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    Porcini

    3.7 (370 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Meh.
    Bunny B.

    I was able to score a same day rez at this tiny Italian BYOB we discovered well over 20 years ago & that we liked very much at the time, yet somehow had never gone back --perhaps we'd been too eager to explore new places. Every table in the small room was occupied, which we took as a good sign. We shouldn't have. The bread basket was accompanied by a little dipping jar with ricotta marinated in olive oil with garlic and herbs, which was a nice touch. We split the garlicky, buttery mussels -- probably the highlight of the meal, as well as a highly unremarkable Caesar with 'homemade' dressing that was barely there. As for the pasta, I ordered the fresh linguine with imported porcini jus (sic!) and cream*, figuring it had to be the star of the menu -- being the namesake of the place and all, and my PIC got the rigatoni with sweet sausage and rustic tomato sauce. Perhaps the phrasing / description of my pasta dish should've already given me pause, bc what arrived was a tangle of about 1/2 pound of linguine swimming in a watery 'sauce' with barely detectable porcini flavor. Adding insult to injury, there wasn't a SINGLE porcini mushroom -- just regular ole button mushrooms (about 4-5 pieces), yet the place has the audacity to charge a whopping $30 for the plate My PIC's rigatoni were just alright. He was hungry. The best part of the meal was the Josh rosé we brought. Meh. I wish I'd read all the negative Google reviews on the place, most of which are countered by the owner in a highly unprofessional manner. Looking forward to his comments on mine *On their takeout/delivery page, the same dish is described as "fresh pasta, imported porcini mushrooms, and jus cream sauce." Lies. 1/10. Best to skip this one.

    Angie B.

    Oh my gosh! This little Italian BYOB is an iconic Philly institution. It's been here since 1996 and the whole vibe is Philly to the core. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining here, is like dining in a big Italian family living room in the very best way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff is so welcoming, the place is intimate and the food! Delicious![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose to dine family style! The bruschetta (we ended up ordering a second after the first order ) the artichokes, the Caesar salad and the rigatoni with sausage were all delicious! My daughter, her bestie and I enjoyed delicious food, amazing hospitality and the best evening. Don't skip this one, Philly. This is one of those places that make Philly special.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is similar to dining in your friend's dining room. So intimate in this row home setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is impeccable and the food phenomenal!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were a family group of 6 and had such a wonderful evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely go back!

    Caprese Salad
    Deirdre C.

    Decided to come here last week to celebrate a dear friend's birthday. She and I used to come here often when they first opened! So it was so nice to be back here with her and our guys. We enjoyed the restaurant week menu. Fresh bread was given to us with olive oil and fresh ricotta cheese. It was delicious! I had the caesar salad, salmon dish with a cream sauce and the tiramisu. My friends had: the chicken dish with pasta and capers, and the pork dish. We were all really pleased with our meals! Service was great and friendly! We were so happy to be there celebrating with lots of good food and wine (byob)!

    Fettuccine Selvaggia
    Elizabeth M.

    My friend has been wanting me to come here for so long and I'm so glad I finally made it! I came in a group of 3 during restaurant week so there was a pre-fixe menu of options to choose from for 3 courses. To start, we received bread with olive oil and ricotta for the table. For my first course, I chose the caesar salad as I wanted something pretty light. For my main entree, I got the Fettucine Selvaggia (fettuccine tossed with porcini and exotic mushrooms in light mushroom jus cream sauce). It was so delicious and not too heavy as pasta with a cream sauce often can be. For dessert, we all got the Milla Foglia (flaky puff pastry layered with whipped cream and vanilla custard with powdered sugar). The staff (especially the owners) are so friendly and it truly does feel like eating a meal at home with family. I can't wait to come back!

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    Summer B.

    Let me start by saying you know there's a popular restaurant's that has the slogan "When your here, your family." Well when your at Porcini your family! That's the vibe! That's the feels this restaurant gives you! I felt like I went to my favorite Uncles house for dinner. The vibe is so warm and welcoming here. Be mindful it really does feel like you are visiting a home and not your typical restaurant as it has a Petite dining area. Seating can be a bit snug. But that made the experience extra special to me. We visited during restaurant week so the vibe felt like we were amongst a small group of selected foodies chosen for this exclusive private dining experience, to offer our expert review. (Can you tell I like to use my imagination? LOL) While reading reviews prior to my visit I came across the name Dave quite often and read how welcoming he is and when I arrived I didn't have to look for him he was walking towards us as we approached the hostess stand. He didn't tell us his name on initial contact, but I just knew it was him because of how his name rung bells in many reviews! Dave welcomed us as if we'd known each other for years! Like it had been a while and he was happy we were back although it was our first visit! lol I LOVE that energy!! Dave is all things to all peoples, he's funny, a handshaker, a hugger, dancer, comedian, knows how to hold a lively short and engaging conversation. Ok on to the food! It was a special menu because of restaurant week. The Caprese was a nice starter of of waking the palate with fresh mozzarella, vine tomatoes Evoo, basil with aged balsamic drizzle. First course Shrimp Risotto - The shrimps were cooked beautifully, tasty, nicely portioned and sized. The Risotto was al dente and smooth in texture. The Risotto could of had tad bit more seasoning but I appreciated that how it was prepared and seasoned didn't conflict or take away from the natural taste of the shrimps. Second course Paglia e Fieno Salmone - fresh egg and spinach fettuccine tossed with Arctic chard in a rose cream sauce. In general i'm not a fan of egg noodles because most of the ones I've had taste mushy, however these had a desirable texture and homemade taste. The Porchetta was also delicious. Grilled center cut pork tenderloin, apricot marmaleta Dijon glaze with aged balsamic drizzle. The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the chosen flavor combinations really elevated this dish. Ok so I started this review off with showcasing Dave but there's someone else who I can't forget and that's Chef Steve! He's usually in the back but will make a guest appearance if requested! Steve is awesome! Steve is just as welcoming and humorous as Dave. Steve is versatile, creative and a master of culinary arts. What I love best about Steve is that he is REAL! He pulls no punches and his clap backs on reviews are absolutely THE BEST (peruse Porcini's Google reviews and be entertained lol) Lastly, on a funny note...So after dinner we asked Chef Steve to take a photo of us at our table. We're all sitting there smiling like a bunch of idiots. To find out why check out the non-food photos to see who/what Chef Steve took a picture of instead! *crying laughing* Don't forget it's BYOB!

    Absolutely stellar service!!! Food was delicious and had so much flavor! David was wonderful, warm, and welcoming! We will definitely be returning. Garlic bread and Caesar salad are delicious.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]awesome place, homey atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the owners and staff are very inviting and kind. always take good care of you. BYOB place so just make sure you bring your booze. food was wonderful and we will be coming back! new favorite place of ours for sure

    Social media behavior

    Manager/owner/social media director is very unprofessional especially on social media. Seen a couple of their comments on women's appearance claiming and it's pretty disgusting. That's enough to send any potential customers running, especially women. Do better, and be mindful of your digital footprint.

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    Took my sister there for her birthday. The food was mediocre and the staff seemed kind of trashy, not a high class establishment.

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    This place sucks. They're rude and the food is below mid. Probably the worst Italian restaurant I have ever been to.

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    Worst food and service I've ever experienced. The waiters / owners are extremely rude. You suck

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    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.

    The rumps seasonal pasta was great and would come back for that!…read more Maybe because I had higher expectations this was a 4 for me! The antipasti we chose the crudo was not my style of sashimi pairing. They added a fish with something even more oily/heavy so it just made everything heavy and not light and fresh which I prefer. The rigatoni honestly was way too salty for my taste. With the focaccia that's mid...it was less salty. The rumps seasonal pasta was delicious and fresh tasting! The service however is amazing and the server gave the great rec of the seasonal rumps pasta!

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