(215) 592-8300
613 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9415
-75.1503
Neighborhoods: Bella Vista/ Southwark, South Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Gnocchi
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Food – You'll find no osso buco on Gnocchi's one-page menu. From Caesar salads to grilled seafood specials, dinners consist of lighter fare: salmon, chicken breast, octopus-even a chicken and artichoke sausage. Except, of course, for the doughy morsels for which the bistro is named. Gnocchi's three versions of gnocchi each comes in a rich sauce: Choose from tomato basil, spinach or asparagus. Order a plate alone, or choose a special, which comes with the day's gnocchi on the side. Most likely you'll be too full for dessert; ask for an espresso instead. – – The Scene…
10/14/09
Horrible food and service
by alapen2009
I went there on a date. I ordered the smoked mozzarela appetizer.They brought me a caprese salad. When I pointed it out the the waitress. She brought it back to the kitchen. Instead of bringing out the correct dish, they deep fried the mozerella in the caprese salad and brought it back out. After that the waitress switched stations with another waitress. The lamb was full of gristle and had very little meat. The chicken that my date ordered was bland and nothing special. This was a nightmare for Italian food.
- Pros: BYOB
- Cons: Bad food and service
09/24/09
One of the Best Values in the City
by schatzie050
I've seen a couple of negative reviews, thought I'd add my 2 cents. Have eaten here a number of times, and have been totally pleased every time. Had a party of 14 visiting from out of town, they were on a budget, but wanted to show them some good Philly Italian. The restaurant could not have been more accommodating. Three course prix fixe for $30, and the food kept coming, served family style except for the entree. The wait staff took care of all our wines, chilling those that needed, and kept our glasses filled. While it's true they kept things moving, we did want a 2 hour and not a 3 hour dinner. The group from the Midwest was so happy, they gave the chef and wait staff a hearty round of applause. We were sorry to have the evening end. A success beginning to end.
- Pros: excellent food, great price point
- Cons: Small and intimate, but that's what I like
09/13/09
A Total Waste of Money
by ineedchocolate
My husband and I have pretty much eaten our way through every Italian restaurant Philly has to offer and this is by far the worst. I ordered the nightly special - Gnocchi with truffle oil and an Aurora sauce. The gnocchi looked like 3-year-old scallops. They were visually disgusting. The taste was not much better. No trace of truffle and they have quite an odd interpretation of Aurora sauce. My husband went tranditional with tomato basil sauce. The gnocchi was rubbery and drenched in a ho-hum sauce. The caprese salad was gross. I can't believe they have the nerve to charge as much as they do for it. Our appetizer was equally disgusting. Gnocchi's is an embarrasment to Italian food.
- Pros: BYOB
- Cons: Horrible Food
The Details on Gnocchi
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The nearest state store: 724 South Street, (215) 560-6900
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Accepted only for parties of six or more.
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