Porcini - Philadelphia

4.9

2030 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(215) 751-1175
Website
http://www.porcinirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Steven Sansone
Catering
Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
Private party facilities
Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.

Location
2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
Center City
Cross Street
21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
Parking details
Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
Public transit
30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

3 Course Special - $45.00pp
US$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us at Porcini for our 3 Course Special! $45.00pp not including tax or gratuity. Select 1 Appetizer 1 Pasta Entrée and 1 Dessert from Porcini's regular nightly menu. Deposit is required. Balance due at the restaurant.

Popular dishes

Cuorio di CarciofiUS$11.50
Oven roasted Roman artichoke hearts with extra virgin olive oil roasted garlic and herbs
Calamari alla GrigliaUS$14.50
Baby squid grilled and served with Mediterranean relish
Cozze NereUS$14.00
PEI mussels simmered white wine, garlic, or fresh plum tomatoes sauce
Brussel SproutsUS$10.00
Pan roasted brussel sprouts with extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
Punte di Filetto alla GrigliaUS$16.00
Grilled black Angus filet mignon tips, balsamic drizzle, and gorgonzola dolce
Polpetti al Sugo di San Marzano - Mama Sansone's Sunday MeatballsUS$14.00
Melanzane SicilianeUS$12.00
Thin sliced eggplant, layered with fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, plum tomato sauce
Peperoni RipieniUS$12.50
Roasted bell peppers stuffed with risotto and Italian sausage
Prosciutto di Parma di StagioneUS$14.50
Cured thin sliced Northern Italian ham with seasonal condimento

Selezione di Insalate

Additional Autumn Specials Available

BurrataUS$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, ricotta blend, Mount Vesuvius oven-roasted tomatoes
Insalata di CesareUS$11.00
Crispy Romaine, fresh croutons dressed with our classic Caesar dressing
Insalata di Mistero Autunnale
Fresh Autumn salad

Scelete di Pasta

Pipe al BologneseUS$26.00
Elbow Pipe cut pasta tossed in Northern Italian meat sauce
Cannelloni Agli SpinaciUS$24.00
Fresh hand rolled pasta crepe, filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in blush sauce
Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUS$28.00
Spaghetti tossed Roman-style with a blend of pecorino Romano and Reggiano parmigiana cheese, organic egg, topped with crispy guanchale
Ravioli Osso BucoUS$28.50
House made ravioli stuffed with braised veal shank and mascarpone cheese, sautéed in sage butter on ossobuco red gravy
Fruti di Mare Misti a CrudaUS$27.00
Gulf shrimp, baby squid, and PEI mussels, tossed with black and white linguine, fresh tomato Cruda slivered garlic
AgnolottiUS$24.00
Torino style house made half-moon ravioli, with ricotta cheese filling, in pecorino Romano cream sauce and peas
Parppadelle Ali Fungo PorciniUS$26.50
Handmade wide egg noodles, fresh imported porcini mushrooms in a natural mushroom a jus

Secondo

Contorni (sides) Broccoli oil and garlic, Tuscan Garlic bread $8. Cimbali espresso and cappuccino

Vitello Ala SaltimbocaUS$28.50
Our exclusive top cut Veal medallions, prosciutto di Parma, in sage white wine butter sauce
Pollo alla MilaneseUS$24.00
Thin boneless Chicken breast medallions encrusted with Italian seasoned bread crumbs, white wine lemon caper sauce, centered with fresh linguine
Maiale con l'OssoUS$25.50
Heritage Pork shank, braised with red wine over arborio risotto
Pesce Giusto
A light portion (just right) of Fresh Fish daily

What 2,030 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia County
Best Value
Philadelphia
Best Value
Philadelphia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porcini in Philadelphia offers a "warm and intimate" setting with "delicious, expertly prepared" Italian cuisine. It's a beloved BYOB destination, praised for its "fantastic food and service." Guests appreciate the "family atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a "Philadelphia treasure" and a "must stop" for Italian food lovers.

2,029 Reviews

T
Taylor
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and enjoyment. The owners, David and Steve are very engaging, with excellent service. The Italian food is one of the best in Philadelphia. A place to enjoy food and friendships.
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kay
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent friendly staff and service, outstanding Italian cooking, just a wee bit cold upstairs on a chilly winter evening. Would go again in a heartbeat!
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Lauren
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most delicious Italian food in Philadelphia- each dish is amazing. The eggplant special was phenomenal, filetto is define, and Cesar salad is just the best. The pastas are hand maid, and the chicken Milanese is amazing. We love that Chef Steve visits each table and that David and the rest of the staff are personable and attentive. A family favorite for more than 20 years! Thank you, Porcini! And the tiramisu!
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Susan
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Service Was excellent. All in all we highly recommend it.
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paula
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time - food was excellent -atmosphere is so inviting !
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Rick
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a wonderful little restaurant. Food was excellent. It’s byob. Place was packed so reserve your table.
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Cackle6
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always!! Thank you for having us, everything was delicious!
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Allison
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to this restaurant for over 10 years. The service is amazing and friendly. They treat you like family.
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Jim
VIP
Naples
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going here for 25 years and it’s always always excellent Last night I had the cannelloni which I haven’t had in a long time and it was delicious.
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Gideon
VIP
New York City
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional food everything superb. Great service and beautiful small place
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FAQs

Porcini - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 751-1175.

Porcini - Philadelphia is rated 4.9 stars by 2030 OpenTable diners.

Porcini - Philadelphia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross Street
21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
Public transit
30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Steven Sansone
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.porcinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 751-1175
Catering
Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
Private party facilities
Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.

Gift card

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Porcini - Philadelphia

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

3 Course Special - $45.00pp

Cannelloni Agli Spinaci

Ravioli Osso Buco

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Primi Piatti

Cuorio di CarciofiUS$11.50

Calamari alla GrigliaUS$14.50

Cozze NereUS$14.00

Brussel SproutsUS$10.00

Punte di Filetto alla GrigliaUS$16.00

Polpetti al Sugo di San Marzano - Mama Sansone's Sunday MeatballsUS$14.00

Melanzane SicilianeUS$12.00

Peperoni RipieniUS$12.50

Prosciutto di Parma di StagioneUS$14.50

Selezione di Insalate

BurrataUS$14.00

Insalata di CesareUS$11.00

Insalata di Mistero Autunnale

Scelete di Pasta

Pipe al BologneseUS$26.00

Cannelloni Agli SpinaciUS$24.00

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUS$28.00

Ravioli Osso BucoUS$28.50

Fruti di Mare Misti a CrudaUS$27.00

AgnolottiUS$24.00

Parppadelle Ali Fungo PorciniUS$26.50

Secondo

Vitello Ala SaltimbocaUS$28.50

Pollo alla MilaneseUS$24.00

Maiale con l'OssoUS$25.50

Pesce Giusto

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Porcini - Philadelphia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Porcini - Philadelphia restaurant rated?

Does Porcini - Philadelphia offer gift cards?

Is Porcini - Philadelphia currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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