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    Dante & Luigi's

    4.3 (604 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Vanilla Chocolate Chip Gelato
    Ashley L.

    Went here for dinner with my boyfriend and it did not disappoint! They gave us bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to start. The bread was very fresh. We shared the gnocchi romano and the penne alla vodka. Both were delicious. The gnocchi was pillowy soft and the penne alla vodka had a perfect spice to it. My personal favorite was the penne alla vodka - the sauce was incredible and the pancetta added set it over the edge.To end the night. we got vanilla chocolate chip gelato which you can never go wrong with. Great service and would love to return again.

    Sunday special spaghetti with a meatball, sausage and piece of pork chop
    Eden A.

    Overall, we had a really nice experience. The food was good, and their gravy is especially delicious; rich, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. We started with the mussels, and while they tasted good, they were on the smaller side and didn't quite feel like the best bang for the buck. The shrimp cocktail was also good, but it only came with four shrimp, which wasn't specified on the menu. That was really my only qualm. Aside from that, the ambiance was warm, inviting, and relaxing; a great spot to unwind and enjoy dinner. The service was excellent across the board, and I want to especially shout out the young lady who was cleaning and resetting tables. She was phenomenal, incredibly attentive and on top of everything. That level of care definitely stood out.

    Caprese salad
    Robert D.

    Friends told us about this authentic Italian dinner restaurant. Decided to try, had 6pm reservations for 4. We arrived and there is valet parking which is great. Upon entering we were greeted and taken to a table on the first floor. Our waiter came with water and warm Sarcomes rolls, oil and balsamic. Told us what the specials were and took our drink orders. Drinks came in 5 minutes and waiter left and waited for us to relax for a few minutes and look over the menu. We ordered apps of Caprese salad, anti-pasta plate and chicken livers. These came out within 10 minutes.. and everything was delicious. My wife said the chicken livers were delicious. I don't eat them. They were in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions. After finishing the appetizers, our dinners all came. I had the special of sausage, meatball and a piece of pork with gravy over pasta. Wife had the meatball and spaghetti. Friends had chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta and Perciatelli Genovese. All came out hot and delicious. The building is 175 years old and beautiful decorated with old vintage Philly picture. It was not noisy. It's like going back in time to your Nona's house for Sunday dinner

    Every Sunday with my Temple University Crew and family!!

    Steve and Frank are the best .....food is excellent service is extraordinary We will return every two weeks for family Sunday dinner .....

    Rigatoni Carbonara
    Nikki S.

    We stumbled across Dante & Luigi's on a bit of a fluke. It was amazing, and we absolutely lucked out that they had space for our party of three without a reservation. The ambiance and service were awesome. Our waiter George was do patient and helpful. Tip notch waiter for sure!! The food was also amazing. We ordered rigatoni carbonara, chicken Parmesan, crab linguine and fettuccine Alfredo. Everything was incredible!! We ate so fast we forgot to get pictures of everything!! Highly recommend!!

    Lasagna
    Heather R.

    I have wanted to come here for thirty years. We were a party of eight 5:30pm 5.15.25 celebrating my niece's graduation from Widener. The old house is thick with character. Rooms are cozy and a lil dark which I loved. Food was excellent. Our server was very personable and took good care of us. I want to kick myself for forgetting his name. Things ordered at our table - Sausage and Peppers App, Antipasto, Chicken Parm, Linguine Crab Bianco, Baked Rig, Perciatelli Genovese (server recommended this be served with Rigatoni), Rigatoni Carbonara, Osso Buco, and Lasagna. We skipped coffee and dessert because a Strawberry Shortcake from Isgro's was waiting back at the house. Nice experience.

    A J.

    A second birthday celebration Our reservations were mistakenly made on 11/1 instead of 10/25. We had to postpone from 10/9 my actual birthday due to illness. It was worth the wait. The service was great from.the moment we stepped in. Our waiter Aarond was amazing, we started with cocktails vs wine. I described how I like my bourbon and it exceeded my expectations. The caesar salad was perfect ratio of greens and dressing. Crispy calamari rings with marinara. The other salad was house salad. We were aeeved appetizers and salad in timely manner. Our entrees ziti w broccoli rabe and Italian sausage and 2nd entree was a seafood medley lobster tails, mussels, clams on top of linguine with a spicy sauce. We opted to do one dessert, chocolate cream cheese cannoli. Everyting was delicious. Authentic Italian food with a wide selection of traditional dishes. The restaurant offered perfect ambiance for a dinner for two. We definitely plan to return to try the plentiful list of traditional dishes. One plus is the valet parking, on street parking is limited in this residential neighborhood.

    Ziti with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
    Mia M.

    I've been here twice, and while this spot is a cute, old school place, the food is kind of underwhelming? Ive had the vodka rigatoni and the Italian sausage ziti, and both were good but not amazing. I couldn't really tell you what was missing, but there's so much good Italian food in Philly, and I think this place falls a little short. If someone was very enthusiastic about coming here I wouldn't say no, but I wouldn't pick it again on my own.

    Eggplant rollatini app
    Brooke P.

    Visiting from Texas, we enjoyed the heck out of ourselves at Dante and Luigi's. Our server was attentive but also efficient, and on a busy Saturday night, the energy in the room was high. We both loved the eggplant rollatini appetizer and enjoyed some reasonably priced wine with our entrees. I did the veal bolognese (perciatelli) and my husband liked it even more than his seafood cioppino. The cioppino broth was thicker than a broth, more like a sauce, but had great flavor (he went with the spicy option). We had to enjoy the chocolate chip cannoli while we finished our wine, and enjoyed the dining room ambience, our room had a fireplace in it, and you definitely knew this place had been around awhile. Definitely an old school vibe, but not stuffy and not overpriced. We were able to use a credit card, and they also offer a discount if you pay in cash. Ubers were plentiful and easy to get so you don't have to deal with parking in the neighborhood.

    Mussels in spicy marinara
    Leah C.

    My favorite meal I had in Philly this last weekend. Service ... food .... Everything was just amazing. I'm sad I can't eat here on the regular. When I come back this will most certainly be on the itinerary. There was so much more I wanted to try. Not sure how they have a four star rating when to me they were out of this world. Go here

    Stuffed pepper
    Rosa M.

    What an amazing place. The food is among the best I have had in any state, in any neighborhood-in my life! The service is old school caliber-first class all the way. The ambiance is something to be admired-with beautiful details that date back decades. Run, don't walk to get there!!!

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    Andrew K.

    10/10 Italian food. Everything was great. Bread, oils, pastas, desserts, drinks, espresso. All killer. Love the old charm of the physical location. Classy but not flashy. Great service. Loved it.

    Tiramisu
    Raman D.

    Dante & Luigi's is a good Italian spot in Philly, giving off old school Italian vibes. We ordered the chicken mellanzane and the Dante & Luigi's Signature Special, which are meatballs. I was expecting red sauce with the chicken mellanzane but they used Bianco sauce instead and honestly, it didn't work for me (I would recommend you substitute for red sauce). On the other hand, the red sauce on the meatballs was fantastic. For dessert, we got the tiramisu and it was a letdown. I didn't like the shaved chocolate on top as it overpowered the espresso flavor that makes tiramisu so good. I definitely wouldn't recommend it. One thing to note is that the restaurant accepts credit cards but you can get a 5% discount if you pay with cash.

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    From the service to the ambiance to the food every part of the dining experience was excellent. Can't wait to go back.

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    The food was amazing; our server, Philip, was top notch and the atmosphere was cozy. We loved it!

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    Place is classic. Great atmosphere, food and service. Stephen our waiter was a gem. Will be back.

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    Does the restaurant or even on Yelp list menu prices? How much is valet parking?

    Last Menu upload of prices was from August of 2021 on Yelp, under all photos, then click on menu.… Read more

    Does this restaurant accept credit cards?

    Yes

    Is there a dress code?

    It's dressy casual.

    Is Dante and Luigi's BYOB for wine?

    No- they have a large wine menu

    Any gluten free options?

    The waiter said they offer pasta that is gluten-free along with a few other options. We personally didn't order any but asked for a possible future visit.

    How much is valet parking?

    I was there last night and used the valet. $15 upfront.

    Is this place ok to bring a toddler and a couple of vegetarians?

    Please leave your toddler at home.

    What are the parking options for this restaurant? Is street parking available?

    There is street parking but they also offer valet.

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