Alice Pizza
Authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio and Italian happy hour. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Mon.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Entrees include pizza by the slice/margherita pizza, Patate Picante, Cacio e Pepe, Bucatini Amatriciana. Lunch and dinner entrees $10-$20. 235 S. 15th St., Philadelphia. (215) 545-2020. www.alicephilly.com
Bachetti Bros.
Three generations have worked this Italian market, butcher shop and catering business featuring Italian specialties, grab-and-go favorites, dinners
for two including stuffed peppers, homemade meatloaf, oven-roasted turkey, maple walnut salmon and many more offerings. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. Sun. Catering for all occasions including hot and cold appetizers, dinner, breakfast, boxed lunches, desserts. 4723 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Del. (302) 994-4467. www.bachettis.com
Benvenuto
Indoor and outdoor dining with fireplaces, water views, special seasonal events. 4-9 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Tuscan-inspired menu including flatbreads, gnocchi, chicken, seafood, lasagna platter, prime rib and a 36-ounce ribeye steak (pre-order recommended). Dinner entrees $25-$160. Chef Jesus “Zeus” Gordiany. 249 NE Front St., Milford, Del. (302) 265-2652. www.benvenuto-restaurant.com
Carlino’s Market
Italian gourmet market offering catering, artisan foods, cakes, sauces, prepared meals, gifts. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Online ordering and delivery. 2616 E. County Line Road, Ardmore, Pa. (484) 557-2691. www.carlinosmarket.com
Country Squire Diner, Restaurant and Bakery
Classic American diner fare featuring breakfast, pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and dinner specials. Lunch and dinner entrees $11-$28. Dinner entrees include broiled salmon with lemon butter, flounder stuffed with crab and broccoli, shrimp scampi linguine. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily (closes at 7 p.m. on Sun.-Mon.) Full range of cakes and pies available for dine-in or take-out. Piano bar available for private events. 2560 West Chester Pike, Broomall, Pa. (610) 353-0550. www.countrysquiredinerrestaurantbakery.com
Esposito’s Porchetta
Preparing and catering Italian-style roast pork for generations, from their South Philadelphia kitchen. Specialties include brick-oven boneless roasted pigs from 30 to 170 pounds, tronchetta, fresh leg of pork, steamship round of beef. Delivery and carving services are available. Porchetta prices range from $290 for a 30- to 40-pound pig to $560 for a 160- to 170-pound pig. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. (215) 271-8418. www.espositosporchetta.com
Fava Ristorante Italiano
Open for lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sunday brunch, featuring Faroe Island Salmon, Tuscan Seafood Stew, Capellini di Mare, Veal Scaloppine & Crab, and more. Dinner entrees $25-$35. Piano bar open 5-8 p.m. on Mondays. Fireplace,baby grand piano, private event space, table-side filleting and dessert flambéing. Hours: Saturday-Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monday-Friday lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Monday-Thursday dinner 2:30- 9 p.m.; Friday dinner 2:30-10 p.m.; Saturday dinner 2-10 p.m.; Sunday dinner 2-8:30 p.m. 1102 Baltimore Pike, Suite 101, Glen Mills, Pa. 19342, (484) 840-8603.
www.favaglenmills.com
Gennaro’s Italian Kitchen
Quaint family restaurant serving traditional Italian favorites. Featured entrees include rigatoni vodka with chicken cutlet, pappardelle with park ragu, cioppino over linguini, and potato gnocchi with meatballs. Dinner entrees $12-$27; lunch $10-$18. Open 4-8:30 p.m. Tue-Thu.; 4-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 4-8 p.m. Sun. 4600 Pennell Road, Aston, Pa. (610) 497-3393. www.gennarosaston.com
Gran Caffè L’Aquila
Luxury Italian market, award-winning coffee lab, gelato lab; Italian happy hour, soccer events, culture school. Dinner entrees include Sugo della Domenica, Carbonara, Gnocchi alla Bava, Arrosticini. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu.; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Lunch and dinner entrees $15- $30. 1716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. (215) 568-5600. www.grancaffelaquila.com
Italian Polenta Feast
Philadelphia chef Donna Camila creates an old-world dining experience in the location of your choice, indoors or out, featuring a large kettle of creamy polenta along with succulent, fire-grilled meats, seafood or vegetables. $55 per person. Sunday afternoon/evening bookings available. (267) 467-9890.
La Casa Pasta
Authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant setting in a long-established, suburban retail plaza. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Lunch entrees $15-$25; dinner entrees $20-$45. Featured offerings: Fusilli Santa Maria, Crab Ravioli, Seafood Pescatore, Bronzino. Dining room seats 250, plus outdoor dining in covered courtyard. Ambience includes fireplace, brick-oven pizza, stone arches outside. Entertainment: Solo singers on Fri.-Sat. nights. 120 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark, (302) 738-9935. www.lacasapasta.com
La Famiglia Ristorante
Italian cuisine, open for dinner 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Fri. Seating for 150 including 4 at bar and 10 enclosed outdoors. Featured entrees: Involtini di Pollo, Salmon alla Chardonnay, Capesante con Risotto, Filleto di Manzo. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. Chef Luis Yauri. Anniversary Celebration July & August reserve the 1976 Pricing Menu. 8 S. Front St., Philadelphia. (215) 922-2803. www.lafamiglia.com
Luigi & Giovanni Caterers
Italian food specialties including a vast array of meats, groceries, pizza and pastries, cheeses, grab-and-go single dinners, family dinners, cheese steaks, hoagies. Corporate catering, on-site catering, delivery, curbside pickup. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 3601 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, Pa. 19073. (610) 353-2080. www.luigiandgiovannicaterers.com
Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen
Known for exceptional Chinese and Japanese cuisine in lavish setting with impeccable service. Large menu of classic dishes plus sushi, vege-tarian selections, specialty cocktails and hot teas. Indoor and outdoor dining, plus take-out and delivery services. (610) 891-8880. Granite Run Promenade, 1109 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, Pa. Other locations: Lancaster County Farmers Market, 389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, Pa. www.margaretkuo.com
Romano’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Serving classic authentic Italian specialties as well as pizza and strombolis in a casual family-friendly setting. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Lunch entrees $8-$21; dinner entrees $11-$27. Featured items: Chicken parmigiana, chicken broccoli alfredo, linguine and clam sauce, original stromboli.
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