We were staying at a nearby hotel and we were looking for a really good pasta. We came in last…read moreminute. They didn't have any open tables, but luckily she was able to get a seated within five minutes. This is hands-down, the best dish we had in Philly. The pasta was so amazing so flavorful and so rich. We ordered the shrimp shrimp and the short rib pasta, both of them were bursting with flavor. This is not a large restaurant. It's very small, but it still has a beautiful interior. Service was excellent. I wish they had one near us.. we talked about this place throughout our trip to come back a second time.

I don't believe they made a right decision in using an enclosed space for big groups as the noise…read moregets contained and amplified. Story time: We came here for a group dinner of 4 (not a big group), made resy. They sat us at the back in this greenhouse space which was cute but OMG so LOUD. This space was obviously used for their bigger groups and there was this huge company dinner happening. I noticed all the other patrons with small parties (2 -4 people) all looked very uncomfortable because we couldn't hear ANYTHING but the screaming and loud talking of the big party. Otherwise, the food was delish! I wouldn't say this is "OMG!" Italian food. Some dishes too salty, some too soggy but I think the stars were the chicken parm with vodka sauce and shrimp scampi. Crispy chicken, al dente pasta, shrimp just right! Service was okay, we didn't get much attention maybe because the huge party was there. It affected our dining experience and we don't think we would come back, albeit delicious food.

Kept passing by this restaurant and finally decided to go as I was craving Mediterranean. The…read moreinterior is small so you'll have a more intimate experience with whoever youre sittinf around, so just be mindful! The interior is rustic with an open concept for a portion of the kitchen where they do wood fire pizza. The Summer Squash Arincini were delicious, very flavorful, and you get 4 or 5 so a nice amount to share. I got the Bronzino and it was a nice portion of fish with the couscous salad. It fills you up without making you feel too heavy. The Salsiccia pizza was ordered by my partner so i didn't have much but the slice I had was a classic thin crust. The tiramisu was great, it had crispy bits of chocolate in top that added a nice texture. There was so much of it tho, we had to take the rest home. Loved the presentation in the cup!

Whipped ricotta- 8/10 House Ground Meatballs:…read morecaciocavallo-stuffed short rib + pork meatballs / pickled pepper relish / rustic sauce / grilled bread - 5/10 Pan Seared Gnocchi: delicata squash / maitake / kale / lemon / parmesan brodo / fiore sardo - 9/10 Uovo: house white sauce / mozzarella / brussels sprouts / pork guanciale / truffled egg / parmesan - 8/10 Salted Caramel Budino: dark chocolate crust / salted caramel / whipped crème fraiche - 10/10

Another trip to Philly and another delicious lunch at Gran Caffe L'Aquila! Appetizers, entrees,…read moregelato, coffee- all delicious! Prompt, friendly, courteous service, as usual. The place was busy, but that didn't delay our orders. We could hold a conversation without having to speak loudly. We bought some dark roast beans, ground there for espresso, to take home.

The food here was fresh and delicious. Starting with tomato and basil bruschetta and Mozzarella,…read moreboth the tomato and Mozzarella tasted like they were harvested that day. Even the grilled bread used for the bruschetta tasted fresh. Arancini with pork and veal ragu peas was great; the peas added a new texture to the traditional arancini. We also got fried artichokes as an appetizer. It was crispy and salty -- I could munch on that alone. For the entree, I got the veal braciole with tagliatelle and tomato sugo. The whole dish tasted homey, like what you would get at an Italian family's house. The veal braciocle was small, and I wished there was more protein and less pasta to be more balanced. For dessert, everyone raved about their gelato. Their pistachio flavor was clearly a favorite, as it had intense fresh pistachio flavor. It was also tan in color, as you would expect a pistachio nut to be, not the artificial green color added to other pistachio gelatos. I had the amaretto cherry flavor. It was good too, although I wished it had more cherries. A few people got their espresso, and really enjoyed it. They roast their own coffee on-site, so I am not surprised again how fresh it tasted. Tip: Pour a little of their fantastic coffee over your gelato to make your own fresh affogato. I came here with a large group and despite the tight space, we felt cozy. Service was spectacular. We had multiple food allergies in the group, and the waitstaff took each one very seriously, asking down to the detail if the allergy was by consumption or cross-contamination. Thank you to the staff for being so conscientious!

Wow this place was incredible! I've been meaning to come here for the longest time and this place…read morecertainly did not disappoint. First of all, the ambience is amazing and I feel like I'm in Europe sitting outside. It always smells really good around this area. We got the crab pasta and the salad and it was actually delicious and incredible. Each bite it was extremely flavorful and also presented really nicely.

Ambiance - 3.5/5. Extremely cute corner restaurant in Fitler Square. Every time I've walked past it…read moredriven past I longer a little because it looks so cute and welcoming. Lots of outdoor seating, weather permitting. However the inside tables are very cramped and the chairs are very uncomfortable. Service - 4/5. Kind, friendly, attentive staff. Food - 3.5/5. Go for the house wine, it's great flavor and a great deal! Appetizers were tasty especially the whipped ricotta with figs. Entrees are hearty and generously sized but we found both of our entrees very salty (bolognese and a bucatini and meatballs combination). For dessert we had tiramisu and cheesecake, both excellent. Highly recommend the cheesecake in particular.

We had our son and daughter in laws rehearsal dinner at La Sera on Sept 4th 2026. Albert and the…read moreentire team were wonderful. We had the whole restaurant, and they were incredibly helpful and attentive to how I requested the tables to be set up. They had our drinks chilled when we arrived, and everyone commented on how delicious the food was. 5 stars for sure.

A solid BYOB Italian spot in grad hospital! I liked the penne vodka and the gnocchi a lot. Service…read morewas quick and very kind. There's good outdoor seating and a small indoor area. They gave great recommendations. Not a ton of vegetarian options, but several things could be made vegetarian

I can't believe I haven't been to this restaurant sooner ! I've walked past this place so many…read moretimes, it's hard to spot but once you're inside you head downstairs and are greeted with a truly beautiful restaurant .... Perfect for date night ! The servers were attentive .. They had a great selection of cocktails and every single pasta dish was flavorful and made perfectly! I will definitely be returning . Also bonus points for the beautiful & clean bathrooms!

Came here for happy hour, which is available even on weekends, and first of all, this place is…read moreGORGEOUS. The vibes are immaculate. It's dim, stylish, and has that intimate, moody atmosphere that makes you want to dress up a little and take approximately a million pictures. Trust me, bring your friends, bring your date, and take pictures! It's perfect for a date night or a girls' night out. We decided to try everything on the seafood section of the happy hour menu, which was a pretty fun way to sample a little bit of everything. The happy hour menu itself is great, especially if you want to experience a restaurant like this without paying full dinner prices. The staff were polite, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, so no complaints there! Now, here's where things get a little interesting. My friend and I had VERY different opinions on some of the dishes, so take our experience with a grain of salt! The clams were a hit with my friend, but I personally thought they were pretty mid. Meanwhile, the mussels were the opposite. My friend wasn't particularly impressed, but I absolutely adored them. Funny how that works when you're sharing food! The calamari and fritto misto were also very similar dishes, with the main difference being the addition of zucchini to the fritto misto. I would have liked a little more distinction between the two, especially when ordering the entire seafood happy hour selection. Both were carried pretty heavily by the accompanying sauce. Don't get me wrong, the sauce was good, but the seafood itself didn't have a whole lot of flavor going on. I wanted a little more from the actual ingredients rather than relying on the sauce to do all the heavy lifting. The shrimp scampi, though? AMAZING. Easily one of my favorites of the night! My only complaint was that the portion was quite small. Granted, this IS the happy hour menu, so I wasn't expecting a full dinner-sized serving, but I could have happily eaten more. Overall, the food was a bit of a mixed bag for us. Some dishes were great, others were just okay, and our differing opinions made it hard to come to a unanimous verdict. Maybe you'll love the clams and hate the mussels, or vice versa! What I can confidently say is that the atmosphere is fantastic, the staff were polite, and the happy hour is worth checking out. It's a great way to enjoy this beautiful restaurant without committing to a full-priced dinner. I'm giving it 4 stars because I really enjoyed the overall experience, even if the food itself was a little hit or miss. I'd come back for the vibes and happy hour, but I'd probably be more selective about what I order next time.

A home run find in Center City Philly. From the moment we…read morewalked in and were greeted to the goodbyes and thank you as we were leaving. Everything was as perfect as it could be why is that because this restaurants been doing it for over 126 years they know a thing or two their customers and had to prepare plate delicious meals. Surprise surprise we actually found parking OK maybe that's because we got there earlier than our reservation in hopes to make another stop that didn't work out so we came early and they greeted us with open arms took us to a beautiful table in front of vintage fireplace hence we were sitting in the perfect spot. Our server, Justin came over to greet us. We got into some conversation before we even touched upon the food. He was exceptional at his run through the menu, his explanations on preparations handling questions. This was definitely not his first, not his second and not his third rodeo he's definitely a professional at what he does. Upon review of the menu we started off with steamed clams and a spicy marinara and actually asked for fra Diavlo hence they gave it an additional hit of spice. It had a nice kick. It was very tasty. My wife was going back-and-forth between their signature lasagna and a little weak weenie with crab Bianco and in the end she went with the baked lasagna oh my goodness the size of that piece on the plate we took half home. She certainly enjoyed her. For me, I went with the veal Catherine, the medallions veal with shrimp, lump crab meat, and fresh tomato and a Bianco sauce the plating presentation I can't describe you'll just have to see my photograph. I've never seen it like this before and it was extremely tasty. Very tender I would certainly get that dish again. And since I am not a pasta eater, I ordered a side vegetable of broccoli Rob. And we ordered a bottle of the Italian Montepuliciano wine, what was the perfect compliment to our dinner? And this was my birthday. My wife was surprising me she had already pre-ordered their homemade tiramisu with ladyfingers, which would wind up taking with us cause we were kind of full and had later that night at one of our favorite coffee houses in Philly and boy that dessert was perfect and I'm glad we waited. Again, everybody was smiles, friendly, and helpful. The place of spotless and you really feel like you're in someone's home. Be sure to see my food photos and don't blame me if you drool on your cell phones

Heavy reputation and history brought us here. Google and Yelp reviews were solid…read more We came on a Friday, and Saturday was their last day of service before their summer vacation break. I think they phoned it in as a result. Our server was disengaged, almost rude. Our dishes; the veal was tasteless, the lasagna was excellent and so was the calamari. Our pasta dish was tasteless and overdone. Our $70 red was beautiful. He never asked if we wanted another, or anything else. They were out of tiramisu. He could have told us. Also, the bill was handwritten, more like chicken scratches, I couldn't read any of what was written. I'm sure their rep is deserved, but as a visitor to Philadelphia, on our night it was not.

Best Italian food I had in a long time. The host and wait…read morestaff were amazing. The food was so delicious, everything we had. Wish I lived in Philly just to go back. Thank you

Great food. But I have to remove a star because of communication. I called a couple weeks prior and…read moremade a reservation for 7:45p on a Friday. I get there right on time and I walk into Giorgio I. They said we have to go next-door to Giogrio II because they have an event at 8 PM. (Okay, fine. Upset that we don't get to experience the OG) I walk over to Giorgio II, and there is a private party going on. So I go back to I and they said we have to wait and that the private party ends at 8. Its pouring rain outside, so I asked if I can stand indoors while we wait. And they said no. So my party waits outside in the rain until the party clears out at II. I check in at II and they have my reservation down for 8p. I wish there was better communication and accommodation for waiting somewhere other than standing in the rain. Anyways, food was good but the communication left a bad taste.

Went here for lunch, had a good experience!…read more Food: 8.8/10 - I really loved what u ordered. I could eat everything again. Good portion sizes too. We also got the Cacio e Pepe which was fantastic and Al Dente. Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 8.3/10 - This venue is pretty small. Don't sit outside or else you will smell the fishy streets of Philly.

cute restaurant in center city with the iconic spicy chicken caesar!…read more all i can say is: spicy chicken caesar. it lives up to the hype, and it is delicious. i've eaten here several times now and none of the other food is particularly memorable, but the spicy chicken caesar is fantastic albeit a little expensive. i really need my boyfriend to learn how to make the spicy chicken caesar so i stop coming back, but it makes for a fantastic girl dinner. most of the times i've come here were either for restaurant week or the spicy chicken caesar. i really don't think it's worth coming for restaurant week, it's kind of a bummer that your whole table has to order the same thing and that you share a lot of the dishes. it ends up being not a whole lot of food, and i did the math and the cost comes out to be about the same. overall, it's a decent restaurant with good service. it's located right in center city with a million other restaurants so it's easily overlooked, but when i think of prunella i think of spicy chicken caesar.