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- MMarlenevipPhiladelphia County •156 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSecond time here…brought a friend….So glad to have this new restaurant in the hood….warm and inviting….super nice owner and staff….shout out to Flori! And the food is very good and fairly priced. Enjoyed special salad with strawberries blueberries baby spinach pomegranate arils. Also very good eggplant rolatini. Make a res. Very busy even on a rainy Thursday night.More infoAdoroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Queen Village•4.9
- JJonathonvipPhiladelphia County •14 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoConsistently EXCELLENT for 35 years. Never had a bad experience. Parking is easy, service is always great and the food is as good as anywhere in the world. Never disappointing...except when we can't get in!More infoSaloon RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Philly•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAbsolutely AMAZING! As someone who bought their sausage from Fiorella’s I am blown away by how much of the original charm they kept. This was our 2nd visit and it did not disappoint. First visit was outside, tonight we were indoors. So happy I requested indoors. While enjoying dinner I really got a chance to look around and reminisce about old Fiorella Sausage and my visits as a young girl and a married woman. Oh and those monkfish arancini… delish. The rigatoni with Fiorella sausage and the ricotta gnocchi to die for. Everything was wonderful. Can not wait to go back.More infoFiorella PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bella Vista•4.9
- LLeilavipPhiladelphia County •37 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe enjoyed our second visit to Hawthornes for brunch. I had a delicious matcha latte with lavender syrup that was well made and very tasty. For our meal we shared the Crabby Dick and Chicken and Waffles. Both were delicious! The crab cake was very good and their potatoes are amazing! The service is also charming - all the staff had party hats to celebrate our waitress's birthday.More infoHawthornesPrice: Moderate• American• Bella Vista•4.5
- SSaravipNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoLoved it! Food was amazing, music was fun and lively. Would definitely go back. Great value.More infoTabachoyPrice: Expensive• Filipino• South Philly•4.8
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Situated in the classic Italian neighborhood of South Philadelphia lies the bustling community of Bella Vista. The area is named after an Italian phrase that means "beautiful view or sight" and offers truly beautiful tastes at local restaurants. Quaint bed and breakfasts are located next to fine-dining establishments. Named the best place to live in Philadelphia, Bella Vista is a diverse community that hosts many events and festivities. Italian is the most prevalent cuisine choice in the neighborhood, with favorites like almond tortellini and spinach gnocchi. French bistros serving beef bourguignon and coq au vin are another top weekend pick for lunch and dinner. Comfort food is also plentiful in Bella Vista. Enjoy a brunch featuring a farmer's cheese omelet with roasted tomatoes or a smoked ham and cheddar quiche.
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