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Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Porcini - Philadelphia

4.7 (2053)
$31 to $50
Italian
2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Sansone
  • Catering
    Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
  • Parking details
    Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
  • Public transit
    30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
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What 2,053 people are saying

Porcini - Philadelphia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcini in Philadelphia is a charming Italian gem offering "authentic homemade" dishes in a "cozy, intimate" setting. Guests rave about its "wonderful food," particularly the "legendary garlic bread," and the warm hospitality of owner David. Despite the small size, the "phenomenal service" and BYOB policy add to a delightful dining experience.
2,053 Reviews
  1. Roger VIP

    Philadelphia County77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This small restaurant was a true gem. A very casual, family-like atmosphere where you could feel the staff really enjoyed working together. It felt like we were in an Italian family’s home. The proprietor was in the dining room routinely and chatted with us throughout our meal. Food was quite good. Calamari and shrimp in San Marzano sauce was tender and sweet. Caprese was light and balanced. Sweet Italiann meatball with rigatoni in San Marzano sauce had a great homemade flavor and the breaded tender chicken in white wine butter sauce with capers was very good. We shared a chocolate chip cannoli which had a nicely flaky crust and light tasty cream. We will return.

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  2. David

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian. Tasted home made, like it was coming out of an Italian grandmother's kitchen. David was also a great host. Attentive, friendly and helpful.

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  3. Philip VIP

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience. Food, service and just the friendliness of everyone is amazing. Love that the chef/owner comes out to talk to everyone. You can see the pride he has and rightfully so in the restaurant.

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  4. Anne

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, especially my entrée. It was one of the best veal dishes I have ever had. Restaurant is small, only nine or 10 tables. Place needs some upgrades. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience.

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  5. Christopher VIP

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and people. Very much a gem. Love this restaurant!

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  6. Michael VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great celebration at Porcini that was only made more special by the fantastic food and service we received throughout the evening. BYOB is such a welcome feature of this wonderful restaurant.

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  7. Rise

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Porcini was stellar. We love this restaurant!

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  8. Jim VIP

    Southwest Florida17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I always love this little gem in the city. The food is always excellent, and the staff very nice funny and entertaining.

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  9. Tony VIP

    Philadelphia County136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dave the owner is incredible. Very hospitable and charming environment. The food is incredible! And the value is also great. I love good BYOBs and this is one of the best.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Atlanta233 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great small quaint Italian restaurant with incredible menu and phenomenal service,

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FAQs

Porcini - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 751-1175.

Porcini - Philadelphia is rated 4.7 stars by 2053 OpenTable diners.

Porcini - Philadelphia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Porcini - Philadelphia

2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
  • Public transit
    30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Sansone
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.
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