South Philly Italian Kitchen

Great byob. We were a party of 5 celebrating a birthday and gave us complimentary tiramisu.

This place is always a joy. The food is delicious, it's always cozy, and I love that we can watch the kitchen. Plus byob is nice! This restaurant never disappoints, and my husband and I love to come here for any occasion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Risotto, Veal Parmesan, Cannoli, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Homemade Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers, Homemade Mozzarella, Seafood Linguine, Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Got an order for pickup. The first problem is parking, there is none. I had to park caddy corner in the CVS parking lot and run over and run back hoping I wasn't towed. I ordered meatballs, eggplant parmesan, broccoli rabe. Meatballs should be called bread balls. Eggplant was okay, nothing to rave about and there was only three pieces. Broccoli rabe was ok but $8 for about 4 oz and even that was sprinkled with breadcrumb. The bread that came with the meal seemed like it was purchased from ACME.

Parking: Parking almost none existent. Had to park at CVS across the street and risk towing while getting my pickup order.

Food: 1

Service: 5

Place is run down the sign torn and ripped,trash near front door.
Veal was tough and over cooked risotto was gummy and bland.
All the sauces were runny and bland.
Service was the only good part of the experience.
At one time visit,never to return
.pass on this place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Absolutely the worst food I’ve ever eaten. The meatballs were nothing but breadcrumbs and the calamari were stale and had even more breadcrumbs on them than they had in the meatballs. Caesar salad barely had any dressing.

Food: 1

Excellent flavors. Very meaty...very delicious well balanced and seasoned. Stove right up front so you can see food is made to order. If I had one complaint it would be portion size. Waitress was friendly over the phone and even friendlier in person. I will return to try other menu items. My wife had chicken parmesan and I had some sort of "seafood linguine special"
My dish has every type of seafood you could think of and was well prepared. Mussels, class shrimp etcetera. Very enjoyable

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nonnas Tiramisu

Very good food, not alot of atmosphere. Terrific service, very nice menu and great location.

The food was just okay (sub par)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The food was fresh and flavorful! It was also at a reasonable price. I will definitely be back!!

Gourmet food, very reasonable portions that fill you up but don't overwhelm, and a very competitive price!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, great people working

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

South Philly Italian Kitchen is a true culinary delight. The service is impeccable, with a team lead by Joe that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. From the delightful Tiramisu, a perfect balance of rich flavors, to the game-changing homemade mozzarella, every bite showcases the chef's commitment to quality ingredients. The charming ambiance adds to the overall appeal, making South Philly Italian Kitchen a must-visit gem for those seeking exceptional Italian cuisine and attentive service. The combination of warm hospitality, delicious Tiramisu, and outstanding homemade mozzarella creates an unforgettable dining atmosphere that beckons guests to return for more. Highly recommended for anyone craving an authentic taste of Italy.

Vegetarian options: Joe can make pretty much anything on the menu vegetarian, just ask and he will take care of you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nonnas Tiramisu, Homemade Fresh Mozzarella, Joe the Boss Eggplant Salad

Needed carbs ahead of the Philly half marathon, so I stopped in here for a solo dinner the night before my race-- had the pollo pesto rigatoni, which was delicious! Really tender chicken and flavorful sauce. Staff was really sweet, I'll be back and will bring a friend next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend celebrated her 80th birthday here. It was a very nice place; small and intimate. I found it a lovely cozy restaurant and the food was excellent! I highly recommend it especially to those who prefer a personal touch in a restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was totally fresh and light and tasty. My son got the lasagna and we both agreed it was the lightest smoothest lasagna we've ever had. The side veggie medley were full of flavor and sauteed perfectly. The flavor of the chicken piccata was balanced and light, and the chicken was not breaded which I appreciated. The waitress was attentive and kind. It's a BYOB too! A hidden gem for sure. Anne M.