Had a lovely reunion with some of my best friends and we had the best time! Food was amazing, our server was kind and attentive, and it wasn't crowded at all! I was so surprised that there weren't more people because this is a great spot
Elizabeth
My friend and I sat outside as it was a warm evening and less noisy there than inside. The service was excellent - attentive and warm without being obtrusive. Food was amazing. I had the tagliatelle with ragu followed by an incredible panna cotta with raspberries and pistachios. My companion ordered the chicken marsala and tartufo for dessert. She said they were outstanding. I love this great neighborhood BYOB and will make a reservation next time I'm back in Philly.
Nella
Lovely little neighborhood restaurant. Our waiter was sooooo accommodating. The meal was delicious and so filling we didn't have room for dessert.
Moe
Great food! Excellent service! We will be back! The seafood pasta was so flavorful and the tiramisu was so good!
Paul
Great food- Reasonable prices- Spot on service- Wonderful neighborhood place. It is small and the noise level can be a little bit high.
GREGG
A lovely neighborhood restaurant with a somewhat limited menu, but one that still has enough variety to make it work! Overall, I was very impressed as was our entire party of four. we will be back. 
Sophie Chen
disappointed because the reviews were so good. service kept forgetting about us, had to ask for water multiple times, didn’t give us bread or cheese with our pasta
Devon Purnell
Food was God awful. My arancini came basically deflated, looked like it had been microwaved. Lobster ravioli was okay, but the shrimp that came with it were not fresh at all and tasted terrible, I had to spit it out. Panna cotta was also terribly overcooked, the only redeeming quality was the blackberry reduction. Would never return for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Andrew Sloss
Utterly underwhelming experience. I generally give a restaurant the benefit of the doubt when writing a review, but this was really not good. The food was bland and overcooked, the restaurant was so crowded I was virtually sitting in the entrance, and the service was very poor. I've eaten at many 4+ restaurants and this one definitely does not deserve that rating. Italian food should be a joyful and tasty experience, and this was sadly far from that. We won't be returning when there are so many other good Italian choices in City Center.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jordan H
Hate leaving bad reviews for local places but this place is just not good. It’s the worst Italian BYOB I’ve been to in the city by far. Nothing tastes fresh and it all lacks salt and seasoning.
The caprese salad was legit gross. Not fresh ingredients at all. How old was that tomato? Cheap store bought mozzarella.
The polenta was flavorless.
Tagliatelle was okay…lacked flavor…cheap store bought sausage.
Panna cotta texture was all wrong. Wayyy to much like jello but the flavor was okay I guess.
Lovely local Grad Hospital spot for Southern Italian food. Cozy inside, wonderful service and delicious food with large portions. There's a reason this place has been around so long!
Had a lovely reunion with some of my best friends and we had the best time! Food was amazing, our server was kind and attentive, and it wasn't crowded at all! I was so surprised that there weren't more people because this is a great spot
My friend and I sat outside as it was a warm evening and less noisy there than inside. The service was excellent - attentive and warm without being obtrusive. Food was amazing. I had the tagliatelle with ragu followed by an incredible panna cotta with raspberries and pistachios. My companion ordered the chicken marsala and tartufo for dessert. She said they were outstanding. I love this great neighborhood BYOB and will make a reservation next time I'm back in Philly.
Lovely little neighborhood restaurant. Our waiter was sooooo accommodating. The meal was delicious and so filling we didn't have room for dessert.
Great food! Excellent service! We will be back! The seafood pasta was so flavorful and the tiramisu was so good!
Great food- Reasonable prices- Spot on service- Wonderful neighborhood place. It is small and the noise level can be a little bit high.
A lovely neighborhood restaurant with a somewhat limited menu, but one that still has enough variety to make it work! Overall, I was very impressed as was our entire party of four. we will be back. 
disappointed because the reviews were so good. service kept forgetting about us, had to ask for water multiple times, didn’t give us bread or cheese with our pasta
Food was God awful. My arancini came basically deflated, looked like it had been microwaved. Lobster ravioli was okay, but the shrimp that came with it were not fresh at all and tasted terrible, I had to spit it out. Panna cotta was also terribly overcooked, the only redeeming quality was the blackberry reduction. Would never return for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Utterly underwhelming experience. I generally give a restaurant the benefit of the doubt when writing a review, but this was really not good. The food was bland and overcooked, the restaurant was so crowded I was virtually sitting in the entrance, and the service was very poor. I've eaten at many 4+ restaurants and this one definitely does not deserve that rating. Italian food should be a joyful and tasty experience, and this was sadly far from that. We won't be returning when there are so many other good Italian choices in City Center.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hate leaving bad reviews for local places but this place is just not good. It’s the worst Italian BYOB I’ve been to in the city by far. Nothing tastes fresh and it all lacks salt and seasoning.
The caprese salad was legit gross. Not fresh ingredients at all. How old was that tomato? Cheap store bought mozzarella.
The polenta was flavorless.
Tagliatelle was okay…lacked flavor…cheap store bought sausage.
Panna cotta texture was all wrong. Wayyy to much like jello but the flavor was okay I guess.
Would not recommend, so many better places to go.
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Great service from Albert, delicious food, very cozy atmosphere. Street parking a little difficult.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs Marinara Sauce, Lobster Ravioli
Lovely local Grad Hospital spot for Southern Italian food. Cozy inside, wonderful service and delicious food with large portions. There's a reason this place has been around so long!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Eggplant Rollatini
Absolutely amazing!! Best Italian food in Philly, great service, can’t recommend it enough. 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So friendly, immediate family vibe!
Dietary restrictions: The most amazing service and food consistently every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese La Baia, Meatballs Marinara Sauce, Chicken Parm, Lobster Ravioli Marinara, Pei Mussels, Chocolate Mousse, Pistachio Panna Cotta
Delicious food. Pleasant atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese La Baia, Cappellini Johny Rocco, Lobster Ravioli, Pei Mussels, Tiramisu, Arugula Salad
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