Philadelphia’s Italian Market is a vibrant 10-block open-air bazaar blending fresh produce, ethnic eats, and old-school charm all year round.
"One of Philly’s most famous outdoor markets has a history dating back to the 19th century. Take a stroll down this ten-block stretch on South 9th Street to explore over 200 shops, restaurants, and stands offering prime meats and produce, hand-rolled pasta, some of the city’s best cannolis, and more." - George Banks-Weston
"South Philadelphia’s Ninth Street Italian Market is the city’s Little Italy, and it has been a local fixture for more than a century. As one of America’s oldest and most expansive open-air markets, the Italian Market stretches across roughly 10 blocks and offers an amalgamation of fresh produce, butcheries, bakeries, and more. Make your way to Di Bruno Bros. for a classic Italian-American marketplace with an impressive array of high-quality meats, cheeses, and imported specialty foods. Grab a piping-hot, delicious pizza at Angelo’s Pizzeria, and stop by the landmark Sarcone’s Bakery to pick up some bread before meandering the family-owned shops lining Ninth Street for the full Italian Market experience." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"For more than a century, South Philadelphia’s 9th Street Italian Market has been an enclave for produce stands and Italian specialty food shops, but in more recent decades, the corridor has welcomed a wide range of destination-worthy restaurants. Duck into DiBruno Bros. to sample cheeses and other Italian provisions, and Isgro to pick up some freshly-filled ricotta cannoli. Then feast on tacos at Blue Corn or South Philly Barbacoa." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Whether you grew up with a grandparent who took you to the Italian Market on Sundays, or you know it as the home to the best tacos in the city, the strip on 9th Street is still one of the best places in the city to find local produce, meats, dairy, seafood, and groceries of all kinds. Stop in any shop to find what you’re looking for, and don’t forget the DiBruno’s 9th Street Bottle Shop for all your wine needs." - Dayna Evans
"Philadelphians often call their hometown “a city of neighborhoods.” The Italian Market, and the neighborhood that's been built up around it, is a perfect example. Open since the 1880s, this year-round market is the beating heart of South Philly, a historically Italian neighborhood that, in recent years, has also become home to pockets of Mexican and Vietnamese immigrants. The market, which lines South 9th Street, buzzes with shops and outdoor vendors, all showing off the best of the community. Don’t miss the old guard provision shops like DiBruno’s, Claudio’s, and Talluto’s—you must sample the fresh mozzarella—and if you’re looking for lunch, check out the newer additions to the area, like South Philly Barbacoa and Kalaya Thai Kitchen. No matter what brings you to the market, make sure to arrive hungry, with cash in hand." - Regan Stephens, Devra Ferst
