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    Radicchio Cafe

    4.2 (388 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Cafes
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Eva B.

    Such a cozy restaurant with great food! They have a great Italian menu, I was not super hungry when we went so I just had a salad but it was very good and everything was fresh! All of the other dishes looked amazing so I will definitely back. The space is really cute and the staff were so friendly. The service was also very quick and the food was out was quicker than we were expecting! We got there shortly after it opened for dinner and there were only two of us so we were able to be seated right away with no reservation but it did get more crowded as we sat there.

    Agnello Scottadito
    Phylicia H.

    Charming Italian restaurant situated in old city. It's very tight inside so reservations are definitely recommended! Service and food were both great! They have a full bar now so it's not byo, however, we saw several groups walk in with their own bottles and get away with it..which was annoying since we paid for a full bottle. Maybe because it's a new rule they are allowing it for now? We ordered the octopus, broccoli rabe, chicken sorrentina, and agnello scottsdito. Everything was delicious and fresh. We especially loved our entrees and would get it again! Cooked to perfection, hearty amount and tasty. Wish I had room to try dessert, but that will be for next time!

    Farfalle POSITANO
    Julie E.

    We had dinner at Radicchio Café in Old City this past Friday night at 7 PM. It was our first time, and we'd actually walked by earlier in the week and thought it looked really cute--so we made a reservation. When we arrived, it was lively but not overly packed, and we were seated right away. We opted for an outdoor table, which turned out to be a great choice (even though it got unexpectedly chilly--more on that in a second!). Service was excellent across the board. Our server was warm, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu and specials. The wine pours were generous--a major win for the girls. When the temperature dropped quickly, a server kindly fired up the outdoor heater and even swapped in a fresh propane tank so we'd stay warm during dinner. Above and beyond. We started with complimentary bruschetta and bread with oil, which were both delicious. For an appetizer, we ordered the Gauzzeto (mussels and clams in a spicy red sauce), and honestly--it was the best bite of the night. The mussels were massive and fresh, and we ended up sopping up every last bit of that amazing sauce with our bread. For mains, I had the Chicken Locanda, which was beautifully thin and fried to perfection, but it came out a little cold. That said, the eggplant on top was flavorful and warm, and paired with the arugula and tomato, it made for a great combination. My partner had the Farfalle Positano, which was unfortunately pretty bland. We asked for extra tomato sauce, which definitely helped, but it wasn't a standout. Even though the entrées were a bit underwhelming, the service, ambiance, and appetizers really carried the night. As a sweet touch, they brought us a little bite of biscotti at the end of the meal, even though we didn't order dessert. Overall, it wasn't perfect--but it was charming and enjoyable, and we're already planning to go back and try a different dish next time.

    Dominique S.

    My husband and I stopped in here for dinner when we didn't feel like cooking and it did not disappoint. The service was attentive and friendly. We got the grilled artichoke to start which was delicious (hence why I never got a photo). I got the broccoli rabe and sausage for my main (it's an app but the portion was plenty). And my husband got the pasta with vodka sauce and prosciutto. The vida sauce was so nice and light. We also got complimentary bread, bruschetta, and tinny biscotti cookie. Be sure to check them out!

    Veal Parmigiana.
    Manny P.

    Ate here for a Friday night dinner in the city. Loved the bone in veal parm and the bustling Italian atmosphere. Service was friendly and the prices reasonable. Would certainly return

    Tirimisu
    Nando F.

    As we entered Radicchio Cafe we were greeted by the hostess who brought us to our table. While we were perusing the different options of endless enjoyment, we had the opportunity to see what others had ordered for their table. Let me tell you our mouths began to salivate just looking at the presentation from these dishes. While we were enjoying a several glasses of wine, let me just tell you what we enjoyed this fine evening. (At the moment it is still a "BYO") Appetizer. * Burrata ~ This was one of their specials , and this was amazing. Creamy, and delightful which made this salad the more enjoyable. * Grilled Octopus ~ This was perfectly marinated. Main. * Branzino ~ A special they were serving this evening, and this European seabass was made to perfection. This also came with a side of vegetables which complimented the main attraction. * Tagliatelle Diavolo ~ Another special they were serving with scallops, shrimp, and clams. This spicy dish was simply amazing. Dessert. * Tiramisu ~ What can one say.. simply exquisite. The service was on point with our waitress making sure we were fully accommodated, which is always a plus. In all with the decor , that home type feel that makes you feel like you are eating with family. This my yelp fam can make any meal you choose more enjoyable. With all of this coming at you, it makes you want to come back again, and again, and again. I know I will be back when they open up their new bar. I am Nando, and I approve this message.

    Spaghetti pomodoro
    Jen T.

    3.5 The good: grilled octopus, very fresh and tasty, a must-try. Fast service. No wait for tables. The rest: I was excited to try this place based on the reviews, but for the price, the ambiance, and the pasta, I was disappointed. No wait for a table on a Friday night. They started us off with bruschetta that was a bit onion-forward but overall good. But the cold sesame-topped bread that came with it was rock hard. The flavor was okay, but it was stale. Not a good sign. The pasta is all over $23, most closer to $30, with some entrees over $40. The place feels like it's trying to be fancier than it is. It's very casual inside (screams Italian with the cork walls and Italian words strewn about), and the tables are very close together. Some of our plates were a bit chipped. The pasta had very little bite, and the red sauce on my pomodoro was generous but a bit bland. My husband was especially disappointed with his chicken with broccoli penne--he said it felt like getting a basic stir fry for $29. Dinner ended with a free small biscotti for each of us. It was fine. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. Like I said, the grilled octopus was great. Very tender, well executed, nice balanced flavor. Maybe seafood is the way to go here, or the specials. But the pasta we got was such a let down, especially for the price. I would've given this place four stars if not for that.

    Bruschetta
    Andrew W.

    I went here with my wife on a recent trip to Philadelphia. We were in Philadelphia for a very short period of time and picked this place based off some photos we saw on the internet, and because it was near our hotel. Overall, this was a very good Italian restaurant. First, the food was excellent. We ordered the Zito Too, Spaghetti Matriciana and tiramisu for dessert. The pastas were cooked nicely al dente and the sauces were flavorful. The tiramisu for dessert was very good, but not outstanding. Second, the service was good. Our server was attentive, polite and the food came out quickly. The only negative, was we felt a little bit rushed at the end of our meal. If it wasn't for that, I would say the service was excellent. Third, the ambulance was nice. It's a small, cozy restaurant that comes off as a neighborhood place. We enjoyed what could be described as traditional Italian restaurant decor and ambience. There were, however, some negatives. First, be warned there is a 3% surcharge to used your credit card. Given the prices range of the dishes and that a meal here could easily cost hundreds of dollars for a larger group, I felt that this was unfair. Also, there no warning or notice of this surcharge, at least none that was obvious. I surprised by the extra charge when wee got our bill. Second, the intimate nature of the restaurant can lent itself to the restaurant being a little too loud. That night we there a larger group (12-15 people) were at one table celebrating a birthday. One of the people was obnoxiously load and her voice dominated the entire restaurant the entire time were there. While, not necessarily the restaurant's fault, it's a risk of eating any small restaurant. Be warned. In sum, is this is a great restaurant with a few small flaws that shouldn't be enough to prevent anyone from eating here.

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    Nicole C.

    So first impression was a nice BYOB on a cute cobble stone street in old city. Plus we got seated so fast for a Friday night. They bring you out complimentary bruschetta on crostinis and a bread basket to start. It's always a green flag when you don't have to pay for a bread basket. We got 2 apps that were on special: roasted peppers with provolone and calamari. Then split 2 entrees: a pasta and chicken. We finished by splitting gelato. The portions were large and shareable. The food was delicious. The services was fast! The services was so fast but honestly too fast. We had 5 plates in less than an hour. Our entrees came out immediately after the appetizers. We asked for a couple minutes before ordering dessert but the waitress came back over twice asking if we were ready. Overall the food was A+ but it would be nice to enjoy the meal and not feel so rushed.

    Mussels & clams appetizer
    Courtney L.

    My boyfriend and I came here for a date night the other day; we absolutely LOVED it! It's BYOB and the food is incredible. They don't take reservations but we got there around 6pm on a Friday night and had no issues getting a table. They have seating inside and outside so it makes it a lot easier! We started off with the mussels and clams appetizer in a garlic white wine sauce. Very tasty and loved dipping the bread in the garlicy sauce. Chefs kiss! For our mains we decided to split the spaghetti with chicken parm and ziti with meatballs. The tomato sauce was terrific and tasted just like your Italian grandmother would make for you on Sunday. The tomato sauce was a bit on the sweeter side which I loved as well. They chopped up the meatballs which was a nice addition and also added some ricotta cheese for a little something extra. The chicken parm was to die for and probably my favorite dish here! It was perfectly cooked and extremely delicious. We were too full for dessert but definetly want to try something next time! I can't wait to go back and try their other dishes. I would recommend anyone to go to Raddicho Cafe, you certainly will not be disappointed if your looking for a delicious Italian meal.

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    Loved it! After walking the city we chanced upon it and loved the food and wine. Service was perfect.

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    Wonderful food at reasonable prices! Nice staff and good service. Lots of parking nearby after 6pm.

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