We love restaurants that pay true homage to the vegetable, particularly when the vegetables are local and seasonal, so we knew we had to try Pietramala. The menu reads like something you've never seen before, with nearly every dish bragging some mind-blowingly sophisticated element, such as fermented chili aioli, kombu oil, vegan xo sauce, and noyaux (peach pits). Overall, the food was delicious, but these unique touches didn't come through in the dishes. Here is a rundown of everything we tried: - Sourdough focaccia with tomato xo: great focaccia that would have been excellent enough without all the adornment (abundant sesame and poppyseeds, kind of evoking an "everything bagel" vibe plus super salty "tomato xo" sauce that was a lot like sun-dried tomato paste). - Gem lettuces salad with smoked olives: the smokes olive bits were the best part. The dressing tasted a lot like blue cheese and was a little overly creamy but very tasty. - Golden beet salad with fermented chili aioli, young chard, and crispy sunchokes: the dressing was a lot closer to straight up mayonnaise than anything resembling fermented chili. Overly creamy, with leftover tuna salad vibes. The chard and sunchokes were fun additions, but overall this dish was underwhelming for what seems to be one of their specialties. - Cantaloupe with habanada and fermented husk cherry vinaigrette: we were expecting this dish to blow our minds, but it wound up tasting like cantaloupe sprinkled with chipotle veganaise. And it was very difficult to eat out of the flat bowl. - Heirloom tomatoes with roasted tomato jus, kombu oil, and basils: the tomatoes were delicious but it was insanely salty, and the kombu flavor didn't really come through. - Grilled escarole braised with heirloom lima beans, roasted garlic, and sage: I adored the two colors of heirloom lima bean that were perfectly cooked. The creamy sauce made with puréed lima beans was rich and felt like worthwhile decadence. My husband was the only one at our table to dislike this dish for being overly creamy and not having enough sage or escarole flavor. - Durum tagliatelle with datterini tomato sauce with braised lobster mushrooms: tasty but unremarkable. - Rosa bianca eggplant smoked and served with nardello pepper harissa, cashew labneh, and fennel pollen roasted walnuts: the harissa was so salty that it dominated all the other flavors. This might have been better as a dip served on crostini. - Black pearl mushroom slowly grilled over coals and served with roasted corn, spinach, and chanterelle miso glaze: the mushroom was tasty, but the corn was downright confusing. It was extremely sweet, and so creamy it evoked canned cream of corn soup. - Peanut mousse bar: like an elevated Snickers, but without the crunch. We loved it. - Peach pit white chocolate semifreddo: we did not know what to expect from this dish, but we were disappointed that we couldn't identify any white chocolate. It was like a soy milk popsicle with almondy flavor. Would not get this again. In summary, we had a blast trying everything on the menu, but we felt that most dishes fell short of their potential, based on the premium local produce and the novel flavors and cooking techniques. Without a doubt, they are using high-quality, hyperlocal ingredients on their entire menu. Unfortunately, they are not letting those products speak for themselves, but instead are drowning them in too much salt and excessively creamy sauces. I'm not sure if this was an attempt to appeal to people who aren't big fans of vegetables/macrobiotic foods. Also, a word on the setup of the menu. The "tasting menu" really just means share plates of each dish, intended to be for a party of two. If you have a larger party, it makes more sense to get a full-sized dish of each item à la carte, although some of the dishes are not the easiest to share, such as the escarole and lima bean stew and the eggplant dish. Everything is extremely seasonal, changing from week to week, so it would be fun to return and try a whole new lineup of dishes. read more

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My boyfriend and I walked in on a Saturday night for a celebration dinner. They were very busy and they didn't have any open reservations but when we called and told them we would arrive in 30 mins, they saved two of the bar seats for us. For drinks, we ordered the elderflower shrub and sanguinello to drink. I liked the elderflower shrub since it was sweet and refreshing (slightly carbonated) but the sanguinello tasted bitter and medicinal. Since my bf really didn't like his drink, the server was nice enough to let us change our amaro drink to another elderflower shrub. For food, we ordered sourdough focaccia with tomato xo sauce (similar to chili crisp oil) and the potatoes dish. The sourdough was fluffy and delicious and the xo sauce gave it a nice flavor but it did make the bread greasy. The potatoes dish tasted good because of the creamy sauce that was drizzled on top. We also ordered the kyuri cucumbers and durum ravioli. The kyuri cucumbers had a fermented ramp ranch that gave the cucumbers a nice creaminess and the garnishes (spring onion and giardiniera) gave the cucumbers a nice texture. The durum ravioli had a cheesy taste due to the cultured cashew ricotta but I wasn't a fan. Overall, we would order the potatoes and cucumbers again, maybe we would order the sourdough focaccia (if you don't mind the greasiness), but we wouldn't order the durum ravioli again. For dessert, we ordered the macadamia ice cream with strawberries, shaved ice with rhubarb, and basil. Even though the ice cream was unique, we also wouldn't order it again. The basil flavor was a bit strong and the dessert tasted mostly like macadamia nuts and strawberries rather than ice cream. The ambience was nice though and even though we were not able to get a table, we had a nice view of the chefs' cooking. We would come here again since the menu changes based on what's in season. It was my second time at Pietramala and it was my boyfriend's first time and it won't be our last. :) read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Philly, which is a bold statement for a city with a phenomenal food scene. A server at a restaurant in another part of town recommended Pietramala. "Even if you're not vegan, go," she advised. Making a day-of reservation for 9:15pm on a Saturday in June, I walked in and was seated right away by a kind staff member. Within minutes, my glass of water was full and my equally kind server was walking me through the menu. The menu elevates vegetables and they source their ingredients from 16 farms nearby. (Most are in Pennsylvania.) Not overly hungry, I ordered two mid dishes and a dessert. (The menu is organized by small, mid, large, and dessert.) Each dish was masterfully executed and full of flavor. Suzuki Farm Kyuri Cucumbers were perfect. They come out as four large cucumber halves with all the fixings. Don't be shy. It's easier to eat them with your fingers per recommended by my server. The next dish was the Urban Roots Farm Sugar Snap Peas. The crunch of the peas with the wasabina oil complimented each other well. For desert, I ordered the Bomboloni with pistachio cream. The warm texture of the dough and creaminess of the pistachio cream was divine. I ordered another. It may be my favorite dessert I've ever had at any restaurant anywhere. If you love creative and quality food, go here. You won't regret it! read more

Came with a small group and we did the whole menu to sample everything. Nice cozy spot with kitchen view and some tables, and staff were all lovely. Brought out new clean plates a few times and explained everything as it was brought out. The favorites on the current menu for me were the beet salad, sweet potato, stuffed pepper, and mushroom. The sweet potato cashew cheese dressing was just so creamy and rich. And then for the sweet potato, the yuzu buffalo sauce also stood out with a nice sweet, tart, and spicy concoction. For the cavatelli, the biquinho peppers were new to me and gave a unique flavor and texture with the pop. As a big fan of ras el hanout spice mix, I wished it had more strength on the cauliflower plate. Every course was fresh, light, and most had multiple layered flavors to excite your tastebuds. Some amazing flavors and combinations by the chefs. Some of the sauces were exceptionally clever and the presentation and colors really enhanced the experience. All around great dinner, thanks. read more

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Vibes: low key, intimate, fairly quiet; bring a friend or a few Tasting notes: Beet salad: reminiscent of onion dip flavor and creaminess Snap peas: just a bit of char, ricotta was light and sweet; a pleasant hint of citrus fragrance; cracker was very crispy Focaccia: fluffy with just the right amount of oiliness; heavily concentrated tomato, almost jammy Cucumbers: cold tofu was so silky and spoonable; loved the chippy, salty yuba; a very summery, refreshing dish Eggplant: on the peppery side; eggplant was very tender, almost creamy in texture Broccoli: forgot that there was no dairy in this dish as it was so cheesy Ramen: noodles on the more al dente side; the most herbaceous-tasting dish of the night Mushroom: heavily charred, meaty; good contrast with soft polenta Peanut butter mousse bar: like a Reese's but, again, forgot there is no dairy! Other thoughts: - Service was attentive and friendly - Curated selection of natural wine, beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks - Above meal was satisfying for 3 hungry adults Impression: very creative dinner, will keep an eye out for new creations! read more

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One of our favorite spots in the city. Pietramala really checks all of the boxes for a great meal, as you'll get incredible food served up by really friendly staff in a warm, cozy environment. The flavors are amazing, the plating is photo-worthy, and the menu is full of fresh local seasonal ingredients prepared in creative ways and often combined with palate-pleasing ferments and sauces. They also now have Camuna Cellars wine and other local options for beverages, which pair well with the menu. Overall, Pietramala is a must-visit. Regardless of whether you're on a plant-based diet or not, bring a group, order the whole menu to share with friends, and enjoy a great meal in a lively, but relaxing space. read more

The ambiance was "chill" and the neighborhood was popping. The food was the best vegan we ever had. The dishes were creative and delicious. The detailed preparation and presentation of the dishes was indicative of the expertise and professionalism of the staff. Service was superb: timely, knowledgeable but not intrusive. With the menu changing on a regular basis we know our next visit will be first visit all over again. read more

Cozy and charming little restaurant that serves vegan and is NOT BYOB (outdated yelp description). We reserved seats at the chef's counter and were seated right in front of the door. It wasn't too cold outside but still felt chilly and drafty in our seats. We ordered a bottle of the cider which was tasty but served in freezing cold glasses which wasn't ideal since we were already cold and the bottle was plenty chilled. We really enjoyed the gold beet starter which was super creamy with lots of dill and the sourdough focaccia was good but very oily. The cavatelli main was tasty but I found the raw peppers to not quite fit with the flavors of the dish and they felt like an afterthought. We also got the cauliflower curry which was good. I would've loved to see the chef showcase some more vegan proteins as none of the dishes seemed to have any substantial amount of protein. read more

Pietramala - Cavatelli - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pietramala has been getting some serious press recently, so we knew we wanted to make a trip over. We made late-ish night reservations on a Friday with friends, one of whom is vegetarian / mostly vegan. Pietramala is on a popular street in No Libs, so you can easily make an evening out of a trip by stopping in other nearby stores, etc. We decided to drive, and we easily found parking right outside the restaurant. It's a small spot with pretty limited seating and waiting area, so we were happy to have snagged a res. We were prompt for our reservation, but with some diners ahead of us taking their time, we weren't seated for another 20-30 minutes past our res time. This wasn't a huge deal at all, but the limited space in the restaurant did make waiting challenging (esp since there were others waiting too) and since it was a chilly night, waiting outside wasn't ideal either. The employees were very apologetic for the delay in seating us and quite accommodating (I think they threw in a free dish), which definitely made it a more bearable waiting period! As most readers probably know, Pietramala is a fully vegetarian restaurant. That might turn some people off, but it totally shouldn't. Pietramala is a work of art - the way they work the menu without a lick of meat is amazing. For our table of 4, we debated getting the whole menu vs just a few dishes. After reviewing the menu, we were easily swayed to just get the whole thing, which was a great decision. It was a very reasonable amount of food - we finished nearly all of it without feeling super gross or overly stuffed. Every bite was delectable, again working so creatively with vegetables and accompaniments. Our standout dishes were sourdough focaccia, the murasaki sweet potato, the saku saku cabbage, and the comb tooth mushroom. All bites were unreal and satisfying, pairing so well from both flavor and texture standpoints. We all truly loved every dish! Pietramala is BYOB, so we paired all dishes with a solid red which rounded out the meal. Prices were super reasonable - for getting the entire menu, I was shocked at the final cost for the 4 of us. The BYOB nature and thrown in freebie from the staff of course helps with that :) Service was great, our server helping us figure out the menu and sharing her favorites. I would suggest somehow making the waiting experience better (reserving spots at the bar for waiters) and / or optimizing scheduling reservations to avoid prolonged wait periods. But despite this slight hiccup, we loved our visit to Pietramala - even as a meat eater, I was blown away by this vegetable-forward meal! read more

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Vegetables are extremely fresh and Grown with a nutritious soul! Service was well nurtured with a respectful banter. Had a wonderful ambiance and light soulful music in the background. Was so focused on food that took only 1 picture of main course . Will be back again. read more

Pietramala - Eggplant - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic vegan food that's made quickly and with friendly service. Nice ambiance inside with ample table and counter seating

When I heard the Michelin Restaurants had been chosen for Philly I had to check out the list for myself. I have never heard of green star for a restaurant but the idea of vegan food sounded amazing. We had Lancaster farm fresh honeynut squash, urban roots farms murasaki sweet potatoes, mycopolitan black pearl mushroom, and Lancaster farm fresh cauliflower. The honeynut squash wasn't my favorite dish. It was a whole squash cut in half with a ton of seed like items on top. The reason I didn't like this dish was because there was tahini all over the dish. I felt like the tahini did not add to the squash. I really liked the sweet potato dish. I felt like the cashew cream tasted amazing and was very creamy. The buffalo sauce was very tasty. The buffalo sauce mixed with the cashew cream sauce tasted amazing. I liked the cauliflower dish as well. It had bok choy and these fingerling potatoes. It was delicious. The mushrooms had mashed potatoes underneath them. The mushrooms were grilled and tasted like steak and mashed potatoes in my opinion. read more

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I've been wanting to check out Pietramala for quite some time now and am so glad I got to try it out. I came in a group of 4 for dinner on a Saturday night and we had a lovely experience. The atmosphere is so cozy and homey. Service was great throughout our meal with plenty of water refills. To drink, we all had a Pomelo Paloma (pomelo, lime, agave) which was nice and refreshing. We all split 7 of the menu items. Here's a ranking (from favorite to least favorite): Fried Chicken of the Woods with preserved jimmy nardello jelly - crispy and not too heavy, and the jelly was delicious Sourdough Focaccia with tomato XO - seems silly to rate bread so highly but it was incredible! Grilled Oyster Mushrooms with sweet corn, shishito, shelling beans - the oyster mushroom-corn combo gave it such a nice balance of earthiness to creaminess Golden Beet Salad with beet tamari aioli, sour chard, crispy sunchoke - the crispy sunchoke especially was so delicious Smashed Murasaki Sweet Potato with yuzu koshō buffalo, sour cashew cream, chives - sweet potato melted in your mouth; the sauce kind of gave a creamsicle vibe which was interesting Honeynut Squash with husk cherry, habanero, pumpkin seed tahini - the squash was creamy and the tahini was delicious - definitely spicy from the habanero! Pappardelle with wild mushroom ragù, spigarello, bird's beak peppers - mushroom ragu was great, the bird's beak peppers were a little off-putting (not from spice, perhaps from acidity?) Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I'm happy to have another high-end vegan restaurant in Philly! read more

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Incredibly fresh, flavorful food! Highly recommend Pietramala! Ambiance & Service: Dimly lit and intimate--perfect for a date. Our server was friendly and gave excellent recommendations. The food takes time, so it's not ideal for a quick meal. Food: We had the Focaccia, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Roasted Beans, Shitake Mushrooms, and Harissa Eggplant. Every dish was bursting with flavor, and the produce was exceptionally fresh. We left feeling full, but not overly stuffed. TL;DR: Amazing fresh food in a cozy, intimate setting. Try the beans and shitake mushrooms! read more

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What an incredible meal and overall experience. The staff is kind, helpful, fun, and knowledgeable. The chef has created a delicious menu; every plate we were served was beyond expectations! The space is intimate and charming, perfect for celebrating with a close group of friends and loved ones, while not feeling like you are all seated on top of others. You must order every desert :-) Get here as soon as you possibly can! read more

Hostess actively let us wait for around 5-10 minutes before saying hello. Never a good look. Food was good but needed salt. Ambiance was the saving grace - very cute and warm. My favorite item was the Always Sunny cocktail. Chef kiss. read more

Have only heard things and finally popped in, would return for the beets and sweet potato alone. Excellent service and helpful staff. read more

Pietramala - Golden beets - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been wanting to go to Pietramala for ages, and we finally had the opportuntiy to celebrate our anniversary here. It is a small, intimate vegan BYOB ($10 corkage fee) restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Our server gave us incredible recommendations since we were stuck wanting to eat the whole menu, a good problem to have. I loved every dish, but my absolute favorite was the focaccia! The bread was perfect, and that xo sauce was wild, almost had a hint of pepperoni style flavor. I've wanted to try chicken of the wood mushrooms forever, and I really loved them in their play on 'chicken nuggets'. The texture was perfect, fried truly perfectly, not oily or greasy at all, and the sweet and sour sauce was authentic - what a treat for those that may miss fried breaded chicken! My least favorite was the pasta dish, not that I didn't like it - I just loved the others so much more. I'm not a huge squash fan, but I very much enjoyed that dish with the habanero sauce. My next favorite dish was the creamy corn and grilled oyster mushrooms. They got a great char on the mushrooms, adding to the texture and taste of them - contrasting the creaminess of the corn - ** chefs kiss ** We had a fantastic meal, and cannot wait to come back to try some of the other dishes. This was hands down, the best vegan food I've had in my life thus far. I left incredibly happy, and incredibly inspired to try to recreate some of these in my vegan home. Thank you so much to the entire team for a meal to remember for a lifetime. read more

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Yummy food and wonderful service! Our fantastic server Niya (sp?) was amazing at working with the chef to create the perfect dinner for our friend with many allergies. We are not vegan, but wanted a place we could go with our vegan friends and we definitely found one! Food was delicious, filled with many flavors and textures. Drinks were fixed for our tastes. Water glasses were kept filled. Warm, comfy space. Pricier than our usual places, but well worth the cost! read more

Between the service, ambiance, and the food itself- this meal was an absolute 10/10. Our server, red head with great tattoos, couldn't have been more attentive/nicer. There was an individual who I'm pretty sure was named Nick? who was also eager to check in and make sure we were well situated. The black pearl mushroom entree was so fresh and savory. We ended the meal with the bombolini dessert. Everything was paired with a Vidal Blanc which was fantastic. We truly left this wanting for nothing. It was a great dinner all around and this restaurant deserves all the credit. read more

My partner found this place when looking up date night spots in Philly, especially since I'm a vegetarian - I can't believe I hadn't heard of Pietramala before we dined here! Service was good - despite being 40 minutes late because of traffic, an Uber that took a wrong turn, and other variables, we were seated as soon as we arrived. The restaurant had a nice lowlight, cozy ambiance and felt quite intimate. We tried a couple of dishes but the standout and memorable item was the sourdough focaccia with tomato XO. The tomato XO had a slight kick, and was the perfect pair for the crusty focaccia. There were also some dishes with elements that did not seem vegan, they were so well-made - like a vegan creme fraiche, with the perfect creamy texture. I would try Pietramala again as they change their menus frequently, even though it is super pricey for the portions in each dish - would say about 7/10 for our first visit! read more

Pietramala - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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From start to finish... amazing! If you are vegan, if you are not vegan, it doesn't matter. Make a reservation and dine here. Please start with the focaccia. It is so delicious and you will also want it for every sauce that comes from any dish. The primordia cremini carpacccio is so delicious! The Meyer lemon takes it over the top with freshness. We also ordered the green meadow durum tortellini with cultured cashew ricotta. The menu is seasonal and there's no guarantee this will be on next weekends menu but if it is, you should order it. The sweet potato with the buffalo sauce was a perfect invention and the beet salad with the crispy sunchokes was a texture explosion! This place is special and the food that is coming from the kitchen is special. Trust me. It's also a wonderful place with great atmosphere, wonderful service and sexy lighting. We celebrated a birthday and such a sweet touch with a candle at the end. (Along with a decadent chocolate dessert with bay, sesame, mesquite.) Make a reservation and bring wine and enjoy this incomparable place. You will not be sorry. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! We were able to park right outside the restaurant which was convenient -- 3 hours of free parking. We enjoyed the focaccia, carrots, sweet potatoes, and tortelloni. Everything was absolutely incredible & flavorful & unique!! Service was perfectly paved and we enjoyed being right next to where the food was being prepared and hearing "HANDS" and "CORNER" just like on The ! Would definitely come back. BYOB. read more

Gotta give props to Pietramala...not only a great destination for vegans, but for omnivores alike. If you are not a vegetarian or vegan, I would still highly recommend trying this spot out. It's a cozy & quaint, storefront-esk type of dining experience. We had the pleasure of sitting at one of the booths, which comfortably sat 4 of us, right at the front window. We had great views of the entire restaurant, open-air kitchen, and plenty of opportunity for people watching on busy 2nd street. Their menu is pretty impressive - nice variety and creative offerings. They tout a focus on seasonality, fermentation, and preservation - and that is easy to see. While the food itself was good, I was most impressed by the appearance. It felt like each plate had vibrant color combinations and overall eye catching plating techniques. They recommend 2-3 plates per person, so as a party of 4, we just ordered one of everything + dessert. We found that it was the perfect amount of food for your group. Some of my favorite bites: - Honeynut Squash: I thought their pumpkin seed tahini was really innovative, and really matched two earthy flavors together nicely. The touch of habanero was the kicker here - gave it a great level of spice. - Golden Beets: Loved the sweet and sour combination - Sweet Potato: Their house hot sauce was delicious! - Tagliatelle: the "ragu" of the woods was tender and did a great job of holding the tomato miso sauce. The only real hang up we had was on their corkage fee...a little funny that they are a BYO and then charge people to open the wine. To be fair, I think we had them in a bit of bind by bringing multiple bottles (some of them pre-opened and a mix of wine/liquor) so they just charged us $20 for the table. I would just inquire about this before heading in - they made it seem like it only applies to wine (& perhaps just one bottle.) All-in-all...solid dinner!! Don't hesitate to try it out. read more

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Everything from the vibes to the food was immaculate. Our servers were very attentive, knowlegable and super friendly. The food was amazing, as a faithful meat eater married to a vegan I cam safely this was the best meatless meal i've ever had. Every dish was well constructed and the flavors were well thought out and unmatched in uniqueness. We will without a doubt be returning! read more

They foster such a homey vibe here at pietramala. I felt like i was in a friend's home read more

This restaurant is hard to find; there's no clear sign. Look out for a restaurant painted green with a green lightbulb outside the door that says Pietramala. Parking on the weekend is a struggle!! There is an open lot-parking lot 6 minutes down the road next to the Lukoil gas station (the kiosk is borken so scan the picture to pay for 3 hour parking-minimum so you don't get a ticket.) Once in the resturant it's a really cozy vibe, and the staff are very kind and helpful! I got the most popular items and, for some reason, didn't feel as impressed by the food as other reviewers. I didn't like the flavor profiles and found 2 of my 3 dishes too oily. read more

The food was really lovely and tasted earthy! I appreciated that they didn't try to make fake "tastes-like-chicken" dishes and just let the vegetables and pasta speak for themselves. The corn base of the Shiitake dish was the best part. read more

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I've been here multiple times and they constantly deliver great tasting food. The dishes are truly exciting and fun to eat. Everything is fresh and you can tell the chefs really think through each dish. Pietramala has really set the bar high. This is my most frequented restaurant in Philly and every time I go in, I am reminded why they are THAT girl! read more

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I had a reservation for 4 that I had to cancel the day of. I called and left a message early in the day as they don't open until 5. According to the booking, they may charge $10 per person if you cancel within 24 hours. I was a little annoyed, but I accepted that they may do that. I checked my credit card today and found that they charged my credit card $80 or $20 per person. I had planned on rescheduling my visit. That won't be happening now. read more

What a time to be alive (and vegan)!! Pietramala is the coolest place you've ever been to. If you thought Vedge was the holy grail you MUST try Pietramala. It's the hipper, cooler-yet-still upscale vegan restaurant the scene needed. Every single dish was a hit. Lots of adventurous cooking techniques and flavors like smoked pears, corn-cob tea, and tomato-based XO sauce. We were both impressed and delighted. As hip and cool as this restaurant's food is, the service was pleasantly old-school with plate changes after every course, table crumbing, and water glasses that never hit more than half-drank without being refilled. You don't need to be vegan to appreciate the creativity and immaculate vibes of Pietramala but you might find yourself converted before dinner ends. read more

The servers are friendly and the atmosphere is nice and intimate. The food which I thought was pretty good had a few hits (Japanese yam) and a miss (parsnips), but overall very good and presented well. The huge letdown was the desert. We ordered the $14.00 rhubarb turnover. What arrived was a small pastry triangle just plopped onto a plate. The filling was more like a smear of rhubarb and the dough was very dry and lacked flavor. I don't know how they figured the pricing for this as everything else seemed fair. The last part of the meal should make you feel good and happy that you came in. I felt ripped off and disappointed. read more

Fantastic, surprising, elegant, scrumptious wow wow wow. I love meat but if eating vegetarian was always as good as this meal I would not be pressed. For the two of us, we ordered five dishes for dinner. The market lettuces were so delicate and the elderflower vinaigrette was delightfully sweet and tangy. The smoked potatoes had bold flavors that lingered, the gorgeous purple hue of the perfectly cooked spuds a beautiful visual contrast with the creamy sauce on the plate. The focaccia was the ideal lick your lips level of saltiness, and we strategically saved a piece for sopping up our empty plates. The gnocchi (not pictured) was so soft and pillowy, melting beautifully in the mouth, with the crunchy fresh veg dancing around. Lastly the rigatoni!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never had such a stunning sauce. I had a moment of crisis with the first bite - have I ever had anything this good? Will I ever again??? It packs all the punch of a deep meaty bolognese sauce with a sweet note and yet another smoky note following. The memory of it is gripping. My friend ordered one of their specialty ginger beers, mandarin mint, and loved it. Service was lovely, friendly. The pacing of the dishes matched our dinner conversation, we did not feel rushed to finish as we enjoyed the cozy vibe of the restaurant. Northern Liberties street parking is a bit tough but this is right by the Spring Garden station and multiple bus stops. read more

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My second time at Pietramala, and I think they added a $20 bottle fee from my last visit, which I wasn't thrilled about. However, the food was amazing, our server was extremely attentive, and the atmosphere was warm (literally) and cozy. Sadly the food disappeared too quickly before I could get enough pictures! I did try the Focaccia (amazing as always), Lion's Mane (my absolutely favorite dish), the Maitake, carrots, and market lettuces. Everything was delicious, but my one complaint was about the market lettuces with "winter vegetables" - this came with a delicious elderflower vinaigrette. We were told it had turnips, golden beets, and more, but I don't think I spotted a single beet in the salad. Definitely could have used more veggies and less lettuce! read more

Pietramala - Focaccia - Vegan Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Best meal of my life, hands down. I found myself wanting to come back before I'd even left. I can best describe Pietramala as if Vedge had a baby with Italian night at Miss Rachel's Pantry, which is the highest compliment I can think of right now. The food was delicious. Incredibly fresh and creative, and beautifully plated. The servings are perfect for sharing but I had no problem finishing them myself lol. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable service and a great playlist as well! I reserved a table for one without any challenges or judgment which can be rare. Two money things to be aware of: there is a $20 cork fee on any BYO bottle and the $25/person deposit required through Tock is automatically applied toward your bill. Make sure to tip your server based on the full amount before this discount!!! I want to keep this place my little secret but it's just too good not to share. I won't rest until every person I know has eaten here! read more

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4 adults and one 5 year old. We ordered just about the entire menu. Everything was full of flavor and delicious, The service was friendly and informative. Full crowd but not overly noisy or hectic. Highly appreciated by the vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores! read more

While the food was great, this review is about something more philosophical. As someone who is a strict veggie, and have been for 20+ years, I was a bit taken back by the non-vegan recipes posted along the walls of the bathroom and restaurant. One included chicken liver, another for mayonnaise -- both very non-vegan items. This confused me, as the place prides itself for putting plants on a pedestal, yet the recipes were not plant-forward. Being the person I am, I asked the server because I was worried I had been eating non-vegan food. I let the server know about the menus, and she replied it's because of the aesthetic and they're from an old cookbook - it's "art." Sure. But it's still not vegan, so it feels inappropriate to frame.I guess the chef overheard me and told the waitress - or she felt the need - to come back and inform me that the chef overheard me and wanted me to know it was his grandmother's cookbook and the restaurant is named after her. Ok that's great, and no disrespect to his grandmother, but it's still not vegan. I stand by my point. I don't think the server needed to come back at let me know, and the new information didn't alleviate my concerns. If anything, I felt like the restaurant is appropriating a trend of being vegan while not honoring its core principles. I spoke to some vegan friends of mine this morning and they agreed with me. It's a weird choice. Can you imagine walking into PETA and seeing a recipe for chicken liver? Anyway, the recipes confused me, but the servers return trip made me and my guest feel extremely uncomfortable. Sorry to your grandma but take down the non-vegan recipes - art or not, it's weird to have in a VEGAN RESTAURANT. I will not be returning, which is sad because the food was pretty dam good. read more

Not just a top vegan restaurant in PHL, definitely a top overall restaurant. Pietramala does vegan food exactly how I love it - centered on plants and making them so delicious that they stand on their own without having to emulate something else. Every dish we had was fresh, inventive, and just so freaking good. The menu changes weekly so I won't bother sharing dish recommendations but would say to most definitely ask the staff to guide you. Ambiance is cozy AF and service is great. Food came out quickly but not rushed and everyone was kind and super attentive. Highly recommended. PS - BYOB, but they have great NA drinks if you do choose read more

Our table of four (two vegans two carnivores) ordered basically the whole menu minus the green salads. There were one or two plates I wouldn't get again (the farro risotto had some flavor that wasn't pleasant to me but the rest of the table seemed to enjoy it) but everything else was good or great. As others say they rely on a charred flavor in a lot of dishes which I do like. The bok choy and the black pearl mushroom were the favorites. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was great. I hope they change their minds on the $20 corking fee which is insane for a BYOB! read more

Beyond great! Ambiance! Atmosphere! Adorable! Server absolutely delightful! Tonight we dined on the most exquisitely delicious vegan food! We were thrilled with opening warmth and crumb of the focaccia gently resting in the tomato bagna cauda, the sublime beets in beet aioli, sour chard dish. Then we became enchanted with the restaurant's mushroom mastery is beyond description. The chicken of the woods dish was out of this world. The comb tooth mushroom dish with yellow eye bean tamari and heirloom polenta would have left me speechless except I now have a mission. I have to tell you to go. Tuesday through Saturday 5-9. You shouldn't be anywhere else. Go immediately. Your tastebuds deserve this. You deserve to eat so well! The food was too good to take time to take pictures. Go now! See for yourselves read more