Philadelphia, PA
For Italian in Philadelphia, the local food press points to Emilia, Bomb Bomb Bar, and Dante & Luigi's. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Emilia · Kensington
The Infatuation includes Emilia in its italian coverage. At its Kensington address, the venue brings italian, pasta to this Philadelphia collection. Reporting from the publication and the current operating location support the selection, with the business format and neighborhood context anchoring its fit in the category.
Bomb Bomb Bar · South Philly
The Infatuation includes Bomb Bomb Bar in its italian coverage. At its South Philadelphia address, the venue brings italian, seafood to this Philadelphia collection. Reporting from the publication and the current operating location support the selection, with the business format and neighborhood context anchoring its fit in the category.
Dante & Luigi's · Bella Vista
The Infatuation includes Dante & Luigi's in its italian coverage. At its Bella Vista address, the venue brings italian, old school to this Philadelphia collection. Reporting from the publication and the current operating location support the selection, with the business format and neighborhood context anchoring its fit in the category.
Irwin's · South Philly
The Infatuation includes Irwin's in its italian coverage. At its East Passyunk address, the venue brings italian, sicilian to this Philadelphia collection. Reporting from the publication and the current operating location support the selection, with the business format and neighborhood context anchoring its fit in the category.
Fiorella Pasta · Bella Vista
The Infatuation includes Fiorella Pasta in its italian coverage. At its Bella Vista address, the venue brings italian, pasta to this Philadelphia collection. Reporting from the publication and the current operating location support the selection, with the business format and neighborhood context anchoring its fit in the category.
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