize your experience. However, this year, we just weren't as hungry, so we did some girl math and decided it would be cheaper to do ala cart. We ordered two of the famous spicy caesar salads (must order!!), a ricotta toast, a White Claw pizza, and a finished off our meal sharing two chocolate budinos. The White Claw is a pretty classic white pizza, mozzarella and swirls of basil pesto; the crust is amazing! It pairs perfectly with the salad. The ricotta toast is decadent and addicting, but a little bit goes a long way. The chocolate budino was outstanding - sweet, with hints of espresso. We won't talk about how I ended up with some of it on my white turtleneck... Service was friendly and QUICK! We ordered, and I swear we had our first dishes in less than 10 minutes. The server was a doll, though I can't recall his name. Downside of Prunella, like anywhere in Center City, is there is no parking. Upside, is you're just a short walk from the 13th St. Septa Station, and you're literally equidistant from Broad and Market streets. Pro-tip: Killer happy hour specials, but only at the bar. Good selection of beverages, if you're into that type of thing. Come hungry, leave happy, and maybe don't wear white.

Walked up to the who is staying and luckily someone canceled and we were able to snag a…read morereservation. Intimate space to dine with outdoor heated seating. They have barstool seating which overlooks the stove/chef area and a 220-pound, solid-brass cash register. They have an extensive wine bottle list and a few cocktails. Duck galentine had a good amount of liver and it wasn't overbearing Riggatoni had a perfect mix of sausage and sauce Tonnarelli was a creamy and peppery and their pasta was cooked al dente

The rumps seasonal pasta was great and would come back for that!…read more Maybe because I had higher expectations this was a 4 for me! The antipasti we chose the crudo was not my style of sashimi pairing. They added a fish with something even more oily/heavy so it just made everything heavy and not light and fresh which I prefer. The rigatoni honestly was way too salty for my taste. With the focaccia that's mid...it was less salty. The rumps seasonal pasta was delicious and fresh tasting! The service however is amazing and the server gave the great rec of the seasonal rumps pasta!