Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
LaScala's Birra
1700 E Passyunk AveGreat pizza, mussels, beer
Food Scene
Fond
1537 S 11th StFor foodies wanting upscale
entrees and superb desserts
Fresh farm-table breakfast, lunch, small dinners; excellent wine on tap
43 locals recommend
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk AveFresh farm-table breakfast, lunch, small dinners; excellent wine on tap
Who knew South Philly had a Dutch chef?! Great ambiance, excellent fare. Lovely views of neighborhood's Tasker fountain
43 locals recommend
Noord
1046 Tasker StWho knew South Philly had a Dutch chef?! Great ambiance, excellent fare. Lovely views of neighborhood's Tasker fountain
One of the many BYOBs and probably the best genuine Italian food in the city. Mama in the kitchen, children serve and host. Homemade pasta, refined (not red gravy) cuisine and ambiance
15 locals recommend
Tre Scalini
1915 E Passyunk AveOne of the many BYOBs and probably the best genuine Italian food in the city. Mama in the kitchen, children serve and host. Homemade pasta, refined (not red gravy) cuisine and ambiance
Essentials
Not grocery store but best cheese and Italian necessities;
Sicilian olives, fresh riccotta salata, homemade riccota cakes, everything you need to prepare your own Italian feast
6 locals recommend
Lucio J Mancuso & Son
1902 Passyunk AveNot grocery store but best cheese and Italian necessities;
Sicilian olives, fresh riccotta salata, homemade riccota cakes, everything you need to prepare your own Italian feast