Vetri is expensive, completely over the top, and possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia.

Res Ipsa in Rittenhouse is a casual cafe during the day, but turns into a full-service Italian restaurant at night that’s perfect for a date.

Murph’s is an Irish pub in Fishtown that also happens to make some of our favorite Italian food in the city.

Barbuzzo is a great place to escape Center City for a low-key date, or any other time you want some charcuterie and pasta.

Saloon is an Italian restaurant in Queen Village that has really good steaks.

A Mano is an Italian BYOB in Fairmount that works for everything from a casual weeknight dinner to an anniversary celebration.

L’anima is a casual Italian place in Grad Hospital with a big patio.

Bar Amis is an offshoot of Amis Trattoria that serves solid pasta and antipasti dishes in the Navy Yard.

The Center City location of Davio’s is the original one, and it’s a mix between a fancy Italian restaurant and a kitschy steakhouse.

Popi’s is an Italian spot in South Philly that might as well be a prom venue.

Fiore is an attractive all-day, Italian place that’s good for sharing some pasta and a bottle of wine with a friend.

Cry Baby Pasta is a nice-looking pasta spot in Queen Village that’s good for a casual dinner with friends.

Pastificio in South Philly is part market and part deli with really good Italian hoagies.

Little Nonna’s is an Italian spot in Midtown Village that has the perfect back garden for a date night.

Ralph's is the oldest Italian restaurant in the city, and while there are usually a lot of tourists, the pasta is worth the trip.

Giuseppe & Sons is a two-floor Italian spot in Center City that’s part casual lunch shop and part upscale restaurant.