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Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has a large number of top-notch Italian restaurants, featuring Northern Italian, Southern Italian and Sicilian cuisines. Il Portico specializes in Tuscan cuisine, with homemade pastas, breads, veal, poultry, beef, seafood, delectable desserts, an extensive wine list and full bar. In cooking, as in art, simplicity is a sign of perfection and Caffe Valentino puts its focus there. Franco's Trattoria is a casual Italian spot offering flavorful and simple dishes in a comfortable atmosphere, with a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the Schuylkill River in East Falls. Located in the historic Society Hill district, Bistro Romano is a favorite of the local media and annually ranks as one of the area's top restaurants. At Sotto Varalli, freshness is a keyword and so is variety, with options from Northern Italian specialties to a large selection of seafood. Philadelphia has a definite Italian presence and it has the Italian restaurants to keep locals and travelers happy.