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Name: Ristorante Pesto
Address: 1915 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
Telephone: (215) 336-8380
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.27

Ristorante Pesto

1915 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

(215) 336-8380
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Ristorante Pesto Menu

Antipasti

Portabella Alla Parmigiana

Peperoni Arrostiti Con La Mozzarella

Misto Italiano

Grigliata Vegetale

Calamari Fritti

Bruschetta

Cozze

Vongole

Portabella Alla Parmigiana

Peperoni Arrostiti Con La Mozzarella

Misto Italiano

Grigliata Vegetale

Calamari Fritti

Bruschetta

Cozze

Vongole
Minestre

Minestra Del Giorno

Minestra Del Giorno
Insalate

Insalata Di Cesare

Caprese

Insalata Mista

Insalata Alla Gorgonzola

Insalata Di Cesare

Caprese

Insalata Mista

Insalata Alla Gorgonzola
Pasta

Gnocchi Al Pesto

Fettuccine Alfredo

Penne Primavera

Linguine Pescatora

Spaghetti Alle Vongole

Linguine Alla Scogliera

Penne Alla Puttanesca

Gnocchi Al Pesto

Fettuccine Alfredo

Penne Primavera

Linguine Pescatora

Spaghetti Alle Vongole

Linguine Alla Scogliera

Penne Alla Puttanesca
Vitello

Vitello Alla Parmigiana

Vitello Varallo

Vitello Mare E Monti

Vitello Francese

Vitello Alla Marsala

Vitello Piccata

Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Griglia

Quattro Formaggi

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Vitello Alla Parmigiana

Vitello Varallo

Vitello Mare E Monti

Vitello Francese

Vitello Alla Marsala

Vitello Piccata

Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Griglia

Quattro Formaggi

Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Manzo

Bistecca Alla Griglia

Stuffed Steak

Bistecca Alla Griglia

Stuffed Steak
Pollo

Pollo Parmigiana

Pollo Alla Marsala

Pollo Piccata

Pollo Alla Fiorentina

Pollo Alla Zingara

Pollo Ai Carciofi

Pollo Alla Gianna

Pollo Alla Bolognese

Pollo Parmigiana

Pollo Alla Marsala

Pollo Piccata

Pollo Alla Fiorentina

Pollo Alla Zingara

Pollo Ai Carciofi

Pollo Alla Gianna

Pollo Alla Bolognese
Pesce

Aragosta Fra Diavolo

Salmone Alla Griglia

Shrimp Scampi

Salmone Alla Veneziana

Zuppa Di Pesce

Aragosta Fra Diavolo

Salmone Alla Griglia

Shrimp Scampi

Salmone Alla Veneziana

Zuppa Di Pesce
Dolci

Dolce (Daily Specials)

Cappuccino

Espresso

American Coffee

Tea

Bottled Mineral Water

Sodas

Dolce (Daily Specials)

Cappuccino

Espresso

American Coffee

Tea

Bottled Mineral Water

Sodas

Healthy Meal suggestions for Ristorante Pesto

Antipasti

Portabella Alla Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peperoni Arrostiti Con La Mozzarella [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Misto Italiano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grigliata Vegetale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Fritti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bruschetta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cozze [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vongole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Portabella Alla Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peperoni Arrostiti Con La Mozzarella [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Misto Italiano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grigliata Vegetale [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Fritti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bruschetta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cozze [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vongole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Minestre

Minestra Del Giorno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Minestra Del Giorno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Insalate

Insalata Di Cesare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Mista [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Alla Gorgonzola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Di Cesare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Mista [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Insalata Alla Gorgonzola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pasta

Gnocchi Al Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fettuccine Alfredo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Penne Primavera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Linguine Pescatora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaghetti Alle Vongole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Linguine Alla Scogliera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Penne Alla Puttanesca [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gnocchi Al Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fettuccine Alfredo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Penne Primavera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Linguine Pescatora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaghetti Alle Vongole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Linguine Alla Scogliera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Penne Alla Puttanesca [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vitello

Vitello Alla Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Varallo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Mare E Monti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Francese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Alla Marsala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quattro Formaggi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saltimbocca Alla Romana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Alla Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Varallo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Mare E Monti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Francese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Alla Marsala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vitello Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Costoletta Di Vitello Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Quattro Formaggi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saltimbocca Alla Romana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Manzo

Bistecca Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bistecca Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stuffed Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pollo

Pollo Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Marsala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Fiorentina [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Zingara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Ai Carciofi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Gianna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Bolognese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Marsala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Fiorentina [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Zingara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Ai Carciofi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Gianna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Alla Bolognese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Pesce

Aragosta Fra Diavolo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmone Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmone Alla Veneziana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zuppa Di Pesce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aragosta Fra Diavolo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmone Alla Griglia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmone Alla Veneziana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zuppa Di Pesce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dolci

Dolce (Daily Specials) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

American Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Mineral Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sodas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dolce (Daily Specials) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

American Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Mineral Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sodas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Chris T.

I've been here twice and will not return. The last time I went my husband had mussels and spaghetti...........for the price they charged for the teeniest, tiniest, mussels I ever saw........and, to add insult to injury, the very small amount of mussels you got, it was not worth the money..........their food isn't all that great.
(2)
Tom E.

We needed a place to hold a dinner for several of our friends the night before a memorial service. We were looking for a restaurant in South Philly that makes great southern Italian food, is reasonably priced, takes reservations and credit cards(not so easy to find somewhere that met all requirements). At least until we discovered Pesto. Located on South Broad Street in an unassuming looking store front, once you step inside you feel right at home in the two nice size dining rooms. Part of the reason for feeling so good is the female half of the wonderful couple that owns the restaurant. - Concetta.She oversees the front of house and dining room staff and attends to her customers making sure everyone is happy. She is the one I spoke to about setting everything up and she was just awesome. She put us in a special room seated next to the front window, giving us as much privacy as you can in a sold out restaurant during prime dining hours on Friday before Memorial Day. One of the more unique things about Pesto is they allow you to bring in your own wine even though they have a full bar and they don't charge a corkage fee. Our waitress was great, starting with her ability to rattle off 15 specials for the night from memory. She did a super job along with her team of helpers. They started out by bringing us bread and carrots marinated in balsamic vinegar that was delicious. The food is headed up by husband Giovanni. And it's as good as any Italian food you will find in Philly. Be forewarned that the kitchen does not alter the recipe as described in the menu or specials - it comes exactly with no changes allowed. But when you get the amazing quality coming from their kitchen that's okay. We ordered appetizers we shared with the table: fried calamari, clams casino, bruschetta and Capri salad. They were delicious. For my main course, I had Lobster Fra Diablo over linguini that was spectacular. Shrimp, clams and mussels as well as large pieces of lobster were plentiful in huge portion on a large plate that tasted too good to waste a bite. The others at our table had such choices as lamb chops, fresh fish, chicken piccata. Everyone raved about their meal. For desert,we had sorbet and coffee. This is a GREAT restaurant. I highly recommend it. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - be careful parking on the side streets. It's 2 hours non-metered parking and some ambitious ticket writer decided to leave a nice 26 dollar fine for my exceeding the time by only 15 minutes. It's why I don't dine in Philly more often.
(5)
Kevin D.

Honestly just had one of the best dining experiences of my life, excellent food and even better service!! Plus, it's a BYOB
(5)
Mandy H.

I came here for my birthday after a bunch of my friends raved about Pesto. I had to see what all the hype was about. We came with a group of 10 and the restaurant handled our group with ease. We brought our own bottles and had plenty of wine to drink with our meals. We had the complimentary balsamic roasted carrots which were tasty plus an assortment of other apps such as bruschetta, clams casino, and calamari. The chef also sent out a complimentary stuffed mushrooms, which was a nice touch. I had the special which was a cavatelli pasta in a red sauce with shrimp, crab and lobster. I thought it needed a little something in the way of spice or seasoning, but it was pretty good. My husband got the veal parm, which I preferred more. Throughout the whole meal our server was more than helpful and attentive and for this I think I will try Pesto again when I'm looking for a traditional South Philly Italian restaurant.
(3)
Stephen K.

The food here was absolutely fantastic. I'd heard rave reviews about it from friends who live in the area and decided to stop by en route to D.C. not knowing that it was a fairly upscale restaurant. Due to it being the night before Valentine's, they were really booked up, but they were able to get my co-worker and I a table, so we could try it out. We had appetizers as well, and everything was superb. The ladies that run the place treated us like their favorite nephews. They were so friendly and welcoming. We were in military combat uniform heading home from training and felt badly being dressed down, but they asked us to stay and were so nice and brought the food quickly, so we could get back on the road. Prices are around the $15-35 range for most meals. This place would be ideal for a date night. Oh, parking can be problematic, but if you pass the restaurant on your right abd drive down a block or two, you'll probably find free street parking...free as in available and no meters. :-)
(5)
Michele Y.

Food was excellent. Serve was great. Everyone so friendly and accommodating! We will definitely be back.
(5)
Stephen R.

Authentic Classic Italian. Great service with a huge menu and lots of specials. Awesome fluffy gnocchi. Great pastas all around.
(4)
Lowell D.

I was looking for authentic "South Philly Italian" food and I found it here! I had this seafood pasta dish and unlike some places where they scrimp, these guys poured it on. Plenty of seafood, very tasty and very friendly service. I would return again.
(5)
Alicia R.

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Came here after reading great reviews and was skeptical but was not disappointed. Everyone was happy with their meals. Penne with rose, Alfredo and the gnocchi. They brought delicious bread and carrots to start. Have a full bar but let us bring our own wine with no corking charge. Outstanding service. Good portions. This will be our go-to Italian place from now on.
(5)
Steph B.

Dinner was ok at this restaurant. I was there with 6 people and the reviews were mixed, but nobody was blown away by their meal. My mom got a veal dish and she said the veal just didn't taste right, almost like it was going bad. I had gnocchi with pesto. The gnocchi was fabulous, but the pesto sauce was too rich and overpowering. The highlight was the carrots and balsamic that they brought out to our table!
(3)
Shannon W. W.

Great staff, expert service, extensive menu, BYOB.....will visit again!
(4)
Mark R.

A truly amazing experience. From start to finish. The owner is such an amazing woman. She was so friendly to us at our table. The food is amazing and very generous portions. I was in love with the ricotta cheesecake. WOW
(5)
Scott S.

Excellent service and food. We had a great experience, from the time we walked in the door until we left. They have a huge list of daily specials to compliment their large menu.
(5)
Jamie D.

Pesto is a tiny place with a big atmosphere - the kind of place you would take your Italian grandparents if they came into the city! The BYO situation is kind of confusing as we were told we weren't supposed to bring beer and could only bring wine - but they let us go ahead so i wasn't sure but next time I'll just do wine. Just do wine. Prepare to be overwhelmed by a slew of specials that will be impossible to remember and you'll be beyond impressed that your server can remember and then recite some to you - there must have been 12 things she listed off and all of them sounded AMAZING. I went with some bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer and the pesto gnocchi. The pesto gnocchi is absolutely spot and and the kind of Italian that just warms your insides. Perfectly flavored and enough for about four normal people servings. I was very pleased with everything. Be prepared to pay but the portions are worth it.
(5)
Karen C.

if your looking for authentic Italian food, Pesto is the place to go! Food and service was phenominal, the end. Everything on the menu was awesome. I'd definitely go back, highly recommended. must have dish Gnoochi with gorgonzola sauce, mmm... gnoochi was fresh cooked to perfection.
(5)
Mark S.

We initially found this restaurant on restaurants.com . I am so glad we did. We ordered the mussels appetizer with garlic and oil (so good) and the stuffed portobello appetizer (amazing) in addition to our appetizers, our server brought out free brusceta and pickled carrots. It's been a while since we've been to a place that takes pride in their craft. We ordered the veal saltimboca and the veal monti........ both were exceptional. We will definitely be coming back here. It was definitely worth the 3 hour drive to Philadelphia
(5)
Phillip S.

Sadly no longer a BYOB, but insanely welcoming and the food is great. A genuine South Philadelphia classic, not to be missed by locals.
(4)
Daniel P.

Oh my! this place is off the chart. I was in town for work and wanted pasta for dinner. Found this place on Yelp and I am impressed. Both the food and service was awesome. I was by myself and they made me feel right at home. Definitely come back if I have a chance.
(5)
Anthony F.

The best italian food In the city fair prices large portions and excellent creations the cannolis are the best ever
(5)
Erin H.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could.. It has been my go to Italian BYOB for years so when my boyfriend was planning his work xmas dinner/party I knew Pesto would be perfect and let me tell you.. It was a HUGE hit! We had about 20 people in a private room and every single dish was made to order and absolutely delicious. I don't think one person had a bad thing to say about this place.. please keep in mind half of our group were firemen ;) By the end of the night we were loud and probably wore out our welcome but the staff remained cool and just let us enjoy our night. This place is awesome!
(5)
Holly S.

I am so confused by all of these rave reviews. When my boyfriend and I went a few weekends ago, the food was absolutely horrible. I left as hungry as I came because the dishes were borderline inedible. We started with the calamari which wasn't too bad. I had the Salmone alla Griglia, which was really, really basic and plain. It was just a heap of salmon over a bed of greens. The sauce was nearly non-existent and the salmon was tough and dry. I honestly can't remember what he had, but I know we were both disappointed. Our waitress was very sweet, but even with her kindness I wouldn't go back.
(2)
Grendel C.

I'm from the ATL visiting Philly and had to locate good Italian food. They didn't disappoint! The staff was friendly and the food was great! I wished I lived here b/c I'd go everyday. I'd be big as hell but I'd be happy. Please try the zuppa de pesce for dinner- OMG we had every seafood in sea, jumbo shrimps, clams, mussels, squid, and fish in a smooth and delicious Red sauce over fresh linguini. So much food you can split it!!! Don't forget to finish with a good cappuccino and melt in your mouth apple crisp with vanilla gelati! Definitely a must go to in Philly!
(5)
Cortney T.

After looking on Yelp for a good Italian place for my birthday dinner, I decided the reviews were too good to pass up the opportunity to eat here. As we drove by looking for parking, I was a bit hesitant because it appears to be a rather small place; however, upon entering the restaurant I realized my hesitations were misplaced. We were seated right away, and a kind young man offered us either tap or bottled water. My fiancee and I ordered drinks from the bar, and were served promptly. The owner came over, greeted us and made us feel very welcome. In addition to the traditional order of bread, we were given a delicious dish of carrots in a balsamic vinegar. The service was excellent, they had a wonderful special list in addition to the traditional menu. The gnocchi was as good as the reviews. The owner even gave us some bruchetta on the house. After our meal, since it was my birthday, they even sang to me with a piece of cake with a sparkler in it. Pesto's is a great place with delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere.
(5)
Jennifer N.

So fantastic that I had to write my first review!! As an out-of-towner, I wanted to try a restaurant that I can't find back home. After reading some great reviews, I called to make a reservation for dinner and the great service stated then. Very friendly! When we got there and told them we were from out of town, they gave us 5 star service! Our waitress rattled off all of the specials (and there were a lot), with ease! The bears and carrot chips to start were great! Then we got the eggplant appetizer on the house! All the meals we amazing. I got the pesto gnocchi, which was the best gnocchi I've had outside of Italy. We were checked on multiple times by Concetta (the owner), which after being completely stuffed she brought us the ricotta cheesecake (she said we can't leave without trying it) and we finished it. So great!! Make sure you are hungry!!
(5)
Kim M.

Ristorante Pesto was recommended by our hotel concierge when we asked for authentic Italian in south Philly. We were not disappointed. Staff was friendly and at the top of their game. Food was delicious. I ordered a seafood pasta that was one of the specials. It was loaded with shrimp and lobster. And portions were generous. Dessert selection looked wonderful but we were all stuffed. I would highly recommend for authentic Italian experience.
(4)
Charles D.

Very good service and food. Nice atmosphere and decor. Good for friends or date. Parking a little tough being on broad at but with a little luck you don't walk to far
(4)
Rachel S.

Had a great meal with my 2 girlfriends. Portions are very large, be warned. Tillapia special was amazing, as was the house made cavatappi with lots of shellfish & vodka blush. Service was very good. The decor is fine, traditional family Italian restaurant. Great value for your money.
(4)
Nina C.

This restaurant is the place to go. I have been all over Philly, new Jersey, and Florida and I would still consider this place my favorite restaurant. It has everything the ambiance, great food, and great people. The service is spectacular everyone is welcoming and friendly. We first started our evening with a lengthy special.list that was memorized by our server Jennifer. We ordered the a few appetizers along with a complentary egg plant dish which was amazing. I have never liked egg plants but this dish was so good we even ordered an order to go. Then our dinner was brought out which is an enormous portion. Well worth the price and of course that was outstanding. During the whole course of the meal we were greater by different staff member always accommodating our needs. Make sure you save room because the desserts here are out of this world. They make everything home made. We left with tons of leftovers along with happy full bellies. You can't ask for a better place to go to dinner it is perfect for any occasion, families, and romantic dinners.
(5)
Mike P.

I called ahead of time to make a group reservation and Concetta was so nice and supportive - I felt like we were best buds for years. When we showed up, everyone treated us like royalty. The food was out of this world and after our waiter Howard read the specials, which there were dozens, the whole table broke out into applause. Truly amazing. There were so many choices, and each was delicious. I had the stuffed shells which was absolutely incredible. Best I ever had. If you're looking for the real deal Italian dining experience in South Philly - this is what you're looking for.
(5)
Steve M.

My wife and I had gone to a business meeting at Pesto last year, and thought we would like to try it for dinner. We went last night with another couple, and had a great experience. From the friendly greeting when arriving, to our server, Jackie, who was very attentive...spouting out their long list of daily specials by memory. The restaurant was very busy...but runs very smoothly. All the food was excellently prepared by their chef Giovanni and his staff. From the appetizers to the homemade desserts, we were not disappointed. The Italian cheesecake was "to die for". We will be back!
(5)
Alan R.

After 10 years of marriage, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary at the same place we were engaged, at Pesto. That a small Italian restaurant like this is still in business says a lot. The food was as amazing as we remembered it. The owner was still on site checking on everyone. The ambiance is both family and romantic and the Sopranos. I don't know how they pull it off. We only live thirty minutes away in NJ so we don't usually think of it but the food was unforgettable. And the Owner sent us home with a free dessert for our Anniversary. 100% Class!
(5)
Caroline O.

Loved this place the food was incredible...we had a waiter on his first night out...he was great...no bar to sit at but we remedied that by going around the block to Paladinos....if you want excellent food go here...
(5)
Bern R.

Ristorante Pesto was a great experience from start to finish. I had a reservation for a large party and called around to a few local b.y.os in the area. Far and away, Pesto was the nicest and most accommodating! The service was incredible and food even better! I'll be back for sure.
(5)
Carrie J.

The food here is amazing, but the only thing upstaging it is the SERVICE! The staff is so unbelievably friendly - I think they checked on us 15 times throughout dinner and brought us complimentary appetizers, complimented our clothing, etc. They made you feel like part of the family. My only caveat is you have to make a reservation in advance because it books quickly - we waited until the last minute and couldn't get a table until 9p (and the restaurant was still packed). To start we had mussels in white wine - super good but be ready for garlic! We also had the special which was a grilled portobello topped with lump crab and mozzarella finished with a rose sauce - I could've just gotten, like, three of these and made it my dinner it was that good. Gnocchi, veal, garlic bread - by the time we left we were stuffed. The best part is it's BYOB so we had all of that food for about $50!! Can't beat it.
(5)
Megan A.

Received a gift card for Christmas. Went with my husband a few weeks ago on a Saturday night. It was very crowded and I didn't think to get a reservation. The hostess was very accommodating and seated us right away. Everything was very good. I wasn't blown away with the carrots and balsamic but that was just something they brought to each table. We had a shrimp app that was to die for. I can't wait to go back and get it again. In addition to the large menu, they had a lot of specials. My husband had the stuffed steak that was a special and it was heaven!! I thought the bill was reasonable for what we ate. I can't wait to go back!
(4)
gizmo d.

We went for a baptism celebration with a party of 16. I had been there before as two people but first time in a group. The service was absolutely the best. The appetizers and entrees were delicious. Everyone got something different and not one person was disappointed. One person didn't realize what dish she ordered and really didn't want it and they took it back and gave her another entree. No other place would do that. They served us quickly and correctly. They always came back and asked if everything was ok and if we needed anything. They were pleasant and friendly and 10 stars to the chef. Carrots with balsamic? I don't even like carrots and I ate half the dish. Try the black linguini ... Out of this world! Shrimp with bacon recommended by the waitress was the best I ever had. Great place for a party or dinner for 2. And byob of wine.. Plus a bar! Totally recommend! Can't wait to try their wildwood place!
(5)
Jill T.

While I am giving Pesto 4 stars, throughout my entire meal I couldn't help but picture the place on Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. There were so many things aesthetically wrong it was starting to drive me crazy. For starters- the hostess was wearing an Italian flag jacket, Italian flag necklace, sneakers and jeans. I didn't know she was the hostess I thought she was a patron. The waitstaff all had their shirts un-tucked which looked really sloppy. They waitstaff was extremely casual- which I found strange considering their prices. For 2 of us our meal came to $94. They recently also received a liquor license. We ordered a bottle of white wine. It arrived on our table 1/2 chilled and was not poured for us. I watched the bartender pour Diet Coke out of a 2 liter bottle into 3 glasses - this probably happens frequently, but it seemed really out of place to me. It was all very distracting. Service was also a little slow, but they were crowded so I can over look that. The reason I am giving 4 stars is because the food was very good. To begin they bring out bread and carrots. That seemed strange to me as well, until I tasted them- wow - who would have thought that carrots in balsamic vinegar with some garlic could taste so good?! We shared the roasted peppers and mozzarella, and my only complaint there is the pepper to mozzarella ratio- way too many peppers and way too little mozzarella, but still tasted wonderful. I had the Chicken Zingara- which was really good, and appropriately portioned. My husband had the chicken parm- which came in a creamy tomato sauce- and was very tasty! Overall, the place is completely worth a trip for the food, but there could be considerable improvements.
(4)
Cindy L.

I was really excited to come here after being told Pesto had the best Italian food in Philly. When I arrived on Friday night, the restaurant was packed but we still stayed for the 45 minute wait bc we were curious. They have tons of specials and the waiter rattles them off by heart when you first sit down. It was overwhelming & I wish they printed them out or at least had it written down somewhere. They sounded delicious but I couldn't really remember anything after the 10th one. Their bread was delicious! They also give you carrots in vinegar & oil which was unique & tasty. For starters we had the calamari which was alright. Our entrees were the penne primavera in rose sauce & the gnocchi w/ lobster, crab, & shrimp. I didn't care much for the penne and my bf didn't really care much for the gnocchi. I'm not sure if it was high expectations that made it seem lackluster or if it really was that lackluster. Either way, Pesto has nice service but I was not blown away and I'm not eagerly waiting to come back for seconds.
(3)
Stacy K.

Um, can you say delish? This is the type of place you'll either find an absolute favorite or get a different special each time. The special menu the night I went was nearly as long as the menu! I had a pasta with seafood in a vodka sauce. As my date described, it was a "stick to your bones" type of pasta, thick and doughy. And the portion was so big it was able to feed me another 3 times!!! Overal,, excellent service, delicious food and great atmosphere. I'd definitely go again!
(4)
Rose W.

I don't understand. I see the glowing reviews and I'm totally confused. Everything is doused in cream, and maybe people are taking that to mean it's "good"? The food seemed old and the cream sauce started to feel like it was hiding something. The specials sounded great, and there were a ton of them - but nearly every one had crab meat sort of thrown in there and it seemed like they had a lot of crab to use up, so we avoided those. Maybe they were awesome. Our waiter was good - I have nothing negative to say about him or his service - then someone else brought out a bowl of bread and slammed down a plate of dark brown (roasted?) carrots. I said, "Oh, what's this?" and she said, "Carrots." I said, "And what's on them?" and she said, "It's carrots." "Yes," I said, "but what's on them?" I could see garlic, and they were floating in oil and there was a brown sauce. She looked right at me and said, "vinegar," and walked away. They were (I believe intentionally) cold, and fine, I guess, but looked a bit tired, like they were from a buffet that had been open a while. I took a piece of bread without looking too hard at it, took a bite a realized it was lemon coffee cake. Odd choice. We ordered a special - eggplant rollatini appetizer - which was good, in the way that things that are covered in cream sauce are inherently good. Rich. Creamy. Cheesy. We also ordered a salad from their specials - the raspberry/poached pears/gorgonzola/walnut salad. It was good, except it was doused in overly-sweet storebought dressing, and there was no getting away from the dressing. Points here for using nice field greens, though. He had the gorgozola gnocchi - swimming in cheesy sauce, the gnocchi had the texture of scallops. Big and smooth and slick. It was weird. It left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I love gorgonzola. My chicken florentine was drowned in a creamy rose sauce. I couldn't taste anything but the sauce - the chicken was thin, about a quarter inch thick, and the sauce was at least twice as deep - I actually had to hunt for meat in the soup it was served in. Three bites in, carrot girl came back and threw down a small plate of spinach and roasted potatoes. Again, these seemed to be left over from a banquet at a Holiday Inn. Cold potatoes, and bitter, tired spinach. Sadly, my dining partner took another piece of bread. He looked at it and touched it first, and broke me off a piece - fool that I am, I put it in my mouth. I needed a palate cleanser. Whatever it was topped with had the texture of a mushroom but just tasted like burned. Just burned. I picked at everything and feel like I've eaten two days worth of food. We will not be back.
(1)
Andrew J.

I stumbled upon this place when I had actually meant to go next door to their pizzeria. I decided to stay and glad that I did. Though the service was a bit slow (they were busy when I arrived), the food more than made up for it. I enjoyed a caprese salad and the fettucine with prociutto which was excellent, with heavy notes of nutmeg. I also had a chance to try their eggplant (which is what they are known for) and found it to be the tastiest I've ever had. This place is very reasonable and has a lot of flavor, but be prepared to spend some time.
(4)
Stacy O.

I've heard so many locals rave about this place I had to try it out when an out of town friend came to visit. I was not at all impressed. Plenty of better places around town.
(2)
di z.

My dear people. Id give this place 7 stars if i could, and in my book I do. On the way there, during the long cab ride, my boyfriend says "this better be good, the taxi will cost me more than the wine we're taking there" Let me tell you, by the time our entrees came, it was a WINNER. We had caesar salad (delicious, lots of parm, homemade croutons), and candied walnut-poached pears-homemade raspberry vinaigrette-spinach salad (Yum). Calamari and roasted peppers appetizers. The bread basket had a couple of types of bread, our fave was the prosciutto-cheese stuffed bread. We were definitely kinda unzipping by entrees. We went with a couple of specials, and they were a m a z i n g. The flavors, the homemade pasta,...we just looked at each other after the first bite...Silence. And then said : "This is the best pasta place we've been in Philly so far". Im ashamed to say we really wanted to try dessert too; imagine even dessert menu has specials. Wow. Well, we left, we came home...and both fell asleep on the couch. I just got up and I had to write this review. No restaurant has ever put me in food coma. Plus, as my other half noticed, "dear I know it must be damn good, you didn't put black pepper on it" - and I put black pepper on everything I eat. P.S. I dont care its loud, I don't care the staff is late 2 minutes with the check, I-Dont-Care people. It seems we will do that cab ride alot in the future!
(5)
Beth R.

Hearty south philly italian food, served in enormous portions, at a reasonable price. It's a byob for wine, but they do serve beer and liquor. My mussels app was just ok, would choose something else next time. However the entree special that I chose - textured pasta with lump crab meat, lobster, and shrimp in a rose cream sauce - was great. The list of specials is long and interesting, and I wondered if anyone actually orders off of the regular menu after hearing the other offerings. Of the similar options in this part of town, I vote L'Angolo first, then Scannicchio's, with this as a close (but still good) third.
(3)
Michele F.

Nice Italian restaurant on South Broad St. Being from south Jersey, I was a little leary of the parking but got extremely lucky and found a spot directly out front!( Bring quarters for the meters- 2 hours max-we had to go out and put more quarters in as we were there for 3 hrs) This was the start of good things. Our group of ten had the back room. We reserved it about 2 weeks prior and for 5pm (not my favorite time to eat but we had to accommodate everyone) We got some apps family style and they were all delicious - the shrimp wrapped in bacon in a puff pastry, the eggplant rolllintini and mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat. The bread was so-so for an Italian place but the misto dish (Italians meats and cheeses) made up for it! Everyone enjoyed their entrees and we all got something different. Dessert was also excellent. It's a little pricey -even though we brought our own wine-but everyone agreed that the food was very good. They have a full bar for those who wish to drink a cocktail. They also have many dessert drinks and coffees. Never felt rushed and our waitress was good.
(4)
Bob S.

The crab/avocado/caper salad was mainly crabmeat compressed in a cylindrical tower.. Although not jumbo lump, it was fresh and delicious. If you got this at a more expensive, trendy restaurant in town, you would hear raves about this dish. The portobello stuffed with crabmeat was covered with a very nice blush sauce. Both of these were huge portions as an appetizer. Likewise, the grilled veggie and caesar saads were good and plentiful. 2 of us ordered the special, branzino stuffed with mussels and other seafood. This was apparently baked in aluminum foil and actually served that way. But the fish was moist and seafood fresh, very nice. The baked crabcakes had little filler and were fine but I prefer jumbo lump crabcakes. So why not 5 stars? It was a busy Saturday night, the waiter acted rushed and spoke quickly. We were not exactly rushed, but from sitting at the table to the end of the meal was 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours and we also ordered dessert. I understand their haste for us to leave with people waiting for tables. The time between courses was not quite long enough and if we ate quickly we could have been out of there in less than an hour. Likewise, if you go there on a Saturday night and only order entrees, then expect to be out in 45 minutes. I suspect if you went during the week and asked not to be rushed it would have been better. But this is still a quality place that serves very well prepared food and has good portions. You do not walk out hungry or feeling that you did not get your money's worth.
(4)
Jill M.

Recently moved to the Passyunk Square/South Philly area and wanted to try a new place for dinner. I went in with low expectations because I eat out frequently at many great places. I was blown away with the quality of the food. I ordered one of the many specials (about 10 in addition to the regular menu) - bronzino stuffed with mussels, shrimp and crab. It was incredible...very moist and served with a thin and yummy tomato sauce. My husband ordered another special - cavatelli with lobster, shrimp and crab served in a light blush sauce. Also very good (and not heavy blush like typically served - what a pleasure!) We also ordered the Braciole which isn't my favorite dish, but my husband loves it. It was very good here. Recently they split the restaurant into two parts - a more casual lunch/dinner is now available at the Pizzeria three doors down. They have also added a full bar...until recently this was a BYOB. We didn't know this and had a bottle of wine with us. However, they still permit folks to bring bottles of wine and do not charge a fee (for now). It's a bit loud in the restaurant and it's not the least bit fancy with presentation. However, if you're looking for quality food and plenty of it, this is an excellent choice!
(4)
Sagi S.

We came here for a family meal and had an overall very nice experience. If you want that old school south Philly Italian restaurant - with great service that is fit for a large group this is the place to go. They have a large menu and a lots of seasonal specials. The menu has a lot of dishes, pasta, veal, chicken, beef and seafood in all the classic preparations that you expect to see in an Italian restaurant and some unique ones. I guess crab was in season when we came - and they love to stuff things with crab meat. That was a part of most of the specials when we were there. For appetizers we had very nice fried calamari, grilled vegetables and eggplants in a rose sauce - that was very very tasty and not too heavy. I had rack of lamb with Rosemary and balsamic - it arrived perfectly cooked (medium rare is what I asked) and a huge portion of it. My better half had veal Marsala that was very well made. Other guests in our table enjoyed their food - a couple of pastas with seafood - very big dishes with a lot of seafood - no survivors on their plates so I guess they liked it. We shared a creme Burlee which was very well made - very good espresso with a nice layer of crema. I was a little disappointed by the bread - it tasted like it was a day old - very common thing in the US - even in nice restaurants but still a pet peeve of mine. Service was very attentive - all the dishes came together even for a group of six - not too long of a wait and everything was steaming hot when it arrived.
(4)
Kathy D.

The best South Philly restaurant hands down. Unique little vibe since it's upscale with a strong South Philly influence. From apps to dessert, it's delicious across the board. AND it's a byo to boot! Perfect for a special occasion, or if you go early, it's great for a casual dinner. And no, I have no idea what those vegetables that are brought to the table after you order....Can someone get back to me on that?
(5)
Richard Michael L.

If you want a big, loud atmosphere, with big flavors, smaller prices and big Italian portions, then go to Pesto. Great service, friendly owner and you don't have to be shy about having fun there. Pesto has a bar, but they still allow you to bring wine (only) WITH NO FEES. That is awesome. So go have a cocktail first to patronize their liquor license, bring a couple bottles of drinkable read and chow down. Anything grilled comes up with a really nice char. Toppings are simple. Sometimes a little heavy handed with the sauces, but they're actually never too heavy in flavor or thickness. Had eggplant, pasta, whole fish, lamb chops, and a stuffed steak. Everyone was happy with their food. Even the salads. Enjoy!
(4)
Jack B.

They have a liquor license now but still allow you to bring in your own wine 7 days a week. One of the best byob restaurants in the city. You will not be disappointed. There are always a ton of specials, don't fret over the menu and try one. There are usually about 5-10 dinner specials.
(5)
Chris W.

Extremely good. Ok, this place is almost as good as it gets. Hard to,find anything wrong. We LOVED Pesto. Atmosphere, service, value and best of all, the food was amazing. The portobello appetizer was incredible. I would go back here on a very regular basis. This is one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
(4)
Tom G.

Went here tonight as a group of 18 for a birthday. In short: the service was good (especially for such a large group) but the food was not. Every dish I tried was overcooked, underseasoned, and just subpar. My mixed seafood grill was totally overdone. All of the fish was dry and charred. If it hadn't been for a birthday I likely would have sent it back. It was just bad. And for a restaurant named "Pesto" their pesto should be good, no??? It was bland just like the other dishes. To top it off, the prices, while not high by "good" restaurant standards, were just too great. This seemed like a place pretending to be better than it is. Still, big props for handling a large group so well.
(3)
Jeremy W.

Randomly found Pesto a couple of years ago and was pleasantly surprised. Most of our meals here are great, and I've been a fan of their Gnocchi al Pesto since my first visit. Nothing too fancy about this place, it's run by the Varallo family I think so have fun paying attention to the decor and general construction (the Varallo's also run a contracting operation I think.) Anyway, certainly no frills here and few pretensions. The staff are South Philly Italians all the way and are generally congenial. We generally enjoy the spaghetti with mussles and clams or the gnocchi. The salads are fair to good, our one truly confusing experience here included a Caesar salad with super watery dressing. At the time, we didn't know whether this was some traditional twist or not. We haven't tried it since to see whether this was their style or not. It was pretty bad. Still, it's a fine casual byo where we usually have a great time with friends. Worth trying.
(4)
Alison S.

Mediocre at best. If you are in South Philly and you want authentic Italian, trek a bit more sout to L'Angolo.
(2)
Sally f.

cute little place, BYOB, love that. love the cooked carrots they bring along with the bread. but the mussels...terrible. is it not a bad thing when you have to pry them open? and scrape out the inside? as far as i know, they should open easily and you should not even need a fork to get out the inside. but, that said, the entrees were wonderful. the price was normal, but i was hoping to get some kind of side besides breakfast looking potato cubes with my chicken dish for 18 dollars. the dessert was very good. i loved the godiva infused coffee!!!
(3)
Ray D.

I'm definitely not a fan of this South Philly BYO trying to go uptown with its menu and overall dining experience. The food was mediocre at best and the lackluster service and apathetic host didn't do much to make up for the subpar cuisine. Judging from others' favorable reviews there is apparently an audience for this place. Then again, there's an audience for roller derby and nascar too. I won't be back.
(2)
J W.

My favorite BYO hands down! Love the service. I always start with the braciolle. But the kitchen sent out an extra eggplant parm app. Delicious! My favorite dish in the world, the veal mara monte! What can I say, my favorite in the world. Desert and espresso are also top notch.
(5)
Lauren D.

I'm being completely honest and serious when I say that this was hands-down the best Italian meal I've EVER had in my life. I'm still drooling over the memory of their food. Can someone please maybe take me back here so I can relive that gastronomically amazing night? To elaborate, I went here on a friend-date with someone who has been coming to Pesto for years. He knows the family, knows the menu, and as such I basically told him to order for me. He told me that as delicious as the regular menu is, the specials are what you should order from because there are seriously like 10-12 additional items (that every sever has memorized, which is pretty impressive). So we went with cheese and something else stuffed eggplant in a blush sauce, crab-stuffed something in a blush sauce, and we were sent out a complimentary plate of clams casino. Each dish was absolutely delectable. The eggplant thing was so savory but not that heavy for being in such a rich sauce. The crab was cooked perfectly and I wish I could remember what else was in it the dish but I'm writing this like 3 weeks after the meal so oops, my bad. For my entree, I ordered cavatelli in a blush sauce with lobster, shrimp, and crab meat. This literally was the best food I've ever put into my body. The pasta was cooked perfectly, as was the seafood, and I swear the blush sauce that they use is made by angels and sent down from heaven in a golden pot because I've never had a sauce that good. I could only eat half of my meal, which was a good thing because I had some killer left overs. The place itself is exactly what you'd expect in terms of a South Philly Italian restaurant. Full of people who have been coming to this place for years which gives it a really home-y feel. The service was impeccable and the owners really took interest in how the meal was. All in all, this is basically my new favorite Italian restaurant in the whole world. Note: It's BYO for wine but they do have a beer and liquor license.
(5)
Joseph V.

Food was a bit disappointing. Went there or a retirement dinner, had the stuffed flounder, not too great. Service was slow too.
(2)
Rob R.

This place is a solid choice is you are looking for a BYO Wine in South Philly. Pretty standard italian menu, with about 12 specials, all of which sounded great. I had the eggplant appetizer, it was lacking some texture, but otherwise was pretty good. My entree was a lobster, shrimp, crab meat rose sauce over pasta, this was very good. Overall it is falls short of L'angolo, but is comparable to the many South Philly italian byob's.
(4)
Karl H.

If your in the mood for some down home south philly flavor this is your place. The crab stuffed steak is amazing, muscles in garlic and oil delicious! Portions here are humongous so come hungry. Dining staff is quick and courteous!
(5)
Mike W.

Comfortable, semi-fancy decor (no need to dress up or anything) on Broad St. just up from where Passyunk meets Broad. So, the location is pretty convenient for anyone in the Italian Market neighborhood that stretched down into South Philly. BYOB, so pick up a cheap bottle or two on the way over. They had an overwhelming lists of specials! Even though the waiter recited and recalled each dish with precision, it would have been better if they had them printed out. Waaay to much to remember. Bread was decent and plentiful. Every table also got a somewhat strange plate of cooked carrots and potatoes along with the bread. Not a custom I was familiar with, but tasty nonetheless. Fried calamari appetizer was traditional and tasty, not that you can easily mess that one up. The other appetizer was a shrimp wrapped in bacon wrapped in a puff pastry that was pretty tasty. I tried the special salad, which was a walnut/sun dried tomato combo w/ house balsamic vinaigrette that I quite enjoyed. It was a big damn salad too, so I can't complain. As for the entrees, everybody seemed to enjoy. The pasta dish my stepmom ordered was HUGE, my chicken special (topped with eggplant, roasted red peppers in a red sauce) had two sizable pieces of chicken. Actually, my dad (who ordered veal medallions in a cream sauce) was the only one who actually finished his dish. Plus I think everything was exceptionally well priced, especially for the size of the dishes--obviously we took home a healthy portion of left-overs on 2 out of 3 dishes, which is always a plus in my book. Check this place out--classic Italian food done well.
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Jaclyn D.

First of all, this place is delicious and affordable. There was easy parking outside on Broad Street (insane for Friday night in Philly). They were over booked so instead of making us wait they gave my party of 6 a private room. You can bring your own wine and if someone doesn't like wine, they can order from the full bar. The specials were awesome! We shared 4 apps, which was more than enough (eggplant was so good). I must admit, I am not one for over carb loaded creamy pasta dishes..so I didn't order one! I got a delicious baked fish in a tomato sauce stuffed with mussel/shrimp/crab ! INSANE! My friends who enjoy pasta more ordered delicious homemade pasta in a gorgeous vodka sauce full of sea food (the bites I had were unreal)! One of our guests had the lamb chop, also yummy! Finally, dessert specials were fabulous, the nutella cake...unreal! FYI Restaurant.com has gift certificates, so you can spend 2 dollars to get 75 dollars off your meal..no brainer! Just don't forget to tip on your FULL bill!
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Jae R.

Byob. Had a group dinner. I have been here twice. The service for the group dinner wasn't so good. But had a great time when it was just two of us. I recommend this place.
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Gregg H.

This is by far my wife and I's favorite Italian restaurant in South Philly. The fact that they are BYOB is a huge bonus too. The gnocchi is amazing.
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Mackie E.

I live very close to this spot and I think this place is very good. I've been here no less than 20 times. Everything is consistently very good. I recommend the pasta dishes as well as the braciole app along with the bacon wrapped shrimp app. I think that the meat dishes are only OK but the seafood dishes are exceptional. Given how much I have been the specials can get to be a little repetitive and boring since nothing about them changes too much. However, you can't really go wrong here and I also think that they are a step above some of the other Italian BYOBs along South Broad Street. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and looking for a cute BYO.
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Beth N.

The food was excellent and the portions were great. I had the pollo parmigiana and a cannoli for dessert. I was not disappointed! I recommend this place for a nice Italian dinner!
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Lorraine K.

a gem of a restaurant, the whole experience from making the reservation, to the Nutella soufflÃ©. when you se the patrons kissing the waitresses goodbye, you know you've found a so philly gem. Go meet Concetta, let her feed you. you can spend more, in a fancier Italian restÃ¡urant, but you can't eat better than this,
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Angela C.

If you love Italian food and are in Philly - you need to check this place out! It's an intimate restaurant full of true Italian families enjoying dinner. You know you've found a good place to have Italian food if you walk in and see Italian families eating there. They start you off with these awesome carrots and balsamic to dip your bread in, OMG. So good, and totally different than anything I've ever had in a restaurant before. If they have the branzino on special you simply must order it. It is this foil packet full of seafood goodness, mussels, calamari, shrimp, fish and linguine. It is a HUGE portion, so there is plenty to share with a friend.
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George D.

This place is the best Italian Restaurant in South Philly. I don't think much more needs to be said.
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B. C.

(What is with the five-star reviews for this place?) Note: I *want* to like a place like this. It has a bar, but it is BYOW -- bring your own wine -- which I think is a great idea. I think the owners are trying, and I'd like to see this place improve over time. What we got: Wife: Pasta Primavera Me: Salmon stuffed with crab, shrimp mussels, etc. Appetizers: house salad, (? salad for wife) While the staff was friendly, this place's reach far exceeded its grasp. It's a few doors down from Pizza Pesto (a sister restaurant?), which I bet is a lot better. In fact, this restaurant seemed like a pizza place trying and failing to be a trendy, more upscale restaurant. We went for my wife's birthday. We're not especially picky eaters -- we can be as comfortable at Park on Rittenhouse or Olive Garden -- but we like places to be good at what they do. My wife's order, an appetizer, would have tomatoes in it. "Are they... good tomatoes?" she asked the waiter. "Cause if not I might get something else.." "Oh, our chef is very particular about picking those." Well, there were steak tomatoes in my salad too, and they were the flavorless, cheap, non-vine tomatoes that a regular supermarket has. You know, the ones that are more pink and watery than red. This was typical of this place. My dish was a salmon with sea food (crab, shrimp, mussels, etc.). I said, "hold the mussels." Naturally, I was served the dish... with mussels. Okay, so the service was error-prone, what about the flavor? It was okay. The salmon was in a lemon butter sauce. My wife's entree was pasta primavera. Each was bland; hers was goopy. My shrimp were the cheap, spongy kind. I think this place could have a lot of potential, though. They need to: 1. Take it down a notch. If you're an extension of the pizza place, don't try to be so fancy. Work out a couple top-notch dishes, be more casual. 2. Listen to the customer. Are they the fancier tomatoes? No? Then say so. "No mussels." Don't bring out mussels anyway. 3. Value We had a coupon. With the coupon, our meal came to $58. That's not really a good deal for mediocre food. And that's with a $25 coupon. Without the coupon, the menu prices put the meal at $83 (including tip). Are you kidding me? If I were eating the same food, with the same friendly restaurant, in a pizza place, and paid about $38 for it, I'd actually be happy. (In fact, there's a place, a Trattoria, down the street from us that is like that). But this place had too bland food, with too many errors, for too much $$ to be recommended.
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Liang Z.

Honestly befuddled how this place draws so many rave reviews. We went there based on the reviews on yelp and were sorely disappointed. The bread came out cold. No olive oil, just butter. Cornbread was also cold and equally unimpressive. The pasta was barely edible. I'm pretty sure the penne was made from a store bought box and the gnocchi was bland as can be. Service was decently attentive, but can't make up for the lack of flavors. With all the Italian options in Philly, we def. won't be back here.
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richard d.

Visiting from San Francisco. My wife and I enjoyed Pesto restaurant last night. The owner, Conchetta, was adorable. The food was excellent. The service excellent. Atmosphere full of life. Eggplant appetizer was off the charts. We would not hesitate to return. In fact we hope to go back again this evening.
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Colleen S.

I've had a few really great meals here. The food is great, the staff is friendly and I love the fact that it's a BYOB! It is a bit pricey...we had a group of 6 and our bill was about $40 each with appetizers and entrees. Just a bit expensive when you figure in that you're not paying for any booze. That being said, the food is great! They bring out fresh bread and carrots glazed with Balsamic Vinaigrette (I know it sounds weird, but I LOVED it! I think it's better than a brown sugar glaze!) I was with a large group both times I went and both times they gave us bruschetta on the house. They make it a little heavy on the onions, but still very good. My favorite appetizer was definitely the eggplant rolitini. Eggplant is rolled up with ricotta and spinach and topped with a creamy blush sauce. They also have shrimp wrapped in bacon which everyone at my table was raving about, but I don't eat pork so I didn't get to partake in that dish! The first time I went, I had an amazing platter of Eggplant Parm. The second time I went for a special. NY Strip Steak stuffed with crabmeat and topped with fontina cheese and a mushroom glaze. YUM! Both dishes were delicious and I have always left very satisfied. It was a Saturday on both occasions when I ate here and both times it was very lively and full. I enjoy this sort of atmosphere, but it is definitely not somewhere I would go for a quiet, romantic dinner...at least not on the weekend. It's a good size for a small South Philly restaurant...it has a couple rooms...but you are definitely seated close to other patrons. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely go back!
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Abby S.

Not only is the food here amazing, but also the atmosphere and service are great. It's a good family restaurant or date stop. The chicken Parmesan was so delicious, especially the sauce. Definitely try the carrots, since they were perfectly simple and tasty. It's nice that it has a bar and is a BYOB. The service was great and the dishes came out in a timely fashion. The owner was also very accommodating and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this cute place to anyone looking for good Italian in Philadelphia!
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Melissa H.

Top notch service that makes you feel like family and the most delicious local Italian food around!! Small place, great atmosphere! Don't miss out!! Love that it is BYOB too. They offered about 12 specials that are separate from the regular menu, each sounded more appetizing than the last. A South Philly neighborhood gem for sure. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Courtney C.

Anyplace willing to squeeze me in on a Saturday night is OK in my book! First time coming here and will absolutely be back! Great, friendly service, nice atmosphere, endless specials, fabulous food and is a byob but also has a bar! Get the eggplant rolletini, you won't regret it!
(4)
Teresa D.

Every time I go here I enjoy the food the staff and the atmosphere. Sometimes we get samples from the kitchen! It's always such a treat!
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Jeremy B.

So my gf tells me she wants pasta and wine for dinner. What better way to kill 2 birds with one stone than an Italian BYOB restaurant. Now I've been to my share of byob restaurants, but nothing quite like Restaurante Pesto. The atmosphere was like right at home. I had made reservations for 830 and glad i did cuz it started to get packed, especially with 2 parties goin on.The nite could not have been better. Every single staff that waited in us was soo friendly, from the busboy to the owner. Our waitress told us the specials for the evening and I was amazed at how she could remember so much. My girlfriend and I got the shrimp wrapped in bacon with a puff pastry. It was fantastic, but for the price I wish there was more. I ordered the salmon and seafood with the roÅ›e sauce my gf ordered the shrimp in the cognac cream sauce. Both meals were delicious and we were sooo full afterwards. The owner came over and could be no more nicer than she was. We will return....
(5)
Donna C.

I had the cavatelli with shrimp and lobster and hubby had a chicken dish with shrimp. Food was absolutely delicious! The waiter and waitress were very friendly. Every time they passed the table, they asked if we needed anything amd also if we were enjoying the meal. Definitely will be back again and recommend to my friends.
(4)
Reese A.

An authentic Mom & Pop Italian restaurant with exceptional food. Make a reservation and do it quickly as this is a place you must visit! Once you've had your first bite, you'll be a life long customer. The atmosphere is friendly, the staff knowledgeable and the food is delicious. The cavatelli with crab in a rose and the crab cakes are two of my favorite dishes but I would go to Pesto just for the complimentary carrots in balsamic!
(5)
Melissa C.

Old school place. Very festive, very friendly. Food is authentic Italian and divine! This was my first visit so I rolled up to this really old store front, and based on the old adage: it it looks as it its been here a while, there is probably a good reason, i strolled in. I received a warm greeting and a hearty list of specials. Had an opportunity to read Chef's accolades, and it appears he is exceptionally well respected by his peers and the general restaurant establishment. I had squid ink with seafood rose. Perfect. Generous portions. Get out of center city and go here. You need this.
(4)
Dan G.

Very relaxing atmosphere, fantastic food and great service at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing evening.
(5)
Brianne K.

My boyfriend and I come here for our fancy dinners, promotions, birthdays, valentines day, etc. this place never fails. Absolutely amazing, the people are wonderful and the food is better than any other italian I have ever had. I really don't understand how one could give this place a bad review!
(5)
Gary G.

This is the gem off of passyunk ave., settled nicely on broad. Pesto is my compare restaurant, as in, I eat at other Italian restaurants and compare it to Pesto. It is the rocky Marciano of italian restaurants to me...undefeated. Let me start by saying I'm Italian, my whole family is from s. Philly along with my gf and her family. We are incredibly critical and skeptical when it comes to eating macaroni out, yet we both LOVE this place. Now for the food! The eggplant rollintini is the best in the city to start, but you cannot go wrong with any of the apps, except the one with crab and avocado, not that it's bad but it's my least favorite, just get the rollintini, it's a can't miss. They always have a ton of specials, I've tried many but I stick with the homemade rigatoni w scallops, shrimp, and crab. The gf always either gets veal or gnocchi, I must admit I'm a sucker for their gnocchi as well, they're fantastic. I have tried many entrees here, too many to list but these are our norms. It's byob but they also have a bar, how awesome is that? The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the food, service and ambiance. Bring a bottle of red and just remember....I told you so
(5)
Ron S.

I give it 5 Stars because it is what it is! Great Italian food, great portions, family owned and operated, they bring "treats" to the table like plate of sweet peppers w mozzarella! Prices are so reasonable! Just a great Philadelphia Italian dining experience! RS
(5)
Ron C.

Philadelphia has many outstanding BYO Italian restaurants, but this is definitelyt one of my favorites. Its a welcoming family restaurant with wonderful food that is traditional Italian but interesting and variable enough to make one keep coming back either for old favorites or to try something new. The fastest way to make or break an Italian restaurant for me is with their pasta, and Pesto makes some of the best. A friend of mine who is from Italy, and used to live here but now lives in another state, comes to Philly just to have a meal at Pesto! The servers are friendly and attentive but not overbearing, and the owner makes everyone feel like they are her most special guest. Its great for a romantic dinner, a family dinner, but the last time I was there was a business group, and the private room was perfect. Its not in a trendy area, and its not a trendy or fancy place - more like being in someone's living room. As above, many outstanding BYOs but this is at the top of my list!
(5)
Danielle A.

wonderful atmosphere!!! comfortable, and BYOB fresh food, amazing service....after the boyfriend and i, brought a bottle of red wine, and could get the cork open, a nice family traded bottles with us, so we could! love love love!!!!!
(4)
K K.

This was our first time at Ristorante Pesto and we definitely will be back. Came for my fiancee's birthday who loves Italian food, especially the linguine in white sauce with clams, mussels and shrimp. He felt this meal was comparable to a dinner we had at a 5 star resort in Mexico; a meal that he has always raved about. My veal dish with shrimp, crab and mushrooms in a demiglace sauce was absolutely fantastic. The next day we were both still commenting what a great dinner we had and how we can't wait to go back again. The staff and service were terrific, very attentive, stopping numerous times to check in on us. Besides having a extensive menu, one of the great things about this establishment was although they have a full liquor license they allow you to bring in your own bottle of wine with no corking fee. The place was full and we were fortunate to get in due to a last minute cancelation. I highly recommend making a reservation several days ahead especially if you plan to go on the weekend. There is street parking or you can use a hospital's parking lot about 1 bloc away.
(5)
Merle H.

I cannot imagine anyone rating this less than 5 stars. First time for me with 2 sisters who come quite often. Early on New Years Eve so very quiet with lots of attention from service staff but understand this is the way ALL the time. Rollitini? The best I ever ate. Shrimp appetizer? Yum! 2 crab cakes for dinner (took 1 home)...nothing but crabmeat and a crisp crust. Shared apple crisp and it disappeared in a flash. Can't wait to go back...Happy New Year!
(5)
Lauren S.

YUM! Looked for a new BYOB to check out with my boyfriend, brother and his girlfriend and we made the right choice! If I was being super picky, the inside could have been a little more romantic, maybe the lights dimmed a little more just for effect. Aside from that everything else was amazing. We split the bruschetta, which was great, and I got a warm crab and radicchio salad which was unbelievable, the balsamic dressing was the perfect accompaniment to the heartiness of the salad. Then came the star of the night, the pasta. I got the pesto gnocchi which is a must if you're going to a place called pesto. They did not disappoint! Soft and pillowy, melt in your mouth pieces of heaven. My brother got the Gorgonzola gnocchi, and it was the same taste of heaven. Yum. We will definitely be back!
(4)
Mark N.

Honestly , Italian food your looking for ,, this is the place to eat !! I eat at 2 places when I'm in the mood for Italian food here ,and spasso and spasso is farther from so I eat more frequently at pesto !! Food is great owners are fabulous !! Connie the host gives you a warm welcome and a nice smile !! Service is great !! Not to priceyyyy either !!!!!
(5)
Cindy B.

We have been going to this place for many years now. The food has always been good. The service is phenomenal everyone is pleasant. I always like to try the specials. The braciole is fantastic the steak melts in your mouth. They also do a really nice job with the stuffed mushroom served with a blush sauce. Every meal that my family has had here has been excellent.
(5)
Mallory D.

Places like Pesto make the impossible parking and shady back streets of South Philly totally worth navigating! The authenticity of the food and Italian hospitality will surely be enough to drive me out of my comfortable northeast Philly confines in the months and years to come. Going to a restaurant named Pesto, I, of course, had to try the pesto sauce. It was fabulous; heavier and more substantial than other pesto I've had but much more flavorful as well. The gnocchi upon which the pesto was served were delicious also. I realize I'm jumping around a bit here, but the carrots they put on the table along with their bread were very unique and delicious, if you like balsamic vinager that is. Thankfully I do so I indulged (if one can indulge in carrots). My one and only criticism would be to serve better bread with the aforementioned carrots. With such great authentic Italian food why compromise on the bread? Having sampled bites of my fellow diners' entrees I can say that everything served to us was fabulous. We really ran the gamut at my table (seafood, chicken and pasta) and all of the meals were done very well. I'd highly recommend Pesto to anyone searching Philly for good Italian fare. Although the menu does not have a ton of options, Pesto does offer a lot of daily specials; and what they do they do incredibly well. Can't wait to get back!
(4)
Zen Z.

Authentic Italian, run by real Italians with great menu choice. Food is fresh, clean and very appetizing. I have selected several menu items and the consistent food every time. If you are looking for choice in South Philadelphia or south of Center City go to Ristorante Pesto ..now back to my eggplant rollintini YUM.
(5)
Joanna L.

Every time I dine at Pesto, the food just gets better and better. There are always a plethora of specialty dishes prepared fresh each day which the waitstaff diligently articulates to the table. Typically each special sounds so tempting and there are just so many options, that we request multiple repetitions of the list. The dish I can never steer away from? The homemade cavatelli with shrimp, lobster and crab meat. Absolutely delightful! And since the portion is so big, I am able to enjoy it into the week :) You can't go wrong with any dishes here. Everything is delectable. I can't wait to go again!
(5)
Rick S.

Great local Italian food. Homemade pasta and some dishes that I don't think you'll find anywhere else. I had a warm salad (I guess they actually cook the thing somehow!). While it isn't something I'd have often I thought it was unique and flavorful. The pasta I had was also good. Like I said, it seemed to be homemade and the sauce wasn't the usual red, tomato-based sauce. Sorry, I wish I could describe it better but it was unique to this place and very good. They recently got a l liquor license, but you can still bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy that with no corking fee.
(4)
C T.

I love Pesto!!! My fiance have been coming here for years. He just threw my 30th birthday party here with a large group and we all had a great time. Everyone loved the food and the service is always great. Thanks Pesto!
(5)

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Address : 1915 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA, 19148
Phone (215) 336-8380
Website https://www.ristorantepesto.com/pesto/home.html
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Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes

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The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.

Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.

If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.

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Ristorante Pesto

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