Giuseppe Sons - Philadelphia

I have to give this place five stars. Tucked underground beneath Harp Crown and Samuel’s deli, this is a cozy and refined restaurant with professional staff. The interior is classy and spacious. We ordered a bunch of items. The cocktails were refreshing. The appetizers were really good, and I especially loved the whipped ricotta cheese which I spread it on bread. Next time I’ll definitely order the hand-pulled mozzarella (they literally hand-pull it in front of you). The orecchiete with sausage is a great dish as was the rigatoni alla vodka. Pasta is made in-house. We also ordered the scarpariello which the waiter told us is a staff favorite. That dish was amazing, probably the best chicken (pollo) dish on the menu. We finished off with cannoli. This place honestly exceeded my overall expecations. I can’t recommend this spot highly enough, five stars!

What an amazing place. The vibes are immaculate- low lighting, cool decor, comfy chairs… just an amazing dining experience. Not to mention the food is incredible! They bring different kinds of freshly baked bread, all of which is amazing, plus they have a garlic bread appetizer that is TO DIE FOR. So basically, this is a place for bread lovers, like me. I had the tortelloni and it was fantastic, especially with the bread dipped in the sauce ?. So good. Plus the service was wonderful! The owner was walking around making sure everyone had everything they wanted and we were happy with our meals. 10/10 would come again.

We had a wonderful dinner at Giuseppe Sons on a quiet Monday evening. We shared various plates; among my favorites were the artichokes, the orecchiette and sausage, and the veal parmigiana (we also tried the spaghetti and clams, gnocchi, and rigatoni pomodoro). We enjoyed glasses of the Montepulciano and Barbera as well. The service was impeccable, and the manager stopped by at least twice to make sure everything was fine. The dining rooms was lovely, although the lighting was kept a bit too low. There is no elevator, so those with mobility issues might find it difficult to navigate the stairs.

I go back and forth, but land on a solid 4 stars for our experience at Giuseppe Sons. We were there in April 2023, and it appeared much of the upstairs and some downstairs was under construction. In the main room, we were greeted by many friendly staff. The large room is loud and dimly lit so be prepared. It was a very confusing mix of people some young high school age kids, some older groups of women, many family dinners, a lot of dates. All probably because this is one of the reasonable Italian restaurants in the city which brings a wide crowd. When we were first sat, we weren’t acknowledged for quite some time, but that aside the overall experience was pleasant and hence the 4.Now the food! Well executed Italian food. They delivered. Something very important They do NOT accept changes to their dishes (I asked to add more protein to a pasta that was on another dish and they would not accommodate), so just be aware of that.If you are hungry and/or have a big party, highly recommend the Chefs tasting menu for $55. Five courses, they portion it out for the table (everyone is required to participate and agree on the five dishes), and it is a substantial amount of food. Worth your money if again you’re really hungry. A la carte is also great. Highly recommend the Sunday gravy as well as the rigatoni alla vodka. The octopus appetizer was more beans and fennel than octopus but the flavor was great for what we had.Solid meal. Well executed. Will be back with the expectations on experience in mind.

Went here for my sister's birthday party and was really impressed! The decor and atmosphere was very warm. Forgot to get a picture but the bathroom was very clean, orderly, and sophisticated which is always a plus. All the food came out phenomenally and the service was topnotch. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the cannolies. Despite that, my overall experience was overwhelming positive. Expensive but worth it. Definitely plan to visit again!Parking: There is a parking garage nearby but it's pretty pricey. The same is true for other lots nearby. There is some metered street parking nearby but you need to get lucky to find a spot.