1. The Victor Cafe
9.0
1303 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 25 tips and reviews
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.
John Gaus: Delicious Italian food with the added treat of opera singing. Great restaurant for a special and memorable evening.
Jeff Barner: The heavy set fellow has a serious set of pipes. Prepare your eardrums.
2. Bistro Romano
9.0
120 Lombard St (btwn Front & S 2nd Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 68 tips and reviews
Ivy Agnes Nguyen: Amazing spaghetti & Tiramisu! Enjoyed some squid ink mafalde. Really loved the Chianti 'il Granato' owner's wine
Lindsey Racine: This restaurant is the perfect mix of a romantic atmosphere, amazing service, and unbelievable food!
Rodger French: Great service, beautiful rustic atmosphere, delicious Caesar salad, great food
8. Vetri Cucina
9.1
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 39 tips and reviews
Kelsey Huse: This is the best restaurant in Philly. Excellent for special occasions due to the relaxed and homey but classy vibes. Prepare yourself for the multiple courses by doing an intense workout morning-of.
The Daily Meal: What happens when you pour warm olive oil over the dark chocolate cap on your rosemary ice cream? Well, you tell us. Or ask the whole roasted baby goat. He knows. Read more.
Michael Nolan: Every Philly foodie should eat here at least once. And I was finally able to prove my theory that Canadian goose can be made into good--no delicious--eats!
Marilyn Lanchin: Sunday brunch is undoubtably the best in the city. The view overlooking Rittenhouse square isn't too shabby either.
Thrillist: reakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most socially important, so good luck maintaining manners through the Rittenhouse Hotel's Sunday morning sit-down. Read more.
sockii: Splurge on brunch, then collapse into a food coma.
11. Barclay Prime
9.0
237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Steakhouse · Rittenhouse Square · 50 tips and reviews
Amy Land: Everything is wonderful. Favorite steakhouse In the world.
TLC: The $100 Philly Cheesesteak is absolutely mouth-watering. Piled high with steak, lobster, black truffles and more, it's -- dare we say -- worth every penny...
Rory N.: pretty much anything is good here
Scott Beard: Great amphitheatre with nice views of Philly. The small Skyline stage is a good setup for more intimate performances on the grass.
Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-Houck: Formerly known as the Mann Music Center, now the Mann Center for Performing Arts; summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra; nice out-door concert venue including inexpensive lawn seats.
ISEPTAPHILLY: Did you know you can get here on SEPTA? Stopping at major locations in Center City, the Mann Center Loop provides an easy one seat trip to the show. Read more.