My cousin and I had lunch at Adoro today. Our waiter greeted us at the door and seated us. The decor is lovely. We had a choice of tap, bottled, or sparkling water. The menu was wonderful! My Caesar salad was generous in size; the lettuce was crisp, the croutons were flavorful, and the dressing was perfect. My cousin had the Spinach Mascarpone soup. It was delicious! We each had the Vodka Penne entree, another ample portion. Outstanding! We couldn't finish our portions, and our waiter removed the plates and then brought us our leftovers already boxed. It was such a nice change from being handed a takeaway box to fill yourself. From beginning to end, it was a lovely dining experience. We will return to Adoro very soon and often. We will be using Adoro's catering menu for two upcoming events. Thanks to Marco and to our waiter, Casey! We'll see you soon! Ciao! read more

I really wanted to love this place. Adoro has all the makings of a great neighborhood Italian spot. White tablecloths, BYOB, warm lighting, and a cozy dining room that feels like classic Italian dining. The service was prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is genuinely charming. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the setting. The first red flag was the pre-grated parmesan cheese. It had that dry, stringy texture almost like packing peanuts, the kind you expect at a casual pizzeria, not a white-tablecloth restaurant. From there the rest of the dishes followed the same pattern: fine, but very much pizzeria-level cooking. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing had the depth, richness, or heart you expect from real Italian cooking either. In a city like Philadelphia, where there are so many incredible Italian restaurants, the food here just doesn't compete. Adorable place, great vibe, nice service, but if you're going out for truly memorable Italian food, you can do much better at dozens of other spots in the city. read more

Stopped by with a group of four last night and had a great time! Space is small and loaded with tables, but doesn't feel crammed. The staff is friendly and attentive, checking in and clearing plates as needed. Our food was great and the portions are large. I got the chicken caesar and it was great! The dressing was delicious. The chicken was a bit dry, but nothing crazy. It's BYOB and they'll handle uncorking and providing ice buckets and glasses. Not my absolute favorite Italian spot in Philly, but worth a try! read more

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Great Italian BYOB! This quaint, intimate restaurant did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the serving staff as very attentive. I never usually have dessert but don't sleep on the Limoncello cake. I'll definitely be back again. read more

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We were walking home one Sat evening from another restaurant, when we walked by Adoro....it was packed! I knew it had recently opened, and hadn't thought about trying it, but when I saw so many people there, my curiosity was piqued, and I decided to go. It was early, around 4; on a Tuesday, there was only one other patron there. The venue was very nice and inviting. They brought bread, and a small dish of olive oil, with what appeared to have herbs in it. The bread was slightly toasted and very good, a little crunchy, but soft and tasty. I dipped it in the oil, and was surprised to feel to heat in the spice! I like heat, but unfortunately, it 'doesn't like me'. I can tolerate a little, but only a little - this was too much. I asked for just olive oil, and was brought a little dish. If they're on the menu, I always start with them......meatballs. They weren't on the menu, but I asked if I could get some! They said no problem and asked how many I wanted - I asked for two. They brought them in a cast iron serving dish bathed in marinara and sprinkled with cheese. The meatballs were excellent, so flavorful, hot and great texture! I noticed how fresh and robust the marinara was - it was delicious! However, I tasted a little heat in the marinara, which is unusual. I asked the server if my taste was accurate and he said they put a 'little spice in the sauce'. He said, if I didn't want the spice, they could make up a batch without it. I said I was fine as it was only a slight amount of heat. I ordered the Mushroom Ravioli for my main dish, and asked for a side of spaghetti - the server asked what type of pasta I wanted - he suggested angel hair. I hadn't had angel hair pasta in quite some time, leaning more towards linguine and pappardelle. However, I went with his suggestion. The Mushroom Ravioli was some of the tastiest mushroom raviolis I've had! The pasta was cooked perfectly - the mushroom filling was creamy with the rich, woodsy taste of mushrooms. The sauce had sliced cooked mushrooms in it, which added to the depth of the dish. I love pasta and mushrooms, and this dish was a delight! Last, the angel hair pasta with marinara on the side. It's the thinnest of the Italian pastas, but when it's cooked right, it's long thin noodles provide a light, unique texture and taste like no other! It was amazing and brought back memories of when I used to eat it more often. I made a vow to bring angel hair pasta back into my repertoire. Adoro exceeded my expectations with each dish. It truly was a great Italian meal. However, and that's a big however, the sauce has heat....not a lot, but you know it's there. It's a departure from your 'grandma's gravy', but I know many people like a little spice, and it does accentuate the flavor in a way only spice can. read more

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Had a joint birthday dinner here and it was lovely. Small intimate BYOB restaurant with good service and delicious food at all courses. read more

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Had a nice dinner here on a busy Saturday night. It's a BYOB so bring a nice bottle to enjoy with some tasty Italian dishes. It's one big room inside with many tables, and dimly lit with small table lamps if needed. Had the veal Parmesan - very large tenderized piece of veal nicely breaded with ample cheese and sauce on top. The plate also had a serving of spaghetti as well to test the pasta which was fine. Very hearty large portion overall. Tried the pistachio mascarpone cake for dessert - this was excellent. Fluffy whipped pistachio had great flavor, and overall was not super sweet or overpowering. Nice relaxed welcoming BYOB for some Italian food, thanks. read more

Adoro Restaurant - Pistachio cake - Salad Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've walked by Adoro many times as my girlfriend lives in the area, and on multiple occasions have seen the staff sitting outside smoking cigarettes to escape the brutal Philly heat. Talk about authenticity. We came on restaurant week where they had a set menu for $40 and you got an appetizer, a main, and a dessert. SUCH A STEAL! All that for $40 in this economy!?! Shoutout to restaurant week we hittin licks. Although everyone else had the same idea as it was standing room only in here. I went with the caesar salad, the chicken parmesan, and a dessert for my girlfriend and her mom as I simply wasn't born with a sweet tooth... unless it's vanilla ice cream or red velvet cake. Then my sweet tooth steps out of the shadow realm. This chicken parm was phenomenal. A red sauce on top of the cutlet with a healthy portion of mozzarella cheese to tie it all together, and spaghetti on the side. It was a dream. The 2nd best chicken parm I've had in Philly, with only Trattoria Carina besting it. I've said this thousands of times at this point, but in my heart of hearts I believe Philly is the most underrated culinary city in the country. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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This corner Italian restaurant was quite full on a Friday night. I have high expectation due to good ratings. The tables are too close. I could clearly hear all of the conversation of the table next to me. Service was top notch. I accidentally dropped my napkin, a waiter immediately picked it up and replaced it with a clean one. Food came out fast. Fried calamari: fresh and tender served with marinara sauce. Beet salad: thinly sliced beet at the bottom, with arugula, topped with goat cheese and walnut and light dressing. Very good. I usually don't like the bitterness of arugula but this salad isn't bitter at all. I order special of the night: Mahi Mahi with risotto and veggies with light marinara. It was mediocre and the whole dish wasn't cohesive at all, like a cafeteria food put together on a plate. I was expecting a more refined dish 'My husband ordered eggplant parm. It's a huge portion. The breading fell apart and overall it was bland. Dessert: the waiter brought a plate of all of the dessert for us to choose. To my disappointment, they don't have tiramisu. How can an Italian restaurant not offering tiramisu? I saw their instagram post on January 26 displaying their tiramisu. I had decaffeinated coffee. It was so weak and water down, as if I was drinking hot water. read more

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Skip the meat ball sub and go for the chicken parm with spaghetti or the chicken piccata with veggies! Outstanding food great service perfect atmosphere! read more

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BYO spot, cash or card! I came for an early dinner and the restaurant is beautiful, staff are very attentive and friendly. I enjoyed the beet salad and the tiramisu but the daily special sea bass was extremely garlicky on my visit. I wasn't able to finish it but I'm hoping to be back to try a regular menu item and update my review. read more

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This place is very small but you can still hear everyone at your table which is hard to find! The food was amazing and even though their menu doesn't say it, they have gluten free options! Their penne pasta is gluten free and you can order it with anything you want they're very easy going and didn't make me feel weird about it or anything! The service was quick and everyone was so nice! I went for a family party but it would be such a cute spot for a date night! read more

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So glad we gave this place a shot! New to Queen Village, Adoro is a cozy Italian BYOB with heaping portions and the warmest service. There are a handful of restaurants in Philly that fit the Italian BYO description, and I think Adoro finds its niche in offering some classic Italian dishes with elevated ingredients. I LOVED the risotto porcini and was pleasantly surprised that it came with shrimp for its price. I also think this restaurant has successfully brought the feeling of a true Italian restaurant (not just an Italian American restaurant) to Philly. You get a bit of that with a place like Giorgio on Pine, but this place offers that while being underrated/a secret (for now!). They're new and working out the kinks still, but I'm rooting for this place. I reserved a table for two day-of but I think it'd be a great spot for a group dinner. And don't skip the tiramisu! read more

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While on the hunt for a new Italian restaurant I found Adoro. Philly is a city plastered with quality Italian restaurants so the standards have been set quite high for any new restaurants hoping to enter the market.To this effort,Adoro delivered a unique experience. Environment The restaurant is somewhat small but that's overcome by floor to windows that open up on hotter days. During my visit, one of the pairs of French doors was opened which brought a nice airy feel to the experience. The service was top notch and leaned a touch more towards upscale and less so towards a familial feel(preferred in this instance) Food How were the flavors? Delightful! My expectations for the food were quite low considering Adoro is a new restaurant(per the server they have been open less then 4 weeks). The calamari were crispy yet succulent and the fried mozzarella was sizable. Each of the wife's ventured into "shareable" territory and were massive . I chose a lighter entree of mushroom ravioli which took a backseat tot eh favorability of the calamari. Overall, I would revisit Adoro to check out the rest of the menu. The service coupled with the immense favor infused into each dish makes this a standout Italian restaurant in the Queens Village area. Happy eats! read more

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This place is amazing. The food is amazing and the service was great! We had veal parm with spaghetti , veal piccata with mash potato and fresh vegetables. The portions are large, easily shareable. 5 read more

Loved the small restaurant feel. Exceptional attentive service. Veal parm was great, as was the Veal Al Adoro.. Highly recommend.

I'm very happy this place is there . The Caesar and beet salads are delicious , the mushroom risotto is off the charts and the shrimp capellini is amazing . The employees all seem nice , the service is quick and the food comes out hot. read more

Nice neighborhood BYOB. Service is fast and efficient. Food is good and portions are fair for the price. I ordered linguini piscatore but theirs does not come with shrimp? I'm use to having shrimp in that dish and wished theirs had it. They accept credit cards but charge a bit more if you don't pay cash. read more

I really like this little restaurant in South Philly! It's a small, cozy place that just feels so warm and welcoming. I especially love that they use tablecloths, it adds such a nice, homey touch! The staff are friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. I love it here! read more

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We had a reservation to celebrate a birthday and arrived on time. Despite this, we were asked to wait about 15 minutes. When a table was finally offered, it was directly in front of the entrance door, which we declined. We were then told to wait another 15 minutes. During this time, multiple parties who arrived after us were seated ahead of us. After an additional 15 minutes with no clear explanation or acknowledgment, we decided to leave. Reservations should mean something, especially for special occasions. Poor organization, lack of communication, and disregard for guests' time made this a very disappointing experience. read more

I had my daughter's baptism celebration at Adoro and it was perfect! The staff, the food, the service, was absolutely phenomenal.. We had a group of 26 and everyone was delightled with this establishment.. I definitely recommend Adoro BYOB !!! read more

First time at the restaurant, they were accommodating when we had to make the reservation later in the evening. The food was very good as well as the service. Ate indoors, but there were outdoor tables available. BYOB. Have GF pasta, although I did not try it. read more

Waited 30 min for table despite having reservation. Hostess was rude. Space was very crowded but ambience was nice. Food was very sub-par compared to other more affordable Italian restaurants in Philly. Waited about 20 minutes to have our order taken. Toast on the Mushroom Funghi was so stale and chewy I could not cut it with the knife and fork provided and was barely edible. All around not worth it at all. read more

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We had been looking for an excellent local Italian place, with nice atmosphere, good portions and reasonable prices. We found it!! The staff is amazing. Run by an Albanian family, and they treat you like good friends. The atmosphere is so beautiful, classic and comfortable. The food was excellent, prices reasonable and portions were good sized. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food here is so good, and the service so friendly and efficient, that they are getting 5 stars after a meal where I had half a tray of desserts dropped on my back. I just smiled and calmly let them clean me up. They are THAT good. Since y'all like specifics: don't miss the Roasted Artichokes. Masterful dish. read more

Fabulous food & service. We're so excited this restaurant is only 2 blocks away from us. We go all the time and take all our friends and neighbors. The fact that it is byob is also terrific. Max and Steve! read more

We had dinner at Adoro last night as usually they are booked, so it was great to get a table. Very quaint & cozy restaurant. Feels authentically Italian. Excellent service. I had the linguine with mussels, crab meat & shrimp. DH had mushroom risotto. Both dishes came out fast & hot! Generous portions. Everything tasted great! We finished with the Tira Miso. read more

I loved the atmosphere as you walked in. Warm, cozy & well lit but not dark. The staff were polite & attentive & appeared to really like their job. I had the veal & crab. My husband ordered beet salad & risotto porcini. All excellent. We also enjoyed bringing our favorite Italian wine! The evening was flawless & are looking forward to returning... read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! Great food, great service! I would highly recommend for a night out

Fried calamari was cold, chewy. Ambiance was silent. Service was slow despite being empty. read more

A neighborhood gem. Went for lunch. Food excellent. Sandwiches and pasta terrific. Service understated but very efficient and friendly. The kind of neighborhood spot where I'd go to eat several times a week if I lived in Queen Village. read more

Very good Italian food. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. I love the atmosphere. read more

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Went here last night with friends for a casual dinner. Excellent food and service. Really nice that it's a BYOB. Made the dinner experience that much better and very affordable. read more

My party of 5 all loved their meals! We had a mix of salads, pastas and meats and all were delicious. The ambience was wonderful, especially when weather permits opening the bank of windows. Staff was attentive without impinging on conversation. Great experience! read more

Excellent restaurant. They gave us bread and olive oil before our dinner, which we haven't encountered in a while, and which we appreciated very much. Fantastic service. Mom and sister got eggplant parm, which they loved. I got chicken marsala, and it was possibly the best I've ever had. Soooo much sauce, loaded with mushrooms, and served with veggies and potatoes. Would definitely eat here again. The only minor negatives were that they are byob, and that they played kitschy, operatic Italian music very loudly, which isn't really my preference; but it was a small price to pay for such an amazing meal. read more

Great neighborhood spot. People are great. Food and service very good. Looks like a place you can bring the family and a date. Highly recommended. read more

Well prepared family style Italian food in a charming setting. Servers are attentive and accommodating. Perfect neighborhood find in historical Queen Village. read more

Went with my downstairs neighbor on opening night (9/25/24), and was pleasantly surprised! Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. They brought out hot crusty bread with oil/vinegar for the table, and we ordered the caesar salad, penne vodka, and gnocchi in parmesan cream sauce. My bf was unable to join us due to recovering from surgery, so I ordered the Chicken Alla Fiori for him to go. Pasta portions were enormous, and everything was hot, fresh, and delicious! I tried my bf's chicken at home, and it was fantastic and flavorful (they even threw in some extra bread for the takeout order). At the end they brought complimentary tiramisu, and Chef Florin came out to introduce himself/check on our experience, which I ALWAYS appreciate (esp. on opening night!) Thrilled to have this great neighborhood BYOB across the street, and would love to see a place like this get more attention. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! :-) read more

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Came for lunch and the food was great and the service prompt. There were some good vegetarian options and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be back! read more

To follow up on your reply, it wasn't the Veal chop that made him sick! obviously, it was the octopus! he got deathly sick as soon as we got home.... Food poisoning or raw or undercooked fish can cause this and it can happen immediately?? I understand he and many customers had veal chops and yes we all (including patrons) consumed rich food so that's not the answer! Again, just getting my point across to you as to what happened! Again, we will never come there again nor will I recommend it! Just be sure you serve cooked fish! What you told me previously about rich food was not a good answer nor what you said in your previous answer!! I had no choice on this review to rate a star, otherwise I would not have! read more