Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about 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" feelings. 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 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Spasso Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (697 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 South Front St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Bistro Romano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Lombard St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. La Trattoria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7131 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Scannicchio's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2500 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. L'Anima

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Ristorante Aroma

- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1245 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. A Mano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2244 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. In Riva

- Rating: 4.2/5 (852 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4116 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Little Nonna's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1455 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1234 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. DaMò Pasta Lab

- Rating: 4.2/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 South 12th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Radicchio Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 Wood St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Giorgio On Pine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1328 Pine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Dante & Luigi's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 762 South 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Prunella

- Rating: 4.3/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Murph's Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 East Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, Italian, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Barbuzzo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Café Carmela

- Rating: 4.3/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2859 Holme Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Via Locusta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1723 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Gran Caffe L'Aquila

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1577 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Trattoria Carina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Spruce St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Saloon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 750 South 7th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ambrosia Ristorante BYOB

- Rating: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
- Address: 231 South 24th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Vetri Cucina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (570 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1312 Spruce St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Victor Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (580 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 Dickinson St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Fiorino

- Rating: 4.5/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3572 Indian Queen Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Fiorella

- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 817 Christian St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Burrata

- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1247 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. La Nonna

- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Comfort Food, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. L'Angolo Ristorante

- Rating: 4.6/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 West Porter St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ristorante Pesto

- Rating: 4.7/5 (761 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1915 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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