Best Italian Market Shops

Submitted by chiddyshadyfiasco t3_ycpfm5 in philadelphia

Hey what’s up guys, I’m going to be visiting Philadelphia pretty soon and I’m excited to check out the Italian Market. Never been to Philadelphia before but I love checking out little Italy’s whenever and wherever I can.

What are the best places to shop at? The best place for meats, cheeses, desserts, etc.

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diatriose t1_itnmps3 wrote

Best dessert is Isgro's. Best cheese/meat is Claudio's (this may be controversial but I think they're better than Di Bruno)

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HaggardSlacks78 t1_itntc7w wrote

Biggest mistake people make when visiting the Italian market is not venturing past Washington Ave to the South or Christian to the North. Most of the famous stuff is Between Washington and Christian on 9th, where you will find Dibruno Bros (meats and cheeses), Fantes (kitchen supplies), Talluto’s (pasta and meatballs), Espositos and Cannullis (butchers), Claudio’s (Italian specialities, definitely get the pesto and Ricotta), Anthony Chocolate house (coffee, gelato, chocolate), Villa di Roma (old school red sauce Italian restaurant and bar), and also a Blue Corn (a great Mexican Restaurant with sidewalk dining). On Christian to the east there is Biedermans (cured fish and other jewish delicacies - get the pastrami salmon). To the west on Christian you’ll find Isgros (Italian bakery, best cookies/cake). North of Christian on 9th is Sarcones bakery (Italian bread - makes Philly sandwiches the best), Angelo’s Pizzeria (a new gem with world class steaks, hoagies, chicken cutlet hoagies), also Kalaya (Thai restaurant). To the south of Washington it’s primarily Mexican until you get to Pats and Geno’s. There’s a slew of awesome Mexican restaurants and taquerias but the most famous and raves about is South Philly Barbecoa, if the line is short (or even if it’s long) get it. Past Pats and Geno’s keep walking south on Passyunk and that brings you into The East Passyunk Ave corridor which has tons of restaurants and bars and shops.

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MikeyMortadella t1_ito5670 wrote

Get a slice of tomato pie at Sarcones, dinner at Dante and Luigi’s (oldest Italian restaurant in America)

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felis_scipio t1_ito8ccj wrote

Replying to diatriose (#210,478)

Isgros no question that place is fantastic. That’s not to say other Italian bakeries aren’t worth checking out but Isgros has the best stuff.

I’d say Claudio’s has a better selection of Italian goods and your staple Italian meats and cheeses but for prosciutto and speciality cheeses DiBrunos is unrivaled. Their house brand olive oil and balsamic vinegar is also excellent.

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Snakealicious t1_itpyn18 wrote

Replying to MikeyMortadella (#218,334)

Ralph's just hasn't been the same for a few years. Not pandemic related, it had fallen off before then. Shame too bc it used to kick ass. Villa di Roma is my call for that sort of place these days too.

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