3. The Victor Cafe
9.0
1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 25 tips and reviews
Jeff Courtois: Fantastic mussel appitizer., papadella with fresh mozzarella was mouth watering perfect and finished with a cannoli and expression....mmmm
Visit Philly: When Stallone was in town, this is where you'd find him—enjoying veal and Chianti. He would even call his wife in California so she could hear the singing wait staff.
Jeff Barner: The heavy set fellow has a serious set of pipes. Prepare your eardrums.
4. Dante & Luigi's
8.7
762 S 10th St (at Catherine St.), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 27 tips and reviews
Philly.com: This is Philadelphia's oldest Italian-American restaurant. The kitchen features daily specials in addition to traditional classics. Delicate dishes in a traditional old school Italian atmosphere. Read more.
Visit Philly: Established in 1899, you're standing in Philadelphia's oldest Italian restaurant and one of the oldest in the United States.
Kandis Kovalsky: One of the BEST Italian restaurants! This place has been around since the 1800s! Authentic homemade mom/pop style sauces/food. Try either the gnocchi Romano or baked gnocchi! The tiramisu is the BEST!
5. Ristorante La Veranda
8.1
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 12 tips and reviews
Sandra Green: This is a "must go to" restaurant. The service was outstanding and the food was totally awesome. The waiters were so sweet and very nice. I must come here again with more friends.
Thrillist: Order Off-Menu Awesome: Tempura-battered asparagus w/ a bed of crispy-bacon-topped arugula, dressed in a lemon-vinegar-oregano pesto, and topped with a breadcrumb-battered Trout that's triple-fried! Read more.
Tess Stumpf: One of the owners is really hot
8. Lucky's Last Chance
8.8
4421 Main St (at Connaroe St), Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Manayunk · 54 tips and reviews
michelle: Can't go wrong with the burgers and tots! Great draft selection too!
Philly.com: Check out the "Voodoo" – a hot dog with shredded cajun chicken, American Cheese, onion strings and string sauce on a toasted New England-style roll. Read more.
Jake Smith: Order a side of onion strings and ask for an extra side of the special dipping sauce. Whatever it is, this creamy orange magic does deliciously impressive work on taste buds.
9. Positano Coast
8.3
212 Walnut St (2nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 55 tips and reviews
Merve K.: Great food and great for a date night. Mussels are just absolutely delicious along with literally everything! 😋
Image by #Psychology Aficianado #PhDiva #Purpose-Driven Life#Tenacious: Check this beautiful place out for lunch & happy hour :)
Alison T: Pretty decent happy hour, great apps. Watch out for the cougars, rawr.
11. Charlie Was A Sinner
8.6
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Center City East · 59 tips and reviews
Jeffrey Friedman: Great vibe and ambience; places was packed but not crowded. Awesome food, vegan power!
Kathy Toomey: Great place! Good ambience, delicious food, tasty drinks, wonderful service
Abby K: Very small portions but excellent menu. We came with 5 people but it's probably best with a smaller crowd. Again, the food was amazing, just small.
13. Le Viet
7.8
1019 S 11th St (at Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 21 tips and reviews
Philly.com: The traditional crepe, made from coconut milk and curry and wrapped around shredded pork and shrimp, has a perfect outer crisp and creamy interior softness. Read more.
Philadelphia Magazine: Fancy a more upscale dining experience? Try stylish Le Viet for both classic and modern Vietnamese specialties done in a sleek, comfortable environment. Read more.
Adam Haines: Go to Nam Phuong....
15. Helium Comedy Club
8.1
2031 Sansom St (btwn 20th St & 21st St), Philadelphia, PA
Comedy Club · Center City West · 53 tips and reviews
Julia Hays: Helium is fantastic. It's a small, intimate venue, which is a great way to see your favorite comedians. I've already been to 3 shows since I "discovered" the club was there & can't wait to go to more!
Sam H: shitty service, good comics, no chance of mayorship cuz the guy works there. laaaaame. the mayor, not the jokes. also, lame quizzo
Megan Dinan: Sign up for the email list - Insiders typically get free tickets about once a month. Also, the month of your bday you get 4 free tickets to a Wed or Thurs non-special event show.