While we all have our own definition of irresistible, especially when it comes to good food, we can probably agree that a restaurant that consistently dishes up delicious food, provides impeccable service, and promises a relaxed atmosphere is one that usually earns repeated visits. That’s just what you’ll find when you pull up a chair at Ristorante Pesto, an award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that also scores glowing marks from happy diners.

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Close your eyes, take a bite, and you might swear you’ve been transported to a quaint eatery in Italy – or your grandma’s kitchen – when you dig into an authentic, homemade Italian meal at Ristorante Pesto in Philadelphia.
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Exuding old-school charm and warmth that will make you feel right at home, this Italian restaurant consistently earns top marks for its “incredibly friendly staff,” and “phenomenal food.” It’s also been called the best in the city by guests and readers of TripAdvisor.
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Owned and run by Giovanni and Concetta Varallo, the Philadelphia restaurant, a local favorite since 2003, creates its dishes using the freshest ingredients available. All dishes come as-is; substitutions are not allowed.
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Start your meal with an appetizer – eggplant rollatini, puffed shrimp, or bracciolatini – for a preview of the deliciousness that awaits.
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Be prepared to waffle a bit as you ponder what to order. With so many scrumptious meals on the menu, including fettuccine Alfredo and shrimp and lobster ravioli, you’re sure to go back and forth a few times before deciding on your entrée.
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The menu also features a selection of chicken, fish, veal, and beef entrees. From stuffed steak to salmon, there’s something on the menu for all tastes. Entrees come with two sides of the night’s vegetables.
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Cap off your meal with a decadent dessert. Choose from one of nearly a dozen classics – homemade crème brulee, homemade tiramisu, chocolate cake, or ricotta cannoli, for example.
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View the menu or make a reservation on the official website of Ristorante Pesto. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this beloved Pennsylvania restaurant.
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Have you been to Ristorante Pesto, a classic restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! After a delicious meal, go for a stroll along Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk, a beautiful boardwalk trail in Philadelphia that’s picture-perfect in all seasons. Or, check out one of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania on AllTrails.

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Ristorante Pesto, 1915 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA