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The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
The Best Things To Eat At Citizens Bank Park
Fried chicken, Italian sausage, and everything else you should be eating while the Phanatic gyrates.
El Chingon
El Chingon is an all-day Mexican cafe and BYOB in Passyunk Square that specializes in Pueblan-style cemitas.
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria is a cash-only Italian BYOB that’s only open three days a week.
L’Angolo Ristorante
L’Angolo is an old school Italian BYOB in South Philly with private rooms and all the pastas you hoped they would have.
Scannicchio's
Scannicchio's is a neighborhood Italian BYOB that serves dishes like veal parmigiana a chicken marsala. It's great for a celebratory night.
Small Oven Pastry Shop
Small Oven Pastry Shop on Washington Avenue makes great baked goods, as well as soft serve in the summer.
Second Daughter Baking Co.
Second Daughter Baking Co. is a Black-owned bakery in South Philly that makes Philly's gooiest brownies.
Termini Bros
Termini Brothers Bakery is arguably the most famous bakery in Philly. And after you try their biscotti and other baked goods, you'll know why.
New York Bakery
New York Bakery is a small Italian in South Philly that makes solid kaiser rolls and pastries, but excels in tomato pie.
Paesano's
Paesano's in the Italian Market is better and more consistent than the famous, old-school restaurants that get all the attention in the area.
Wokano Chinese Cuisine
At South Philly Chinese spot Wokano, there are more dumpling choices than coupons attached to a CVS receipt.
Sophie’s Kitchen
Sophie’s Kitchen in South Philly has the crunchiest chicken in the city. Head to the Cambodian spot for jumbo wings with crackly skin and lots of dipping sauces.
Avenue Steaks & Pizza
Avenue Steaks & Pizza is a takeout-only South Philly sandwich and pizza shop, and both options are good for a casual weeknight.
Little Sicily Pizza 2
Little Sicily Pizza 2 is a lowkey South Philly shop with good pizza, cheesesteaks, and other comforting carb-heavy meals.
Blue Corn Restaurant
Blue Corn is a Mexican spot in the Italian Market with solid margaritas and some really great tacos.
Tortas & Pizza El Sabor de Mi Tierra
Located in Grays Ferry, Tortas & Pizza El Sabor de Mi Tierra is a takeout-only place that is equal parts torta shop and pizzeria. Stop there on a casual weeknight for some of the best Mexican pizzas in town.
Chiquita's Pizzeria & Mexican Grill
Chiquita's Pizzeria & Mexican Grill is a South Philly shop where you can get cheesy, thin, and satisfying Mexican pizzas every night of the week.
San Lucas Pizzeria
South Philly’s San Lucas Pizza has everything from tacos and huaraches to Mexican pizzas that are consistently good.
Pizza & Tacos Las Nieves
South Philly’s Pizza & Tacos Las Nieves is one of our favorite late-night spots for torta, taco, and Mexican pizza cravings.
Taqueria La Prima
South Philly’s Taqueria La Prima is a small taqueria where people line up for some of the best tacos in town.
Mr. Tacos Birria
Mr. Tacos Birria is a South Philly taqueria that's open daily until 5am, and has some of the best tacos in town.
La Canasta
La Canasta is a South Philly BYOB serving up quality Mexican cuisine. Head there for a night of guacamole, tacos, and pouring margaritas at your own pace.