Gianfranco Pizza Rustica
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 592-0048
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Market Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat 10pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Gianfranco Pizza Rustica – by Lauren McCutcheon
The Scene
This tiny, un-air conditioned, mostly peach-colored space just off Market Street consists of four tiny tables, eight chairs and a glass counter with a couple of shelves to display slices. Most customers wait for take-out in a line from the door to the self-serve soda fountain (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Orange, Dr. Pepper and Hi-C--and sometimes ice).
The Food
Despite cramped quarters, Gianfranco keeps all of Old City coming back by making the best 'za in the whole darn neighborhood. A light crust, fresh and chunky sauce and delish toppings that range from classic to downright gourmet: tomato and pesto, artichokes and black olives, broccoli rabe (in season) and spinach, white potato and prosciutto. Garlic lovers go for calzone and stromboli. Hot and cold traditional Italian-American saucy sandwiches come on homemade rolls.
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Insider Tips
When to GoIf you're calling between noon and 1pm, be prepared to wait for your order. Still, as long as you're before Eleventh Street and between South and Fairmount, you'll get your pizza--eventually.
Save MoneyGet what the locals call 'soda' for free with the purchase of two slices at lunch.
User Reviews for Gianfranco Pizza Rustica
05/16/2008 Posted by ccokabun
This is a review of the store on 11th st - I need to warn you that I believe the food preparers cannot read English even though my order was hand printed in large letters"NO ANCHOVIES"- My issue is that although my order listed NO anchovies with the greek salad, they disregarded it and I discovered it when I returned to the office 3 blocks later- I am strongly allergic to fish so i needed to return and have them prepare a new salad - it wasn't worth the trip
Pros: none
Cons: sloppy service - below average food - not worth it
12/20/2007 Posted by joeunhye
I moved to DC area and everytime I come back to Philly, Gianfranco is my first stop for my chicken ranch pizza. The people are super friendly and there are a variety of pies to choose from. Above all, the pies are SOOOO~~~ GOOD~~~ My favorite is the Chicken Ranch pizza. They have great cheese steaks as well. They toast it in the oven and it is 100 times better than Quiznos. I definitely recommend this place. BEST PIZZA IN PHILLY!!!!!
Pros: VERY TASTY AND NICE PEOPLE
Cons: PARKING
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