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    Spasso Italian Grill

    4.1 (742 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gnocchi con Asparagi
    Ashley L.

    Went here for Easter lunch with my family and it was incredible! I've been here a few times but decided to get the gnocchi with asparagus which I never had. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy and the sauce was so creamy. Got the chocolate mousse cake to go and it was so rich snd moist. Also generous portion sizes which I appreciate.

    Kathy X.

    Came here on a double date for an early dinner. The space had an old world charm with exposed brick walls, nice lighting, and pops of red. We were seated immediately and given complimentary soft bread with fancy butter and a medley of vegetables. The bread was nice and fresh. The vegetables consisted of squash, peppers, as well as eggplant, which was cooked well and the combination was very tasty. For my meal, I ordered the Special of Stuffed Pork Chop with Gorgonzola and spinach. This came with sides of mashed potatoes and veggies. This was plated beautifully, with the Pork Chop looking impressive with perfect char marks. The Pork Chop was wonderfully tender, well seasoned, and oozed with the rich, creamy, flavorful Gorgonzola. I'm not a huge fan of spinach, so that part was just okay. Veggies were grilled zucchini, squash, and peppers. Mashed potato was fluffy, but was quite bland. Service was pretty good. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. All the food came out in a timely manner and we had a lovely time here.

    Tarfutto and brûlée cheese
    Noelle W.

    I really liked Spasso. The restaurant itself is huge - multiple rooms of dining. Even though we had a reservation on Valentine's Day they still had plenty of tables. Free bread was delicious. We got a bottle of wine to share which was also good. We got the eggplant rollotini- 2 pieces and not huge, but flavorful and silky. We got the salmon pasta and shrimp fradiavolo. Both were flavorful and came with a good amount of salmon/shrimp. The noodles were large and chewy - delicious. We also split 2 desserts - a special brûlée cheese which was so unique and delicious, and a tarfutto, which was interesting.

    Crème brûlée
    Zoe D.

    Came here for my brother's graduation dinner last night. Every Wednesday, they have a special that includes an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert, plus a complimentary bottle of wine for every two people, for only $45 each- which is an amazing deal, especially for all the food you get! We walked in at 6 and were greeted warmly, the hostess quickly bringing us to the back room to seat us. It's a very homey and quiet atmosphere. We came at the perfect time, because it wasn't too crowded- when we left, though, it was much more busy. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. Again, I felt like I was being welcomed in to somebody's home. We were given complimentary bread, alongside stewed vegetables to top it with, butter, and olive oil. The butter was high-quality and delicious, and so were the stewed vegetables. To start off my meal, I opted for the mussels with red sauce- it's something I'd been craving, and it was everything I wanted! It came out steaming hot, and even though it was a lot of food, I ate all of them. For my entree, I ended up getting the shrimp linguine- the linguine seemed to me like it was made in-house, and it had a delicious creamy pesto sauce to accompany it. Since it was so much food, I ended up taking half of my entree back home. Four out of our party of 6 ended up getting the crème brûlée for dessert, which was perfectly light with that classic and satisfying crisp on the top. It wasn't too sweet or heavy, so it was the perfect way to end a delicious meal.

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Kriti S.

    Tons of options to choose from on the menu! Probably the best Italian place I've been to in Philly so far. The restaurant is lively yet still cozy, perfect for dinner with a larger group.

    Tiramisu
    Chi C.

    My partner and I visited the Old City establishment on Wednesday dinner service for a date night after seeing they offer a limited-time $45, three-course menu. We were able to select any appetizer, entrée, and dessert; and a bottle of house wine comes complementary for parties of two. This was a very filling dinner that came at one of the best value meals I've had in the city. (I noticed some past reviews indicating it was no longer present; it appears to be seasonal, but as of winter 2025 it is still available.) We were served bread upon seating, which came with a vegetable relish and dip that made for a great opener. The meatballs and grilled calamari were both great starters; I thought the portion sizes were excellent. I was surprised to find the New York Strip Steak was included without a surcharge, as it was both delicious and the best value. My partner enjoyed her pasta as well, and we swapped bites from both of our dishes. I think my steak could've trimmed the gristle a touch more, but it was extremely filling and we both had leftovers. Our waiter also was friendly and helped suggest options, as the menu has a fair share of pastas, meats, and traditional Italian fare. The staff was attentive and I felt our service was strong. We also promptly got our to-go boxes and was able to take home the wine that was left in our bottle, which was a plus! Dessert was also included, and both the crème brûlée and tiramisu were decadent. Our total cost was under $100 (pre-tip), and it was one of the more filling meals I've had worth every penny! There's also bar seating for its Happy Hour, which I'd be looking forward to trying for a revisit.

    Sue C.

    We started in the bar, as it's huge and it was lively and friendly. Our service was great, the food was delicious, and you can tell why people have been coming here for ages. We Ubered over because we thought parking might be a problem and from what I heard people discussing at the bar, it is, so keep that in mind! Reservations are easy to get and can be done online. I will let my pictures do the talking...

    Tiramisu
    Jennifer Y.

    If you're looking for authentic Italian food in Philadelphia, this is the place to go! The atmosphere is so inviting--it truly felt like we had just stepped off the streets of an Italian neighborhood into a local gem. Our waiter was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and so helpful when we couldn't decide (because honestly, everything on the menu looked amazing). We started with the goat cheese and walnut salad, which was out of this world. Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to begin the meal. For my main course, I had the Gnocchi Con Asparagi. Let me just say--if you've ordered "gnocchi" at other restaurants, you haven't really had gnocchi until you've had it here. Absolutely worth savoring every single bite. We finished with tiramisu, which was light, creamy, and the perfect ending to the night. From start to finish, everything about this meal was outstanding. Great food, warm atmosphere, and exceptional service--you really can't find better Italian in Philly!

    Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Penne Spasso and Caesar Salad and Mussels and Meatballs with Marinara
    Natalie L.

    Went for happy hour and split the happy hour mussels, happy hour vodka sauce pasta (we substituted penne for their homemade fusilli), happy hour gnocchi Gorgonzola, happy hour meatballs, and Caesar salad. Actually perfect for two hungry girls, love that we could try smaller portions of their pasta dishes. The Caesar salad was actually awesome and well dressed. Super cute in there.

    Seafood risotto
    Jim C.

    Nice Italian restaurant in olde city. Very nice atmosphere, food was very good overall, and our server was very attentive to our needs. The coffee was also delicious.

    Cappuccino
    Ernest T.

    So look--when you get invited to lunch with your boss, his boss, and the big boss, you don't come empty-headed or empty-stomached. You come ready to represent and ready to eat. We pulled up to Spasso Italian Grill in Old City, Philly--because apparently when execs break bread, they do it with taste. Let me just say this: Spasso is him. In a post-COVID world where most places barely remember how to do lunch right, Spasso said, "Let me show you how we used to do it when the food came from the soul and not the freezer." Ain't no chain energy here--this is straight Italy, no passport required. I ordered what looked like a humble plate of linguine in red sauce with seafood, but baby, that thing hit like Sunday morning on the third stanza of Total Praise. The noodles were homemade, soft but not mushy--had that little bounce to them, like they was tryna two-step in the sauce. And the sauce? Rich. Simple. Tomato-forward. Tasted like somebody's auntie been simmerin' it since 9am with the windows open and a Luther Vandross playlist on repeat. The seafood wasn't stingy either. Full chunks of flavor in every bite. Not chopped up mystery meat. This was seafood with a name and a résumé. Even the bread came with style--roasted red peppers, parmesan, oil, and some lil marinated veggies that honestly made me pause and reflect on how blessed I was. That bread alone deserved a praise break. Then came the cappuccino... listen. It showed up with a lil' foam hat, cinnamon dusted on top like it had somewhere special to be. Smooth, comforting, and grown. No sugar needed. Just vibes. We did have cannolis too--but I ain't get a pic 'cause the moment was too good to interrupt with a phone. Just know it was crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and balanced like a good choir director. Sweet--but not too sweet. Would I go again? Without a doubt. Should you go? Only if you're ready for real Italian food and not that reheated stuff folks try to pass off in the microwave. Spasso is where you go when you want lunch to mean something. When you wanna eat food that got memory, history, and respect in it. Ain't nothin' fancy--just food done right, with care and culture. That's my kind of spot.

    Meatballs with Marinara
    Linette S.

    Came here on a Tuesday and was surprised to learn about the $50 special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You get to choose any Appetizer, Entree & Dessert& get a complimentary bottle of house wine. My sister and I weren't drinking, so they let us take the bottle of wine home. I had the meatballs to start, followed by the gnocchi gorgonzola and finished off with a tiramisu. The portion sizes were great, given that we got it on a special deal. I even had leftovers to bring home. The food didn't really blow me away though. Would I come back to try other items on the menu? Only if the Tuesday/Wednesday menu is still available.

    Clams with white sauce
    Kaitlyn T.

    Went here for some dinner after work the other day and it was amazing! We did the $45 3-course dinner which was super worth it. We started off with some complimentary fresh bread and vegetables, and a bottle of house white wine from the $45 dinner deal. There are a lot of options on the menu so you aren't limited at all with this deal. Our appetizers were the clams with white sauce and escargot. We loved it all so much that we asked for extra bread to soak up all the extra goodness. Our entrees were the New York Strip Steak and Zuppa Di Pesce. Everything had decent portions, especially the seafood in the pasta. The pasta seems to be house made too which is a bonus. I took my crème brûlée to go which was still enjoyable when I brought it home. Service was super great--the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We felt taken care of here and not rushed at all. I would love to try happy hour at the bar one day!

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    Is there gluten free pasta available? if so, what type?

    Yes gluten free pasta is available but penne only

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    I️ am almost positive there aren't any soy products specifically advertised on the menu. You'd have to speak to the chef about soy sauce, miso, meat alternatives etc but I️ can't imagine they'd be found in Italian Foods.

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