Vetri Cucina
Italian restaurant · Washington Square West ·
Italian townhouse dining with refined prix fixe tasting menus
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Italian townhouse dining with refined prix fixe tasting menus
"Tucked into an old‑school townhouse, this Philadelphia standby does a gorgeous pasta tasting menu—refined, transportive, and a reminder that legacy restaurants can still lead the conversation." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"If you’re passionate about food and restaurants, there is almost no place in Philadelphia we can recommend more than Vetri–it’s our top-rated spot. Located in a historic townhouse, the intimate space still has original wood floors and is lit by Venetian chandeliers. At $150 per person (plus more for wine pairings), the tasting menu can range from corzetti with pistachio tarragon pesto and briny clam conservato to spinach gnocchi or a juicy steak. Definitely save it for a landmark birthday or the anniversary of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win. The service is unparalleled, the menu a choose-your-own-adventure of decadence, and you’ll be totally satisfied paying that $800 bill (just close your eyes and sign). Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Vetri Cucina, one of our highest-rated restaurants in Philly, is the place to go for a fancy date night with a billion-dollar view of the Strip. Make a reservation timed to sunset when all the lights turn on for showtime, and order the $185 six-course tasting menu. It’s the best way to try a variety of the menu’s greatest hits, including a sweet onion crêpe plopped into a puddle of warm parmesan, and the almond tortellini and spinach gnocchi “split” dish. The wine pairing is worth the extra $95 to make the evening feel even more lux." - emmy kasten, andrew ryce
"If you’re passionate about food and restaurants, there are few places in Philadelphia we can recommend more than Vetri–it’s one of our top-rated spots. Located in a historic townhouse, the intimate space still has original wood floors and is lit by Venetian chandeliers. At $165 per person ($215 if you go for the forchetta menu), the tasting menu can range from corzetti with pistachio tarragon pesto and briny clam conservato to spinach gnocchi or a juicy steak. Definitely save it for a landmark birthday or the anniversary of the Eagles’ Super Bowl win. The service is unparalleled, the menu a choose-your-own-adventure of decadence, and you’ll be totally satisfied paying that $800 bill (just close your eyes and sign). Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"This revered Italian spot in Center City has a tasting menu that includes things like a dungeness crab budino with a puffy gnocco fritto, a pasta lineup featuring spinach gnocchi and corzetti with pistachio tarragon, and a few mains like poached halibut. It’s the kind of place that starts to feel like home after a few courses, especially since the servers make you feel so at ease that you may end up telling them your life story. While a meal here will run you $165 (and more with the worthwhile $110 wine pairing), a night at the intimate spot is more than worth it. Whatever they serve you, you’ll be replaying every bite in your mind all week like a highlight reel." - team infatuation