Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia by Diners

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Philadelphia based on diners' reviews on as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Spasso Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (697 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 South Front St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Beer Bar
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#29. Bistro Romano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Lombard St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#28. La Trattoria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7131 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Scannicchio's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2500 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
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#26. L'Anima

- Rating: 4.3/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#25. Ristorante Aroma

- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1245 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#24. A Mano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2244 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#23. In Riva

- Rating: 4.2/5 (852 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4116 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#22. Little Nonna's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1455 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1234 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#21. DaMò Pasta Lab

- Rating: 4.2/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 South 12th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Desserts
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#20. Radicchio Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 Wood St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Cafes
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#19. Giorgio On Pine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1328 Pine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#18. Dante & Luigi's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 762 South 10th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Prunella

- Rating: 4.3/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#16. Murph's Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 East Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, Italian, Irish Pub
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#15. Barbuzzo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Pizza, Italian
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#14. Café Carmela

- Rating: 4.3/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2859 Holme Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Pizza
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#13. Via Locusta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1723 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Gran Caffe L'Aquila

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1577 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Gelato
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#11. Trattoria Carina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 Spruce St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#10. Saloon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 750 South 7th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#9. Ambrosia Ristorante BYOB

- Rating: 4.4/5 (293 reviews)
- Address: 231 South 24th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Vetri Cucina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (570 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1312 Spruce St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#7. The Victor Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (580 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 Dickinson St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#6. Fiorino

- Rating: 4.5/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3572 Indian Queen Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#5. Fiorella

- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 817 Christian St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian
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#4. Burrata

- Rating: 4.5/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1247 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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#3. La Nonna

- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Comfort Food, Pasta Shops
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