Giuseppe & Sons

Excellent branzino fish, very good no-potato gnocchi. Some dishes were heavy on cheese for my taste. Very busy late Friday night with long wait time. Super cool atmosphere and decor, but very uncomfortable sofa seating (a good foot below what’s the normal chair height) with tiny coffee tables that absolutely cannot accommodate food for two people.

We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking through Philadelphia one evening, and it turned out to be a true hidden gem. I’m surprised I hadn’t heard of it before, especially since I go out in Philly often. The vibe was fantastic, and the cocktails were outstanding. I can’t speak to the food yet—we had dinner reservations up the street and only stopped in for drinks—but I’m definitely coming back to enjoy the full experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, the restroom was spotless, and overall it was a 10/10 experience.

Went there for sips. Shrimp scampi was the highlight for sure! The sauce was simple and tasty. The mussels were pretty decent!! The lemon chicken sandwich’s lemon was juicy but the baguette-like bread was cut too thick maybe? The chicken was juicy but overall my mouth was dry. Caesar salad was decent as expected. Ricotta toast…the whipped ricotta was yummy but they had green beans, peas, and asparagus skin (?) on top, which I just couldn’t comprehend why…it felt forced and didn’t feel like one. But our server was very friendly, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I want to come for dinner again

Went here for a date night out with a friend. Food: 3/5. We ordered the mozzarella ball, burrata salad, truffle pasta, chicken parm, and tiramisu. I think all the food was solid! However, I felt as though the chicken parm was not that remarkable. The truffle pasta was good but the amount of truffle was "stingy", if you could even call it that, only just dotting the pasta. Understand it is an expensive ingredient but it didn't feel like a truffle pasta to me. The tiramisu was a bit too bready for us (it was not soaked, the cake did not feel spongy like how it should), but it was still good. I think the food was solid, but nothing out of this world. Service: 5/5. They definitely know how to do their service here! Our waiter was so attentive, friendly, and just overall very good! In addition, the food delivery is incredibly unique. When we ordered the mozzarella ball, they showed us the curdles before kneading and stretching it into a ball in front of us. For the pasta, they made it in a cheese wheel in front of us and added the truffle shavings on top. It was overall a very unique and fun experience! Atmosphere: 5/5. The vibes in here are stellar. The stairs leading to their location and the hallway of aesthetic photographs before entering the restaurant officially are so aesthetic. The ambiance and decor is incredibly photo-esque and the perfect spot for a fancier night out. There is a variety of seating ranging from tables to booths. It has a dark, dimmer lit ambiance with shades of gold, tan, and greens contrasted with dark brown and everywhere you turn it feels special! Overall, recommend this plate for a fancier night out with friends or a date night. Just had some personal preferences regarding some of the food, but it was still fairly solid!