Gnocchi
(215) 592-8300
613 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9415
-75.1503
Neighborhoods: Bella Vista/ Southwark, South Philadelphia
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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
Gnocchi's decor is reminiscent of a New York City hideaway: pipes overhead, exposed brick walls, Italian frescoes. The space is small and cramped, with an open kitchen in the back and black-clad servers who scamper amongst tables and occasionally lock arms.
User Reviews
lilaemily
June 05, 2009
I went with some friends for our monthly BYOB outing. Wow. This was truly the worst service I have ever experienced. We ordered an appetizer, and when it came, it was cold seafood. We had expected fried calamari. My friend picked up a shrimp and took a bite, thinking maybe it was what we had ordered. When he found it was cold, he put it down and we nicely told the waitress it was not what we had ordered. She argued with us that it was what we ordered. Then, in a huff, she picked the plate up to take it away. With her free hand she took the bitten shrimp off of the tray and put it on MY plate. I was not even the one who had bitten it! Then for the rest of the meal, she and the other waitresses ignored us, and talked really loudly in Russian, pointing at us and laughing. Great times. We ended up pulling the busboy aside and tipping only him.
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CSMobileUser3
March 10, 2009
My boyfriend and I went here for Valentines Day and we had a wonderful time. The hostess and waitresses were extremely nice (one of them even complimented me on my outfit haha). We both ordered gnocchi and I got the spinach gnocchi with alfredo sauce and chicken which was delicious. Our appetizers and entrees both came about 10 minutes after we ordered them which was nice as well. Since it was Valentines Day it was a bit busy, but after we finished our meals we sat for a while and had some wine and did not feel rushed at all. Overall, we had a wonderful, romantic experience and Gnocchi has delicious food with great staff.
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deCre
January 26, 2009
We went to Gnocchi with some trepidation having read the most recent reviews. But, it is close to home, we prefer BYOB and the prices seemed reasonable so we gave it a go. Thankfully. The facility was very clean; the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had the Osso Bucco and fish and both main courses were very good, full of flavor, served hot and nicely presented. The gnocchi which was served as a side with each meal was average but overall the meal was a very pleasant experience and an excellent value. We arrived at 6:30 on a Saturday night with no reservations, were seated in a few minutes and although there were two large groups in addition to other tables the service was excellent. We?ll be back.
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The nearest state store: 724 South Street, (215) 560-6900
Know Before You Go:
Accepted only for parties of six or more.
