Best Italian Restaurants in Upper North Philadelphia

Fantastic place in Philadelphia. From app to the unbelievable gelato (gelato master chef is all you need to know) to the outstanding service, (Vincenzo is the best!) you will not be disappointed at choosing Gran Cafe. All pasta dishes are exceptional. Enjoy!! 5 star

Haven’t been to Radicchio in a while, but it was as good as it ever was. Service was great, minus the forgotten drink order, but once asked again, they came out quickly. The food was fantastic and all 4 dinners arrived together, something that seems to have been lost at many places. The ambiance is very calm, in a nicely decorated dinning room, with tall windows along 2 sides of this corner property in a tucked away section in the midst of a bustling neighborhood. My only complaint applies to fall and winter, specifically how the cold penetrates the room every time the door opens. I would suggest hanging some sort of drapery as a barrier, which admittedly could change the open and airiness of the dining room, or possibly moving the first table, where we were seated, away from the door during the cold weather That first table in cold weather really changes the entire experience and is uncomfortable, along with being very crowded, with waiting patrons literally within inches of the backs of the two chairs closest to the door. We asked to be moved when another table opened before we ordered. A five foot move and the effects of the cold at the door dissipated by 95%. All in all a great experience and I would return.

I haven’t been here in a few years and decided to return as I’ve always loved the ambiance. I remember the food as being good but not excellent. This time it was excellent as was the seevice and everything about our meal. It seems they have really stepped things up a notch since I was last there. I’ll definitely be back again soon!

Consistently EXCELLENT for 35 years. Never had a bad experience. Parking is easy, service is always great and the food is as good as anywhere in the world. Never disappointing...except when we can't get in!

Absolutely AMAZING! As someone who bought their sausage from Fiorella’s I am blown away by how much of the original charm they kept. This was our 2nd visit and it did not disappoint. First visit was outside, tonight we were indoors. So happy I requested indoors. While enjoying dinner I really got a chance to look around and reminisce about old Fiorella Sausage and my visits as a young girl and a married woman. Oh and those monkfish arancini… delish. The rigatoni with Fiorella sausage and the ricotta gnocchi to die for. Everything was wonderful. Can not wait to go back.