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Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
For parties of 5 or larger, please contact the restaurant directly by visiting www.grancaffelaquila.com or calling 215.568.5600

Authentic Italian Restaurant, Caffe, Bar, Luxury Italian Market, & Italian Culture School. The culinary and wine program is based on all 20 regions of Italy including wine, cocktail, and beer selections crafted by award winning culinary and wine director Riccardo Longo. The experience also featuring Gelato from the Italian Gelato Champion Maestro Stefano Biasini as well as award winning coffee roasted in house. Private events including Lunch, Dinner, Apertivo, and Tasting Menus designed to each groups desires. Best of Philly Readers Choice Best Italian Restaurant Winner and Gambero Rosso rated Top Italian Restaurants in the world; Featuring an expertly trained staff and authentic environment.
2nd Floor Reservations are for Lunch & Dinner service only.
Dessert service may be provided on our first level anytime.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
  • Catering
    Half Tray Platters available for our entire menu. Each half tray serves 4-6 guests. <br /> <br />Specialty catering orders may be requested! Visit grancaffelaquila.com or call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Allow us to host your next event. Our expertly trained staff will provide a dynamic dining experience for you and your guests - Birthdays, Anniversary, Rehearsal Dinner, Family Reunion, Office Gatherings, you name it and we host it! Private sit down events available from 8-85 guests,Private stand up events available from 40 to 150 guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    In between 17th and 18th Street on Chestnut
  • Parking details
    Parking garages located on 17th street after Market before Chestnut,On Sansom Street between 17th & 18th.Valet Available through Sofitel Hotel.Limited metered street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Stop for the #42, #21, and #9 located at 18th street, and 17th street. Stop for the #2 bus at 17th and Chestnut
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Week 11 -Aosta. Valle D'Aosta -March 17-23, 2025

    Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025
    This week, culinary director Riccardo Longo invites you on his travels to a historic region full of fine fare and wines. Discover some of the best food & wines that Aosta in Valle D'Aosta has to offer, you won't want to miss this menu! Reserve now while space remains!
    Week 11  -Aosta. Valle D'Aosta -March 17-23, 2025 photo
  • Week 12-Genova, Liguria March 24-30, 2025

    Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    This week, Riccardo Longo invites you on his travels through the Italian peninsula to travel north to the birth of the pesto sauce, Genova, Liguria! Enjoy local specialties such as the Trofie al Pesto, & the Tomaxelle - slow cooked & stuffed veal medallions, braised for hours in tomato sauce! This plus the local wines of the region!! Reserve now!!
    Week 12-Genova, Liguria March 24-30, 2025 photo
  • Week 13- Trieste, Friuli (March 31-April 6)

    Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
    Join Riccardo Longo in his travels through Italy as we visit a different city each week featuring their bar, wine & cuisine. This week we travel to Friuli to try their famous Liptauer, Lamb, - plus much more!! Including the wines of the region! Book now!
    Week 13- Trieste, Friuli (March 31-April 6) photo

What 2,277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gran Caffe L'Aquila in Philadelphia offers an "authentic Italian experience" with "outstanding" food and "superb" gelato. Guests rave about the "wonderful" atmosphere and "attentive" service. The regional Italian menu and extensive wine selection enhance the dining experience, making it a "favorite" spot for locals and visitors alike.

2,277 Reviews
  1. RobinB VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Italian food, great wine, perfect service. Nice gelateria and grocery too. It was a bit crowded and noisy, but our corner table was perfect. Branzino was delicious and so was the monk fish.

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  2. JamieC

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place and the experience of it. It's not an inexpensive place, however worth every penny(as long as they are still minted,lol)

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  3. kristaw

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great staff!! One of our favorite restaurants

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  4. Stephen VIP

    Orlando17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Food, service, everything was great! Visiting from Orlando but if we lived here this would be our go to place!! Highly recommend! We will be back when visiting Philly!

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  5. Mary Beth VIP

    New York City86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We shared a great northern Italian cheese plate. We both enjoyed wonderful fresh pasta for our main course.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had great experiences in the past, but the food was off this evening (Saturday before St Pattys Day?). The gnocchi, which is typically out of this world, was mushier than usual, and the plank grilled salmon was very disappointing—really over cooked to be too dry. The cheese board was good (particularly the parmagiano) and the peach-mango gelato was excellent. The experience wasn’t up to their normal standard but not enough to write off the restaurant altogether.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All around very good. Would return and recommend.

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  8. Lauren VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was bad, food was just ok. Maybe I would go back for gelato. We went on a Friday night and there was a rehearsal dinner upstairs. It was crowded but our server missed one of our apps and took forever with our drinks.

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  9. Calvin

    Philadelphia61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to this restaurant many times, and it never disappoints. The service is outstanding, the ambiance is lovely, and the food is superb. If you're in town, don't miss it!

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  10. AbeK

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, my experience at Gran Caffe was wonderful. The staff are all welcoming and delightful, and the food is exquisite, and I always leave satisfied. I cannot recommend this place enough; best Italian food I’ve ever had!

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FAQs

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 568-5600.

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2277 OpenTable diners.

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant

1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5132

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    In between 17th and 18th Street on Chestnut
  • Neighbourhood
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking garages located on 17th street after Market before Chestnut,On Sansom Street between 17th & 18th.Valet Available through Sofitel Hotel.Limited metered street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Stop for the #42, #21, and #9 located at 18th street, and 17th street. Stop for the #2 bus at 17th and Chestnut
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Half Tray Platters available for our entire menu. Each half tray serves 4-6 guests. <br /> <br />Specialty catering orders may be requested! Visit grancaffelaquila.com or call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Allow us to host your next event. Our expertly trained staff will provide a dynamic dining experience for you and your guests - Birthdays, Anniversary, Rehearsal Dinner, Family Reunion, Office Gatherings, you name it and we host it! Private sit down events available from 8-85 guests,Private stand up events available from 40 to 150 guests.
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