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OsteriavsVetri Cucina
Both restaurants are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Vetri ranks slightly better than Osteria. Vetri has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 8 reviewers including BlackBook, Zagat and Philadelphia Inquirer.
Osteria
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Zagat
Gayot
Philadelphia Inquirer
Rough Guide
Not For Tourists
Where
Time Out Show All Reviews
640 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
From $31/night
Concierge "At last, Vetri himself has branched out, trading the intimacy of his first venture for a larger, more casual, space in a converted garment factory, and a tightly edited menu for one with more breadth."
Fodor's "Osteria is more than a consolation prize for the many who are thwarted by the two-month back-up in reservations at Marc Vetri's eponymous fine-dining restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "This casual, contemporary industrial loft-meets-wine cave is a bit off the beaten path -- but is so worth the trek." Full review
Zagat4.6
""Tuscany" is just a "cab ride" away courtesy of this "pricey" North Philly "treasure" where the "bustle and warmth" is "conducive to conversation"." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Located along North Broad Street, Marc Vetri's Osteria is a rustic take on an Italian trattoria." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"Marc Vetri has heard the jokes about battling for pizza dollars with Sbarro, his neighbor at the Moorestown Mall." Full review
Rough Guide "Award- winning Italian restaurant with a good selection of pizzas and antipasti, entrees such as wild halibut for $25–30 and delicious desserts."
Not For Tourists "More tasty (and a little cheaper) Italian grub by Mr Vetri."
Where "This Roman-style eatery exceeds expectations with seasonal homemade pastas, thin crust pizzas and wood grilled meats and fish in a warm, industrial space." Full review
Time Out "Another one of the Vetri family of restaurants, Osteria is reminiscent of the traditional osterias found in Northern Italy." Full review
Vetri Cucina Fodor's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Zagat Zagat
BlackBook Gayot Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Inquirer Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
1312 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $50/night
Fodor's "Chef Mark Vetri blew into town from New York, where his cooking had garnered all sorts of kudos." Full review
Frommer's "The best Italian restaurant in America? That's what the critics say." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the nation, this fine-dining landmark is usually booked two months in advance." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Acolytes attest "heaven on earth" can be found in an "unassuming" townhouse in Washington Square West, home of Marc Vetri's flagship Italian, a "gastronomic tour de force"." Full review
Zagat "Midpriced Neapolitan pies emerge from the custom-built oven as fast as the beats on the rocking soundtrack, keeping the crush of tourists, locals and carry-out customers satisfied." Full review
BlackBook "Critically acclaimed seasonally-changing menu includes Italian classics and contemporary innovations."
Gayot17.0
"Chef Marc Vetri needs no more than this intimate 30-seater on Spruce Street to impress guests." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 3 Bells
"It's the complete package, from toppings and menu twists, to the drink program and overall feel, that puts it on top." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer 4 Bells
"At nearly 14-year-old Vetri, my posterity list of dishes is long, from the sublime spinach gnocchi to the wood-smoked goat and truffled-onion crepe." Full review
Not For Tourists "Intimate and romantic, one of Philly's best."
