Cocktails are expensive, about $17, and the lowest priced bottle of wine $88. Be careful if you use…read morea credit card. They charge a 3% credit-card fee, but they didn't tell me about the additional charge when I paid. I only noticed it afterward on the receipt. It felt pretty sneaky, and this is the first time I've encountered a restaurant adding a credit-card fee without clearly informing me beforehand. The food is good nothing exceptional for the cost incurred.

Le Virtu has been an institution in South Philly for many years serving up regional Abruzzo style…read morepasta and specialties. We made reservations for 9pm on a Monday, arrived a few mins late but had no trouble getting our orders in and having plenty of time to enjoy our meal. Plenty of outdoor seating in addition to the intimate seats inside. Our server recommended an appetizer - the pork belly skewers which were phenomenal. They were tender without relying on a large fat cap and seasoned so well. Each bite was a treat. For our mains we went with: lamb chops, shrimp tagliatelle (Saffron Cavatelli) and the lamb ragu pasta (Maccheroncini alla Chitarra). Lamb chops, cooked to a tender medium. The pastas were cooked al dente with the tagliatelle highlighting fresh cherry tomatoes and the ragu highlighting savory lamb and peperoncino. My first time trying Abruzzo cuisine but won't be my last - the peperoncinos add a subtle but refreshing touch of spice.

Classic Italian food. Very small restaurant so make sure to have a reservation - and bring wine! We…read morewent to celebrate an anniversary and have nothing but good things to say! Food was perfectly done. The portions are generous but not overwhelming, so we all left feeling satisfied. Everything tasted very fresh, even the fried artichokes (sadly didn't get a photo!) were nice and light. The staff was very involved in making our experience so great, front of house had great recommendations and insights on the menu items. Kitchen staff checked in once we had our food and were happy to discuss the dishes and the processes of making them. Lots of pastas are hand rolled in house. Overall, wonderful experience and we have continued talking about what a delicious meal we shared. Will 100% be back!

David At Porcini is the perfect host serving delicious Italian cuisine!…read moreYou won't be disappointed. Don't hesitate to dine there! A true neighborhood gem.

One of my favorite under-the-radar BYOBs in Rittenhouse. Bistro La Baia nails the combination of…read moregreat food, attentive service, and a fair price point. The grilled octopus salad was outstanding, my veal was excellent, and my wife's pasta was amazing. The staff is warm, accommodating, and genuinely cares about the experience. Loved it and will be back!!

Sad to see such low ratings on the intimate neighborhood restaurant. Casual, quiet with good food…read more Yes, it's BYOB, yes it's small, but sometimes you want a quiet evening out. The bread is made daily. Freshly made pasta. Had the lamb chop special you could cut with the butter knife. Didn't have room for dessert as the portions are generous. The staff was extremely kind and welcoming.

Wow! Hidden gem! Fabulous service and fabulous food! Special…read moreburrata and menu burrata were both great as was the octopus appetizer. Pappardelle with wild mushrooms and lamb osso Buco were fabulous. Great tiramisu and pot de creme to finish off a wonderful evening. BYOB a BIG plus! *Didn't have the pizzas but they looked delicious! (Next time?!)

I had the polipo for an appetizer followed by tonnarelli granchio for my entree. Polipo had a nice…read moretexture but was a bit bland and I'm not sure what the potato crips add to the dish to be honest, especially since they soften with the sauce. I loved the tonnarelli granchio, it was rich and delicious. Would definitely return for another plate. Service was terrific. I came with a large group and even forgot that we were the ones who were brought the alcohol (BYOB establishment) - they did such a great job of serving us.

First - HUGE thanks to Amazing Yelper and Former CM Gabriella W for her review, which intrigued me…read more I followed the Insta, turned on notifications, frantically dialed a few times and finally scored a reservation for yesterday, Sunday, at 4 PM. It just so happened to be two days after my dear Aunt's birthday, which seemed somehow to be perfect in an unplanned way. Also, my other Aunt, who joined us, dined here many years ago, attesting to this place's pedigree as old-school Italian. My dear cousin joined as well. 4 PM by the way is both a) fantastic for a woman who insists she's 38 - I'm 56, so yeah, reverse that and age doesn't matter anyhow. I am mindful though that time is more precious than diamonds. B) It's their first seating, which meant no time for the kitchen to be backed up for the night. ADVICE: If you reserve at 4 PM DO NOT PANIC if at 3:50 PM the restaurant still has the security gates down. They roll them up promptly at 4. The atmosphere I swear could be a movie set. Beautiful tables, low lights, brown and beige, photographs, it could have been a dining scene from The Godfather. I felt transported to the past, completely separate from the present day in a wonderful way. Background music - Italian instrumental, traditional. The lighting IS low, and it takes a moment for your eyes to adjust. My one Aunt whipped out her cell phone flashlight to examine the menu a couple of times. Modern times. Menu was definitely old-school - I mean really old school - Italian. This place was serving broccoli rabe before it got a publicist and became hip. Starters were two arugula salads and a white bean soup. I had the soup, which was heavy on the fennel and featured both small beans and tiny pasta shells. It was nice, unexpected, clean taste. Dinner - I chose cheese tortelloni with tomato sauce and roasted italian sausage. The others had - spinach lasagna (my cousin), roasted balsamic chicken leg & thigh with veggies (one Aunt) and a special - spinach ravioli in a bell pepper sauce. All were lovely. The pastas all had thin, delicate shells, nothing chewy or sticky about them. The bell pepper sauce was really interesting, bright, sweet, not cloying, very fresh taste. Spinach lasagna - super delicate, nice balance in the spinach, not overly heavy taste, sauce complimented rather than coated. Balsamic chicken fall off the bone tender, savory. Cheese tortelloni - again complimentary sauce, not chewy at all, very delicate. Sausage had a savory taste with a good dose of fennel, not "sweet" or "hot" Italian, just the Italian sausage I had as a kid. We all 4 were members of the clean plate club. Dessert - one had the chocolate pudding, one had the tart, two of us had the genoese sponge with strawberry compote and cream - basically a fancy strawberry shortcake with a smooth cream vs. whipped fluffy cream. The genoese was the only slightly soft spot, the sponge was heavier than I expected, but still quite lovely. Chocolate pudding was rich and smooth. Tart was a little soft but not so much that it fell apart, clearly homemade. Plates here are modest, filling but not over-filling. This is the thing about good, particularly homemade pasta: A little goes a long way, it fills you up faster than you'd think. Service was nicely paced, unobtrusive. Expect even at the 4 PM sitting to be there for 1.5 - 2 hours. This is a leisurely meal, allowing your palate to clear and your senses to experience the food fully. Pacing was good - you do order your appetizer & entree at the same time, however they are served at perfect intervals. Servers were friendly, patient, professional and attentive without being obtrusive. Cash only, BYOB, you will drink your wine or whatever in small water glasses, which is exactly how my family had wine when I was little. Four of us spent $210 with tip. I thought wine glasses were ... strange ... if it wasn't a fancy party. Wine, beer, whatever was in the same what you'd now call "juice glass" as the water was. Last Pro tip: Free parking on East Passyunk Avenue on Sundays. If you're not an expert parallel parker take transit, an Uber, pray you're lucky at the city owned lot next to the restaurant or pay to park a few blocks away and walk. Parking in this part of South Philly is not for sissies. I loved it, and would go again in a heartbeat.

Vibes: historic (feels like a time capsule), intimate, almost homey; bring a friend or two…read more Tasting notes: - Baked ricotta with olives and dried sausage: ricotta was sweet and milky; excellent pairing with fragrant olives and slices of salami - Mushrooms with polenta: big, tender, meaty slices of portobello in a salty sauce that was picked up nicely by the polenta cake - Broccoli rabe: slightly garlicky, almost creamed texture with minimal bitterness; surprisingly addicting - Spinach ravioli with red pepper sauce: perfectly al dente and filled pillows with smooth, sweet, fragrant sauce - Calamari pasta: my favorite of the night in terms of seafood-forward, umami-rich, broth-ljke sauce - Octopus: easily forkable in terms of tenderness; indulgent because of the olive oil bath - Tiramisu: well-layered and structured - Chocolate pudding: extremely smooth and deep in chocolate flavor - Rice pudding cake: aromatic, creamy and light Other thoughts: - Very friendly, attentive service from three excellent waitstaff - Above meal was perfectly satisfying for 3 hungry adults - While we were informed that there is one chef, certainly did not feel like there was much of a lull between dishes Other thoughts: a lovely hidden gem of an Italian BYOB! Come for the experience!

Expect to be impressed with the flavor and quality of the food! OMG Taleggio Polenta with Rosemary…read moreis sooooooo good but start with the fresh sourdough bread and the moist burrata accompanied by seasonal stone fruit and a basil sauce. The Rotolo was delicious with tender thin rolls of pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and just a hint of saffron served with a moist flavorful roasted tomato sauce. Dare to resist the tender pillows of gnocchi with a fresh tomato sauce. The carnivores will enjoy the grilled pork belly and spicy beans (perfect for bread dipping) or the crisp tender chicken Milanese...but save room for house made dessert! Perfect panna cotta with just a touch of rosemary topped with fresh berries and an oat crumble plus try the lemon olive oil cake with fresh whipped cream, fragrant, flavorful and delicious. Location is BYOB so bring a nice bottle and restaurant only serves choice of a 3 or 4 course meal, with generous portions enticing you to try new flavors and attempt to save some leftovers for breakfast. New to us and definitely a favorite!

Some time ago my colleagues and I decided to give this restaurant a try especially since they had a…read moreprix fixe menu. One of my colleagues expressed how she thoroughly enjoyed the food so we were ready for a delicious treat. The restaurant was also byob so we each brought a bottle of wine to share. The server was attentive and allowed our wines to remain chilled. The settings were neat and beautiful. I had the burrata, a squid ink seafood dish, and the lemon cake. I enjoyed my meal and it paired very well with the wines we had. This experience was everything I anticipated and imagined.

My cousin and I had lunch at Adoro today. Our waiter greeted us at the door and seated us. The…read moredecor is lovely. We had a choice of tap, bottled, or sparkling water. The menu was wonderful! My Caesar salad was generous in size; the lettuce was crisp, the croutons were flavorful, and the dressing was perfect. My cousin had the Spinach Mascarpone soup. It was delicious! We each had the Vodka Penne entree, another ample portion. Outstanding! We couldn't finish our portions, and our waiter removed the plates and then brought us our leftovers already boxed. It was such a nice change from being handed a takeaway box to fill yourself. From beginning to end, it was a lovely dining experience. We will return to Adoro very soon and often. We will be using Adoro's catering menu for two upcoming events. Thanks to Marco and to our waiter, Casey! We'll see you soon! Ciao!

Took a chance on this place and it was good decision. We had the artichoke app, house salad,…read moregnocchi and meatballs, pasta sausage dish (can't remember the name) and all were very good. The restaurant on the outside is adorable and the inside is nice, friendly staff. Pleasantly surprised

We had been wanting to come here for a very long time as we are huge fans of Southwark and it…read moreultimately not only didn't disappoint but exceeded our expectations. Small, super intimate table with people who quickly became friends. The service was personable, friendly, funny (?), but also so professional. It was a tasting menu that was clearly thought out with a delightful wine pairing in a way that wasn't pretentious in the slightest, as some are. The meal never felt rushed and we certainly left feeling as if we had enough food.

The food, the service and the setting were amazing. An impactful dining experience that addresses…read morethe foodies's most intimate look into a high-end kitchen. we were blown away by the quality of the food. the explanations and knowledge gained about the food prepared and served. the chef and staff were friendly and attentive. They answered questions and made sure all aspects of the dining experience were taken care of.