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.

I think I'm incapable of giving gelato less than 5 stars, but Dolceria also deserves it…read more Quaint little shop on the main street of Haddonfield. My daughter and I stopped in for a quick hit and were pleasantly surprised at the selection of flavors, the cleanliness of the shop, and the friendly service. The gelato even comes with a little cookie on top. What's not to like?! The inside is a little small, but they have outside seating as well. The price was typical of what you would pay elsewhere. Highly recommended for your ice cream fix.

The gelato here was delicious! A bit pricey, but everything has gone up in price so not surprised…read more They had ample seating at the time we came (probably because it was raining lol). The girl who helped us was nice however she was a little unsure about certain things. She was younger and maybe new to being in customer service it seemed.

Delicious gelato. The best I have tasted since our trip to Italy. Many flavors to choose from, or…read moremix flavors.service very good, they have indoor and outdoor seating.

Onto the 5 star list you go Dolce Vita…read more On our last trip there, the Misses told the owners, "you guys are going to get ALL of our money." I'm afraid she might be right. Dolce Vita is the tits. Great gelato, a vast array of changing flavors, (also, from small size and up, you can mix and match 2 flavors!!!), a quiet location, indoor AND outdoor seating, legit espresso and cappuccino, a clean interior, reasonable prices, friendly staff, a private parking lot, etc, etc. They just really check all the boxes. Even my Little One, whos favorite ice cream is "Mister Softee," loves coming here to eat "Ferrero Rocher" gelato. My last trip I got pistachio blueberry cheesecake. Boom. I am POSITIVE that we will be back multiple times this summer. Also, they are part of the South Jersey diners club, so you get a discount if you are a member! I actually don't want to post this review because I don't want the place to get swamped, so I can enjoy my gelato without all the people, but they deserve the recognition.

Had a small stracciatella from the window. Great flavor, took me back to the gelato shop in my home…read moretown!

SO GOOD. amazing gelato wow. super friendly staff and so many options and i can't wait to go back!!…read morethe waffle cones smelled amazing so i'll be going to that next time

Best pizza we've had anywhere! Salad was amazing too, the anchovies were super fresh. Espresso…read moremartini beat I had in Philadelphia! We went twice in 4 days.

Such a great spot--this place never misses. The pizza is consistently on point, and the Philly…read moreSpecial is an absolute must. It's easily the best one on the menu and I order it every single time. The potato pizza was a bit dry and probably my least favorite, but the mushroom is packed with flavor and really stands out.

Lovely little space with great food! Service is prompt, they have a cute coffee self serve station…read morewith a lot of variety and care like lotions and honey. The coffee and sandwich were fantastic, at a good price point $15 sandwich. Exactly what you would expect, wonderful bread and ingredients. Main comment is that there is no bathroom here.

Small cafe with 3 small tables (2 chairs per table), came by for a quick brunch. There were 2…read moreemployees when we came by Cashier/Barista and the chef. The Cashier/Barista was very nice and the food was pretty simple but good. My one year old toddler loved their Orzo Risotto, unfortunately there was no high chair but we made it work.

Stumbled upon MPC on our way back from dinner and HOLY CRAP, THIS PLACE IS SO CUTE!…read more Loved the overall ambiance, the green aura, and also loved that the entire menu had pictures to help clients decide what they wanted to try. I got the Ube Ice Cream and cannot wait to try more things off the menu!

High quality matcha ice cream…read more Tastes like high quality matcha ice cream, not the sugary stuff. Loved it. Strong matcha taste warning for those of you who are not ready for the real deal. Ube cream puff was decent. A taste of ube, airy cream (not dense), and a good puff. Expensive though. So I'd focus on the matcha items. Cute spot if you're trying to flex on your date with your matcha taste and eye for classy-hip cafe aesthetic.

Yummy good. I enjoyed my straccitella . ...Chocolate chip gelato. In a cup. At a table. Liked it…read morevery much. Very nice place with cool seating spaces. Very nice helpful service too. Yep, I recommend this place, for sure. :)

Have been twice and it is so good. I cannot recommend the Affagato with vanilla gelato more. (It is…read moreespresso poured over a small scoop of gelato.) I get it on my late night drives to pick up my son from the Wilmington train station coming home from college. Not only is it the perfect keep me awake shot I need but it's also delicious. Rich espresso and creamy sweet vanilla gelato. It is also not huge which, again, makes it perfect for me as a late night pick me up. Service is always good. One drawback is parking. Even in the evening, it's not easy.

A famous ice cream shop in Center City East, reportedly still using traditional ice cream machines…read more Despite the lack of seating, it was always packed with customers. Green Tea: A typical American green tea flavor, which I think is similar to a cheap matcha flavor. At least for Chinese tastes, its biggest advantage is that it's not too sweet, and the flavor is relatively mild and fragrant. Especially when the shopkeeper seemed to be scooping ice cream away like it was free, I was even more glad I chose this flavor... Sea Salt Caramel: The flavor recommended by the staff. Objectively speaking, it was indeed good, with a distinct caramel aroma, but for me, who had already eaten ice cream that day, it was still too sweet. Coconut: Less sweet than Sea Salt Caramel, but also less milky. Relatively refreshing, but still quite sweet. The server offered samples warmly, which is definitely a plus.

A visit to Franklin Fountain is definitely a splurge -- but it's one of those Philly experiences…read moreyou just can't skip. From the moment you step inside, the specialty shakes and sundaes start calling your name. Everything on the menu sounds over-the-top in the best way possible. We landed on an apple pie shake, a peanut butter shake (PB ice cream, PB sauce, and fudgy brownie chunks), and the Lightning Rod sundae. Each treat was clearly crafted with care. You can tell time and quality go into every detail. I loved that they actually warmed the apple pie and the brownie chunks before blending them in. That extra touch elevated everything. The textures, the flavor balance, it wasn't just thrown together; it was thoughtfully built. Now let's be real: it's pricey. Three treats ran us about $50. But they're generous, rich, and indulgent. I was absolutely stuffed, fully sugared up and ready to power my way up the Rocky Steps afterward. The nostalgic charm is half the fun. From the old-fashioned decor to serving ice cream in those classic Chinese takeout-style containers, the whole place feels like stepping back in time. It adds to the experience in a big way. I personally appreciated that the sundae wasn't drowning in sauce -- it let the ice cream shine. That said, the PB shake was my clear favorite (even if I went way overboard on the brownie chunks). Bottom line: I highly recommend it. Just consider sharing to cut down on the cost and maybe to avoid the inevitable sugar crash. Totally worth it for the experience. Bonus Tip: Bring a receipt to Shane's Confectionary and get a 5% discount on your order (or vice versa).

It's definitely a toss up of a question, but I think Jeni's has the best ice cream in the city…read more With a basic vanilla that hits that hard, everything else is bound to be good. I've been a regular at Jeni's for some time now. This location operates on a smaller plot of land for sure, but the line moves quickly, because of a super helpful, super friendly set of staff. Note, there's a good chance that you'll be eating your ice cream outside on the side walk, but honestly it won't be too long before it's gone anyways. Flavors are reliable and on-point. Prices have fluctuated for sure over the years, but if you're coming with a group, I'd recommend the Story, to be able to try as many of their excellent flavors as you can. Plus, it's cheaper per scoop than all other options. My only knock is that they used to be way more adventurous in the past than they are now. I remember way back when they had an everything bagel flavor... that literally was spot on. Like so much so that it was not a good ice cream flavor because it was too accurate. Wish they had that same adventuring spirit again, but that's no knock to the quality of this local establishment.

Stopped in here on the walk back to a friend's apartment and got a few pints to take with us…read more Butter Cream Birthday Cake, Gren Mint Chip and Goat Cheese with Red Cherries. All were great, but if I had to choose just one, it's the Goat Cheese with Red Cherries. OMG. The Bomb !!!