Pesto egg breakfast sandwich was crispy and fresh. Espressos drinks are delicious as well with a robust flavor.

We needed a quick casual lunch and after some online searching found this highly rated place not far from Rittenhouse Park. It's a tiny space with only four two top tables. The barista was very friendly. They have maybe six sandwiches, some pastas , soups and salads on their menu. We opted for a porchetta sandwich which was served warm. The sandwich was very good with a bit of spice. $15 with no sides felt a bit pricey. The sandwich came out quickly. Bottom lie: a tasty quality sandwich that we got with little wait. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small cafe with 3 small tables (2 chairs per table), came by for a quick brunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were 2 employees when we came by Cashier/Barista and the chef. The Cashier/Barista was very nice and the food was pretty simple but good. My one year old toddler loved their Orzo Risotto, [[HIGHLIGHT]]unfortunately there was no high chair but we made it work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Grilled Cheese and Orzo Risotto - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely little space with great food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is prompt, they have a cute coffee self serve station with a lot of variety and care like lotions and honey. The coffee and sandwich were fantastic, at a good price point $15 sandwich. Exactly what you would expect, wonderful bread and ingredients. Main comment is that there is no bathroom here. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]cute, hidden gem of a spot with fantastic sandwiches![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i've been meaning to check this place out for months, and my boyfriend and i finally swung by on a saturday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the spot is unassuming but adorable, and there is also a little marketplace section where they sell italian specialty goods.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was not very busy, we had no trouble getting seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] they serve illy coffee here, but it was quite underwhelming. the highlight is definitely the sandwiches. i had the smash burger which was not the correct choice... very mediocre burger with dry patties. the fries were surprisingly great though. my boyfriend had the porchetta sandwich which was fantastic. the ingredients were fresh, the porchetta was flavorful and well balanced. this is definitely an italian spot, and it was my fault for not ordering correctly. service was fast but limited. they were nice enough to let us order from the lunch menu 5 minutes before lunch technically began. i would definitely come back to try their other sandwiches and pastas. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - porchetta sandwich - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Soup, salad, bread is a really good lunch deal. Flavorful red pepper soup with a nice bread for dipping.

What a hidden gem! I walked by here 1001 times but never popped in assuming it was a coffee and dessert place but they offer the best lunches around . It's 15$ for a Caesar and soup and that's hard to beat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decently quiet with some in and out traffic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Quick service read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Caesar with lamb - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ok love love love. Right near Rittenhouse square with an unassuming front you'll find a small but tasty Italian shop. They have everything you could want: pasta and sandwiches, gelato, pastries, espresso. The croissants are huge and the "small" pasta portion is just right for lunch. Great value for price. There is also a small selection of Italian oils, vinegars and the like. Affordable lunch, cute vibes, my extract kind of place, 10/10 recommend. read more

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Philly days! Only been around two or so years, this 17th Street cafe has a lot of breakfasty/lunchy food and coffee drinks to choose from. I had an iced mocha (new) latte and the delish large (and cheap) combo serving of wild strawberry swirl and chocolate hazelnut crunch gelato. One quibble, I'd offer the metal "sample" spoons instead of the plastic (soup?) spoons, as too bendy against the thick gelato. Otherwise breakfast and light Italian fare, sandwiches and pasta abound. Note: a nearby newbie and professional declared his cappuccino "the best I've ever tasted"! Limited seating inside and out and courteous service much appreciated! read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Such a great addition to the neighborhood! Delicious sandwiches, soups, coffees, salads, pastas, gelatos, and more in an unassuming space in a great location. There's also a small area for Italian specialty goods, if you can believe it. Most folks, during the lunch hour I was there, were grabbing sandwiches to-go, though they do have a small seating area should you decide to enjoy your breakfast or lunch inside. I went with the Vegetariana sandwich and tried a bite of my boyfriend's choice, the Bottega sandwich. Both were cheesy and balanced, not over the top, and served on incredible/soft italian bread. That bread + fresh ingredients = sandwich heaven. I am dying to get back and try something off their breakfast menu (only served until 11am), which includes the classics and some Italian inspired takes as well. Staff is friendly and helpful, and everything was ready in a timely fashion. This will be a regular stop for me in the neighborhood and I highly recommend stopping over for a sandwich! read more

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Excellent food, fun atmosphere. Service was good even though it was super busy. Highly recommended.

Sandwiches here remind me of being in Rome and finding a small corner shop with a variety of delicious but simple sandwiches with great Italian ingredients. The prices however do not remind me of the sandwiches in Rome...$14 for a veggie sandwich with no sides seems excessive, but can't argue with the quality. Service was very nice as well. read more

LOVED IT HERE! Truly authentic Italian cooking, with authentic ingredients to purchase. The staff was so friendly and accomodating on their menu. We had to make a slight change in order for a vegetarian, and they had no issues. We tried their breakfast sandwiches & lunch sandwiches, and each bite was jam packed with substance & flavor (I mean, just look at the layers in my photo.) Fresh ingredients, and an overall quaint/bright spot. This would be an awesome place to post up and get some work done, do some people watching, and enjoy delicious food. Not to mention, their baked goods looked out of this world. We wanted to get so much, but I landed on their passion fruit donut, partly because it was the last one left (so I figured something must be good!) And let me tell you, their dough is different. The donut was dense & fluffy at the same time, and their passion fruit flavor was y-u-m-m-y. I can't wait to go back to try more sandwiches and get some grocery shopping done! read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food! Great local spot that does it all -- sandwiches, pasta, coffee, dessert, and selling Italian goods. Small 4 tables indoors which are all good for WFH -- outlets and WIFI available! read more

So cute and the coffee menu is not like a typical menu it's very European. I liked it and would go back. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Coffee Viennese - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Have been here several times since this opened and have tried coffee, tea, and croissants. All EXCELLENT and I must say as a self-proclaimed croissant connoisseur, these are the best croissants I've ever eaten. No matter which croissant you choose, you can't go wrong. The perfect balance of flaky and crispy on the outside and chewy (but not TOO chewy) on the inside. Today, I ventured over to where they have all the imported Italian chocolate bars and tried the one with pistachios. Another excellent choice. Totally worth the ten bucks. Overall, this place uses and sells quality products. Most, if not all, are made in Italy. There are about 3 or 4 little tables inside (for 2 people), which you could just pull closer together for a party of 3 or more. I didn't notice if they were there on this cold day but when warmer, there are definitely small tables outside as well. My boyfriend told me to add a that there is no bathroom in here for customer use. Good to know. This place does NOT lose points for that in my book! read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - The fabulous pistachio chocolate bar with our chamomile tea and coffee. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious sandwich with quick service! Wish I lived closer because I would go once a week! I got the Vegetarian sandwich and it was incredible. read more

Stopped in and had a sandwich and cookie here. Very well put together sandwich with high quality, fresh ingredients. Choco chip cookie straightforward and tasty. I'll have to try something else next time. Definitely no corners cut here, worth the price for sure. Great spot to stop in for breakfast or lunch, or for one of their many bakery treats. Great people inside. Thanks read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Bottega Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's a family owned coffee and sandwich shop. The ladies who work were very helpful and friendly. read more

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I was sitting outside, waiting for a friend, who would have been a customer at this establishment. I was told I couldn't sit there unless I was ordering something. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have six little tables outside and all of them were free.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also live around the corner and would have come back here. Seems it would be prudent to treat people more kindly if you want to attract customers. read more

When walking by this place, you may not think this is anything special - but you would be sorely mistaken. I had bookmarked this place a little bit ago, but had always walked by and not noticed it. Immediately when entering, you are greeted by a friendly hostess behind the register. This is a mix between a coffee shop and a cafe. It just felt like something the city has been missing! We tried a croissant and the egg and cheese special with pesto, definitely get this sandwich if it available, it was delicious! I can not wait to return and think next time I will come later in the day to try the pasta and soup selections. read more

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The cacio e pepe was sooo flavourful and delicious. I got the small portion for lunch and it was a generous size for the low price! You can definitely tell the pasta is homemade and everything in store is super authentic and straight from Italy! Owners and workers were very pleasant as well read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Macherroni Alla Chitarra - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super clean and cute Italian cafe. They have coffee and espresso, baked goods, pasta, as well as a breakfast sandwiches until 11am. Illy coffee. Gelato. The Roman Breakfast sandwich is fire. read more

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Clean decor, tables inside and outside. They also sell a few Italian products. Service was cordial. Breakfast sandwiches were yummy and sharable size. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - We ordered two breakfast sandwiches and a coffee. Everything was very good and service was cordial. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been to Italy, several times, and the sandwiches are just like that with quality and taste using only olive oil! Buon appetito! read more

Very good coffee! I didn't get anything to eat while I was there but the menu options looked yummy

Family owned and they really care about your experience and the quality of the food. Had the biggest breakfast sandwich (egg, cheese, pesto) with super fresh ingredients on giant crusty bread that could easily feed 2 people. Made to order and super cute! Will come back for pasta. read more

Well done food! That's all you need to know. I will always go back...here's a caprese salad, delicious, seasoned well which they never are. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super friendly staff, and amazing quality coffee and food. True gem in the area and has a very Italian coffee/pastry shop feel. Definitely check it out. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - the interior of a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Th perfect spot for a quick bite in Rittenhouse. This spot is authentic, rustic and family owned and operated. Always a welcoming and loving ambiance every time I'm in. A must to visit! read more

Service and hospitality is amazing. On top of that the food is absolutely amazing, best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. I highly recommend the Romano Breakfast Sandwich with your recommended toppings, I typically add tomatoes and arugula. read more

This place is phillys best kept secret! I had the BEST sandwich here, made me feel like I was back in Florence. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff. 10/10 RUN don't walk to your new favorite lunch spot! read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic, cute cafe. Great authentic Italian vibes with delicious pastries, perfect coffee, and tasty sandwiches. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating as well. Very pleasant vibe all around and highly recommend read more

Did you know they sell gelato?! Absolutely delicious and exactly what I had in mind when I was looking for a strawberry ice cream cone. I've always had a great customer service experience here, I've tried everything from the coffee to the sandwiches to the pasta sauce, all excellent quality read more

Such a hidden gem, the pesto breakfast sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've had in the city. Perfect place to grab a cappuccino or pastry and tons of authentic food. Staff is incredibly friendly and ambiance is comforting read more

Staff are kind and polite, café is small but bright and airy and welcoming, and the food is just delightful. I started going mostly because it's so convenient for a quick bite but it immediately surpassed my expectations, and I quickly realized that it is a place for true enjoyment. A great addition to the neighborhood and a real gem in a sea of Rittenhouse cafés. Get the sfogliatelle. read more

Never had a bad food from here. The egg, cheese and pesto sandwich may have been one of the best I've had in a long time!

I had the porchetta sandwich and a cappuccino. I could die. So good! The sandwich bread had a crispy but not gum-damaging crust, and the inside was soft and perfect. The contents of the sandwich were well-matched with a lil bit of spice, melty, meaty, and salty. Cappuccino was good! It seems to be a family owned and run place. They have bread loaves, pastries, and things like olive oil, etc. for sale. If I wasn't moving and didn't have rheumatoid arthritis (...Debbie Downer), I would have splurged! read more

I've gotten breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and pastries/cookies here and literally everything is tasty. It's nice to have a reliable sandwich shop in the neighborhood. It is a little pricy, but for the quality of food you're getting it makes sense. read more

Best Coffee in Philadelphia! Nothing against all the other coffee houses, but this new spot serving Illy Cafe is our new favorite spot. They have awesome croissants, and donuts for breakfast. Looking forward to a lunch or dinner in the near future. read more

Bottega Rittenhouse - Cafe - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania