For decades, Northeast Philly has been home to a large population of immigrants from Russia and its neighboring Eastern European countries. Restaurants that serve their native cuisines — including Suzani Art Cafe, Uzbekistan, Georgian Bread, and Chaikhana Uzbekistan — are numerous, particularly in the Far Northeast. A great place to try Uzbek food is Shish Kabob Palace, where the specialties include kebabs, the rice pilaf dish plov with lamb, cheese-filled puff pastry, and bread that’s both crusty and doughy at once.

Like the rest of Philly, it’s easy to find Italian restaurants in the Northeast, but P Square stands out. Set behind upscale Italian standby Macaroni’s, this attractive glass-enclosed patio lounge has its own large bar and a menu of Neapolitan-style fare, including wood-fired pizzas and wings, and polished entrees featuring local fish and handmade pasta.

Make like a Happy Days character at this long-running 1950s-themed diner. The family-friendly neighborhood favorite sells dozens of milkshake varieties, more than 100 soda flavors, burgers, fresh-cut fries, and breakfast. Settle in to an oversized red booth in the morning for a plate of French toast paired with a French toast milkshake, or stop by at lunch for a chili cheeseburger and a vanilla root beer.

Call ahead or be prepared to wait at Dattilo’s, a corner store full of imported and house-made Italian delicacies. Behind the cases of marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, and mushrooms is where the hoagie magic happens. Chewy, seeded rolls are baked in-house and stacked with generous layers of thinly sliced deli meat, fresh mozzarella, and Dattilo’s dressing. Don’t skip the filled-to-order cannoli.

Gallo’s Seafood is one of those decades-old restaurants, known for its crab cakes and grilled salmon, that families in the neighborhood go to for birthday dinners. In 2010, the Galloway family added the modern Burger Bar to the back of the restaurant. In addition to more than a half-dozen juicy burger options, this is the place to go in the Northeast for boozy milkshakes, like caramel spiked with Makers Mark.

Just steps from the Torresdale train station, Three Monkeys serves a large menu of gastropub fare in a few different “habitats,” including a Victorian dining room and a kitschy-fun outdoor area. The colorful, Key West-themed Tree Bar and Monkey Court stay open late on weekends for all your tropical drink needs.

Cottman Avenue has changed a lot in the last few decades, but the Dutch Country Farmers Market remains a delicious destination. The collection of vendors includes Stoltzfus Soft Pretzels, which hand twists its pretzels and then dips them in butter to order. The whole chickens with sides of carrots and potatoes at Dienner’s Poultry & BBQ make a pretty perfect dinner, and the succulent rotisserie wings shouldn’t be missed.

Steve’s is easily the top cheesesteak shop in Northeast Philly and consistently ranks highly among its counterparts citywide. Thin slices of beef (not chopped!), melted American cheese or whiz, and a good roll have made this small, window-service eatery a go-to for locals since 1980. Get your steak to go or take it to the shop’s long counter and do the Philly lean. Pro tip: Get a side of thick-cut, crispy cheese fries.

This Brazilian-style churrascaria, with its barbecued steak and other meats cut table-side from large skewers, draws in the crowds thanks to its price point (in the $30 range), big salad bar, and BYO policy. Nearby, newcomer Broncos Brazlilian Steakhouse is worth trying too, especially for just $25 a person.

The heydey of great diners in the Northeast has ended, but the Mayfair Diner is still kicking. This 24-hour eatery is the place to go for breakfast all day, matzo ball soup, and old school classics like french dip sandwiches. Rubbing elbows with a national politician is a possibility here — ever since President Kennedy dropped in during his 1960 campaign, other public figures have been known to visit.

Over the last several years, Adams Avenue near Roosevelt Boulevard has become home to an impressive collection of Vietnamese eateries. Though bare bones inside, Pho 75 is a destination for its noodle soup that comes out piping hot with all the accompaniments for customizing: basil, lime, cilantro, hot sauce, bean sprouts, and jalapeños. You won’t go wrong with “#1” on the menu, which comes with a few cuts of steak, plus brisket and tripe — upgrade to a large bowl for just a few cents more.

Before craft beer was everywhere, Mike “Scoats” Scotese filled the two dozen taps at his Grey Lodge Pub with picks from small breweries. It’s still a great place to try unusual brews and also serves a recommendable cheesesteak. Sister restaurant Hop Angel Brauhaus, set in a 17th-century stone building, offers an interesting beer selection too, along with German eats like spaetzle and schnitzel.