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Address:
214 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Neighborhood:
South Street / Queen Village

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Core de Roma Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.corederoma.us
Email: corederoma@corederoma.us
Phone: (215) 592-9777
Hours of Operation:
Lunch:
Open only for private parties
Dinner:
Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday: 3:30pm - 9:30pm

Closed Mondays
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Papa Gigi
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Party trays by request.
Private Party Facilities: Only for private party.
Private Party Contact: Luigi Pinti (215) 592-9777

Getting there

Cross Street: Between 2nd and 3rd
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Meter parking in the neighborhood. Also, there are various garages close by. We recommend Park of America on Lombard between 2nd and 3rd, which we validate for a discount.

A word from Core de Roma

*2012 ZAGAT Rated: Food(25) Service(23)* *2011 ZAGAT Rated: Food(25) Service(23)* *2010 ZAGAT Rated: Food(23) Service(24)* *2009 ZAGAT Rated: Food(23) Service(24)* Core de Roma Trattoria is a casual, intimate, family owned Trattoria, offering authentic Roman cuisine while upholding the… best of Roman tradition. Some examples of our mouth watering Roman delicacies include our signature Artichokes alla Romana, Abbacchio(Lamb chops) scotta dito, and Bucatini all'amatriciana. Contrary to what some people say, we spelled our name as "Core de Roma" intentionally, meaning "The Heart of Rome" in our family's dialect. Our ultimate goal is to make all of our customers feel like family through our cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and home-made dishes. At Core De Roma you can expect the true heart of Rome in the heart of Philly.Continued

Core de Roma

4.4

93 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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100 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

100 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(67)
romantic(37)
fit for foodies(34)

special occasion(28)
good for groups(18)
hot spot(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (100)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Overall the asthetics and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overall the asthetics and decore of this restaurant was pleasant. Especially when it is nice weather the front window doors are wide open which adds to its romantic/special feel. The only down side is when we were there there was only one waiter and one bus boy. Granted it's a small place so that's fine but the waiter wasn't especially friendly, which detracts from the dining experience for me."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Absolutely charming! I came

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Absolutely charming! I came with a friend and we were seated promptly, and treated wonderfully. The food was great, with a comforting home-cooked feel. Great for a casual family dinner out, I can see myself coming back again!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love Core De Roma! The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2005

Dined on 04/06/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We love Core De Roma! The Roman natives who run the place make EXCELLENT food and treat each customer as you would treat a guest! The food is great as is the service! Joey does his best up front while his Dad makes tasty dishes each and every night! The prices are reasonable and the intimate restaurant offers up authentic Roman cuisine!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2005

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just a great local restaurant,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2008

Dined on 04/05/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Just a great local restaurant, everyone is greeted as a member of the family. Try the artichoke salad - magnificent."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was absolutely the best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was absolutely the best meal I have had in a very long time! Our very kind waitress recommended some amazing dishes. She was, however, very busy and didn't stop by her table much, but the rest of the staff was very kind and quick to pick up the dessert order make sure that all the food was delicious (which it was!). They were definitely filled, but for a Saturday night and for such a wonderful dining experience it is no wonder! It wouldn't be a place to take children or people with hearing aids (they sometimes interact poorly with the loud background noise), but for anniversary or date night or girls night with friends or a night with family it is absolutely perfect!!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a very positive experience.

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a very positive experience. Truly excellent food. We'll definitely choose Core de Roma again."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

After doing some research

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"After doing some research and reading reviews, I found Core De Roma. A good choice it was. The food was excellent, service was attentive, the owner and family staff made us feel like family and checked on us frequently and made great recommendations. They were kind enough to give us a taste of their wonderful Tiramisu after we had paid our bill and it was probably the best we ever had.

My penne arrabiata was excellent and spicy the way I like it. The soup was very good as well. We arrived an hour early for our reservation and got seated immediately. The place quickly filled up. If I had to nitpick, it was a little loud, but that is a function of the small size and wood floors. Otherwise zero complaints. Loved that is is a BYOB"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was so personalized.

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service was so personalized. Our waitress couldn't have been more helpful. She spent lot of time with us describing the dishes. Very enjoyable and delicious!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a wonderful restaurant!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"What a wonderful restaurant! This was our first time and we positively loved it. The food was spectacular. And the owner- from Rome- was so warm and accommodating. And they even allow you to bring wine despite the fact they have a liquor license without a corkage fee. We were even offered an after dinner drink! The prices are quite reasonable for the wonderful dining experience."