2. Osteria
8.5
640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 79 tips and reviews
The Daily Meal: Get 1/2 portion of pasta and check out the appetizer menu - the octopus is perfectly cooked. If you're really hungry, the suckling pig for one (don't worry, not a whole pig) will fill you right up. Read more.
Jason Lee: Lombarda pizza, anything octopus, beet & goat cheese ravioli, chicken liver rigatoni, and the pistachio gelati are all outstanding. Get half portions of the pastas and try a few.
Stef Arck: Octopus, brussels sprouts, and calamari pasta all rock. Read more.
3. Giorgio on Pine
8.6
1328 Pine St (btw Broad St & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Avenue of the Arts South · 40 tips and reviews
Corrin Johnson: Get the gnocchi!! Little dough balls of heaven!
Bre Bonner: Giorgio and his staff are extremely sweet. Everything tastes so fresh and authentic. The mussels are delicious and the cheese ravioli is so filling.
Phil Katz: Fantastic pasta dishes, and great gluten free options. The dining room can get loud, though.
4. Little Nonna's
8.5
1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 55 tips and reviews
Anthony Maggio: Get the arrancini, eggplant parm, gnocchi and spaghetti with meatballs. Or just order the whole menu if you're with a group. Hazelnut cake for dessert is no joke either.
Gilles Boeykens: The meatballs with spaghetti are excellent!!! Not a typical taste with the cheese in it. It was awesome, would surely recommend this place!
Sergey Kovalenko: It’s delicious!!! Spaghetti & meatballs it’s f***n amazing 😉
6. Fiorella
8.9
817 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 11 tips and reviews
Hadis Jami: The pasta was delicious although shrimps tastes a little bad and the pudding was amazing highly recommended
Lee Hoffman: Holy cow. The meat sauce and cacio Pepe pastas were some of the best I’ve ever had. The chitarra, gnocchi and salad also excellent!
Ashley Knight: Loved the veggie cauliflower appetizer and the specialty pasta with shrimp
7. Dante & Luigi's
8.5
762 S 10th St (at Catherine St.), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 27 tips and reviews
Sonia M.: The lasagna is amazing and can feed an army. Could not make it to dessert but the Tiramisu looks amazing!
Philadelphia Magazine: Visit Dante & Luigi’s for the lasagna, which is easily the best in the city, served in slices as big as your forearm yet still light as a cloud, even smothered in the house’s hefty red gravy.
Cheryn Robles: Gnocchi with vodka sauce was amazing! Wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and wisely suggested I take the chocolate ricotta cannoli to go.
8. Radicchio Cafe
8.6
314 York Ave (4th Street), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 27 tips and reviews
Phil Edelstein: Get any of the pastas win the pink cream sauce and you will be happy. Also introduce yourself to massimo, the manager. A great Guy who will take good care of you.
Liz T: Whatever you choose, you'll moan with satisfaction! I suggest the creamy lobster ravioli when it's on special. Service is superb.
Bobby G.: Radicchio is RadiccYES in my book! Grilled calamari and octopus are fantastic! Lobster ravioli, Filet mignon, seafood salad are out of this world. Cannoli and tiramisu are better than any bakery!
9. Via Locusta
9.3
1723 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 5 tips and reviews
Lauren Krumeich: Excellent service, ambiance, and homemade pasta!
Isabella Wei: Great selection of pastas! Loved the truffle porcini agnolotti and pappardelle with pork ragu bianco. Also recommend the chocolate caramel tart!
Ashley Knight: Loved the bread, tuna tartar and fresh pastas. Also the mojito-esque cocktail.
10. The Continental Mid-Town
8.3
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews
Natalie Quinn: The lobster mac n cheese and french onion soup dumplings are the best items on the menu. You must get them!
Christopher DellOlio: If you like both lobster and macaroni and cheese then you must get the lobster mac n cheese, it's well worth the money.
RC: It's a very fun atmosphere. See the bathrooms (hilarious). Lobster mac to die for. Try the French onion soup dumplings for something different.
13. Gran Caffe L'Aquila
9.1
1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City West · 47 tips and reviews
Larisa Grollemond: Amazing gelato, and even some creative dishes with savory gelato. The menu is overcrowded but focus on the pastas and the extensive wine list!
Elba R.M.: The best gnocchi I've ever tried and the gelato is amazing! Plenty of wine to choose from.
Amanda Finn: Everything here was amazing ! Got the eggplant app and the pasta we did without speck and added shrimp soooo gooooood ! Coffee and drinks were also delicious and unique
14. Vetri Cucina
8.7
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Magazine: Rosemary-scented chicken liver ravioli. Paccheri carbonara with foie gras. Rich chestnut fettuccine with wild boar ragu. Whole-roasted baby goat with polenta. Try them all. Read more.
Allie Ilagan: In its 13th year, Marc Vetri's namesake restaurant continues to shine. From the tasting menu, don't miss the spinach gnocchi, whole roasted baby goat and chocolate polenta souffle.
Chefs Feed: Marcie Turney, chef of Barbuzzo, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Spinach gnocchi w/ brown butter. Read more.
15. Cry Baby Pasta
8.0
627 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 7 tips and reviews
Carlie Rice: Great new spot in Queen Village! Highly recommend the smoked chicken pasta and the grilled asparagus that was a special. Great atmosphere
Steve Poland: So delicious. Pasta homemade.
Brandon Gibson: Sharing plates, pasta and larger entrees can be matched with Italian beer, wine and cocktails.