Repeat winner of the Golden Meatball Challenge between South Philadelphia and South Jersey, Italian Market staple Villa Di Roma has a winning 50-year-old formula for its pan-seared all-beef beauties.
Established in 1899, you're standing in Philadelphia's oldest Italian restaurant and one of the oldest in the United States.
When Stallone was in town, this is where you'd find him—enjoying veal and Chianti. He would even call his wife in California so she could hear the singing wait staff.
The "Original Brick Oven" was designed and built by Salvatore Marra himself with bricks from Mt. Vesuvius.
Big, big portions. Save room though, because the tiramisu is homemade—by Criniti's mother, of course.
Looking for a menu? You won't find it here. Mamma prepares a daily meal based upon what's fresh at the Italian Market.
Scannicchio's has won Best of Philadelphia for Italian Restaurants and was awarded a high Zagat rating. Most importantly, it's won the hearts and stomachs of South Philly natives.
Pianists and opera singers serenade sweethearts every Saturday and Sunday night. You may even hear Frank Borda, who's known around these parts as the "Singing Chef."
Here for dinner? Grab a lunch menu too. Pesto offers a wide selection of paninis and pasta plates in its lunch menu.
Don't ever refer to co-owner Maria Farnese as a "chef." She's a 'cook' and... the only one they've got.
The Saloon offers free parking and the top-notch service you'd expect to find at a family-run Italian restaurant.
