Farina Di Vita
Sandwich shop · Queen Village
250 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Italian hoagies and crispy chicken cutlet sandwiches
Italian hoagies and crispy chicken cutlet sandwiches
"Ask any local for their favorite, and they’ll say Farina Di Vita. Everything here on a roll is worth eating twice, which has given the place a cult following. The sandwich deserving of the best-of list is their legendary chicken cutlet, a fierce entrée served up in a variety of ways. Try the Cutlet Damien, prepared with crispy chicken cutlet, hot soppressata, fresh mozzarella, pepper shooters (cherry pepper stuffed with prosciutto and sharp provolone), pepper seeds, and cayenne pepper." - Annemarie Dooling
"Farina Di Vita is celebrated for its excellent traditional hoagies, made with Italian deli meats and cheeses." - Regan Stephens
"This takeout-only Queen Village shop, a warm and friendly bastion of Philly’s favorite handheld, makes some of the city’s best hoagies and cutlet sandwiches. Of course there’s a fantastic Italian, but it’s The Papale Special, stacked with pepper turkey, creamy Cooper Sharp, and olive oil that’s the surprisingly simple hoagie standout, while The Damien, a cutlet sandwich packed with hot soppressata, pepper shooters, and fresh mozzarella, is a strong contender for the best sandwich on this side of Broad. Call ahead to order, or prepare to be (extremely) disappointed since they sell out early." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"This takeout-only Queen Village shop, a warm and friendly bastion of Philly’s favorite handheld, makes some of the city’s best hoagies and cutlet sandwiches. Of course there’s a fantastic Italian, but it’s The Papale Special, stacked with pepper turkey, creamy Cooper Sharp, and olive oil that’s the surprisingly simple hoagie standout, while The Damien, a cutlet sandwich packed with hot soppressata, pepper shooters, and fresh mozzarella, is a strong contender for the best sandwich on this side of Broad. Call ahead to order, or prepare to be (extremely) disappointed since they sell out early." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Farina Di Vita, co-created by Jason Okdeh, participated in the Philly Sammiekase event at Next of Kin. They aimed to tell the story of the sandwich, featuring English tea sandwiches, Japanese egg salad sandwiches, and premium ingredients like A5 Wagyu, Caviar, and Jawndiments products. The style of an omakase was chosen to narrate this story, showcasing appreciation for various cultures through food." - Ernest Owens
