Philadelphia’s fondness for Italian cuisine runs deep, be it at a white-tablecloth restaurant or homey red-sauce joint. Over the years, the city’s love affair with these pasta palaces has gotten national attention — Italian food in Philly is just that good.
Some of these places are tried-and-true Philadelphia institutions that have been around for more than a century, while others are relative newcomers that have carved out a spot for themselves with creative modern takes amid stiff competition. Either way, you can’t miss the pasta, gravy, meat, and seafood at these essential Italian restaurants.
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