Fantastic dinner and I highly recommend giving it a try. Quaint little corner restaurant, 15-18 tables. We were greeted by a pleasant hostess and were served by Mark who paid solid attention to us despite the restaurant being full. We started off with the pan-seared meatballs with sauce and ricotta cheese beneath, three came with this special appetizer and it was excellent! We also shared a solid plate of fried calamari. Our four dishes were the Seafood alla Scannicchio in Fra Diavolo sauce (great kick to it and full plate of mussels, scallops, crabmeat, and lobster along with the pasta), the Pesto Gnocchi (special, creamy and plenty to take home for the next day), Penne alla Vodka, and the Shrimp Scampi, the last two hit the spot for my teenage daughters. For dessert we had the Cannoli and the Chocolate Lava Cake with the Hazelnut scoop of ice cream, both nailed it for us! read more

Don't let the ordinary corner facade fool you. It's a hidden gem. Friendly staff, delicious food! Always on point!

Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. My husband and I often come here when we just want to relax, feel good, and have a reliably delicious meal. The atmosphere is convivial, often filled with the laughter of family parties. I had my own birthday party here and it did not disappoint. read more

The other half of the story from my L'Angelo's review - several years ago I was going out on a date and walked into this place several hours before closing. It was right in the middle of dinner hour, actually, and the dinning hall was pack. We were immediately told by the host that the kitchen was closed. It was then, looking around at the sea of White faces who all stopped eating to stare at us, that we realized why we had that awkward experience down the street - they didn't want to serve us because we were Black. It was weird to experience such ugly and open racism right on Broad Street, but here we are, part of a long lineage of Black folks getting denied dinners at restaurants throughout the decades. Hopefully my kids never have to endure something like that. read more

I've been looking forward to go to Scannicchio's for almost a month. Finally, my friends took me there for a belated birthday dinner. They claimed to be one of the famous and most authentic restaurants in South Philly. and I'm not sure where to begin? We decided to sample four appetizers: Stuffed Whole Artichoke, Ravioli Fritti, Calamari Fritti and Insalata Caprese. All were okay, but nothing stood out. My friends disagreed though, they all seem to enjoyed it. The bread basket and the fennel with garlic and olive oil plate, came out after the appetizers. Colleen and I ordered the daily special, Filet Mignon cooked medium, topped with crab meat and served with asparagus and other vegetables. The rest of us, ordered a Lobster Ravioli and a Steak Big John. I have to say, my filet was flavorless and very chewy, probably overcooked to my liking, and the crab meat was dry and tasteless. The complementary dish of Penne with tomato sauce (y'know: gravy) that came with my filet was cold, and I'm not sure if it was homemade sauce or was heated up from a jar. Fair and square though, the other three people at my table, again, loved every bite. Finally, we ordered one Crème brûlée, a cannoli and two Bailey's Irish Cream Pies. Those were good, perhaps the standouts of the meal, if i had to choose any. I'm not trying to pull a Gordon Ramsey here and I'm so aware this is not kitchen nightmares, but If a restaurant is going to charge almost $40 for an entree, it better be amazing and mind blowing. Ceilings with water stains, walls with peeling paints are not exactly what I look for in any good restaurant. Worse than the $233 before tip for the 4 appetizers, 4 entrees, 4 desserts and coffees (reminder: it is a BYOB!) was the smile-free zone! None of the staff smiled even once, not the hostess, nor the waiter or even the server. The service was inattentive and unfriendly. The restaurant charged an arm and a leg, and I wondered why no one welcomed us with open arms. Hello there! Every customer would appreciate a "Service with a smile." I would say that this place is over-rated, and I'm a bit confused by some of the reviews. With the uneven dinner, 'll be never be dining in there again. One and half Yelps! read more

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A group of five of us went for a birthday dinner here on a Friday night at eight and had a great meal with superb service. Menu selection was done over a complimentary basket of bread with roasted red peppers as a garnish, and with one of the multiple bottles of vino we brought to wash it down. To start with we ordered Calamari Fritti, the spicy version of course, and clams casino. The calamari was a big hit, as was the casino, but the five clams were about the size of fifty cent pieces so don't expect to fill up on them (they came with a square of bacon on top; quite the nice touch in my eyes since it was the only part I ate). Two bottles of wine later and the entrees started arriving. The birthday girl went with the special of crab meat on fillet and naturally loved it (lets face it, tell a blue claw lover about anything with crab and it's like you told a crack head the meal comes with a mound of rock). Other highly praised choices were the salmon special cooked to a perfect medium, stuffed calamari, and the Pollo Bianco, which is chicken with sausage and peppers in a lemon, garlic, butter, and wine sauce (what I almost got). For my meal I went with the Vitello Saltimbocca, or medallions of veal topped with prosciutto, mozzarella, and a Marsala, mushroom, sage and brown demiglace sauce. They have this meal sans pork and cheese (Vitello Al Marsala), but with the extras it's so good that I can't imagine why you'd miss out unless you were under doctor's orders. Much like a good bottle of wine, which I can never accurately gauge unless my shirt also has a taste, this meal deserved a second opinion. I decided to share it with the table cloth, extra chair, and lady to my left's dress. We were all in agreement: stellar. Even though it looked like an infant won a battle with his pureed food where I sat, the waitress remained patient and friendly with us, making jokes as she delivered a complimentary round of limoncello shot's before our desert. Though we were the last customers in the building and were obliviously holding up the staff's night, in no way did we feel rushed to leave as we took our time with the slammin' bananas foster cheesecake, chocolate ganache-ice cream-peanut butter-thing, and last bottle and a half of wine. Excellent evening had here, and I will be back. read more

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Awesome, homemade Italian. Came in last minute and was able to get a table quickly with no reservation. This place is BYOB so definitely bring wine to add to your meal. Our special appetizer of sautéed kale, white beans with garlic and white wine was scrumptious and I wanted to lick the plate clean. My branzino with crab meat was perfect. Loved this combo of seafood on seafood. I was so happy with my meal. Mmmmmm. A great choice in South Philly for Italian. Note: they don't take Amex. read more

Every year, I travel to Philly during around this date, Lord willing; and Lord willing, I get to eat at Scannicchio. Another five-star experience. Beet-walnut-goat cheese-arugula salad, and the salmon special (they get the freshest salmon you can imagine, except maybe Seattle), followed by homemade tiramisu and cannoli cream on the side. Oh mi ya ya. And capped off with homemade lemoncello. Are you kidding me? This place is like Death Row delicious. read more

Probably a 3 or 3.5 based on the food and price point but as other reviews have mentioned the service and hospitality is indeed very good so I bumped them up. After a trip to the Camden aquarium we wanted to try some of South Philly's famed Italian food. The highlight of the meal was the Pollo saltimbocca which had a delicious home made flavor, good portion size and tasty mushrooms. Penne vodka was a bit of a letdown by comparison. It's hard to explain but the taste wasn't as good as I've had at other restaurants. It tasted home made but not in a good way, unlike the chicken dish. The mussels and clams appetizer in spicy red sauce was another high point. The clams and mussels were small but tasted fresh and the sauce was great enough to want to keep dipping bread into. We also had the house salad... twice. The first time it came it was a bit too drenched in salad dressing. This would have been fine if the dressing weren't so salty - the ample amount of black olives didn't help with that either. Second time around we asked for the dressing on the side. Atmosphere and decor was a bit dated though warm. It got very busy as we were eating, which is a good sign. One weird thing I noticed was that tilapia is the only fish on the regular menu (though they did have a bronzini in the specials). Given how tilapia is not exactly known for its health benefits they would do well to offer health conscious customers better fish dish selections. Total price including tax and tip came out to $95 which is just a touch high in my opinion for what we got. read more

I have loved this place for so many years now. I came with my family for my birthdays 19, 20, 21. Now 10 years later, I'm 30, and we returned as a family. The service is still warm and friendly, the food delicious. We asked if they still had the sausage and fig appetizer- she said it wasn't on the menu today but they'd make it for us special. It was still AMAZING. BYOB so make sure you stop to pick up a bottle of wine on the way. read more

Had my husband's 60th Birthday and it was Fantastico! Mike and Sandy didn't miss a beat, and the food was crazy good! Yes we are from California and we love to go there anytime we are in Philadelphia!!! read more

Had not been here in awhile but still the same hood food and service. I had Sausage and Fig appetizer. It's not on the menu (why, I do not know) but it is always a must for me. I also had the pear ricotta pasta in a light cream sauce. Also a winner! read more

Brought a group here for my wife's 50th bday. It was a no brainier as I knew this family run gem would deliver but they exceeded my very high expectations and hit a home run. Things you don't want to miss: 1- the pork chop -OMG - crazy good 2- lobster ravioli - unreal 3- pasta scanuccio - awesome 4- calamari app- perfectly done 5- home made cheese cake Add to that the fact it's a BYOB with a great staff and you have a perfect night out!! read more

True South Philly Italian restaurant. Probably the best I ever experienced. Four of us dined in shear amazement with dinner and dessert. BYOB. read more

Scannicchio's - Exquisite Salmon over linguini and shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Definitely not my favorite mom & pop Italian restaurant in the city. The food wasn't good and the service was not friendly or welcoming. For example, we tried to order an appetizer and got told rather harshly that we had to order everything at once. We then got asked every few minutes if we were ready. I actually felt scared of the reaction I would receive when I requested an entree modification. The arugula salad with capers was my favorite dish. While I love salads, it's a red flag when one takes the cake at an Italian restaurant. The meatball appetizer was served dry with raw spinach. They weren't flavorful enough to hold up without sauce. The stuffed artichoke had an overwhelming bread crumb flavor; not enough cheese and the breadcrumbs were soggy. I ordered the chicken saltimbocca as my entree that was served with barely any sauce and 2 pieces of broccoli. The chicken just wasn't good and I ended up eating the cheese and prosciutto off the top of it. It is BYO and our meal was still pretty pricey. read more

Always delicious food! Love the desserts and that is a BYOB. Staff is friendly. Would definitely recommend!!

I've been eating at Scannicchio's pre-COVID & restarted Spring 2022. Consistently excellent Italian BYOB. Frequent off- menu specials. Service is always professional & friendly. Excellent pasta dishes but everything is that way. read more

The food is really good. I tried the calamari app, bruschetta, and meatballs. All were great. The dinner special was a steak topped with scallops and shrimp with melted cheese. It was perfect. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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We had reservations at a different restaurant but somehow the time got messed up so we called S and asked them if the had a table for 4....lucky for us they did because the food was very good. Stuffed artichoke was tasty, and the pork chop with fig sauce was not to be believed, it may very well have been the best I've ever eaten. Mark was warm and welcoming and the waitresses were all very friendly and efficient. read more

One of South Philadelphia's finest! I recently was in the area and asked a local if she could recommend an Italian place for Dinner her eyes lit up and without hesitation she says Scannichio's! I wasn't going to question her. She is a local and she is Italian so I took her at her word. Let me say that there is something special about family owned and operated places. It's either "special" because its disorganized and under budgeted,or in this case its special because of supreme personal service, atmosphere, and quality of product. Very pleased with appetizers. I had the bruschetta not the most difficult thing but all fresh flavors and seasonings. Their is a distinct taste in there Parmesan cheese very good. For dinner I had the best meal I've ever had. "Death sentence last meal good". Had the chicken Saltimbocca with asparagus and pasta (oil and garlic ) Guys I'm not kidding best meal ever. All fresh herbs and seasoning. Distinct taste in the sauces and pasta was perfect. Finished with cannoli and Capp. Will be back soon and often. Strongly recommend. read more

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Terrific old school Italian. Very deceiving from the outside and not fancy inside. Just great food. Not big inside. But big on flavor.

First time at this neighborhood byob restaurant. Even though there was full house on this Thursday night, the service was very good and we were not rushed. I ordered the pasta special that was very good. We shared arancini and fried meatball apps which were good. Would go back and would recommend. read more

This was my family's first dining out experience after restrictions were lifted some what in Philadelphia and we could not have chose a better place! Our outside dining experience was excellent and the food was outstanding. The staff was very attentive and welcoming, they treated us like family. Large portions and great tasting food. The Gnocchi was excellent and I love there clams casino. This was our second time there and it definitely won't be our last. And also, big shot out to Lori our server who was as friendly as they come. Thank you Scannicchio's for a great time. read more

Absolutely delicious. Amazing service and great people. This place is byob which is a huge plus. Not to mention the food is amazing. Calamari amazing. Arranchini amazing. Tortellini Alfredo amazing. Penna vodka AMAZING !! Don't waste your time going to any other Italian restaurant in this City. If you can get a reservation here BOOK IT!!! read more

I eat a lot of Italian. I love the Saloon and Villa da Roma in south philly. Both very different but great in their own way. This place claims to be the best in south Philly. I can't remember a meal that was this bad. I had such high expectations and they were dashed. The Caesar salad was not edible. It was so over dressed I could not eat more than one bite. And the waiter did not inquire as to why it was almost untouched. He recommended the shrimp parm. Wow . What a mistake . Frozen breaded shrimp overly fried and served in a pool of red sauce. The worst shrimp parm I have ever eaten. The side of pasta was also not good. Overcooked. Mush. 80 bucks later , I could not wait to leave and never go back again. read more

More great things to say! I have been here 4 times over the last 2 years (most recently in August) and the service is consistently outstanding and the food amazing every time. It is a very homey and relaxing atmosphere. Some reviews mention feeling rushed. I never feel rushed and they are very communicative when you make the reservation letting you know the timeframe and that you have an hour and a half (I believe that is the usual timeframe that they quote) for your dinner so I didn't expect to be there all night. The service is so quick that you have extra time anyway. They are a small and popular restaurant so I am guessing that is required to keep reservations on time. I highly recommend it. Thank you Scannicchio's for a wonderful dining experience! read more

While our food was good & generous portion sizes our server was fair. We were charged gratuity of 22% which was added to our bill. The 22% was on the total bill with the tax included. Never had that happen anywhere before this. We paid it but should have questioned our server. We had a good experience otherwise. read more

I absolutely loved my time here. Our waitress Kelly, was a joy with a wonderful personality. I'm amazed at how she keeps the daily specials stored in her brain! Everything was so flavorful, the atmosphere is very intimate. Perfect for date night or hanging with family. BYOB. Reservations are strongly encouraged considering the small place fills up rather quickly. read more

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Dined in tonight... Food was above par as usual. Service was lacking. We waited for over 10 minutes for glasses of water and service. Seemed like the place was understaffed and overworked. For the price we paid I believe they should have more attentive service. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in Philly. Between the service and the menu, you can not go wrong

Their muscles was not that good. But the lobster ravioli was incredible. And the waiter and other help was very good. Would definitely go back read more

I always loved it here until tonight. We made a reservation for 7:15 for 3 people. From the time we were there we were rushed. The people sitting next to us were also rushed. They made it clear they wanted us out of there before 8:30. It was very obvious. We won't be back and either will our friends. read more

So my wife and I have eaten here in the past and have enjoyed it. We were heading to the Flyers game and decided to stop back in. We arrived around 5:40 with no reservation, we were greeted and sat immediately. This is South Philly so don't expect a parking spot to come easy. Mark was our server and he was nice as usual. At times he seems to be stressed being the only actual server for all those tables. We started with the calamari Sicilian style. It was the highlight of my meal! The spice was just right, the calamari was cooked perfect. I was a bit let down that it was only rings and there wasn't much calamari only 6 or so pieces for $13.00. I ordered the chicken piccata. It was good! The chicken was very flavorful but again it was a very small amount of chicken for $21.00. The side of pasta was good but it was drowning in red sauce. My wife ordered the prawn and scallop special. It was over a white bean salad. The prawns were a bit of work and the scallops were a bit salty. But overall it was a good entree with a $29.00 price tag. Service was good not great. Like I said there is 1 server and 1 runner for 10+ tables at the time. The biggest plus is we got out 15 minutes before the game, around 6:45. Mark only stopped by once to see how the entrees were. Now, my biggest issue is refills. I was charged for 3 unsweetened ice teas. First off they are small glasses and I just wish I would have know refills aren't free. I hate that!! While this is good Italian food, not great but good, it is a nice place to go. At the same time it is a bit overpriced for the amount of food etc. We love the fact that it's a byob. We may be back, just not sure when. Solid 4 stars. read more

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A group of 7 of us went to Scannichio's to celebrate a birthday. The waitress was wonderful and helped us with our bottles of wine that we brought. BYOB's are the best! She took our orders for appetizers for the table. Later, she was at the other end of the table saying the specials. I was seated at the opposite end of the table and it was a bit difficult to hear her because of the long table. It was not a big deal though. A man who seemed to be the owner was standing at my end and roughly tapped my friend's husband who was seated across from me and said "Pay the fuck attention! She's saying the specials!". I thought that was a bit uncalled for! My friend's husband was simply holding and looking over the menu when this occurred. A little while later, this man came out with some of the appetizers and salads. He stood there and asked who had what and a member of the party responded to him. He then said to her "You don't remember what the fuck you ordered?". This was unbelievable! The waitress came a moment later and explained the salads were for individuals while the appetizers were for the table. When it was time for our meals, both this man and the waitress were bringing them out. The man came to my end of the table and the few of us there shifted items to make room to allow him to set the platters down. He rudely knocked over a bottle of red wine and did not even say or do anything about it, as if it didn't even happen. I quickly grabbed the spilling wine! I could not even believe this guy's behavior and disregard. A friend next to me asked me who knocked it over. I told him the guy did it and didn't even apologize or pick it up or anything. One of the guests in my party ordered one of the specials. While cutting into the pork and eating it, he wasn't sure if it may be rotten meat since it had a funny smell. Another person at the table took a couple bites and he agreed that it was rotten meat. He kindly called the waitress over and said he wasn't too sure, but it seemed the meat was bad. She went to the man to see what could be done. He was in my plain sight so I watched his reactions. He laughed and waved it off and said "it's just the cheese!" So she came back to the table, told him this and asked what he would like. He just said ok and ordered another without the cheese. The cheese that was in this dish was mozzarella, which is not even a strong or fragrant cheese. The rest of us continued to eat, drink, talk and have a good time. We finished our meals after a while and his dish still had not come out. Finally it came out and not in a very pleasing presentation. By this time, it was not enjoyable for him as we all were sitting and done eating. He quickly ate up the food and remarked how it was definitely fresher than the last one. I think that shows that the first dish was in fact rotten meat. When the bill came, it was a lot more than any of us anticipated. It was hand-written with scribbling, which made me suspicious. I paid my portion with a credit card. I just checked my balance online and see that they charged me more than I wrote out on the receipt! Do not ever go to Scannichio's!!! read more

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It might be good, but I'll never know... I just walked in to this restaurant and almost immediately walked out. As I walked in I was greeted by two people. The first was the bartender who appeared to be very nice. The other was an older gentleman with a bad perm and gold glasses. I indicated that it was just me. The gentleman looked at the bartender, paused and let out an audible sigh. He just stood and looked at her as if to say, "what am I supposed to do with this?" She encouraged him to seat me and he shrugged. I just walked out. I certainly don't want or need to be somewhere that it's clear I'm not welcome. I certainly won't be back. read more

A little Italian BYOB in South Philly, I can hear your reaction right now. Ho Hum, I've done this before. Let me tell you. The Veal chop stuffed with spinach and Mozzarella was the best entree I have had in a long time, and I eat out in Center City at least twice a week. also, the sausage and fig appetizer was a treat. Scannicchios is exactly what you would expect from South Philly Italian, but the quality of the food is anything but typical. read more

Best brushetta in the city, hands down. Fresh, ripe tomatoes drizzled over fresh bread...man, I got to go back soon! Lovely addition to the Byo Italian restaurant scene in South Philly. It's a small restaurant, but with a cozy, neighborhood feel---don't go here with a big group or for a formal event. read more

Was so happy that I was referred here by a family member! This place is the true definition of South Philly. This place is owned and run by 3 generations of the family who are always there. We showed up with 2 large bottles of wine, ready to enjoy a nice long meal. To start, we got the stuffed artichoke after reading the previous reviews - was just as everyone described, delicious and savory. I had the filet which was cooked perfectly, but skimped a little on the sides (asparagus and potatoes). I say your best bet is to go with a homemade pasta dish for the full experience! read more

Wow. You wouldn't necessarily know it from the outside, but this place is BOMB. My boyfriend, his family, my mother and I came here with short-notice reservations on a Thursday evening after an afternoon of sightseeing, and it was truly amazing. The setting, given that this restaurant used to be a row home, is super adorable. Quaint, romantic, yet trendy and fun - it really has everything. Except a liquor license. But that's okay, because it's BYOB! And they don't charge you something ridiculous for "corking" and "pouring" and "lifting" and all that other crap that typical BYOB restaurants charge you. The food, including the antipasto, was to die for. We all loved our appetizers and entrees, and the desserts were just as delicious - the perfect finish to a perfect meal. I can see why it's so popular, especially for concert -goers. Our server was excellent, too, even if his Italian was a little rusty. We couldn't remember how to say "you're welcome," and neither could he. I can't say enough good things about this place. Just go here, and ask for the limon after dinner. Trust me. read more

My monthly girl's BYO get-together was held here on Wednesday night. This place is small, yet spacious enough to handle several large groups at a time. In fact, we were seated next to a table of 12 or so elderly gentlemen who were clearly having a fabulous time of it. Our table of eight started out with a selection of appetizers. We ordered the mussels, stuffed mushrooms, fig and sausage and the grilled romaine salad. I samples the mushrooms and plowed through the fig and sausage appetizer - I almost licked the plate. Portions were large, so once I filled up on the appetizers, I had barely enough room to take a stab at my linguini with clams in a white sauce, but I made a valiant attempt. The dish was good, not the best I've had, but definitely more than serviceable. I also snuck a bite of my friend's baked gnocchi, which was a lovely in its cheesy gooeyness. I think I was the only one not to make a considerable dent in my entree. We ordered desserts for the table - two orders of the chocolate peanut butter cake and one of the oreo cheesecake - and all were demolished in short order. This place is easy to get to, right on Broad street so accessible from Center City via the subway. My friend and I drove down and we got a kick (as always) out of the oh-so-unique parking rules, or lack thereof, in South Philly. We decided to to join 'em and parked in the middle of Broad Street, but were confused by the cars double-parked on Porter. How does one get one's car out? Really?!? The bill for the 8 of us divided out to around $40 a person. Not too bad for appetizer, entree and dessert with enough of my entree left-over to cover at least two more meals! All in all, Scannicchio's is a great South Philly Italian BYO that I wouldn't mind checking out again. read more