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Scarpetta, Philadelphia, PA

Scarpetta

4.3
4.3
329 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. The understated-yet-elegant approach to design creates an environment that is simultaneously stylish, welcoming, and inspiring.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    19th and Walnut
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Great for scenic views

329 Reviews
  1. AmyS

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always an exceptional time when choosing this restaurant! Excellent service, food and atmosphere! Celebrated our first anniversary and they met every expectation!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience at one of my favorite brands. The service was so very slow. No ambience and I will never return to the philthadelphia location. Ever. Never. The drinks took >20 min every time and when my spaghetti was sooo overly spicy it took another 25 min to bring it out. Ugh. Everyone wanted to leave by then. I was embarrassed for having made the reservation and recommend to my friends . Stick to manhattan

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  3. SAB1

    Miami

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was a little slow and the restaurant was unaccommodating. Would not split the bill more than 3 ways.there were 5 of us. Have us the wrong food and then it took another 30 min to get our meal. The food was excellent. Nice ambience. Maybe it was an off night.

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  4. Urbane1

    West Palm Beach

    70 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was mostly good (not great) except for one dish which was mostly inedible. When brought to the waiter's attention, he said he'd let the next diners know of my feedback. No apology or further inquiry. Also, for such a lovely hotel, the room should be more attractive.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the food was not worth the price at all. Servings were extremely small for the price & was not even good. I could recall a lot of other restaurants that I’ve been to with much better food. Service was fantastic though Sal was very accommodating. Would never come back here again tho

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  6. Judith49

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was spectacular. Wished they had a jazz piano bar downstairs for after dinner drinks.

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  7. outandabout

    Philadelphia

    333 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    333 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I joined there last week and was struck by a couple things. The most obvious was the restaurant for high peak time on a Saturday evening was noticeably empty. The prime tables along the window overlooking Rittenhouse square we're barely filled and I will get to a reason why. I was just disappointed in the brevity of the main courses there were three fish dishes and three meats and that was it. I had an appetizer hashimi which was good and a pasta. The original pasta I wanted was a ravioli stuffed with foie gras and duck. I was informed that they were out of this and mentioned since this was a regular item on the menu the chef knowing this should take the appropriate action going forward. He said all the waiters agreed. I mentioned I thought it was curious they could be out of this when they were not that many people in the restaurant the first place. I ended up with the pasta of short ribs and it was okay but nothing outstanding. The reviews of the place have noted that the quality seems to have gone down and I think that's a reason why it is not nearly as filled as it was in the past. The food is good but nothing that really is outstanding.

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  8. lmhoch

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not great. Salty & not memorable. Service was fair.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was okay. Nothing special. Salad had to be sent back as I asked for dressing on the side. Kind of expensive for run-of-the-mill Italian food. Portion rather skimpy for the pasta with lobster dish.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    291 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    291 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to Scarpetta was wonderful as usual - the food is always good and this time the device was particularly good.

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  11. DeniseP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was excited to go to this restaurant when we went for a weekend in Philly. I had been to the one in New York and it was excellent. The space itself was cold when we checked in for our reservation the girl at the desk said, let me see if your table is ready. 10 minutes later, she came back and let us upstairs through an elevator to half empty dining room. Can’t imagine that our table would not have been ready menu very limited choices. I had to fight to get the pasta that I wanted when the waiter said that a change was not possible given the prices, I would think they would be a little bit more accommodating. The food was Soso definitely edible definitely not large portions. Everything about the restaurant was Soso nothing special, except for the prices I would not go back there are too many other great restaurants in Philly.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Our server and meal were both amazing.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an exceptional dining experience. The staff greeted me warmly and seated me at a cozy table by the window. The ambiance was delightful, with soft lighting and tasteful decor. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, and the server was knowledgeable and attentive, helping me choose the perfect meal. Once my food arrived, it exceeded my expectations. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were exquisite. The ingredients were fresh, and each bite was a burst of culinary delight. Throughout the meal, the server periodically checked on me, ensuring my satisfaction. What truly made the experience outstanding was the attention to detail. The restaurant had thoughtfully catered to dietary restrictions, offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. The service was prompt, and the staff was courteous and accommodating. The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a truly outstanding dining experience.

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  14. LHP21613

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful prix fixe menu for Restaurant Week. Food was delicious, great cocktail menu and limited but well-curated wine list. Service was exceptional. The restaurant managed to get overbooked for Saturday night but handled it well - they called us and apologized and offered us a reserved table in the bar, which worked just fine. We will be back.

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  15. KeishaT

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was wonderful, in particular the roasted chicken and the armed sea salt gelato.

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  16. sublimeX4me

    Philadelphia

    165 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and the service was spot on. We will return

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  17. CatMD

    Naples

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Would go back in a second. Had the Branzino - delectable

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  18. eateruws

    New York Area

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food. They went out of their way to help find dishes that could accommodate my allium allergy. The pastas are to die for. Excellent evening- highly recommended

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to make my boyfriend’s birthday extra special, didn’t have to pay extra and they brought him a beautifully decorated dessert that said happy birthday. Food was absolutely delicious, drinks were amazing. Great views of rittenhouse

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  20. StephanieP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Somehow the restaurant knew it was our birthdays (we hadn’t noted that on our reservation) and they surprised us with a festively decorated dessert! Great Service!!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    291 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    291 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scarpetta is a wonderful place with a great view of Rittenhouse Square and great service - the food is generally excellent but this time the lobster dish was quite sparse on lobster and the pasta a little too al dente.

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  22. TO1221

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views, exceptional service, and top notch food. Can’t wait to return!!

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  23. BanjoTom

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They turned us away bc they lost power :/ More professional operations recommended

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scarpetta is our absolute favorite! From the food to the service - everything is just excellent. We feel so welcome every time we come and always enjoy everything we order. Will definitely return soon!

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  25. roadwarrior

    Philadelphia

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a beautiful meal at Scarpetta. We particularly enjoyed the freshness of the pasta dish. Our server, Sal was fantastic. Highly recommend.

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  26. Drew58

    New York Area

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Scarpetta - Food, service and Drinks were fabulous!! Definitely recommend Scarpetta!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit, and it was even better than the first. Excellent food, wonderful service. Can’t wait to return.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall OK experience. They messed up one of our appetizer orders and it did take them a few minutes to correct. I found at times it was hard to track down staff especially to get our check. They were definitely busy but seem to need a bit more staff.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner with friends! Our servers had great energy and made my experience that much better! Can’t wait to come for a date night!

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  30. DessertFirst

    Philadelphia

    286 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    286 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Short rib risotto was very good. Lobster tagliolini equally as good and would recommend if you like lobster.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Attitude of hostess and help was poor. Took 40 minutes to get dessert and it was only ice cream and sorbet. Food and ambiance were very good. Also good value.

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  32. thegangof4

    New York Area

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view of Rittenhouse Square from our table was beautiful. The food and service were top rate.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though it was a bit slow receiving our apps and entree, JP and his staff were excellent as was the food!

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  34. Sofia

    Charleston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! The food was delicious. The cocktail menu had something for everyone. Service was top tier.

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  35. TamarB

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants I have ever been. The food was amazing, prices were great, their espresso desert was out of this world. All hand made pasta with amazing sauces. Highly recommend.

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  36. RichardW

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were very good. Only problem was the glass of wine I ordered came 25 minutes later after I had finished my main dish. However, the captain took it off the bill. It was full and too noisy for our taste. However, all the food everyone ordered was excellent.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    53 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was non existent. The entree arrived cold. The side dish was also cold. The server never came back to check on us. After someone finally came over we ordered dessert and coffee. Coffee arrived 15 minutes after dessert. Not worth the $$$

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  38. Jody

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious. Service was extremely slow and no attentive

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  39. Tracy

    Philadelphia

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server & the food was outstanding. Everyone had something different & we all loved !

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  40. CraigB

    Greater Boston

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very attentive and helpful. Each of our meals were excellent

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Scarpetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-4199.

Scarpetta is rated 4.3 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scarpetta

210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    19th and Walnut
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Loughlin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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