Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Frankie's Fellini Cafe - Berwyn

4.7

4.7 (900)

$30 and under

Italian

Main Line

About the restaurant

Frankie's Fellini Cafe is a casual neighborhood find. The menu is filled with authentic Italian dishes from Veal Chop Milanese to Linguini with Clam Sauce. Everything is made fresh from scratch. Chef Frank Chiavaroli, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, creates all the recipes, shops daily at the market for the freshest ingredients, and greets you at the door.

The cafe is BYOB. At Frankie's Fellini Cafe you can always enjoy your favorite wine or beer with our delicious meals without a corking fee.

Frankie's Fellini Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 2 days ago

Never disappoints. The mussels are wonderful and the lobster ravioli delicious. The service is very friendly and we always feel like family.

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Popular dish

Calamari

Vetri Cucina

4.9

4.9 (2303)

$50 and over

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in a historic townhome in the heart of Philadelphia, Vetri Cucina is a unique space that invites guests to become part of our family. The intimate dining rooms evoke the charms of Italy with custom crafted features including hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers, Richard Ginori porcelain and Venetian glassware.
Showcasing the constantly evolving, dynamic creativity of Chef Vetri and his team, Vetri Cucina serves a classic tasting menu at $165pp using the highest quality local and specialty ingredients. The menu is inspired by both classic Italian recipes and our extensive culinary research across the globe. Vetri Cucina also offers a seasonal Forchetta menu which is a premium tasting menu experience at $215pp. These are the restaurant’s sole dining options, designed to provide each guest with a memorable, unparalleled experience. Reservations are released on the first of the month for the following month: ie. On October 1st, reservations are released for the month of November.

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Alyssa

Dined 6 days ago

Always an incredible meal at Vetri. Would suggest going with seasonal tasting, or going with suggestions on the regular tasting menu!

Fiorella Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (47)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bella Vista

About the restaurant

The Fiorella you see today is still the intimate space you know & love! Chef Marc Vetri and his team bring decades of talent & experience to this special space, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta is the main event at Fiorella, with rotating antipasti and desserts rounding out the menu.

A la carte seating is available both in our indoor dining room and outdoor patio, year round.

Indoor seating is predominantly at our chef's counter, with a few high-top tables outlining the space. Table vs. counter reservations are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Patio seating is shaded from sun in summer and insulated with heaters in winter. Due to the nature of outdoor reservations, Fiorella may have to cancel outdoor service for severe weather.

Looking to dine with a larger group or want to try a different taste of Fiorella? Join us upstairs for our Pasta Club chef's selection!

From the whole Fiorella Team, thank you for your continual love and support!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Seriously the best restaurant in Philly. Everything is always amazing and it’s so much fun!

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Experience

Fiorella Pasta Club - Upstairs Tasting Menu

Porcini - Philadelphia

4.9

4.9 (2012)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center City

About the restaurant

Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

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Donna

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

This is one of the best finds in Philly. We have been coming here for 14 years and have ALWAYS had the most delicious meals. The service is consistently exceptional! The owners go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing dining experience! Highly highly recommend!!!

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Popular dish

Cannelloni Agli Spinaci

L'Anima

4.9

4.9 (772)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Contemporary Italian Restaurant with a Modern design. Roman born chef Gianluca Demontis and Rosemarie owners have been in the business for over 20 years. Whether you dine-in or choose our beautiful outdoor patio, we ensure an authentic Italian experience. We are a BYOB restaurant.

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Christophervip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

The pastas were had were all very good as were the meatballs and the burrata. Our server was very friendly on a night when the restaurant was relatively quiet.

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Popular dish

Potato Gnocchi

Saloon Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2501)

$50 and over

Italian

South Philly

About the restaurant

Entering the Saloon, a family owned restaurant since it opened in 1967 is a bit like stepping into Philadelphia's past. Dark oak paneling, shiny brass and authentic local antiques create a warm congenial and casual atmosphere. The choice of two comfortable dining rooms each with its own vintage bars make dining and conversation a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Both bars feature a delicious and moderately priced food menu. The menu is Italian with seafood specials such as grilled octopus and dover sole. Saloon steaks and veal chops are legendary. Many prefer a plate of fried long hot peppers to compliment the steaks. All desserts and gelatos are made on the premises daily. The Saloon is a Philadelphia neighborhood bar and restaurant with a national reputation. And the parking is FREE!

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Lydiavip

Dined 6 days ago

Best Italian restaurant in Philly.. been going for many years. High quality and consistent always!!!!

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Arugula Ristorante- Chadds Ford

4.7

4.7 (930)

$30 and under

Italian

Chadds Ford

About the restaurant

Arugula Ristorante Italiano is an authentic Italian restaurant, proudly owned and operated by the Lubrano family. The menu features traditional dishes inspired by the home cooking of our families in the Central and Southern towns of Italy, as well as innovative dishes inspired by our family vacations throughout all the regions of Italy.

No matter if you are in the mood for a meal that brings you back to your childhood Sunday dinners or a meal that reminds you of your recent vacation, Arugula aims to bring a taste of Italy to our Chadds Ford neighborhood. Arugula uses the freshest ingredients to create each dish. We take pride in making each experience special, whether it is a meal with that special someone, a business meeting, or a celebration with a large group, Arugula aims to impress.

We invite you to BYOB!

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MICHELLE

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Excellent food and service. The Involtini di Prosciutto and the Arugula Finocchio e Arance were delicious. The Black Cherry Gelato was a great finish. I’m not one to waste money on Italian restaurants as I can make most of the entrees. This place was different and we will definitely be returning. Please note that this restaurant is BYOB.

Valle Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (840)

$30 and under

Italian

Wilmington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valle Cucina, Delaware's best kept secret for over forty years! Our name suggests Italian, and it is the best around, but we are also known for our seven time "Best of Delaware" award winning 100% jumbo lump crab cakes, seafood dishes and the area's most amazing dry aged steaks. Valle also showcases a 100+ bottle wine list.

Come as your are or formal, everyone feels at home. We take pride in our friendly service.

Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, off Limestone Rd. Valle, opened in 1981 as a pizzeria and has become a must try. We are inviting you to experience what many have called their best dining experience.

For special requests we suggest you call us 302-998-9999 so we can best serve you

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Carolvip

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Our favorite place to relax and enjoy a good meal!

Bistro Albertino

4.8

4.8 (1176)

$30 and under

Italian

Willow Grove

About the restaurant

Bistro Albertino is a chef owned restaurant where chef Goni decided to bring his European experience in Willow Grove and areas surrounding it. At Bistro Albertino you will find from homemade pastas and cheese to tender veal and chicken, from traditional dishes to contemporary dishes. You will feel welcome soon as you walk in, with the enthusiastic front of the house staff will accompany you to your experience with us. We accommodate children as well.

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Brian

Dined 7 days ago

Looking for a place to meet up with friends for a celebratory meal we chose Bistro Albertino because we'd been there before we knew the the service would be good and the food would be delicious. We had a great time

Trattoria Valona

4.8

4.8 (294)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hatboro

About the restaurant

Trattoria Valona is a family owned and operated BYO Italian restaurant located at the Victorian Village Shops within the Horsham Willow Grove area of Hatboro. We offer a comforting dining experience by using the freshest ingredients daily to provide our guests with the classics of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine along with a modern take on our daily chef specials. Authentic dishes, quaint dining room, open kitchen, and great service, we strive for our guests to feel right at home when dining with us. Benvenuti from Ilir and Lu!

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kathleenvip

Dined 3 days ago

Our server, Victoria was excellent. The food was very good. We would go back again.

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