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  • Jack
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful evening at River Twice. From the warm, friendly greetings by the hostess and the wait staff, to the food itself, this all made for an excellent dinner in one of Philly's most interesting neighborhoods. The meal itself was a great value, with four noteworthy- and interesting- small courses including a terrific dessert. I also recommend the wine pairing.
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    River TwicePrice: Very Expensive• American• South Philly
    4.8
  • Linh
    Philadelphia County •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The service was amazing. All the severs were very attentive. The octopus was nice a charred but it was a bit on the salty side. The beef carpaccio was a bit too sour problem too much lemon juice. The squid ink rigatoni was very flavorful and we also really enjoyed the bread it was nice and chewy and the sun dried tomatoes dip was the bread was also really good.
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    Bucatini CaffePrice: Moderate• Italian• East Passyunk Avenue
    4.9
  • Michael
    Philadelphia County •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wow! This was an awesome experience! As a fan of the Rocky film series, I knew about this place from the Rocky Balboa and Creed films. It is so much more than that, though. As the founder was a major player in early 20th century opera recordings, The Victor Cafe has an opera theme permeating its soul. The walls are adorned with photos of the opera greats, opera music plays softly in the background, and, most importantly, the waitstaff are all classically-trained opera performers. Every half hour or so, they gather everyone’s attention to perform a selection from a popular opera, complete with a synopsis of the story they’re about to tell through their performance. Every performer was wonderful and this made for a unique, joyful and memorable experience for my family. I grew up on Italian cuisine, and this was among the best I’ve had in a long time. We shared the Calamari Fritti, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that we could have substituted Smelts for the calamari. This was a staple of our Christmas Eve dinners when I was young. My Veal Saltimbocca was perfect, as was my Daughter’s Prince Igor (penne with a vodka blush, salmon, tomato, and Asparagus). We enjoyed our cannolis while watching our last performance of the evening. Breathtaking! Special shout out to our server, Brenna, who took our dessert order mere seconds after completing her duet! Remarkable! I can’t say enough about The Victor Cafe; if you’re looking for a classic South Philly Italian Restaurant, paired with one of the most wonderful and unique experiences you’ll find today, then this is the place for you.
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    The Victor Cafe - PhiladelphiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Philly
    4.9
  • leon
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Dec 2024
    Excellent restaurant! Always a great meal in the heart of South Philly!
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    NoirPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Passyunk Avenue
    4.7
  • Tom
    Philadelphia County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 10 Oct 2024
    Another excellent night of food at Gabriella’s. I can’t wait to return and try more of the menu, thank you for great service and a fun evening with Chef Nini.
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    Gabriella's VietnamPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• East Passyunk Avenue
    4.6

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South Philadelphia is a bustling, diverse neighborhood that reflects the best of what the city has to offer, and its food is no exception. Many of the city’s most iconic foods can trace their roots here. Of course, no visit to Philly is complete without a classic cheesesteak, invented in this part of town by Pat Olivieri in 1930. In fact, Italian-Americans living in South Philadelphia have been a driving force behind the city’s food culture, popularizing favorites like pizza and water ice. You can visit the Italian Market area for a sampling of some of the city’s specialty foods from quality meats and produce to baked goods and gelato. If Vietnamese food is what you’re after, this neighborhood is also home to plenty of authentic dishes like pho and banh mi.

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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in South Philly. Our customers recommend The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia, The Prime Rib at Philadelphia Live! and Saloon Restaurant

As of 25 Dec 2024 there are 24 restaurants in South Philly. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.

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