Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Mexi-Talian Grill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 411- 413 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Alimentari
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1730 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Square Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mia Ragazza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4411 Main St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. La Nonna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Comfort Food, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Talluto's Authentic Italian Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 944 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. L'Angolo Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 West Porter St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Paesano's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 943 South 9th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#22. PrimoHoagies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 East Clearfield St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Fiore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2413 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#20. 1731 Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1731 Packer Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Pizza
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#19. Messina Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1533 South 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Social Clubs, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chiquita's Pizzeria & Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 746 Snyder Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Borda's Italian Eats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1549 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#16. Maglio Sausage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3632 South 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Meat Shops, Cheese Shops, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Lee's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 423 North 36th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Turkish, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Carangi Baking
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2655 South Iseminger St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pitruco Pizza Franklin's Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Italian, Pizza
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#12. Ristorante Pesto
- Rating: 4.5/5 (691 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1915 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Antonio's Italian Specialties
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1138 West Ritner St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Italian, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Luna BYOB
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 227 South 20th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#9. Restaurant Ambra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 705 South 4th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#8. Caffe Ida
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1732 West Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian
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#7. Sandwich Corner Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1945 Poplar St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Italian
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#6. Heavy Metal Sausage
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1527 West Porter St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
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#5. Castellino's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1255 East Palmer St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bottega Rittenhouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 263 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Gelato, Sandwiches
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#3. Farina Di Vita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 250 Catharine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Vita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 261 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Elma
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 431 East Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
