2. Cafe Lift
8.6
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews
Kishan Kumar: One of the best brunch spots in Philly.. it's a hidden gem.. try the Cannoli French toast and the Ricotta pancakes !! For all you health nuts , try the kale salad. It's a BYPB.
Melania Spagnoli: This place is awesome. You can aldo bring your own wine and drink it there! The eggs benedict and the ricotta pancakes are delicious!
Molly Hemphill: I always get the lemon ricotta pancakes and if I don't I wish I had! But, I also recommend the bfast burrito and huevos rancheros.
3. Isgro Pastries
8.5
1009 Christian St (at 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews
Gigi: Best ricotta cannolis in South Philly! Amazing Italian cookies too.
Michael Kent: Ricotta canoli are very very good as are the almond horn. They are a little pricey, but that will motivate you to order a smaller quantity then you ordinarily might and that's good for the waistline.
Grace Lee: This place probably has the best pastries in South Philly, and the best ricotta cannolis in the whole city.
6. Laurel
8.6
1617 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 22 tips and reviews
CITY GRIT: We dream of Nick’s Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta, as well as the Foie Gras appetizer.
Philadelphia Magazine: Getting a table at "Top Chef" Nicholas Elmi's tiny BYOB can be difficult, but when you get there, you may have your best meal of the year. Elmi may be best know for his ricotta gnocchi. Read more.
CITY GRIT: Chef/Owner Nick Elmi's new Modern-French influenced American cuisine is some of the most beautiful and delicious food we tasted in 2013! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
7. Le Virtù
8.3
1927 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 37 tips and reviews
Jase: For dessert, be sure to order farm-fresh, sheep's milk cheeses and aged ricottas from Marcelli Formaggi in Abruzzi. Amazing!
Reserve: One of many fantastic desserts on the menu at Le Virtu in Philadelphia, the Torta di Mandorle is a flourless citrus-almond cake with cinnamon-whipped sheep’s milk ricotta and saffron honey. Read more.
Showtime Network: Luckily, you’ve stumbled across a Philly classic that’s under the tourist radar. If only the Vatican had such a place, the Borgia family would have surely escaped papal stresses and prying eyes here.
9. Tria
9.2
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews
Crystal D.: Amazing Bruchetta!! ...Pistachio + Ricotta + Lavender Honey = Heaven!!!
Jonathan Yagel: The Truffle Mushroom bruschetta and the Honey Ricotta bruschetta were both phenomenal. Would also recommend the Delice de Bourgogne and the Brie. Actually, everything here is good.
Visit Philly: School your date at Tria's Sunday School. Each syllabus includes a wine, cheese, and beer.
10. Pizzeria Vetri
8.8
1939 Callowhill St (btwn N 19th & 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Fairmount - Art Museum · 72 tips and reviews
Philly.com: The boys at the pizzeria roll up pizza dough, mortadella, ricotta, pistachio pesto. Read more.
Jason Rappaport: You can build your own pizza or modify anything on their menu. My personal favorite: margherita, add ricotta.
Arthur Etchells: Yes, everyone raves about the rotolo being served here, but the pizzas are worth the trip, too. Go with the prosciutto-topped crudo or the killer quattro formaggi, and a bottled Brooklyn cocktail. Read more.
13. Miss Rachel's Pantry
8.7
1938 S Chadwick St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South Philadelphia · 7 tips and reviews
DailyCandy: "Gather around with twelve others for seasonal fare such as Cobb salad with “bacon” crumbles, cashew ricotta dumplings, and heirloom tomato. Hungry for more? She also offers lunch delivery."
Sally: BBQ seitan sandwich and crabbie cake sandwich are both so insanely good! Ice cream and a cupcake with coffee might be my fave though :)
vegansaurus: A reservation pre-fixe menu type of place with amazing goodies created by the Chef, Rachel. If you want an epic vegan brunch, hit her up asap.
14. Dante & Luigi's
8.5
762 S 10th St (at Catherine St.), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 27 tips and reviews
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.
Fr. John Trigilio: Old style Italian American. Just like Nonna’s on Sundays. Delicious pasta and terrific staff. Must go when in South Philly
Visit Philly: Established in 1899, you're standing in Philadelphia's oldest Italian restaurant and one of the oldest in the United States.