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- BBruceToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was a great dinner a great experience. It was a first date with the beautiful young lady and she had an amazing time. It made it so much easier to connect being in such a great restaurant with such good food and service.More infoSaloon RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Philly•4.9
- VVictoriaPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI've never once come here and have been anything but impressed. 10/10 no notes ever.More infoFiorella PhiladelphiaPrice: Expensive• Italian • Bella Vista•4.9
- MMadisonSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoMy second time in, and certainly not my last. I had the delicious creamy vegetable soup of the day with my yummy polpo appetizer, the melt in your mouth Parmesan cream sauce gnocchi (absolutely THE BEST version I’ve had, and I’ve had a lot😉), to top it off I had a shot of espresso to pair with my pistachio cake. I plan on eating my way through this menu, and the best part is their continuously changing specials. I cannot recommend enough, you can taste the passion from the chef owner🤌🏼More infoAdoroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Queen Village•4.9
- TTaylorPhiladelphia County •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing staff. Tasting menu was great to try. The food didn't blow me away (besides the dessert which was insanely good), but it was all good food with perfect portion sizes.More infoTabachoyPrice: Expensive• Filipino• South Philly•4.8
- KKylePhiladelphia County •7 reviews5.0Dined on 1 Jan 2025My husband and I have come here for so long, and wanted to have one last brunch here before they shut their doors. We have to say the staff, between front and back, are just rockstars at what they do and provide. The food is always top notch, the cocktails perfect, and the service warm and welcoming. Truly a delight any time we can spend some time with our 2 dachshunds and enjoy the outside space here. We hope you and team have much successes going forward and we hope for the next iteration will be here soon. Happy New Year Hawthorne's!More infoHawthornesPrice: Moderate• American• Bella Vista•4.7
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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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