Certificate of Excellence
Like something out of the Godfather! This place looks like a south Philly Italian restaurant should look. Old world charm and friendly wait staff. The food is excellent and the service on point.
5 Star Rating
This “old-world”, circa-1899 Italian in Bella Vista “does things the right way”, offering “outstanding” “classic” fare (including “veal that’ll melt in your mouth”) and “spot-on” service in a “lovely environment”.
Cover Feature
The atmosphere of the 119-year-old townhouse is warm, inviting and loud in a wonderfully friendly way. Their commitment to tradition is what consistently delights generations of customers.
Phyllis Stein-Novack
For me, the test of an Italian restaurant is how its chefs prepare lasagna. I go on the record and proclaim Dante & Luigi’s to be the finest in town.
Best Lasagna in the City
When your cousins visiting from out West ask to see the real Italian joints in the city, dress them up and bring them to the corner of 10th and Catharine, order anything with “gravy Corona di Ferro”.
Satisfied Yelp User
What a great find! We went to the Philadelphia Flower Show today and found this gem. The food was magnificent, the decor quaint and the staff were wonderful! The signature dish is to die for. We cannot wait to go again!
FIVE STAR REVIEW RATING
This “old-world”, circa-1899 Italian in Bella Vista “does things the right way”, offering “outstanding” “classic” fare (including “veal that’ll melt in your mouth”) and “spot-on” service in a “lovely environment” that's a popular “special-occasion” venue; pay with cash and you get a 5% discount.