Great little spot! Grabbed an outdoor table on a lovely corner in Philly. Staff is warm and welcoming. Great Energy and music as we dined. Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil was a wonderful start to our meal . Artichoke Dip was tasty as well as the Buratta. Just happened to order their NEW Menu items. Definitely great choices. Homemade cavatelli with asparagus & peas was light and delicious. Carina's take on Eggplant Rollatini was a scrumptious surprise! Carina's is a fav when we visit ! Looking forward to visiting many times this summer.
Jade R.
I wanted to love this place because I received the best and most attentive service ever but the food was soooooooo mediocre. The ambiance is nice but everyone inside was literally yelling at the top of their lungs and the tables were packed so tightly next to eachother. I ordered the chicken parm which is one of their popular items. It was dry and tasteless to me. They had an artichoke special which was literally okay but not for $16. The pasta that came with the chicken parm was basic red sauce with parm that I could have gotten anywhere. Overall, the wine selection was good except for the fact that they don't carry dessert wine and I enjoyed the olives. Highly recommend Fiorella for anyone looking for Italian.
Maria Gargan
Came here for my birthday with my boyfriend. The intimate setting and close tables made for a unique experience and the food was phenomenal! Definitely get the broccoli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J P.
On a business trip and found this nice Italian restaurant. The sausage rigatoni alla vodka was excellent, service was wonderful, and the ambiance was great.
Bianca F.
I've been dying to try this place for literal years. Finally made it in for dinner and it's just as good as I hoped it would be. We got the butternut squash arancini and burrata to start. They were both fantastic but the arancini in particular is one of the best things I've had in a long time. The flavors were perfect. We got the cacio e pepe and spicy crab pasta for entrees. Cacio e pepe was 10/10. I was a little disappointed by the spicy crab pasta though. I thought the flavor was mild and while it was good, it just didn't compare to how extraordinary everything else was. They also had a good wine list and were quite generous with the pours, which is always a plus. The staff in general was very kind and attentive. Even though it took me years to come here, I'm counting on being back soon. It's such a cute spot.
Elle Costello
Food is amazing and service was great! It’s a smaller spot and can get pretty loud when crowded.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason J Miller
Really enjoyable meal.. simple yet had a nice atmosphere. It was on the louder side because of the close proximity of tables but still intimate feeling, so it wasn't a negative at all.The menu is on the smaller side, but not in a bad way. Portions are enough to share, and we had the Porcini mushroom and pasta, which was flavorful and had a good balance of each ingredient - meaning it had plenty of mushrooms, sauce and pasta. The dish had a crunchy topping with a little kick, which was a nice texture change.You can easily enjoy a good wine or simple cocktail or just sparkling water with the meal, depending on the mood.It's bright, airy, and a place I could visit regularly and not overthink a nice mealnout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Alex R
Best chicken parm in the city!!! And the vibes are just perfect. Date night, friends dinner or just a random night out this is the spot to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chaiyeon L.
I honestly loved this place. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Italian because I hate overpaying for noodles, but this place was definitely worth it. It is on the pricier side, but their pasta and their dishes were also so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I thought it was better than ambrosia which is another amazing pasta place in the city that gets a lot of attention. The one thing I will say about this place is that the inside is LOUD. It's pretty small and packed so it feels like people are constantly screaming over each other. I literally lost my voice after the dinner and my ears were ringing. To be fair I think maybe it would be a bit more peaceful outside, but the weather was still chilly so we didn't want to opt out for outdoor seating. Also the service was a bit passive aggressive but it could've been because of how crowded the place was.
Michael W.
Food, service, ambiance all top notch! We couldn't ask for a better date night out. Chicken parm is a must.
We were in town last night from Boston. Had a great experience. Food is excellent, place is small intimate and welcoming. But most of all our server Hope was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Miguel Garza
Magnificent food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Simpson
the food was pretty good, the place is pretty nice and you need a reservation but i wish there were more option for appetizers especially because they were out of octopus when i went and that’s what i wanted. they were out of a lot of other things including chicken. i also wish they toasted their bread but the olive oil was so good.Dietary restrictions: the waitress specifically asked for all of our dietary restrictions before taking our order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Bolognese
Jamie Agins
Loved everything here! We had the chicken parm and the cacio e pepe both dishes were wonderful! My only suggestion is because of how popular the place is if your looking for the atmosphere to be quieter aiming for an off time is perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cacio E Pepe, Chicken Parmesan
Great little spot! Grabbed an outdoor table on a lovely corner in Philly. Staff is warm and welcoming. Great Energy and music as we dined. Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil was a wonderful start to our meal . Artichoke Dip was tasty as well as the Buratta. Just happened to order their NEW Menu items. Definitely great choices. Homemade cavatelli with asparagus & peas was light and delicious. Carina's take on Eggplant Rollatini was a scrumptious surprise! Carina's is a fav when we visit ! Looking forward to visiting many times this summer.
I wanted to love this place because I received the best and most attentive service ever but the food was soooooooo mediocre. The ambiance is nice but everyone inside was literally yelling at the top of their lungs and the tables were packed so tightly next to eachother. I ordered the chicken parm which is one of their popular items. It was dry and tasteless to me. They had an artichoke special which was literally okay but not for $16. The pasta that came with the chicken parm was basic red sauce with parm that I could have gotten anywhere. Overall, the wine selection was good except for the fact that they don't carry dessert wine and I enjoyed the olives. Highly recommend Fiorella for anyone looking for Italian.
Came here for my birthday with my boyfriend. The intimate setting and close tables made for a unique experience and the food was phenomenal! Definitely get the broccoli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a business trip and found this nice Italian restaurant. The sausage rigatoni alla vodka was excellent, service was wonderful, and the ambiance was great.
I've been dying to try this place for literal years. Finally made it in for dinner and it's just as good as I hoped it would be. We got the butternut squash arancini and burrata to start. They were both fantastic but the arancini in particular is one of the best things I've had in a long time. The flavors were perfect. We got the cacio e pepe and spicy crab pasta for entrees. Cacio e pepe was 10/10. I was a little disappointed by the spicy crab pasta though. I thought the flavor was mild and while it was good, it just didn't compare to how extraordinary everything else was. They also had a good wine list and were quite generous with the pours, which is always a plus. The staff in general was very kind and attentive. Even though it took me years to come here, I'm counting on being back soon. It's such a cute spot.
Food is amazing and service was great! It’s a smaller spot and can get pretty loud when crowded.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyable meal.. simple yet had a nice atmosphere. It was on the louder side because of the close proximity of tables but still intimate feeling, so it wasn't a negative at all.The menu is on the smaller side, but not in a bad way. Portions are enough to share, and we had the Porcini mushroom and pasta, which was flavorful and had a good balance of each ingredient - meaning it had plenty of mushrooms, sauce and pasta. The dish had a crunchy topping with a little kick, which was a nice texture change.You can easily enjoy a good wine or simple cocktail or just sparkling water with the meal, depending on the mood.It's bright, airy, and a place I could visit regularly and not overthink a nice mealnout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best chicken parm in the city!!! And the vibes are just perfect. Date night, friends dinner or just a random night out this is the spot to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I honestly loved this place. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Italian because I hate overpaying for noodles, but this place was definitely worth it. It is on the pricier side, but their pasta and their dishes were also so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I thought it was better than ambrosia which is another amazing pasta place in the city that gets a lot of attention. The one thing I will say about this place is that the inside is LOUD. It's pretty small and packed so it feels like people are constantly screaming over each other. I literally lost my voice after the dinner and my ears were ringing. To be fair I think maybe it would be a bit more peaceful outside, but the weather was still chilly so we didn't want to opt out for outdoor seating. Also the service was a bit passive aggressive but it could've been because of how crowded the place was.
Food, service, ambiance all top notch! We couldn't ask for a better date night out. Chicken parm is a must.
Restaurantji Recommends
This neighborhood Italian has great ambiance, delicious food and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Cacio E Pepe, Chicken Parmesan, Spicy Crab Pasta, Spicy Crab
We were in town last night from Boston. Had a great experience. Food is excellent, place is small intimate and welcoming. But most of all our server Hope was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Magnificent food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food was pretty good, the place is pretty nice and you need a reservation but i wish there were more option for appetizers especially because they were out of octopus when i went and that’s what i wanted. they were out of a lot of other things including chicken. i also wish they toasted their bread but the olive oil was so good.Dietary restrictions: the waitress specifically asked for all of our dietary restrictions before taking our order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Bolognese
Loved everything here! We had the chicken parm and the cacio e pepe both dishes were wonderful! My only suggestion is because of how popular the place is if your looking for the atmosphere to be quieter aiming for an off time is perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cacio E Pepe, Chicken Parmesan