I have been going to Radicchio for many years, they are consistently great. Everything I have eaten there is fresh and well prepared

Always amazing! Stellar service along with stellar food!! Food is always fresh, nicely presented and delicious! Love this place! read more

The service was great, we got seated and our orders got taken right away. But let's get into the food! The best pasta I've had in a long time. The food had so much flavor but it's nowhere near salty. The ambiance is very relaxing as the lights aren't super bright and the music is just at the right volume. This is truly one of philly's hidden gems. I would recommend you to come here. read more

Radicchio Cafe - Sizing of tables - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This was a very nice dining experience. We were able to eat outside, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The weight staff was excellent. The food was very good and I would definitely go back there. I thought it was priced very reasonably for the food in for the service that we received. read more

Six of us went to Radicchio's for dinner before taking in the Chinese Lantern festival and the highlight of the evening was definitely Radicchio's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off just love the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all shared appetizers, including the grilled octopus, which was some of the best I've had. Great Caesar salad and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our main course. I had chicken Parm grilled instead of fried and it was to die for. After dinner, we all shared desserts, and everyone left full and satisfied with a memorable evening. Looking for a little bit out-of-the-way place you should definitely check out Radicchio's Cafe read more

This place is seriously the best Italian food in the city. Everything is amazing from the octopus appetizer to the pasta to the branzino! The Ghnocci is the best I've ever had and branzino was fileted and cooked AMAZING... no bones in any bite! Now don't get me started with the deserts... the lemon cake was to die for! I will be back weekly if I could! The only issue I had was I was way too full !! Highly recommend this amazing spot read more

Has this place changed ownership? We live in CT and stumbled on Radicchio many years ago on a trip south. We loved it and have been back several times over the years whenever we had the opportunity. Great food, reasonable priced and a wonderful atmosphere. We stopped by this past week and it was not the same. Two of our dishes were on the salty side and mediocre at best. The bruschetta was passable but had nothing to do with the delicious experience of past visits. We also noticed the Radicchio Cafe sign was down though it was still on the menu. New owners? Not sure we will go back. read more

Wonderful Italian! Pasta was very fresh and good portions. Terrific service in a city where that's getting hard to come by. Love the byob too. Highly recommend any of their daily specials!! read more

Radicchio Cafe - Seafood pasta special - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally writing a review after my 4th visit to Radicchio Cafe. I absolutely love this place, and is my number 1 Italian BYOB in the city. Great spot for a double date, although beware they do not take reservations. So, get there early or enjoy a nice walk around old city as you wait. They have great outdoor seating in the summer, and the staff is extremely accommodating to various party sizes. Also, they accept credit cards! They have numerous long-time customers who are very friendly. One even shared their own personal olive oil with my friends and I! Very fun environment! Staff is beyond friendly and extremely professional. Do yourself a favor and take the time to listen to the daily specials, as I've ended up ordering one 3/4 times there. Appetizers: The buratta and grilled octopus are an absolute must to enjoy with the complimentary bruschetta and bread. If they have the grilled octopus/calamari special I suggest grabbing an order for the table. Entrees: My first time I had the gnocchi with meatballs, which was very filling and delicious. Second time I had the squid ink pasta special, which was a fun and yummy dish. Third time I ventured towards the veal saltimbocca, which is an excellent meat option! My most recent visit I decided to go with the lobster ravioli with scallops and shrimp (off menu special). My only complaint was that I didn't order plate to go, it was that good! Finally, I've heard nothing but great rumors about the branzino, which I will certainly be trying next time. read more

Radicchio Cafe - Lobster ravioli with scallops and shrimp (off menu special) - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Did a double date here and had a great time. Food was awesome, staff was great. Gnocchi was top tier. BYOB places are always hard to beat. Definitely will return. read more

I'm in complete shock that I've never written a review for this gem of an italian eatery in our old neighborhood. We consistently bring our family and friends here when we want an intimate and authentic experience that is consistently fantastic. You're always treated like family in the classiest of ways and always have an absolutely outstanding meal. We look for any reason to go when we're back in the area and would recommend that you RUN, don't walk, here for dinner the next time you're looking for an amazing Italian experience. Also, I understand that it's February but they do have outside heaters to wait under if you happen to be waiting in any inclement weather and dining al fresco in the summer is what dreams are made of. enjoy! read more

What an absolute little gem Radicchio Cafe is! Tucked away just north of Old City, Radicchio is small and adorable but packs a stellar meal! It's BYO so make sure to bring some vino to go with. I happen to love vino, so especially loved the entire wine cork wall and the wine box trimmings. There's some cute al fresco tables outside as well, and they've got the big open windows for a nice day. Everything we had was delicious! My one coworker stressed that we HAD to get the octopus appetizer and man was he right, that was amazing! We also got the calamari which was dressed the same as the octopus, and the Focaccia Caprese which was equally as amazing. The table bruschetta was also super yum! The place was completely packed while we were there but service was super duper quick! I was in a party of 8 and everyone absolutely loved their meals. I had the Chicken Locanda which was perfect because I didn't want super heavy pasta especially after all those apps. The chicken was pounded thin and lightly breaded and the eggplant and arugula on top were the perfect complement. And ALL THAT PARM!!! It was really hard to pick an entree though because everything sounded so good. Few people at the table got the lamb ragu special, saw a few of the seafood dishes too. Overall, this place was phenomenal! I honestly would've never stumbled upon it had my coworker not suggested it for this dinner! read more

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First time here, wow!!!! So good! Walked in, waiting for 15 min with my 3 sisters. We ordered the octopus appetizer, which was absolutely to die for! The burrata was was a special which was also delicious. For my meal I had the bow tie pasta and pink sauce with scallops and I would definitely order that again with a arugula salad it's BYOB which made it even better. The staff are kind and the ambience is relaxed I would definitely go again. read more

Ok. So this spot is the real deal. I have been here at least 30 times. Half of the customers are speaking Italian. They are BYOB. I came here once and a man from Italy shared his homemade wine with me. The pasta is always done to a perfect al dente. You won't be getting over the top rich flavors here. It is pure, traditional, and delicious. Highly recommend anything with the pink sauce or chicken sorretina (their take on parm). The meatballs are savory. They also serve a mean branzino which is cooked whole and deboned by the staff. For vegetarians I recommend the burrata (typically on special), spaghetti or gnocchi al pomodoro, or fusilli toto (hold the prosciutto). You can't go wrong with this place. read more

Radicchio Cafe - Casual night at Raddichio with wine corks lining walls. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Walked here (maybe I wouldn't recommend this) Tuesday night, i had been recommended to the NJ location but never made it so I saw it was a 13 min walk and decided to try it out finally. Situated near everything but not super close, its a great spot, you can see in the festive decorations and groups eating as you approach. I got in and was worried because I didn't make reservations but they don't take reservations. So I was in luck, seated right away and got to order quickly. Got the special salad (burrata) and the classic spaghetti and meatballs. Later told I should've gotten the calamari ahhhh I wish I wish. Solo dining so I wanted to have some restraint rather than over indulging. The food was great, if a little predictable in the way you want spaghetti and meatballs to be. I liked the atmosphere, service, food. Just not sure when I'll be back due to walk over from where I stay. I got a Lyft ride back. Most people there had cars so either rentals or locals so there's that. read more

Ridiculous pricing for absolutely mediocre food. Tiny servings. Cramped seating. Don't waste your time!!!

amazing!!!!! love a good byob place and if you do i would out this on your list. gives italy vibes and great food . read more

Radicchio Cafe - chicken broccoli whole wheat pasta - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Would not have ever discovered this place if not for Yelp. I was looking for a nice Italian place to take the boyfriend for his birthday. This place is very small, cute & romantic. We went around 6PM so it was very dark with dim lights inside which gave it the romantic feel to it. Judging from some pictures, it looks like it'd be really nice to go in the morning too. One of their walls were lined with wine corks & another from something that looks like crates. And there were even more things made from wine corks around. Really cool. The other wall was basically a giant window which allows them to use the natural light which I like. We were very quickly seated & asked what we'd like to drink. Someone also came over & told us a few things they recommended. After order, they will bring you a basket of bread & bruschetta. Grilled Octopus $16 appetizer/salad was good but some parts were pretty salty. Chicken Locanda $20 "their version of chicken parmigiana" should definitely have been in the salad menu. It says on their website that it comes with a "side linguine." I didn't catch that that night but we did not get that. Shrimp & Scallop special was about $25. The shrimp & scallop part was pretty good but the sauce tasted a bit water down & was not hot enough. They also only gave you 2 shrimps. I think this place was cute but I don't think I'll be back. The food was not something that could compete when there are so many options. But the design of the inside was something I really enjoyed. read more

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What a great little gem to have so close to home! A few weeks back when we first moved into our condo, we decided to make a trip over here on a busy Saturday night. We did have to wait about 30 minutes but it was nice out - and the food made the wait worth it. We had a number of things - different salads, pastas, and a few apps - and everything is good. So good in fact that I am now obsessed with the pappardelle with ragu when they have it. I was fortunate now to have had this amazing delish dish twice. And I hope to have it again. It's perfect for this fall weather! The salads are decent sized - easily shareable for two people. I love simple salads though and I can easily eat the insalata tre primizie. The gnocchi with meatballs was quite too. Honestly, based on what I have had and what I have seen, I suspect there is a lot more on the menu that I would love. Oh - and they sometimes have tiramisu - and it's wonderful. The fact that it's BYOB is another bonus. Service is solid - even though they don't have a ton of people working. My water glass was never empty. It can get busy - in fact, we were just there on Monday and it filled up quickly. We got there at 6:15, at about 6:30 it was full. So depending on your party size, you probably want to plan accordingly. read more

A real local Philly restaurant. BYOB! My wife enjoyed the grilled veal chop. I was not impressed by the chicken parm.

Radicchio is a neighborhood favorite. I've been here two times now and every time I've had such wonderful food and a great experience. This cute BYO is not that big in size, but thats what i love about it. You feel like your home. You feel like you with family. Their pink blush sauce is so good here. I have no idea what the secret ingredient is, but i could eat that sauce all day. I've had their chicken langolo (thin chicken cutlet, breaded with arugula and tomato on top). It's a hearty proportion and it's moist and flavorful. Their special appetizer one time i went was a burrata cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. I've had their shrimp pasta dish too. Big sized shrimp you get your monies worth! Overall you're here to enjoy your time. The staff are friendly and treat you like family. Best part? You're not rushed by anyone so you can sit and enjoy your wine until the bottle is empty. read more

Stumbled upon Radicchio yesterday and decided to go in for an early dinner around 5:30pm on a Saturday. The outdoor area was jam-packed, but there were seats available inside. Score! We didn't know, but Radicchio is BYOB! We were bummed to not have anything with us, but good to know for next time. The staff were so friendly and the menu was stacked with lots of great options. Between the two of us we decided to share two apps (the grilled octopus and the clams/mussels in red) as well as one entree (farfalle with crabmeat, tomatoes, and arugula). The apps were insanely delicious and the portions were huge! We also enjoyed the pasta, but the sauce was a bit too "fishy", in my opinion. We were also given some bread and bruschetta to start which is always an appreciated touch :-) Great little find. I would definitely recommend! read more

We were pleasantly surprised with Radicchio. We went on a Tuesday night so the restaurant wasn't extremely busy. We had very good service and took the recommendation for the special and got the lamb ragu pasta and the burrata. The burrata was very good! We also got the fusilli delizia. I started with the lamb ragu pasta and thought there was no way the seafood pasta could be better and boy was I wrong. When I got to the fusilli delizia, I was blown away. The pink cream sauce was one the best things I've ever tasted! We dipped bread to make sure we got the last drops of the sauce. I would highly recommend this place and that dish! Everything else was really good as well. read more

Radicchio Cafe - Lamb ragu pasta - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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we were seated quickly on a Friday night, the service was good & the staff was very attentive. Love that it's a BYOB and they bring ice over for your wine. read more

Radicchio Cafe - a plate of pasta and a glass of wine - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a large party for a friend's bday, about 13-16 people. The space is small but they were able to accommodate the crowd (call in advance). A majority of our party was late due to trouble finding parking(I recommend using a rideshare app). The staff was very friendly, food was amazing. Overall we had a great time. read more

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One of the best Italian BYOB's in the City. The food was great and the service was even better. We'll be back! read more

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Excellent food! We had the radicchio salad which was delicious and fresh (even my picky husband loved the salad) and we had the chicken parm and gnocchi bolognese. OMG I did think the lunch entrees were pricey but that won't stop us from going back read more

Incorrect hours as was trying to go for early dinner but closed. Called to make reservations and was told they closed at 3:00 to 5:00pm on a weekday. read more

Just had another solid lunch at Radicchio Cafe. They are so consistently good that they deserve these stars. I remember coming here years ago when they first opened. Back when BYOBs were just starting to really be the thing in the Philly dining scene. Their popularity hasn't waned, if my recent visits here are any indication. Radicchio is probably best known for their great pasta dishes & grilled whole fish specials. My co-workers & I like to frequent this spot for lunch. The prices are a little on the high side, but not outrageous. Certainly worth it considering the quality of the food you get. Plus, despite the crowds, service here is usually pretty efficient. And service is so key at lunch when you only have an hour to eat. The less time spent waiting to place your order, the more time you have to actually enjoy your food. I'm glad I've rediscovered this place. Oh, and try the grilled artichoke appetizer if you see it. Amazing! read more

None better. This fish dishes are the best but everything is great. Service is excellent.. get there early or late to avoid waiting.

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. I've been here multiple times and have always received great advice from every staff member. It is a local BYOB and it shows in that the owner/manager knows the regulars. I recommend the octopus appetizer, the Bronzino while fish, and any of their specials. The venue is small so be prepared to have to squeeze between tables and sit close to other diners. I love the food so I'm willing to go in spite of this small flaw. read more

Radicchio Cafe - Seafood with black ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Such a great restaurant with excellent food. The staff is superb! Best Italian I've had in awhile. Will definitely return.

Food is delicious. I've visited twice, once for a birthday dinner & another for a date. The service & food was amazing!