Osteria
215-763-0920
| Monday | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday | 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Sunday | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
Philadelphia, 19130
It’s an odd sight, a line of Range Rovers and Lexii parked on North Broad Street — in metered spots, no less. It's a testament to Osteria owner Marc Vetri's reputation for world-class Italian cookery that he can attract this many luxury cars to a place without valet service. Unlike the chef's eponymous restaurant, Osteria is more affordable and marginally easier to get into. The appetizers alone (a feathery purée of salt cod, milk and butter; grilled tendrils of octopus tossed with tiny diced potatoes, fragrant olive oil and tangy preserved lemon) live up to the hype. The porchetta is cured and cut thinly, its velvety slices paired with shavings of Parmigiano, celery and a creamy tuna sauce. The housemade pastas come in colorful pottery bowls that look small but turn out to be intensely fulfilling portions. For dessert, try the tangerine zuppa Inglese, a sort of citrus-flavored tiramisu, served with whipped cream and lady fingers layered with cocoa.
Restaurant Details
Reservations Yes
Vegetarian Dishes Yes
Alcohol
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