Pasta
Pasta
L’anima
Stop by L'anima in Grad Hospital on any given night and you'll find great Italian food, a large outdoor patio, and an ideal spot for a casual date night.
Harp & Crown
Harp & Crown in Rittenhouse has private dining rooms and bowling lanes, which make it a good spot to go all out for a special occasion.
Vetri Cucina
Vetri Cucina in Washington Square West is expensive, completely over the top, and one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
L’Angolo Ristorante
L’Angolo is an old school Italian BYOB in South Philly with private rooms and all the pastas you hoped they would have.
Ristorante Pesto
Ristorante Pesto is an Italian BYOB in East Passyunk where you should start a night out with a lot of pasta.
Paesano's
Paesano's in the Italian Market is better and more consistent than the famous, old-school restaurants that get all the attention in the area.
Saloon Restaurant
Saloon is an Italian chophouse in Bella Vista that has great pasta, seafood, and steaks. It's also a quintessential Philly dining experience.
Osteria
Osteria is a spacious Italian spot on North Broad with a beautiful covered greenhouse, an extensive handmade pasta list, and pizza with crispy crusts.
Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
Barbuzzo is a great place in Center City for a low-key date, or any other time you want some charcuterie, pizza, and pasta.
Via Locusta
Via Locusta is a small pasta spot near Rittenhouse Square that has a fun bar for first dates.
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar
Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown, serving small plates, incredible pasta, and wine from Wayvine Vineyards.
Bottega Rittenhouse
Bottega Rittenhouse is a cafe, sandwich, pasta, and prepared foods shop just off Rittenhouse Square.
Friday Saturday Sunday
Friday Saturday Sunday is a two-level American restaurant in Rittenhouse with a great bar that’s a must for a date night or dinner with a few friends.
The Love
The Love in Rittenhouse feels like a nicer version of a mall restaurant, but their pastas and fried chicken are some of the best around.
Cry Baby Pasta
Cry Baby Pasta is a nice-looking pasta spot in Queen Village that’s good for a casual dinner with friends.
Bar Amis
Bar Amis is an offshoot of Amis Trattoria that serves solid pasta and antipasti dishes in the Navy Yard.
Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail in Cape May has good drinks, solid barbecue, and a big sandlot with a fire pit in the middle.
La Finestra
La Finestra is an Italian BYOB in Sea Isle City where you should bring a date if you’re trying to impress them.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes is a staple in Margate for everything from a Happy Hour drink to a birthday dinner with a few friends.