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Get your Foodie on in Philadelphia
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items Get your foodie on in Philadelphia, PA. If you ever look up best restaurants in Philadelphia you will always see south Philly area in there. However, there are the local spots that get overlooked. Here is a mix of very well-known places to grab that ...
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Outdoor Activities
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Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
This place is a secret if you know where to go in here. When you first pull in and drive the circle you will see a few buildings however if you check out the map there is over 200 acres of flowers and trails to explore back here. I would suggest eith...
Friends of FDR Park
Restaurants
If you love good food and opera get ready to have an amazing time! Every wait staff have a beautiful voice. In between serving dishes and drinks, they will stop and sing some of the most beautiful Italian opera right in the isles. Their homemade Ital...
The Victor Café
This one had to be on the list! But here is a tip, if you want their steaks call ahead on a Saturday night and pre-order them. They sell out fast and you will be forced to eay another one of their amazing dishes. However the steak…. oh my lord the st...
Bomb Bomb Bar B Que Grill
This restaurant sits right on Passyunk ave. They have indoor and outdoor seating. On nice days you can sit outside and enjoy brunch, dinner or just drinks and apps. Their mussels are coated in the most delicious sauce and the bacon wrapped dates are ...
Barcelona Wine Bar
Get the Gnocchi! It is homemade and it melts in your mouth! Their bread is amazing and so is the clams casino! The atmosphere is very busy every night. If you go here on a Saturday, get there early. This is the only day they do not take reservations ...
Villa di Roma
Another staple in south philly. If you go, opt for their calamari and their Gnocchi Romano. This restaurant has a long and distinguish history with some very well know people. I will leave it at that and let you do the googling ;)
Dante & Luigi's
I know what you are thinking the sauce should be under the cheese but when it comes to this pizza it is made perfectly! This is a well known pizza place in south philly!
Santucci's Pizza: Santucci's Original Square Pizza - Philadelphia
Super Cute place for dates and dining. Their outdoor is really cute and spead out which is fairly different for south philly. The braised lamb is really good but if you can afford it grab one of their specials for the day. They tend to be better than...
Le Virtù
Another neighborhood fav! Amazing Calamari, the asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is so good you will want to order another one. You need to make reservations and its BYOB. So bring your favorite bottle and enjoy some the best food south philly has to ...
L'Angolo Ristorante
Please do not go to the tourist joints for cheesesteaks. They do not melt the cheese right and you barley get any steak. If you want a real philly cheese steak experience this place, jon roast pork and tony luke's are where you find it! Personally ou...
Celebre's Pizzeria
Other Food & Drinks
While writing this I can smell the food here. At first look you would think this cannot be correct but oh it is. From the fresh cheeses to the homemade wines. It is true south Philadelphia. You can grab fish, vegetables, cheeses, wine or even grab lu...
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Local Favorites
Having a crab bake or need some crabs for the summer - pre order at phil's! They do sell out a lot! There sit in the middle of Oregon ave and their crabs are amazing!
Phil's Live Crabs
Cheesesteak or roast pork - this little spot should be on your list! Both the cheese steak and the roast pork is perfect here!
John's Roast Pork
If you want a cannoli you go here. It is a fun argument between the locals which neighborhood bakery makes the best however on Christmas eve morning they line up at 5:00 am just to get their cannoli's for Christmas! It is a tradition in my house to h...
Termini Brothers Bakery - A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1921
Perfect spot for breakfast! This is as south philly as it gets. With the old bar stools at the counter you will be greeted with our accent and the warmth of the regulars here. Everything on the menu is great. Although their desserts are not as good a...
Melrose Diner
If you are in town or staying for a bit and looking for a local butcher, Lombardi's is your shop. Their homemade sauces, fresh cut meats and marrow bones for the dogs are great! Get there early because there is always a line!
Lombardi's Prime Meats
When you first walk in you are going to think there cannot possibly be good food here. However it is quite the opposite. oh my are the tail tenders fabulous, their perogies are fire but they only give you 4 which is a bummer and their cheesesteak egg...
Philadium
For a good Cigar in South Philly go to Twins. They have an awesome lounge in the back where you can play cards and bring your own drinks. The atmosphere is fantastic and just chill. They have some really great cigars and the owner is very nice and kn...
Twin Smoke Shoppe
If it is summer and you just want to order a drink, go to the side and order from the window. Sit outside and watch the people walk by! If you want to order food, everything on the menu is good! Sitting at the bar you will find you look at yourself a...
Stogie Joe's Tavern