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Name: Paradiso - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed
Address: 1627-29 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19148
Telephone: (215) 271-2066
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Paradiso - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed

4.4

713 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Located on East Passyunk Avenue near Tasker Street, the oldest Italian-American business district in the country, Paradiso is an exciting new addition to "South Philly's Restaurant Row". The spacious property has been renovated into a casually-elegant restaurant that features a open-air kitchen with a fresh approach to regional Italian & Mediterranean cooking. The private dining room provides the perfect setting for any occasion with seating capacity for parties up to 100 guests.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00 - 9:00pm Closed Mondays.
Phone number
(215) 271-2066
Website
http://www.paradisophilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Lynn Marie Rinaldi
Catering
Private dining space that can accommodate up 100 guests.<br />
Private party facilities
Chef Lynn Rinaldi personally consults on and oversees every event in Paradiso’s inviting, European-style second-level event space — making the perfect venue for a deliciously inspired wedding, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, reunion, or corporate event for up to 100 guests.
Private party contact
Lynn Marie Rinaldi: (877) 567-2398

Location
1627-29 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
South Philly
Cross street
Cross street between Tasker & Morris Streets
Parking details
Parking lot with kiosk located across the street. Meter street parking<br />
Entertainment
BYOB On Sunday evenings.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Braised Tripe$8.50
with Fresh Tomato, Reggiano Parmigiano
Arancini di Riso$8.50
Roasted Tomato, Red Pepper Puree
Prosciutto di Parma$11.50
Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Peppers
Baby Organic Spinach$9.50
Roasted Pear, Pancetta, Parmesan Cider Vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad$9.00
Radicchio, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- With Grilled Chicken$14.00

Sandwiches

Served with Italian Fries or Mixed Green Salad

BLT$11.50
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Tomato, Arugula, Garlic Aioli
Steak Sandwich$12.50
with Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onions
Grilled Chicken$12.50
Roasted Peppers Asiago, Cheese, Basil Pesto
Grilled Eggplant$12.00
Zucchini, Red Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella Cheese
Paradiso Burger$12.50
Grilled Onion, Tomato & Gorgonzola Cheese

Pasta and Entrees

Fusilli$18.00
Broccoli Rabe, Rock Shrimp
Sausage & Ricotta Ravioli$16.00
Cacio e Pepe
Pan Seared Chicken$16.00
Roasted Potatoes, Pancetta & Sautéed Spinach
Pan Seared Salmon$16.00
Basil Pesto, Cannellini Beans
Frittata of Spinach$12.50
Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers with Mixed Green Salad

What 713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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bbk2019
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed.
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JosephK
Atlantic City
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food is excellent and not the regular type of Italian food you would get at a restaurant. Well stocked bar, good wine selection.
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AndrewS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2019
overall2food1service3ambience4
spare ribs were tough and had small bones and string in them. mentioned to waiter and he said that it’s how they cook it.
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Grandfan
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Paradiso, but it would be nice to see an addition or change to the menu. It has been the same since we started going over a year ago.
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GiaD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family made a reservation for Saturday evening. We are all Italians that have been to Italy and this is some of the best Italian food I've ever had in my life. I had the black fettuccine and my mind was blown 10/10 would recommend for any occasion.
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Katie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
We only ordered 2 cocktails, one of them being a margarita, we were not offered the type of tequila and were given patron, which should not be used in a mixed drink, (it's too smooth and nice to be mixed-its a sipping tequila) and it was garnished with a lemon...weird. We were also not offered any more drinks. We ordered 2 entrees and an appetizer- the appetizer was fine, the chicken entree with the carrot puree was delicious, and we had a pasta and clam dish as well. That was not successful. It was so salty that it was inedible. When we told the waitress, she then told us that she had had this feedback in regards to that dish previously....why was it not altered or taken off the menu? The restaurant was lovely to look at, there was a big open window, and the night was breezy and warm, but the place was empty at 9 on a Saturday. The menu online looked so good, and to only have one good entree, was disappointing.
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PatNJ
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here 3 times so far. Service and food top notch. Ask for Omar as your waiter. East Passyunk Street is so nice to walk around before and after dinner
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JimP
Philadelphia
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and atmosphere were all outstanding. We really enjoyed our dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
I have lived near Passyunk for almost 2 years and this was my first time trying Paradiso. I’m the food was delicious and we would definitely go back. We got a lovely outside table and enjoyed the experience.
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PatNJ
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. Omar our waiter was on top of his game. We had mussels for an appetizer- very good and 2 pasta dishes. We like this place better than center city. Clean neighborhood with lots of options and bars to go to afterward. It’s a must in East Passyunk. I traveled from Princeton and have friends that come from belle mead NJ. Make yourself a reservation.
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Roxaroni
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and exceptional food.
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carola
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food was fair. The pasta dishes were the best so if you want to eat anything else, don't go.
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Corbinator
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything on the menu was cooked to order (meaning you could specify if you wanted a dish with a lot of heat/spicy, moderate heat/spicy or no heat/spicy) and was outstanding. The hardest part of the dinner was deciding on which entree to order. Our waiter was very informative and helpful in our selection and the wine list was amazing! I will definitely go back with family and friends for any occasion, not just special occasions.
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PatMc
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Quiet intimate place on restaurant row. Food very good.
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WilliamR
Philadelphia
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every course was amazing, highly recommend!
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MerRW14
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
My girlfriend and I went here for the first time to try it out, during restaurant week. It was a busy Friday night, 8pm table. Very vibrant and fun atmosphere to be in. We were seated in a great front corner table by the nice windows (which when warmer we think would open and be great seats!). We began with two red wines and a cheese plate (off RW menu) and then had the Burrata (picture) which was incredible. Our second courses were squid ink pasta with crab meat & shrimp, as well as the barramundi which was delicious! We ended up with another red & a white with dinner and desert which was tiramisu along with a warmed pastry desert with cinnamon gelato. Overall the food was delicious and the service was very personable. Especially the chef / owner who could be seen throughout the restaurant serving, clearing and being just the do it all host. Which is rare, but that level of detail is one of the reasons why we will be back. It was a highlight of our night having a few minutes to talk with her after we wrapped up our meal.
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phllysweet
Philadelphia
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
I got the whole family together for dinner on the last night of Passyunk restaurant week. We were excited to get together and have some great food. When we arrived around 7pm, it wasn't that packed yet. Our waiter was a younger guy and super friendly. After we got a menu, he took our drinks. Drinks came and then our waiter didn't come back for awhile to take our food order. Food orders were taken and then it took about 30 minutes to get bread and another 15-20 mins to get our entrees. At this point, the restaurant was really filling up and getting noisy. You could only hear the person sitting next to you. Of the 8 of us, half went off the RW menu and the other half off the main menu. Everyone thought the food was delicious, but the winners were definitely the branzino and the rabbit ragu pasta. One unfortunate thing was when the entrees arrived, my cousin's pork chop came breaded and he specified that he has a gluten allergy. Thankfully my uncle swapped with him and all was well. Desserts came for those who ordered the set menu and were delicious! Bravo on the apple tart and cinnamon gelato! As I mentioned before my cousin has celiac so he just asked for the gelato. When it came out, it was a very small scoop (i guess equivalent to what the other ppl received to accompany the main desert). I just feel he could've received a larger/second scoop given that's all he was eating. Anyway these aren't deal breakers. We all enjoyed our food and would love to come back. I just wanted to point these things to help improve a nice place.
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maryt
Atlantic City
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Small portions. 1/4 glass of wine. Very overpriced. Meat was fatty. Sat on top of other people. Wouldn’t go back.
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RosemaryG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful decor, excellent bar & wine selection, delicious food, wonderful service
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience2
It was very noisy, hard to hear. Appetizer and dessert was wonderful but entree was just ok. Very limited menu.
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EstebanSali
Philadelphia
37 reviews
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience5
It has been over a year since my friends and I had dinner here. I checked recent reviews, which were good, and I was looking forward to dinner. My liver pate was good and I got to eat it by myself as no one cared to taste liver. I had the pappardelle with porcini mushrooms, pancetta in a light cheese sauce. The pasta noodle was fresh and thin, however the dish had no flavor. I was not asked if i cared for fresh ground pepper or cheese to top off the pasta. Maybe just an off evening but it will be a while before we return for dinner.
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JackM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a nice night out. The food was good as were the drinks. Our server was excellent and we will certainly go back.
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MicheleK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The menu for Restaurant Week was very nice as the selection was curated off the menu giving you a true sense of the food served on a regular basis. The food was pleasing to the senses and the service was attentive and excellent. An open kitchen was not as noisy as some and the noise level near the kitchen was quite reasonable and you could hear people talking to each other at the table. Will visit again.
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juanitat
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were welcomed and served by the owner. Food was excellent
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GunnerF
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience4
Honestly, in a 2/3 empty restaurant we felt ridiculously rushed. During Restaurant Week. And we couldn't order a bottle of wine yet we each had four glasses of wine. Each. Didn't make sense and service - in a less than full restaurant - was less than attentive. Been multiple times before. This was disappointing
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AmandaMcG621
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Paradiso on a date night & wanted something a bit fancier. It was a quiet BYO night. Food and service was great.
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RobertD
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
We found the food to be hit or miss and the service to be adequate but somewhat unengaged - our server didn't try very hard. For appetizers we had the Fritto Misto appetizer (hit) and the Warm Octopus (miss). For pasta we had the Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu (miss) and the Pappardelle with Wild Mushrooms (hit). There is nothing terribly wrong here - it just feels like the restaurant isn't living up to its full potential. The space is inviting with the open kitchen in the back and the location is good. We were able to get a last minute reservation for a Saturday night and after our meal I would say there is a reason there were plenty of openings available (and plenty of empty tables when we sat down at 7:30). With other great Italian restaurant options to choose from, Paradiso doesn't seem to deliver consistently enough on food and service to rise above middle of the road average.
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TommyB
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was fabulous again,(3rd visit) however I think they may have had a slight shortage of help this night and even with that, our waiter was attentive and addressed our every request... just took a little longer than what we had experienced with our previous visits. This is a warm welcoming and absolute wonderful location for anyone looking for some really good food!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was a low key date spot - great service, nice location, very good food and awesome wine selection!
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CeeJay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food we've had in a long time. Enjoyed the ambience & vast array of patrons. We all had apps, entrees & dessert & the four of us enjoyed every plate!
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Carol
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for lunch on my birthday. We wanted something other than pizza and sandwiches on Passyunk Ave. The food was outstanding. The service was attentive but not intrusive. OMG— what a fabulous place.
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PressPhil
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
In terms of the flavorful array, eclectic selections, ambiance, radiant hospitality, coziness, warmth and true value, few restaurants in the region can compete with Paradiso. Every time I get the chance to dine there, the mere thought of looking forward to the meal brightens my entire week. This place bats one-thousand.
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Cosmog
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went to Paradiso for dinner before a basketball game. The food wa exceptional. My wife and I each had grilled fish and it was done to perfection. Service was very good, owner was gracious, restaurant was clean and comfortable. We've always had great meals at Paradiso. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone without hesitation.
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TheresaN
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am not one to complain like most critics. We went new years eve and it was loud and crowded but definitely expected. After the experience, I can understand why...everyone who wants to eat good food knew to go there to ring in the new year
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JerseyJul
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
This is a lovely neighborhood restauarant woth a traditional feel and beautiful, flavorful food. The black fettucine with shrimp and crabmeat is one of my favorite pastas anywhere. Gracious and comfortable dining room without the overly trendy "scene" feeling of nearby spots.
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TruthBeTold
Philadelphia
424 reviews
vip
4.0
424 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful food and drink as always. Offerings from the tame, to the exotic ! They even sometimes seem to have music here .
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HallieC
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time at Paradiso and will definitely return. We went for the 7 fishes dinner and were not disappointed. Tasted some dishes we never had before and they were delicious. The scallop and risotto appetizer was scrumptious. Linguini and clams were excellent, as well as the salmon. You can't go wrong with any dish! The waitress, Kristin was attentive and very helpful, even though the place was packed. Enjoyed our dinner very much!
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126KDB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to enjoy the authentic Italian Christmas Eve 7 Fish dinner! Delicious!
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GinaC
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous
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Paradiso - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 713 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1627-29 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Additional information

Cross street
Cross street between Tasker & Morris Streets
Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00 - 9:00pm Closed Mondays.
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot with kiosk located across the street. Meter street parking<br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Lynn Marie Rinaldi
Entertainment
BYOB On Sunday evenings.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paradisophilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 271-2066
Catering
Private dining space that can accommodate up 100 guests.<br />
Private party facilities
Chef Lynn Rinaldi personally consults on and oversees every event in Paradiso’s inviting, European-style second-level event space — making the perfect venue for a deliciously inspired wedding, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, reunion, or corporate event for up to 100 guests.
Private party contact
Lynn Marie Rinaldi: (877) 567-2398

Paradiso - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Braised Tripe$8.50

Arancini di Riso$8.50

Prosciutto di Parma$11.50

Baby Organic Spinach$9.50

Mixed Green Salad$9.00

Sandwiches

BLT$11.50

Steak Sandwich$12.50

Grilled Chicken$12.50

Grilled Eggplant$12.00

Paradiso Burger$12.50

Pasta and Entrees

Fusilli$18.00

Sausage & Ricotta Ravioli$16.00

Pan Seared Chicken$16.00

Pan Seared Salmon$16.00

Frittata of Spinach$12.50

What 713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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