Il Portico
Utilizing many ingredients imported directly from Italy, Il Portico offers formal, lavish, fine Italian dining on Rittenhouse Square's "Restaurant Row." Customers are greeted with the sounds of warm Italian music and décor reminiscent of Tuscany. The restaurant's name is derived from a Jewish ghetto in Rome.
Il Portico is open for both lunch and dinner.
Il Portico Ristorante
1519 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 587-7000
il-portico.com
Le Castagne
Le Castagne offers a versatile menu from Northern Italy. Named for the Italian word for chestnut, Le Castagne honors one of the most important products in northern Italian cooking. The menu features both traditional and modern dishes of handmade pasta, veal and seafood, including carpaccio, gnocchi in a variety of styles, tagliolini and costata di vitelle alla griglia.
The high-end Le Castagne is open Monday through Saturday for dinner and Monday through Friday for lunch.
Le Castagne
1920 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-9913
lecastagne.com/sitev9.html
Table 31
Located in Philadelphia's breathtaking Comcast Building, Table 31 offers contemporary handcrafted pastas and other fundamental Italian dishes. The upscale restaurant serves homemade pasta and thin-crust pizza in addition to seafood and chop options.
Table 31's main dining room is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. The lounge is also open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Monday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended.
Table 31
1701 John F Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2871
(215) 567-7111
table-31.com
La Viola
This BYOB venue offers a cozy, romantic atmosphere in which to enjoy fine Italian dining. The menu features starters like calamari and porcini shitake and Portobello mushrooms, along with pasta dishes such as panne alla Caruso and farfalle marinara. Outside seating is available.
La Viola serves lunch Monday through Friday and dinner seven days a week.
La Viola
253 South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-8630
La Fontana Della Citta
Meaning "The fountain of the city," La Fontana Della Citta serves fine Italian cuisine in a romantic, mid-scale setting. Offering menu items like Portobello pepperoni arrosto and bruchette as antipasti, La Fontana also features entrees of chicken, veal and pasta.
La Fontana is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner seven days a week. The restaurant encourages you to bring your own beer or wine.
La Fontana Della Citta
1701 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6233
(215) 875-9990
lafontanadellacitta.com
Branzino
Specializing in seafood, seasonal pasta and meat dishes, Branzino offers a fine dining atmosphere for its fine Italian cuisine. Featuring menu items such as tagliatelle Bolognese, grilled center cut fillet and pan seared salmon, Branzino has won awards including Philadelphia Magazine's Appetizer of the Year, Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly.
Branzino is open for lunch Monday through Friday and daily for dinner.
Branzino
61 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6232
(215) 790-0103
branzinophilly.com
