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    4.3 (145 reviews)
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    Kinjal S.

    The only good thing I can say about this place is the service and the fact that the patio has a tv for the World Cup matches and apps are half off. That being said, this place for food is just not good. Granted I can only speak on two of the apps but they were not good. Especially the broccolini I couldn't even cut it with my butter knife. It was so chunky too so it was hard to eat. The whipped ricotta was ricotta on a piece of bread. I thought it would be a dip situation with bread on the side. My drink was fine. They also had spritzes but I didn't know until I saw the instagram there wasn't anything on the menu or on the side.

    Focaccia bread and Zucchini chips
    Linda L.

    This speakeasy restaurant is right behind the red door of the gelato place. Drinks here were delicious! Highly recommend coming for apps and drinks before dinner. We ended up coming back after dinner for their gelato.

    Downstairs art instillation
    Jazmin C.

    This restaurant/speakeasy is behind a gelato shop, and it was so phenomenal. The drinks were really yummy. The food and ambiance exceeded my expectations tbh. We had leftover steak that I ate the following day with some instant ramen as a hangover meal 10/10 recommend. Service was really good, and it was my birthday, so the manager brought us complimentary glasses of Prosecco. I traveled from NYC and found this spot on TikTok. I will be back next time I'm in Philly :)

    Tagliatelle Ragu Bolegnese
    Peninna A.

    This is an interesting one to review! We dined at both the gelato shop and the Italian restaurant. The ambiance of both was great! The gelato shop felt cozy and friendly, and the restaurant was dark and intimate. It was a cool contrast. Food: Overall, the food was perfect. At the restaurant, I ordered the Focaccia and the Tagliatelle Ragu Bolegnese. I would describe the portion size of the pasta as "smedium" (likely small to some, but just filling enough for me with an appetizer). At the gelato shop, I ordered the pistaccio gelato. All the food was 10/10! Service: This is where it gets interesting. The servers were extremely polite and very attentive. To a fault. It felt like the servers were hovering over us to collect our plates. There were at least two instances where I had stopped touching my food for a few minutes, and someone approached us to collect our plates. It felt like we were being rushed out, and made the politeness translate as curtness rather than friendliness. Weirdly, although the food was great, I likely would not return to the restaurant because the service felt so RUSHED. It made it hard to enjoy the intimacy of the environment. By contrast, the gelato shop staff was very friendly and I would at the very least stop by there again!

    Christine C.

    Just came here for gelato- and I hope to be back for the speakeasy! Such a cool concept. The gelato was pretty good, and the servers were very nice. I just got the oat milk Oreo and white chocolate raspberry (this one was better). I hope to comeback to try other flavors!

    Shirly L.

    I discovered Vita through Tiktok when I was looking for a place to host my birthday dinner at, and they really came through! For starters, it's really cool that they're an ice cream shop out front, with a hidden speakeasy-style restaurant in the back. You can get a reservation through their website, but for larger groups, you have to email them. I emailed & spoke with Massimo Boni to coordinate - for groups of 9+, they offer a pre-fix family style menu with a minimum of $75pp (food + drinks). Massimo walked me through the dishes and offered great suggestions to help me tailor the courses to my guests, all while keeping dietary restrictions in mind. 10/10 experience, and super fast response! For the pre-fix menu, we were able to get 2-3 antipasti, 3-4 primi, 1-2 secondi, and 1 contorno from the menu. I ended up getting the Gamberi, Stracciatella, and Arancini for starters, then the Balanzoni, Vodka, Bolognese, and Cappalletti for the pastas, and ended with Ribeeye steak and Zucchini chips. My favorite was probably the Arancini and the Rigatoni vodka, the flavors were amazing. I equally liked the rest of the dishes, though I will say the Ribeye steak was a bit too salty for my liking. The zucchini chips had an addicting crunch and were a favorite in the group. Overall would come back here again, and the service was also great!

    Dark chocolate gelato and apple caramel tart? Cinnamon? Scrumptious either way!
    Karen S.

    I loved every second of this experience. Came to celebrate my birthday with friends and every mouthful was AMAZING. My birthday dark chocolate gelato was the best I've ever had. Such a lovely and charming place that I'm considering making it my new birthday tradition. Atmosphere and service were impeccable. No notes!

    Retna S.

    Vita has been expanding its dessert selection. I had the cheesecake with Nutella topping and it was divine. For Nutella lovers like me , I highly recommend it. Smooth and creamy with some pieces of crunchy Kinder and enrobed with generous amount of Nutella. The latest addition that I tried today Is key lime pie bar topped with beautifully torched sweet meringue. Perfect for spring.

    Everything in this photo was delicious
    Apephanie P.

    Came for a birthday celebration. Food was good, different than what Im use to but still good. The kale salad I liked surprisingly. The shrimp were probably my favorite. Steak had a sweetness to it but I loved the flavors. The risotto was ehh Ive had better. I just think they need a bigger bathroom area because the line was a little wait for the ladies room in the basement. Friendly staff

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    Katherine O.

    This place is a really cute speakeasy Italian restaurant. The drinks are good. The pasta was okay but small portions compared to the price. I would come back but just for drinksanf the atmosphere. The service was really nice.

    Linda S.

    I've walked by Vita countless of times and never went in until recently. My friends Dream by Dream started playing there every other Wednesday in the speakeasy part of the Italian restaurant so I wanted to stop by to see them. It was a nice surprise seeing the restaurant after going through the door from the gelato shop. We had the potatoes from the happy hour menu and a drink. The decor of the restaurant was very cute and the vibes were nice. It's definitely a nice hidden place in the city that I'm looking forward to going to again.

    Complimentary anniversary dessert
    Morgan C.

    I really, really wanted to love Vita/Behind the Red Door, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. The experience itself was so fun and unique with the password and hidden door, and the decor was super cute. Our service was unfortunately a little on the slow side, which was odd considering we were one of the first tables for dinner and it was pretty empty. For drinks, we had one non-alcoholic option (shout out for the options!), and I opted for the When One Door closes but asked to sub tequila. Unfortunately it was not my favorite and was not what I expected, but maybe others love it. For food, we started with the whipped ricotta and zucchini chips (normally a side), both of which were delicious. Oddly, our waitress offered us extra bread for the whipped ricotta (which we opted for), but then it never came and our waitress never came back while our starters were at the table. I also picked the scampi risotto for my entree, and it was not at all what was advertised or what was expected. I was expecting a white wine/butter/garlic sauce, but instead it was red/tomato based and had a serious kick (but the menu did not have a chili pepper). I would not have ordered it had I known what I would be getting. We opted against dessert, mostly because we were disappointed and confused that they didn't offer the same flavors in the restaurant that they did in the gelato shop out front. They did offer us a complimentary gelato as we were celebrating our anniversary which was super sweet and appreciated. In all, I think I had high expectations and Vita just did not hit the mark for me. I'm glad I tried it, and I would go back if asked, but I don't think I'd suggest it myself.

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    Stuti G.

    Loved the food, service and ambiance here at Vita (More behind the door). The food was better than I expected. For appetizers we ordered the arancini and zucchini chips which were both fried to perfection. For main course we split the pollo al mattone and the Bottoni . The pasta was absolutely delicious and so fresh. The lemon & ricotta blended effortlessly and I still drool thinking about the pasta . Also absolutely loved the pollo al mattone- it was a half chicken served with mashed potatoes and a vegetables. It was soft and juicy & seasoned well. Both the main dishes were my favorite. We also ordered the mustard greens spicy ceaser but were disappointed with it. It had a very strong and overpowering anchovies flavor it and was drenched in dressing. Other than the ceaser salad our meal was superb! The gelatos are also out of this world and definitely recommend them! Got pistachio and coffee cardamom and they both were smooth and delicious . We were not in a mood for drinks so didn't get to try out the drinks, so will have to come back to try them. Definitely give this cute speakeasy restaurant a try!

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    Maria and I came here with our good friends Mariangeli and Chef Dionicio, who were the ones who put…read moreus onto this spot. It was actually a birthday dinner too, Maria and Mariangeli were treating Chef Dionicio and me for our birthdays, so we were already looking forward to a good night, and Fiorella definitely delivered. We sat outside and honestly, that might be the way to do it. Really nice setup, relaxed South Philly atmosphere, good drinks on the table, good food coming out, and you're just hanging out with friends. Nothing felt rushed. We ordered a bunch of things to share and try. The arancini were great, and the pork belly & octopus skewer was probably one of the more interesting things we had. I wouldn't normally think of putting those two together, but it worked. Then the pasta came out. The ravioli with lamb, peperonata and caciocavallo was really good, and the rigatoni with Fiorella sausage ragu was one of those dishes where you keep going back for another bite even though you're already getting full. And don't sleep on the focaccia and olive oil either. Simple, but so good. We definitely weren't letting that go to waste. Drinks were great too. They have some interesting cocktails instead of just the same stuff you see everywhere, which I appreciated. The staff also deserves a shoutout. Everyone was friendly and attentive, but they gave us space to enjoy ourselves. That's a big thing for me. When you're having dinner with friends, you don't want to feel like you're being pushed through the meal so they can flip the table. By the end of the night, it wasn't even just about the food anymore. We were outside in South Philly, eating some really good Italian food, having drinks, laughing, celebrating two birthdays and just enjoying each other's company. Those are the dinners you remember. Big thank you to Maria and Mariangeli for treating Chef Dionicio and me, and to Chef Dionicio for putting us onto Fiorella in the first place.

    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.

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