Definitely not what I expected. The service was sub standard and the food was lacking depth and…read moreflavor. The BYOB and cash only or Venmo was another thumbs down. Definitely won't return and don't recommend. So let it be written... So let it be CLOSED.

It's difficult for me to provide a low rating for La Nonna - however, I was very disappointed with…read morethe food. My partner and I couldn't eat two of the three dishes we ordered at the restaurant this evening. We started with some bread - I smothered a few slices in olive oil. We ordered the Caesar Salad first - you can see from the attached picture, it doesn't look that good - it's mostly 'white' Romaine lettuce - not sure where the green part was!! I tasted the salad and almost had to remove the lettuce from my mouth! It was so bitter - sour - an overwhelming acidic taste - it appeared to be too much lemon juice. We couldn't figure it out - we returned the salad. We ordered a side of meatballs next in a marinara sauce. They tasted fine and were tender - the marinara was good as well. Next up, we shared the seafood special of the night - Linguini Pescatore - pasta with mussels, calamari and shrimp. The dish came - we both tasted the pasta and came to the same conclusion - over salted to a degree which I've never experienced. I took another taste as it was hard to believe there was that much sodium in this dish. It was inedible - I tasted a shrimp - same overwhelming salty taste. I thought it must be the white sauce as everything in that bowl had absorbed it. We left two dishes uneaten - I notice a patron behind me whose partner had pasta with red sauce - completely clean plate - while his partner left her dish full of pasta with white sauce. My guess, the tomato based marinara was fine, but the white sauce wasn't. It's hard to believe the chef cooking those sauces would serve something laden with so much salt - I'm hopeful it was a mistake. However, the Caesar Salad was also horrible - my guess - it's a hit or miss restaurant. One which I'll avoid in the future.

Delightful dinner at Scampi! Venturing out on the coldest night of the year was work, but it was…read morewell worth the blustery conditions! Scampi offered two seatings on the evening we visited (Saturday) and we selected the 8:00 PM. A deposit is required to hold your space. The restaurant is small and intimate, and we enjoyed the group atmosphere and dynamic. Our dinner featured cuisine from Emilia Romagna (Northern Italy). Head Chef and owner Liz dazzled us with extraordinary dishes, bursting with flavor, and all pasta-forward. She addressed the group a few times to explain the dishes we were enjoying. She was funny and humble. Not someone who revels in being in the spotlight. This made us love her even more! Service was efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Make a reservation today!

Vibes: homey, low-key, intimate; bring a friend or the crew along with a bottle of wine…read more Tasting notes: - Zuppa imperiale: silky broth with soft, slightly savory almost croutons - Cappelletti: very rich pumpkin flavor; I could drown in the smooth, flavorful taleggio foam - Gnudi: like eating pillows; brown butter makes everything better - Malfadine: surprisingly anise-forward; pasta is perfectly al dente; enjoyed "fare la scarpa" with the buttery focaccia - Cotoletta: excellent uniform crunch with perfect amount of umami from the cheese - Tiramisu: one of the tallest and fluffiest I've seen; Frosted Flakes was a delightful touch - Fior di latte: creamy, slightly toasty; complemented by sweet strawberries Other thoughts: - friendly, attentive service - enjoyed Liz's gastronomic explanations at a couple points during the meal - incredibly filling meal even with most dishes shared besides the zuppa Impression: sign me up for the next stop on the tour of Italy!

This is based on a takeout order. Staff was nice and efficient. You can park in front to grab it…read morewhich is convenient. This is my 3 Starr restaurant I've tried. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, the octopus, arancini and doughnuts. The pizza was delicious. I loved the pepperoni and the wood oven crust. Thin and perfect. The octopus was really good with the fingerling potatoes and the fennel salsa it was on. Different but really tasty. The octopus was tender. The arrancini was just ok. I wished I'd ask for the sauce on the side because they became soggy. A nice meal ended with the doughnuts and Nutella. I'll be back to dine in.

Pizzeria Stella was easily one of the highlights of our time in Philadelphia. From the moment we…read morewalked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and had a really nice vibe that made the whole experience feel special. The food was absolutely amazing. The pizza was perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavors, and you can tell it's made with quality ingredients. Everything came out fresh and tasted just as good as it looked. It's the kind of place where every bite leaves you wanting more. The location is also a huge plus. It's right near so many major attractions, which made it super convenient for us to stop in and enjoy a great meal while exploring the city, especially during Easter weekend. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience for me and my family. We'll definitely be coming back to Pizzeria Stella every time we visit Philadelphia from here on out.

Bistro Romano has a lovely ambiance between the lighting, music, charming interior, and friendly…read morestaff. We ordered the whipped goat cheese appetizer, chicken parm, roasted pork chop, whipped potatoes, and chocolate tiramisu and everything was delicious! We were also able to order the wine pairings that typically can be added to the prixe fix menu which was such a fun and relaxed way to try new wines during our date night. I really appreciated the coat check as well. All in all, I would highly recommend for your next girl's night or date night!

Bistro Romano is a great spot for a date night out. The dark lit ambience with music in background…read moresets the perfect setting for a great evening. Dinner itself was really good. The star of the evening was the whipped Ricotta with focaccia bread which was amazing, along with the gnocchi. The steak was the only underwhelming item as it was pretty basic. Overall, the service, ambience and food was great!

My wife and I go here all the time. It's a beautiful restaurant and everyone we have fought to the…read morerestaurant has loved the ambience. The food is absolutely amazing. The pasta is so delicious and very few restaurants cook it as well. The seafood is always super fresh and the beef is awesome. Please try this restaurant. You will have a great time. And by the way, the staff is absolutely lovely.

One star because the place is very cute. We walked in for a drink Saturday night at 7:15pm and sat…read moreat the bar. Bar was empty. Restaurant was 20% full. It took 5 minutes to get the menu. Then 5 more for someone to take our order. Then we waited patiently for 10 more and nobody ever came so we left, annoyed, and let them know. We got a "sorry guys" in response.

Was recently in Philly for a long weekend and stumbled across The Angelo Pizza while exploring Old…read moreCity. I stopped in during lunch on a weekday and there was a little bit of a lunch rush but nothing crazy and we were able to order in a matter of minutes and pizza was ready about 15-20 minutes later. Tunes were playing and the light and bright atmosphere made it an enjoyable wait. My lunch companion and I shared a small "Carla" pizza and really enjoyed the hot honey and plentiful toppings. As expected, everything is made to order and easy to be a take-away for those who don't want to eat-in. Would definitely come back next time I'm feeling a slice and in Old City.

It's locally owned and not a chain. I love that. The pizza…read moreis really good & reasonably priced. The guys making & serving us were helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. There aren't many tables so it seems like most people carry out but my family of four needed a break from site seeing so we ate in. A large pizza did the trick..we had no leftovers. We will be back.

Came here for restaurant week with a friend and had a great time! Making a reservation wasn't too…read morebad since the weather was bad and I'm sure most people wanted to stay at home. I love the interior decor especially the cheeky baby up front. The food was great, I definitely recommend trying a few apps and the portions make it easy to share.

Ahhh, how the city of Philadelphia's food scene continues to be extremely disappointing for me…read more There has not been one restaurant that I've tried where the food and/or combination with the experience has been a good once. I made a review recently on how I very much disliked Fitz on 4th and my anxiety was ramping up seeing this restaurant was barely two blocks away The food had no flavor and was extremely bland. I have never been in a restaurant and asked for the salt and pepper shakers (unless it's for eggs lol) and unfortunately that didn't help much at all here. The branzino dish was plated nicely, but had zero flavor. The orzo and corn was giving just got this box of orzo from Trader Joe's and threw some canned corn in the mix. Branzino? Very plain. The Cacio e pepe was also....flavorless. I love cacio e pepe and I was between that and the branzino at first, but knew if the if the sauce wasn't balanced perfectly between cheese and pepper, it would ruin the dish. We opted to have chicken added and as you can tell, it doesn't look like there was any chicken at all. It was a let down from the first bite of both dishes, for both my partner and I. Chicken liver mousse is one of my absolute favorite things ever, since a kid. Generally, I'm given a small pot/portion of the mousse to spread on a cracker or piece of bread myself. Here, they do things a little differently. They spread it on some bread topped with cherry agrodolce and pistachios. I thought this dish was pretty neat. My fav thing was although the bread was baked and crunchy on the exterior the middle was very soft and I thought this was a perfect balance. But, the skimped out of the chicken mousse and barely put any on the bread, especially the first piece of bread in the pic. The wine was nice, but it was not poured it front of us and I have zero clue what it is. We asked for something most similar to Merlot. Wouldn't try this place again & didn't think it was worth the cost. Side note, there's a surcharge for paying with a card AND they are currently participating in restaurant week.

Maria and I came here with our good friends Mariangeli and Chef Dionicio, who were the ones who put…read moreus onto this spot. It was actually a birthday dinner too, Maria and Mariangeli were treating Chef Dionicio and me for our birthdays, so we were already looking forward to a good night, and Fiorella definitely delivered. We sat outside and honestly, that might be the way to do it. Really nice setup, relaxed South Philly atmosphere, good drinks on the table, good food coming out, and you're just hanging out with friends. Nothing felt rushed. We ordered a bunch of things to share and try. The arancini were great, and the pork belly & octopus skewer was probably one of the more interesting things we had. I wouldn't normally think of putting those two together, but it worked. Then the pasta came out. The ravioli with lamb, peperonata and caciocavallo was really good, and the rigatoni with Fiorella sausage ragu was one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even though you're already getting full. And don't sleep on the focaccia and olive oil either. Simple, but so good. We definitely weren't letting that go to waste. Drinks were great too. They have some interesting cocktails instead of just the same stuff you see everywhere, which I appreciated. The staff also deserves a shoutout. Everyone was friendly and attentive, but they gave us space to enjoy ourselves. That's a big thing for me. When you're having dinner with friends, you don't want to feel like you're being pushed through the meal so they can flip the table. By the end of the night, it wasn't even just about the food anymore. We were outside in South Philly, eating some really good Italian food, having drinks, laughing, celebrating two birthdays and just enjoying each other's company. Those are the dinners you remember. Big thank you to Maria and Mariangeli for treating Chef Dionicio and me, and to Chef Dionicio for putting us onto Fiorella in the first place.

My favorite restaurant that I went to while visiting Philly. This place feels like being back in…read moreItaly. It is tiny inside with just a bar and a couple tables. That's it. I love this European feel. Up first, I had a $17 El Noe. I was hoping for a strong burnt mezcal taste, but nope. It seems like only Florida gets this drink right. The drink wasn't bad at all, but I was just looking for that burnt taste. I also had a $18 Dirty Pasta Water Martini, basically a dirty martini. It was fine, but it came in a micro grass which was kind of weird. Clearly this isn't a place you come for cocktails. Now, onto the star of the night, the food. Up first, the $16 Spring Salad. Loved it, hit the spot. Also, had the $17 Arancini. I really liked those little balls and especially the dipping sauce. I had the $26 Rigatoni. It was absolutely phenomenal. I could go eat it every day. My mom had the $24 Tonnarelli and it was also top tier excellent. The flavors, the atmosphere, the staff, everything here is top notch. The Internet did not let me down. I'm so glad I decided to book this restaurant. I had a wonderful night.

My favorite pasta is probably raviolis, and Talluto's has some great ones!…read more I'm temporarily in Philadelphia-my go to pasta shop in NYC is Raffetto's on Houston St. I needed to find a similar shop here in Philly. I asked family for suggestions and they all said Talluto's. I like the classic ricotta cheese raviolis-and picked up a dozen. I boiled them for about 10 minutes - added sauce - basil - and grated Parmesan Romano on top. They were excellent! The pasta was perfect - the thick ricotta cheese inside was creamy and flavorful! I'll be returning to try some of the other pastas and dishes they have!

Love their sandwich menu at lunchtime!! Had the classic Italian and the old world Italian!! The…read moresharp provolone is PERFECT! Everyone in there is always so friendly and helpful. Def want to try some of their frozen specialties :)

Delicious Italian food with excellent service and a nice environment which has elements of both…read moreold-school Italian establishments with some nice modern touches. I had the grouper special with crabmeat and it was extremely tasty and a nice portion. The grilled calamari appetizer was also terrific. My partner enjoyed her arancini and her fettuccini pomoodoro. A most enjoyable repast!

It's been a bit since I've been here, but everything is always so great. I love to take my family…read morehere when they are coming from out of town, but it's not a great date spot. I bit off the beaten path with all the construction going on and not those most intimate. The staff is super friendly and does a great job of taking care of you. All the sauces are great and the pasta tastes fresh.