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Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2160 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
For parties of 5 or larger, please contact the restaurant directly by visiting www.grancaffelaquila.com or calling 215.568.5600

Authentic Italian Restaurant, Caffe, Bar, Luxury Italian Market, & Italian Culture School. The culinary and wine program is based on all 20 regions of Italy including wine, cocktail, and beer selections crafted by award winning culinary and wine director Riccardo Longo. The experience also featuring Gelato from the Italian Gelato Champion Maestro Stefano Biasini as well as award winning coffee roasted in house. Private events including Lunch, Dinner, Apertivo, and Tasting Menus designed to each groups desires. Best of Philly Readers Choice Best Italian Restaurant Winner and Gambero Rosso rated Top Italian Restaurants in the world; Featuring an expertly trained staff and authentic environment.
2nd Floor Reservations are for Lunch & Dinner service only.
Dessert service may be provided on our first level anytime.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 568-5600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
  • Catering
    Half Tray Platters available for our entire menu. Each half tray serves 4-6 guests. <br /> <br />Specialty catering orders may be requested! Visit grancaffelaquila.com or call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Allow us to host your next event. Our expertly trained staff will provide a dynamic dining experience for you and your guests - Birthdays, Anniversary, Rehearsal Dinner, Family Reunion, Office Gatherings, you name it and we host it! Private sit down events available from 8-85 guests,Private stand up events available from 40 to 150 guests.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    In between 17th and 18th Street on Chestnut
  • Parking details
    Parking garages located on 17th street after Market before Chestnut,On Sansom Street between 17th & 18th.Valet Available through Sofitel Hotel.Limited metered street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Stop for the #42, #21, and #9 located at 18th street, and 17th street. Stop for the #2 bus at 17th and Chestnut
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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Experiences

  • New Years in Venezia, Veneto 12/27/24-1/6/25

    27 Dec 2024 - 6 Jan 2025
    Experience the authentic New Years table of Riccardo Longo's family (Lunch or dinner) from December 27-January 6. Gran Caffe L'Aquila will recreate authentic dishes from Riccardo Longo's holiday table. All specialties can be ordered a la carte (regular menu also available). Authentic wines and desserts will be featured to enhance your dining experience. As a bonus "COTECHINO" the traditional authentic Italian New Years dish which brings good luck & fortune will be featured as well. Reserve your seats today for this beloved Italian tradition.
    New Years in Venezia, Veneto 12/27/24-1/6/25 photo
  • Seven Fishes of Cilento, Campania

    18 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024
    Experience the authentic 7 fish feast of the Longo famiglia (Lunch or dinner) from December 18 to the 26th. Gran Caffe L'Aquila will recreate authentic seafood dishes from Riccardo Longo's Cilento holiday table. All specialties can be ordered a la carte (regular menu also available). Authentic Campania wines and desserts will be featured to enhance your dining experience. As a bonus Mamma Longo's Christmas day Lasagna and Sugo di Natale will be available. Reserve your seats today for this beloved Italian tradition.

What 2,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gran Caffe L'Aquila in Philadelphia offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "stellar" food, service, and ambiance. Guests rave about its "delicious" gelato and "excellent" pasta. The attentive staff, including notable servers like Mimo and Tomaso, enhance the warm atmosphere, making it a "must-visit" destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

2,160 Reviews
  1. Jenevieve

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great food! Our favorite Italian restaurant in Philadelphia

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  2. Todd

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent! Eva was our server and was fantastic! Great variety of Italian dishes and specialties.

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  3. Mark

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here with a couple friends for one guy’s birthday celebration. Everything was fantastic except for one thing. We ended up stuck at the front table, downstairs right as you come in the door near the Host/Hostess stand. This is a table they should get rid of after the weather drops below 50 degrees F (and it was 28 degrees F this night). I asked if there was another table available because it might be too cold there and the staff stated, unfortunately there were no others available because they were so booked but they could keep the door closed. Ha. I knew that would be impossible because they were so busy that the door would be constantly open both with customers coming in and with staff running food to the upstairs part of the restaurant, and the interior door doesn’t really close properly, even when staff attempt to close it as much as possible. And when a large group arrives, both the interior door and the exterior door are open for an extended amount of time because they had to check in at the Host/Hostess stand. Thankfully, we all dressed warm enough to get through it. All I know is, if this was a reservation with my wife we would have walked out!!

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  4. Susana

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are regulars. It’s always good to go to Grand Caffe

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  5. Joe

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve eaten here on several occasions previously and the food continues to impress. The server was a little rote in his explanation of the menu and specials (we could hear him say the same thing he told us at other tables) He was attentive and did not rush us. A other employee cleared my companion’s dessert plate before she was finished. Value was good and overall it remains a favorite. We will return

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  6. Ana

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience is always excellent. First choice when meeting friends for a meal.

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  7. Tina

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress, Lisa, was exceptional. She was pleasant, took her time to go over the entire menu for us. She was friendly and just a pleasure. A great server! Also, the runner and helpers she had were wonderful as well. It was my first time at your restaurant and I would go back. Food was very good, service, excellent, loved the decor and warmth of the restaurant. Your two hostesses were wonderful as well. the manager even came over and asked us if we needed anything.

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  8. Max

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Bobby was fantastic, he had great wine and entree suggestions

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  9. Dana

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. The noise level was very loud, but it’s the holiday season and I think everyone is enjoying themselves.

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  10. Sue

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Phila. Truely a gem, it is privately and locally owned. We are all so glad that the food is continually great

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FAQs

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 568-5600.

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2160 OpenTable diners.

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant 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
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gran Caffe L'Aquila Philadelphia Italian Restaurant

1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5132

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    In between 17th and 18th Street on Chestnut
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking garages located on 17th street after Market before Chestnut,On Sansom Street between 17th & 18th.Valet Available through Sofitel Hotel.Limited metered street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Stop for the #42, #21, and #9 located at 18th street, and 17th street. Stop for the #2 bus at 17th and Chestnut
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (215) 568-5600
  • Catering
    Half Tray Platters available for our entire menu. Each half tray serves 4-6 guests. <br /> <br />Specialty catering orders may be requested! Visit grancaffelaquila.com or call the restaurant and ask to speak to a manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Allow us to host your next event. Our expertly trained staff will provide a dynamic dining experience for you and your guests - Birthdays, Anniversary, Rehearsal Dinner, Family Reunion, Office Gatherings, you name it and we host it! Private sit down events available from 8-85 guests,Private stand up events available from 40 to 150 guests.
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