A varied menu with options for all. Nice portion sizes. The $45 table d'hote (with a complimentary bottle of house montepulciano if two people order) is a great deal. Lots of locals there on a Tuesday means good value. Friendly vibe. Would return.
cynthia
Great food and service from Loretta J was fabulous!! Our only complaint was the specials are not listed anywhere and server didn't tell us the price. We were shocked when the bill came. Our fault, though, for not asking.
Anne
The food is always top-notch. The pasta and the sauces are especially good. Friendly service, and a shout out to Lauren, the bartender!
Dane
We were staying at the Hilton, Penns Landing and book this because the proximity. We were seated immediately, and Daniel, our server came right up to our table. He was awesome and attentive the whole meal. Food was very good. We started with the Caprese salad, which was delicious. I had the pappardelle with short rib and my wife had eggplant rollitini, and both were delicious. We were very pleased with our experience. Well done, Daniel and Spasso
John Mark
As stated earlier, this was the best meal we've had while visiting Philadelphia for five days.
Lauren
Everything was excellent! Would definitely go back, the Tuesday and Wednesday $45 per person deal is worth it!
Trent
I love this place. Spasso Italian Grill has truly given me the best first time experience that I've had. My money & time was well spent. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming. Everything was phenomenal. I will be back! 🤌🏾👍🏾
rosina
we celebrated birthdays at Spassos generous $45 dinner ordering appetizers, entree, dessert from menu so refreshing to order from menu instead of a short limited list usually offered by other restaurants Everything was delicious .
Evan
Food was delicious as usual, my only complaint would have to be the service. The waiter seemed annoyed that we were taking longer to order. We were with friends and we were catching up. I asked about bar menu and he said well we don't have anything and we have a full bar but his tone wasn't ideal
Harold
We have been dining here while visiting from another state at least annually for the last 13 years. The food and service have been consistently excellent and we have had large family gatherings in a private room here. All family members were very pleased with food quality, selection and service. Highly recommended !!!
The food was excellent appetizers thru dessert. The Brenzino was delicious. Relaxed atmosphere with great service.
Bill
Legitimately the best grilled calamari and ciambotte EVER Sometimes I just want another order of each rather than even get to the delicious entrée.  but I didn't. I had a spectacular braised short rib with homemade pasta that was very good. The service was on point as always.
Alfidis Joaquin
Excellent place, very good service, exquisite pasta
Ernest Thomas (Randy Jr)
So look—when you get invited to lunch with your boss, his boss, and the big boss, you don’t come empty-headed or empty-stomached. You come ready to represent and ready to eat. We pulled up to Spasso Italian Grill in Old City, Philly—because apparently when execs break bread, they do it with taste.
Let me just say this: Spasso is him.
In a post-COVID world where most places barely remember how to do lunch right, Spasso said, “Let me show you how we used to do it when the food came from the soul and not the freezer.” Ain’t no chain energy here—this is straight Italy, no passport required.
I ordered what looked like a humble plate of linguine in red sauce with seafood, but baby, that thing hit like Sunday morning on the third stanza of Total Praise. The noodles were homemade, soft but not mushy—had that little bounce to them, like they was tryna two-step in the sauce. And the sauce? Rich. Simple. Tomato-forward. Tasted like somebody’s auntie been simmerin’ it since 9am with the windows open and a Luther Vandross playlist on repeat.
The seafood wasn’t stingy either. Full chunks of flavor in every bite. Not chopped up mystery meat. This was seafood with a name and a résumé.
Even the bread came with style—roasted red peppers, parmesan, oil, and some lil marinated veggies that honestly made me pause and reflect on how blessed I was. That bread alone deserved a praise break.
Then came the cappuccino… listen. It showed up with a lil’ foam hat, cinnamon dusted on top like it had somewhere special to be. Smooth, comforting, and grown. No sugar needed. Just vibes.
We did have cannolis too—but I ain’t get a pic ‘cause the moment was too good to interrupt with a phone. Just know it was crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and balanced like a good choir director. Sweet—but not too sweet.
Would I go again? Without a doubt. Should you go? Only if you’re ready for real Italian food and not that reheated stuff folks try to pass off in the microwave.
Spasso is where you go when you want lunch to mean something. When you wanna eat food that got memory, history, and respect in it. Ain’t nothin’ fancy—just food done right, with care and culture.
That’s my kind of spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
dennis kilderry
I have been here many times, very consistent. Great Italian food.
A varied menu with options for all. Nice portion sizes. The $45 table d'hote (with a complimentary bottle of house montepulciano if two people order) is a great deal. Lots of locals there on a Tuesday means good value. Friendly vibe. Would return.
Great food and service from Loretta J was fabulous!! Our only complaint was the specials are not listed anywhere and server didn't tell us the price. We were shocked when the bill came. Our fault, though, for not asking.
The food is always top-notch. The pasta and the sauces are especially good. Friendly service, and a shout out to Lauren, the bartender!
We were staying at the Hilton, Penns Landing and book this because the proximity. We were seated immediately, and Daniel, our server came right up to our table. He was awesome and attentive the whole meal. Food was very good. We started with the Caprese salad, which was delicious. I had the pappardelle with short rib and my wife had eggplant rollitini, and both were delicious. We were very pleased with our experience. Well done, Daniel and Spasso
As stated earlier, this was the best meal we've had while visiting Philadelphia for five days.
Everything was excellent! Would definitely go back, the Tuesday and Wednesday $45 per person deal is worth it!
I love this place. Spasso Italian Grill has truly given me the best first time experience that I've had. My money & time was well spent. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming. Everything was phenomenal. I will be back! 🤌🏾👍🏾
we celebrated birthdays at Spassos generous $45 dinner ordering appetizers, entree, dessert from menu so refreshing to order from menu instead of a short limited list usually offered by other restaurants Everything was delicious .
Food was delicious as usual, my only complaint would have to be the service. The waiter seemed annoyed that we were taking longer to order. We were with friends and we were catching up. I asked about bar menu and he said well we don't have anything and we have a full bar but his tone wasn't ideal
We have been dining here while visiting from another state at least annually for the last 13 years. The food and service have been consistently excellent and we have had large family gatherings in a private room here. All family members were very pleased with food quality, selection and service. Highly recommended !!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was excellent appetizers thru dessert. The Brenzino was delicious. Relaxed atmosphere with great service.
Legitimately the best grilled calamari and ciambotte EVER Sometimes I just want another order of each rather than even get to the delicious entrée.  but I didn't. I had a spectacular braised short rib with homemade pasta that was very good. The service was on point as always.
Excellent place, very good service, exquisite pasta
So look—when you get invited to lunch with your boss, his boss, and the big boss, you don’t come empty-headed or empty-stomached. You come ready to represent and ready to eat. We pulled up to Spasso Italian Grill in Old City, Philly—because apparently when execs break bread, they do it with taste.
Let me just say this: Spasso is him.
In a post-COVID world where most places barely remember how to do lunch right, Spasso said, “Let me show you how we used to do it when the food came from the soul and not the freezer.” Ain’t no chain energy here—this is straight Italy, no passport required.
I ordered what looked like a humble plate of linguine in red sauce with seafood, but baby, that thing hit like Sunday morning on the third stanza of Total Praise. The noodles were homemade, soft but not mushy—had that little bounce to them, like they was tryna two-step in the sauce. And the sauce? Rich. Simple. Tomato-forward. Tasted like somebody’s auntie been simmerin’ it since 9am with the windows open and a Luther Vandross playlist on repeat.
The seafood wasn’t stingy either. Full chunks of flavor in every bite. Not chopped up mystery meat. This was seafood with a name and a résumé.
Even the bread came with style—roasted red peppers, parmesan, oil, and some lil marinated veggies that honestly made me pause and reflect on how blessed I was. That bread alone deserved a praise break.
Then came the cappuccino… listen. It showed up with a lil’ foam hat, cinnamon dusted on top like it had somewhere special to be. Smooth, comforting, and grown. No sugar needed. Just vibes.
We did have cannolis too—but I ain’t get a pic ‘cause the moment was too good to interrupt with a phone. Just know it was crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and balanced like a good choir director. Sweet—but not too sweet.
Would I go again? Without a doubt.
Should you go? Only if you’re ready for real Italian food and not that reheated stuff folks try to pass off in the microwave.
Spasso is where you go when you want lunch to mean something. When you wanna eat food that got memory, history, and respect in it. Ain’t nothin’ fancy—just food done right, with care and culture.
That’s my kind of spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
I have been here many times, very consistent. Great Italian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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