50 Best Italian Restaurants near Prospect Park

“Awesome place great prices never been in actually but the food is always good and they come in a timely manner and your not paying 50$ for just a pie and wings and they also have beef alternative for pepperoni which is rare out in the county ???“

“Came here and didn't have to wait long to order a chicken Diablo. They made it hot and fresh which of course takes time but that's what makes it delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful in taking my order and making it exactly the way I wanted and sandwich was delicious. I love primo hoagies. Come to Northern Virginia please.“

“Food was good, not great. There was no bread or salad offered. Additionally, my chicken parm did not come with a side of pasta, which is fine, but I didn’t know that and I wasn’t even asked if I’d like to add it for an additional fee. I feel like that should have been communicated a little more clearly.“

“The service was phenomenal. The food, delicious. Best italian restaurant in Philly, the closest thing I've seen so far to an authentic italian restaurant in Philly (I stayed in Italy for 6 weeks). We got the tiramisu and gelato, and we got the carbonara and pappardelle al ragù. All of it was just so good. I wanna come back again, but I need to save up for it because it was very pricey. But worth it.“

“This restaurant is located on East Passyunk in South Philly. I love the ambiance and service was great. Meat and veggie platter was delicious. The platter also came with pizza dough which was surprisingly really good. I am also currently obsessed with their gnocchi, it has the perfect texture and the sauce was amazing. Will definitely come back!“

“Dined in tonight with my family and Rylee served us, she was very quick and efficient! She recommended the rigatoni abruzzi and her signature green tea match martini, which were both phenomenal! Highly recommend coming here and asking for Rylee!“

“Terrific dinner! We had the burrata appetizer and the beet salad to start, cacio e pepe ravioli, rigatoni parmagiana, seafood gnocchi, and chicken Milanese. All were delicious and well-executed. Ricotta cake, orange sorbet and a cannoli for dessert, also delicious. Service was attentive and great.“

“My girlfriend and I decided to come in for happy hour and I’m so happy we did! The food and cocktails were delicious but we were really blown away by the service. Our server, KB, was incredible. She was on top of everything, knowledgeable, personable, and gave great recommendations. We can’t wait to come back!“

“An exceptional dinning experience, but getting in is a bit tricky. The restaurant opens advanced online bookings in intervals of two week blocks, on the Sunday prior. There are two seatings each night, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. If you can’t get a reservation for the released block time, you can request to be added to the wait list. That’s exactly how I received my dinning spot. The experience is intimate, warm and friendly. It truly is like being invited to a friend’s house for dinner, except your friend won’t be serving you these yummy dishes. The food creations are amazing and the courses numerous. The chef announces each dish before it’s served, explaining the ingredients and inspiration. They also provide an extensive wine list and delicious craft cocktails. Highly recommend!“

“Decided to go there because it was in Adrian's in Rocky. The experience was beyond any of our expectations. The food and drinks were amazing, steak was fantastic, cocktails were excellent and dessert was great too. By far the absolute best part of this place is the staff. The opera singing was out of this world. This place is an absolute gem“

“Cozy restaurant with a lot of energy. Hold off on eating the complementary bread because you'll need it for the outstanding mussel appetizer. Another must order is the orecchiette. One of the best pastas I've had in Philadelphia. The lamb shank was just ok. Unfortunately I just recently had it at another Philly restaurant and it was so much better. Barramundi which was a special was a huge disappointment. I've never seen so many things added to a fish dish to overwhelm what I consider to be an amazing fish. This is my second time at this restaurant where the entrees feel short. Stick to the appetizers and pastas. Service was outstanding.“

“We went on NYE and did their NYE special. I think it was worth it. Good portions, tasty food, and lots of options/variety. I definitely enjoyed the steak. My friend enjoyed the fish. We would definitely go back again and recommend. The customer service was great. It was a bit tight size wise a table for two was a bit tight but like i said it was fine. We thoroughly had a good experience. It’s byob so that’s a huge plus!“

“Hands down the best meal I’ve had so far in Philly! We shared the Chef Special and every dish we tried was amazing. Definitely recommend the foccacia (pictured), tuna crudo, ravioli with sweet potato, and cacio e pepe. Our waitress, Kaitlyn, was helpful in explaining the menu and provided great recommendations and service. Can’t wait to go back!Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free pasta is available.“

“Illata is truly the perfect restaurant experience. Amazing food and amazing service with the perfect ambiance. Everything wowed us but the chicory salad, tuna, and banana cream puff were to die for. Illata deserves every accolade! Highly recommend to everyone!“

“We found this gem about a month ago and came back for another dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. Cozy dining room, although the volume can get a little loud depending on the crowd. The staff were charming and attentive. Nice cocktail and wine selection. The food was absolutely delicious! We will most definitely return.“

“Picture the quintessential neighborhood corner sandwich shop of your dreams - this is it. This is the spot. Found it today and knew at first menu glance it’d be dope. The daily specials (kielbasa & egg sandwich, and Italian melt) were great and already thinking about the next ones I want to try (ex. The Bobby). Slaw, pickle, and Vietnamese iced coffee were great too!The place was happily busy on a sunny Saturday afternoon - line inside but I ordered ahead online since I was walking my dog, and their service was great — I literally stepped inside and within 2 seconds someone came out to greet me, I said I placed order, they said my name and handed me my bag and coffee.I don’t know what we the people of Francisville did to deserve Sandwich Corner Market, but my heart is full (and stomach)(Can you guys maybe make like, a little sandwich sample flight? Like 3 little sliders somehow? I want to try so many at once but can’t be slamming like 3 sandwiches and foresee myself stressing in the future over which 1 sandwich to pick per order)“

“LOVED IT HERE! Truly authentic Italian cooking, with authentic ingredients to purchase. The staff was so friendly and accomodating on their menu. We had to make a slight change in order for a vegetarian, and they had no issues. We tried their breakfast sandwiches & lunch sandwiches, and each bite was jam packed with substance & flavor (I mean, just look at the layers in my photo.) Fresh ingredients, and an overall quaint/bright spot. This would be an awesome place to post up and get some work done, do some people watching, and enjoy delicious food. Not to mention, their baked goods looked out of this world. We wanted to get so much, but I landed on their passion fruit donut, partly because it was the last one left (so I figured something must be good!) And let me tell you, their dough is different. The donut was dense & fluffy at the same time, and their passion fruit flavor was y-u-m-m-y. I can't wait to go back to try more sandwiches and get some grocery shopping done!“

“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.“

“Wow! Unbelievable experience. Great staff, ambiance, decor, chef, FOOD! The list goes on. I love the idea of this being member ship only as it's not accessible to just anyone, which makes it that much more exciting of an experience! I will be talking about this experience until I am lucky enough to get back again... 10/10! Love it!!“

“We have been getting take out from here for years but never sat inside to eat. We decided for our 1 year wedding anniversary that we would go here and it did not disappoint! We have always called the gnocchi "pillows of heaven." They are the absolute best! We also had the lamb which just fell off the bone and was so tender. And we definitely recommend the buratta for a starter. You can tell that everything is homemade including the bread. The service is also stellar! The staff is so attentive and so nice. We felt like family the whole meal. It's also a byob which is great to bring your favorite bottle of wine. I can't say enough about this tiny south Philly gem!“

“Friends dinner out on a rainy Saturday. Our Mr first time to Noir since the Pandemic. It's even better than we remembered. Same comfortable, relaxed, neighborhoods atmosphere. Same warm and welcoming service. And the food is inspired. Particularly good: broccoli rabe with sausage and beans starter, arancini, gnocchi in mushroom gravy, short rib, and (amazing) spaghetti with crab sauce. Desserts were fresh and especially tasty. Great evening!“

“I’ve eaten at a very vegan spot in the area, including the city like Vedge, Monster Vegan etc. and THIS RIGHT HERE is the best of them all, hands down. Everything on the menu is incredible! Legitimately perfect, my only qualm is I wish they were open more!! The Cesar salad with chicken and wings are sooooo delicious.“

“Excellent BYOB restaurant. Authentic food. The experience of the 3 or 4 courses is just amazing. Great service and attention. I would only suggest (if possible) to offer a smaller plates option of the same menu. Portions are abundant, so be sure to be hungry hehehe.“

“Our first visit to Osteria 545 will definitely not be our last! Great service - super friendly folks. The Italian Martini is a must-try, the calamari is outstanding, our entrees were excellent and dessert did not disappoint. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“THIS is the place to be.What a wonderfully warm and friendly atmosphere, from the hostess to the servers to the other guests. Cute decor with a lot of tables that are in close proximity to one another.THIS is the place to eat.OHHH-EMMM-GEEE the food is incredibly delicious. The portions are generous. The menu selections are great and it’s difficult to choose - and then they have daily specials, which makes it even harder because you want to try it ALL!CASH only- no cards accepted.BYOB and the staff will gladly provide the appropriate glassware.Scannicchio’s is a family place…..the employees are all family and when you’re there you feel like family. MY family, we LOVE Scannicchio’s! It’s our family tradition. La mia famiglia. Mangia bene.Parking: Parking is where we you find a spot! Usually a spot can be found on Broad Street.“

“My friend and I were there for dinner. We ordered fried octopus, squid ink spaghettini, Moulard duck and tiramishu for ending. They were very delicious. I ordered pistachios panna cotta to go for my husband but i totally forgot about taking it with me. When I called the restaurant, they couldn't find my desert left on the table. It really was out of my surprise they packaged another one for me to bring home. Thank you for the manager on duty.“

“Food was amazing! We almost didn't come here because they didn't have many reviews but we are so glad we did. Food was exceptional and the service was fantastic . We started with the beet salad and octopus, shared the branzino and finished with the tiramisu. We can't wait to come back!“

“One of Philadelphia's charms is its wealth of neighborhood bistros representing regional Italian cuisines. Core de Roma is such a restaurant. Arrive early, as we did, before the place begins to fill up, and you'll meet Luigi, a loquacious, bushy-eyebrowed native of Trastevere who exudes justified pride in his food and his restaurant.This quirky BYOB, perched in the prosperous hills of Bala Cynwood, greeted us with warm, freshly baked bread accompanied by a plate of olive oil, sage, and white beans for dipping. Many delights followed: abundant, freshly made fettucine alla Bolognese; creamy, al dente spaghetti caccio e pepe; a simple, voluptuous tiramisú. Not everything was perfect; such a good restaurant should offer a decent espresso. Still, the pleasures of a small family restaurant, aspiring albeit uneven, far outweigh its odd deficiencies. The left-over fettucine was even better the next day, reminding us to return soon. See you there.“

“I can only really comment on their sandwiches, which are FANTASTIC. I normally get the Roast Beef or Pork Abruzzi sandwiches and they're great. The stuffed pepper shooters on them are top notch. I sometimes wish their was a bit more cheese on them tho. Sandwich prices are mostly reasonable for what you get.Their chicken cutlet sandwiches are also really really good, better than anywhere else in the area that I've tried ??“

“Went to Casa Mia for dinner for the first time. Jo, our server, was extremely friendly and very attentive. I asked Jo for a food recommendation because I couldn't decide between 3 entrees. I choose the chicken picata and it was delicious! I will definitely be back!“

“Wonderful restaurants with excellent authentic Italian food. The grilled calamari will be ordered every time I visit! The broccoli rob is super tender, the house made pasta is outstanding and my branzino was perfection. I'm so pleased that the patrons in this size restaurant were all using indoor voices!Dietary restrictions: The staff is very aware of a celiac diet.“

“10/10 do recommend. Excellent pup cup served. Filled to the top and swirled with love. Non dairy so belly doesn’t get upset. Mom loves their coffee and generally picks up some baked goods as well. I can generally convince her to share. My favorite is the lemon cake.“

“The food was really good here. I went to Rome earlier this year and it’s definitely the place in Philadelphia that I’ve gone to that has gotten closest to the taste I had over there.The restaurant itself is a little loud and sometimes it is hard to hear, but the food is so worth it. Service was very nice too.“

“The food was fantastic! I recommend the calamari for an appetizer. Prime rib special was out of this world. It paired well with their signature old fashioned. To finish things off, I enjoyed the apple strudel dessert. The service was wonderful. Food was perfectly prepared and executed. Same goes for the drinks. I really enjoyed date night dining with my wife here.“

“This was a great place to grab lunch back when it was located on Baltimore Pike. Now The owner has stepped it up a notch. With a bigger better facility. With a welcoming atmosphere, stylish dine in area and still serving some of our classic favorites.. fresh home made soups, delicious sandwiches, and classic home style dinners. Affordable, delicious, and a staff that is so kind it'll make you want to buy one of their home made amazing desserts. Whether it be on a Tuesday or a Saturday you can't go wrong by stopping in.. definitely one of Delco's finest hidden Jems.Vegetarian options: Not exactly sure what all they have on the menu for a vegetarian. But I do know that Johnny the owner will bend over backwards to make sure your visit is nothing but rememberable.Parking: Located in Springfield shopping center. It is surrounded by a vast parking lot. So even if you can't find a spot right out front you will have issues finding one somewhere.Kid-friendliness: Johnny loves kids. And has all the classic kid favorites on the menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely able to get a wheel chair from the vehicle to the restaurant and at a table with no hassle at all.“

“LOVE this quaint, affordable, and really delicious spot. First time there and the place was full when we got there but I can understand why! It’s because the food is delicious and the people there are so freakin’ nice!! I am definitely going to be coming back and maybe (most likely) frequently!!“

“Get the rib eye! They give you a steak knife. You don’t need a steak knife. I used my butter knife. It was so tender I bet I could have used the side of my fork. Staff is so polite, drinks are so tasty. Appetizers melt in your mouth. And the tiramisu. It’s my favorite and I try every restaurant and pastry shop tiramisu I can find. My compliments to the chef and staff. Absolute heaven!“

“Loved this place back in the day. Great neighborhood spot. Great staff. Clean. Unfortunately haven’t been able to return in years because they don’t offer vegan options besides avocado toast. Hoping they one day at tofu scramble eggs, or “just egg” and maybe like vegan sausage, vegan butter etc. of course not expecting them to reinvent the menu but having a couple of vegan options would really open up their market more“

“We celebrated my husband's birthday at Buono Sera and it was amazing. Everything was perfect from the appetizers to the entrees. We were a table of 4 and we ordered 2 specials and 2 menu items and could not have been happier or more pleased. The service was top notch and very accommodating. We will be making a return visit!“

“We have been here once before and enjoyed it. Came back again tonight and were able to get in at the last minute on a Sunday night. Food was very good. My husband’s pasta was stuck together, but other than the meal was amazing. There was a very large party in the room adjacent to us and they were VERY loud. Our server Amanda was great. Very attentive. Great little spot.“

“Vodka sauce is consistently lovely . I have ordered many times for delivery . Every time the food is packaged perfectly and clean. The food is so delicious and super satisfying for the pasta craving. I have never had anything that was not tasty when ordering takeout . One day perhaps I'll eat in house, bc the food is so good ! Also I am def not a review girlie! Love. Love.“

“My husband and I went for our anniversary tonight and everything was delicious! We got the Canadian bacon as an app, lamp chop and filet for dinner with baked potato and broccoli and brownie Sundae to finish. The vibe was also beautiful and shnazzy.“

“Vegetarian options: Happy they provide a meatless choice.Parking: Worth the effort to find parking. The food here is amazing. I'm from out of town and when I go to Philly I make sure to stop here for the hoagies, pasta dishes and so much more.“

“I ordered the margarita pizza tonight. it was absolutely fantastic. it was everything a margarita pizza should be. the cheese was delicious the tomatoes were sliced perfect and the basil was fresh and yummy. I would order this pizza once a week I would eat it myself the whole entire thing it was so absolutely delicious!“

“Love the staff. They make you feel like family. And it's fun to see so many people dining there know one another. such a nice neighborhood restaurant feel Food was so good! My husband loves the chicken parm and the mo's chicken. My kids love the pizza, pasta and meatballs. I always try to order off the specials board. They steak and halibut have been my favorite. The pesto gnocchi was a special but it's on the menu now, it's so good! And love a BYOB.“

“Great for a midweek date. Food is very good. I enjoyed my appetizer (the burrata --delicious and with eye appeal) more than dinner (Chicken Florentino --good but could have used some imagination). The mussels appetizer was excellent and the veal parmesan is always to perfection. Service was friendly and familiar; our server knows how to "read" her guests. The atmosphere is plain, no frills, not the type of place you want for a romantic night out; but definitely worth popping in with family and friends, or for a treat midweek.“

“Fantastic food with almost all local ingredients. A lovely prix fixe experience with only three tables and a kitchen counter. The service was intimate and super friendly. Some amazingly creative and well-executed creations done very rustically. Highly recommend it.“

“As a cheesesteak enthusiast, I was anxious to try the "Jawn" advertised as a pound of prime ribeye on a freshly kneaded roll with caramelized onions and Cooper Sharp. The roll was fresh and warm, and yeasty, but more like pizza crust than the high end Italian rolls one finds at the best cheesesteak joints. Onions were perfect. Cheese was kind of skimpy. The beef was high quality and free of gristle..but a POUND? Maybe 8oz. MAX before cooking. I've eaten several pound steaks, and this ain't one. Fries were very high quality frozen, served piping hot in a cute mini fry-basket. Wife's wings were crispy and didn't get soggy in the plentiful hot sauce. Drinks are very reasonable and staff attentive and friendly. I guess the "Jawn" is a kind of novelty, and the price may reflect the beef grade as opposed to weight. Adorable atmosphere. I'll return, but try the Italian dishes where I suspect they excel.“

“Great new interesting option at a local family run Pizza Shop. They have added Birria pizza to the selection, it's like "Sunday Dinner at Mom's on a slice" it is a very flavorful slow cooked pot roast type beef on pizza crust with excellent flavors and if your over 50 it is likely to take you on a journey back to Sunday dinner at home when you were growing up in the US. It is served with a unique au jus dipping gravy. I still find the dining room uncomfortable, the music and tv is always tuned for the staff not customers and the tables almost all rock and don't match up to each other or the booths well, you have to sit on cracks and such. Also the temperature in the dining room is always a comfortable for the kitchen staff even if you as a customer need gloves and a hat to sit and eat. Tables rarely get wiped. The staff is all pretty nice and the location is convenient to city hall, love park, and transit. I highly suggest you try this today! Take it to go!“

“My wife and I dined there last night for the 1st time, and it won't be our last. Outstanding food, well portioned, good drinks and very friendly bartender Stephen, head cook and owner, and the waitress staff saved me from getting towed by parking in the wrong lot. Very comfortable and clean environment.“