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    Lorenzo's Pizza

    3.8 (138 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Cheesesteaks, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LORENZO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Rick S.

    Stumbled across this cool little spot on the southside while exploring Philly for cheesesteaks. It is the definition of the neighborhood corner pizza place. Tiny inside with window curb service. The service was great! Sandwiches were good. Wish could've had the pizza.

    Philly cheesesteak sandwich
    Paul G.

    Great spot in the heart of little Italy. Good service, Philly cheesesteak sandwich and a coke- perfect!

    Cherie C.

    "Wait, which is the pizzeria everyone loves? Lorenzo's in the Italian Market or Lorenzo & Sons on South Street?" "I think it's the one on South." "Oh yeah....Hold on, I'm thinking of Lazaro's on South Street. I'm confused." And so we set out to try them all on a pizza crawl. We shared a cheese slice at each stop in order to pace ourselves. Lorenzo's was our last stop. I don't think I'd ever had their pizza before. After the gargantuan slices oozing with cheese at the other two places, Lorenzo's slice was aesthetically the least impressive. The slice was a reasonable portion--I can't call it small--and was just $2.50. (An XL 18" pie is only $14.) But what it lacked in looks this slice made up for in flavor. We both liked it best of the three. The sauce was the secret weapon. I found something comforting and familiar about it. It wasn't sweet and had more tomato flavor. You could also see the herbs and spices on the slice, which improved the flavor. The crust was a bit thicker than the others but was crispy and good.

    Jonathan M.

    Oh, it can't be five stars because the meat was not tender. But the funny thing is a lot of locals were eating here and there was a significant line. It's probably close because the sucker is still nine dollars. I remember 10 years ago paying eight dollars for a cheesesteak, so clearly they don't Care about inflation.

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    Mark D.

    Lorenzo's is a small pizza and sandwich counter that feels like it's been here forever. If there's a line it's worth the wait. We got cheesesteaks a pizza for four of us. Being February we at inside in their crowded little dining room. The food was good and not expensive.

    Roast pork with spinach and peppers. No cheese.
    Erika Q.

    Asked a local where the best pork sandwich is and was led to Lorenzo's. It wasn't on the menu but was very good. Loved it more than the cheesesteak we had down the street. A must stop when you're in the Italian Market district!

    John B.

    Wellllll! One slice is bigger than your head. Ok... It's bigger then Shaqs head . You have to eat it as soon as you get it. Don't let it cool off. They only do cheese so don't ask for peps. It's what we call stoner food. After the clubs are closed go get a slice. All you need is one.

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    Matthew S.

    Not impressed with the pizza here. Dough was raw, the pizza bland, it was thrown on two plates and called a day. There was no love in the slices, just staring blankly waiting to be consumed like a man on death row waiting for his execution. Just get it over with already. The only reason it gets two stars is because the cashier was nice and honest and said Lorenzo's on South St has bigger and somewhat better slices. I did not go there because I was a bit miffed at the pizza here and too hurt to give another pizza joint a try. Pass.

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    If I could give six stars I would. Every time I go there I order a cheese slice with sausage and it's the best pizza I've ever had!

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    Great cheesesteak. Worthy of the award! Pizza was solid. Sit outside for the full experience. :)

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    Ordered 2 pizza slices .. absolutely the best .. crusty, flavorful and simply delicious

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    Village Whiskey

    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I went to Village whiskey with a friend of mine for her birthday. Everything was great the server…read morevery sweet girl, that did everything to make our experience wonderful. The highlight of our day was sitting at the bar afterwards with Stephanie, she was funny engaging, and really knew how to make an excellent cocktail. She made it very easy to socialize with the other guest at the bar. Such a great time. I can't tell you what an asset Stephanie is to that company.We were expecting to go eat and then maybe go someplace else for a drink, but after our experience with all of the workers as well as I mentioned, Stephanie. We just had to stay. I highly recommend foods and staff are amazing. You gotta go. I also wanted to add that the ambience was very warm and welcoming.

    I had reservations for this place and my party was the first to arrive for dinner. The place was…read moreempty, and I had 1 extra person in my party. The wait staff informed me that there was NO ROOM for us in the EMPTY seating area, so we were seated next door in the bar area. If you can tell me why there was no room in an empty restaurant for a party who arrived ON TIME, please someone let me know. At any rate the bar area was fun and lively but a bit narrow to navigate. Since it was happy hour, we ordered all of the $6 Snacks and some $8 snack items. OOOK, here we go: Hot chicken slider( you only get 1 folks) very good and had the right amount of toppings 5/5 Pulled pork slider: Very flavorful, juicy, and tender: 5/5 Caesar salad: 5/5 Deviled eggs. Good, but too salty Fried pickles: Good, but too salty Chicken & Andouille Gumbo: This was excellent. The braised chicken thighs were seasoned well and very tender. The pickled red onions really elevated this dish. 5/5 The grilled salmon had a great char and crunch. It was not dry nor over cooked. 5/5 The burger was delicious just as a burger should be and the famous duck fat fries were very crunchy. 5/5 for both Happy hour is really the time to go, but make sure they honor your reservation. Til we eat again....

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    The Love

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Great taste Well organized guys…read moreThis was really good. I got the fried chicken and my wife got the salmon. Recommended by us

    Upscale dining in a lively small dining room atmosphere…read more Food: 4. Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Midlights: - Pretty small round table for 5 of us--we ran out of real estate for our dishes - Had to wait a bit after our reservation but only 19 minutes and they were really nice about it and gave us some skillet rolls to start - Fried chicken: one of the best I've had though my southern hub has different standards. Thomas Keller Napa Addendum style with a light crispy breading and rosemary. 4.75 stars - Cornbread: super soft and buttery big round flat version looked like popped out of a skillet. 4.75 stars - Strawberry burrata toast: nice combo with pistachios scattered by and arugula salad on the side. 4.5 stars - Short rib rigatoni: al dente noodles with tender short rib pieces, but my hub loved the crispy onion strings on top. 4.25 stars - Pork chop: my teen gobbled it down. 4.5 stars - Carrot risotto: good flavor with outstanding fresh peas (pods and stems) though risotto on the runnier side. 4 stars - Layered banana dessert my hub enjoyed. 4 stars - Atmosphere: lovely with colorful art on the wall. Midlights: - Potatoes: expected fries but were wedges. Pure though couidve been crispier on the edges. 3.75 stars - Key lime soufflé cake with marshmallow ice cream. Interesting. 3.5 stars - Hush puppies: decent version with a sliced exterior. 3.5 stars - Shrimp and scallop pasta: seafood was cooked fine but spaghetti with artichokes on the side was bit plain. 3.5 stars Lowlights: - Everything was fine but not many stand out memorable dishes

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    Butcher Bar

    Butcher Bar

    3.9
    (847 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Went here to watch the game and I must say it's a vibe here. Our bartender was nice and helped me…read morepick a sweet cocktail. I got the You're My Boy Blue and my friend got the Fiddle Head from the tap. We were away from the TV that was playing the game we wanted to watch- the Owner (I think was the owner) was very nice and switched the game on the TV close to us. Very thoughtful and accommodating staff! I didn't grab any food since I had another reservation after but whatever they were cooking in the kitchen smelled so good that I was tempted to order something.

    Last night was my 40th birthday and our original dinner spot didn't have room for us in the end…read more The weather was nice so lots of people were out around Rittenhouse Square, and we felt SOL for dinner plans. On a whim, I called Butcher Bar and told them I know it's last minute on a Saturday night, but could they accommodate 9 people. They told me if we were there in 30 minutes they could make it work, so we rushed over. We sat at the bar for drinks as they cleaned up a table. They overheard us talking about how The Trough would be nice (feeds 8 for $300, but was more than enough for us 9), and said if we wanted that they could get it started as the table was prepared. We said yes, and were sat a few minutes later with drinks in hand. Jenna (Gema? She had grape earrings) was a fantastic server and just so kind and attentive. She kept the drinks flowing and The Trough arrived sooner than I expected and was everything I wanted for dinner and more. I can't thank Butcher Bar enough for saving the night for my 40th and just providing a fantastic experience. We'll be back, and we promise to give more notice next time! :)

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    Great place for brunch. Pre-set menu &bottomless brunch option but for everyone in the your party. wish the menuhad more vegetarian options!
    Great place for brunch. Pre-set menu &bottomless brunch option but for everyone in the your party. wish the menuhad more vegetarian options!
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    Darling Jack's Tavern

    Darling Jack's Tavern

    4.5
    (308 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Dinner was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Darling Jack's did not miss…read more We started with the mozzarella sticks and... OMG. First of all, they're huge and homemade. We asked for the toppings on the side because, you know, kids, but WOW. The vodka sauce was delicious, and the pickled tomato concoction that came with them? I could've bathed in it. The calamari was perfectly crisp and came with the unexpected bonus of onion rings, which were ever-so-lightly battered and perfectly crunchy. And once again, the sauces were superb. The boys shared a cheese pizza, half pepperoni, and really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the burger, and yes, I stole a bite--and yes, to no one's surprise, it was amazing. We also ordered the charred broccoli after seeing everyone rave about it online. They were NOT wrong. Creamy, smoky, charred perfection. And finally... drumroll please... the 10 oz. smoked Duroc pork chop! OH. EM. GEEE. Perfectly charred on the outside and incredibly juicy inside, sitting in the most delicious smoky morita-apricot glaze and topped with a bright cucumber-melon salad with mint and blue basil. The contrast was perfection! The rich, smoky pork, the sweet and slightly spicy glaze, and that cool, fresh salad on top. Every bite had the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Easily one of the best pork chops I've ever had. As wonderful as the food was, the service somehow made the experience even better. From the minute we arrived, we were treated like family coming home for the holidays. Warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What an absolute joy of a restaurant. Darling Jack's, I WILL be back!

    Went for lunch on a Saturday, was sat quickly and greeted by a server relatively fast. The…read morewatermelon and cucumber salad was very refreshing, the only thing I would mention is that there was a tad bit too much dressing sonfelt very oily while eating. The lobster ravioli was 50/50 for me personally, while the lobster was cooked well and the sauce flavorful, the only lobster was what was topped on the ravioli and not actually stuffed in with the cheese like I was expecting. It was still good, just not as "lobster ravioli" as Im used to. The pizza is a very thin crust but they did a wonderful job of not burning the crust despite this. There was a lao a really nice distribution of pepperoni throughout the pizza and it never really gave that "greasy" feeling that can happen.

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    Cleavers

    Cleavers

    4.1
    (1.8k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Hands down, this is the best Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia. The meat is packed with flavor,…read moreperfectly cooked, and exceptionally well-seasoned. The service is fast, friendly, and consistently on point. I also appreciate that they'll toast the sesame roll upon request--it adds the perfect texture and takes the sandwich to the next level. At $21, it's not the cheapest cheesesteak in town, but it's worth every penny. Every bite reminds me why I keep coming back. I absolutely love this place!

    I stopped by with my husband and his mother for a late lunch. We ordered the classic Philly…read morecheesesteak with an order of fries. My MIL ordered a caprese salad. We also got a few of their packaged drinks. The guy taking our order was very nice and there was plenty of seating and it seemed like there was additional seating upstairs, but we didn't have to head up there. The bathroom was nice and clean. As for the food, the Philly cheesesteak was massive, but tasted just okay. It seemed quite heavy on the bread. I think my husband maybe ordered wrong as he should've gotten the cheese whiz or maybe gotten the one with peppers. We've definitely had better cheesesteaks. The waffle fries were fries: tasty and delicious. My MIL's caprese salad was interesting. It was atop a bed of greens which was unexpected. It was also $15 which seemed a little extravagant for what it was. Overall, it was a decent meal and tasty. I'd hit it up for lunch of you're in a pinch and you'd definitely have leftovers for later as well.

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