Amazing food made from scratch, follow with a desert of gelato, best on the planet.
Amy Dinh
Great food and service
Joann Hracs
Amazing Italian Food from the appetizer down to the amazing gelato and Luca our waiter was awesome. I highly recommend this place.
Danny Drake
Fantastic Italian food! Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere.
Jennifer Ewesiobi
This place goes above and beyond truly!! Made my first time Philly experience so amazing, the food and service is A1, honestly, and you can TELL everything is made FRESH!!
Tammy Boone
Bought an affogato (Italian dessert of vanilla gelato topped with espresso). Got a double shot of espresso with a tiny scoop of gelato. Very disappointing considering the almost $8 price and compared to the amazing version I just had in Venice or at an Italian bakery in Naples FL. This restaurant serves it as a beverage.
Calvin
As per always, our eating experience was outstanding in every way. We enjoy bringing friends here, as each and every one of them also enjoys the meal and the service (shout out to Carlos?). Every dish is delicious, there are no wrong picks.
Randi
Different than the south Philly Italian spots that feel like nonna's cooking, this feels like actual Italy. The food is outstanding, the ambiance is so unique with the gelateria and market of Italian specialty items. The service some may say is eh and slow, I think it's more their authentic Italian vibe to sit and enjoy and so they don't rush anything. Pastas are decadent but not overdone, gelato is luscious. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem!
Brian
A spectacular birthday lunch for my wife. Our daughter joined us for great food drinks and service. Our warm welcome by Manager Cara was followed by excellent service from Thomas. Really solid and professional. Cocktails, wine, appetizer, entrees, desserts, teas and espresso. Everything perfect and on time from the kitchen. Their singing Happy Birthday in Italian to my wife was a welcome bonus! Thank you!!!!
Roxanna
The food was amazing. I especially loved trying the savory gelatos that accompanied our meals. The service was also spectacular, so kind and friendly. As well as exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu. Couldn't recommend this place enough!
If you were looking for great Italian food in Philadelphia,this is the place. The service was outstanding. Food was absolutely amazing. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. The gelato in the toasted brioche was awesome! I will definitely be back next time I am in Philadelphia.
Francesca
We've been coming here on special occasions and just every day meals and you never disappoint! Including today! Thank you for making our birthdays special and special shoutout to Eva our wonderful waitperson! She's the best.
Ellen
I dine at Gran Caffe L'Aquila every time I'm in Philadelphia (about once per year). It's perhaps my favorite restaurant on the planet. Every bite is amazing. The service is outstanding.
Rachael
Another wonderful dinner! The service with Mimmo was fantastic as usual The hostesses set up a table just for us and handled one of our very impatient guests with grace. The food was delicious as always.
David
We took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu. Ample selections were provided with good variety. Food was scrumptious. Our server, Tina, did an excellent job. She was very attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely return during our return to Philadelphia.
Amazing food made from scratch, follow with a desert of gelato, best on the planet.
Great food and service
Amazing Italian Food from the appetizer down to the amazing gelato and Luca our waiter was awesome. I highly recommend this place.
Fantastic Italian food! Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere.
This place goes above and beyond truly!! Made my first time Philly experience so amazing, the food and service is A1, honestly, and you can TELL everything is made FRESH!!
Bought an affogato (Italian dessert of vanilla gelato topped with espresso). Got a double shot of espresso with a tiny scoop of gelato. Very disappointing considering the almost $8 price and compared to the amazing version I just had in Venice or at an Italian bakery in Naples FL. This restaurant serves it as a beverage.
As per always, our eating experience was outstanding in every way. We enjoy bringing friends here, as each and every one of them also enjoys the meal and the service (shout out to Carlos?). Every dish is delicious, there are no wrong picks.
Different than the south Philly Italian spots that feel like nonna's cooking, this feels like actual Italy. The food is outstanding, the ambiance is so unique with the gelateria and market of Italian specialty items. The service some may say is eh and slow, I think it's more their authentic Italian vibe to sit and enjoy and so they don't rush anything. Pastas are decadent but not overdone, gelato is luscious. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem!
A spectacular birthday lunch for my wife. Our daughter joined us for great food drinks and service. Our warm welcome by Manager Cara was followed by excellent service from Thomas. Really solid and professional. Cocktails, wine, appetizer, entrees, desserts, teas and espresso. Everything perfect and on time from the kitchen. Their singing Happy Birthday in Italian to my wife was a welcome bonus! Thank you!!!!
The food was amazing. I especially loved trying the savory gelatos that accompanied our meals. The service was also spectacular, so kind and friendly. As well as exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu. Couldn't recommend this place enough!
Restaurantji Recommends
If you were looking for great Italian food in Philadelphia,this is the place. The service was outstanding. Food was absolutely amazing. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. The gelato in the toasted brioche was awesome! I will definitely be back next time I am in Philadelphia.
We've been coming here on special occasions and just every day meals and you never disappoint! Including today! Thank you for making our birthdays special and special shoutout to Eva our wonderful waitperson! She's the best.
I dine at Gran Caffe L'Aquila every time I'm in Philadelphia (about once per year). It's perhaps my favorite restaurant on the planet. Every bite is amazing. The service is outstanding.
Another wonderful dinner! The service with Mimmo was fantastic as usual The hostesses set up a table just for us and handled one of our very impatient guests with grace. The food was delicious as always.
We took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu. Ample selections were provided with good variety. Food was scrumptious. Our server, Tina, did an excellent job. She was very attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely return during our return to Philadelphia.
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