The 15 Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Located in an old hardware store in South Philly, Mr. Martino’s Trattoria is exactly the kind of Italian BYOB that tourists expect when they visit. There’s homemade pasta cooked in a one-woman kitchen, tons of antique furniture, and a staff that acts like you’re a part of the family. The veal tortelloni is a must-order, and there’s an off-menu octopus appetizer with beans that you should ask about before you even look at the menu. The one problem is that it’s not exactly easy to eat here—they’re only open monthly (as a pop-up), and spots fill up early. You have to either get there before prime time or call for reservations on a day when they happen to be answering the phone (which isn’t often)." - Candis Mclean