This Week in Philly: Explore the Italian market
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
When Rocky ran through the Italian Market everything was colored in shades of gray, but these days South Philly has never seemed so vibrant. The Italian Market bustles with the flavors of the world, as well as the boot-shaped country. Check out a few of our favorites--then explore on your own and let us know what you've discovered.
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Di Bruno Bros. Italian Market
930 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Before there was the chic Center City supermarket of Italian goodness of the same name, there was this shop of exceptional cheeses, gourmet food products, superior olive oil and more. -
Anthony's Italian Coffee House
903 S Ninth St, Philadelphia, PA
Cop a squat and converse over espressos and biscotti or grab a satisfying panini and a pound of the shop's signature Anastasio Coffee. -
Villa di Roma
936 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
This casual cash-only, old-time red-gravy house excels with a tasty house-salad, traditional pasta dishes, veal and seafood entrees from the big board menu. -
James
824 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Grab a drink by the fireplace or come for a full meal at this acclaimed winner. -
Superior Pasta Co Retail
905 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA
Take home pasta and sauces, ravioli, lasagna and gnocchi from this maker of Italian favorites. Or, give foreign friends a taste of Philly by having a box of dry-iced goodness shipped out. -
Pho 75
1122 Washington Ave #F, Philadelphia, PA
Stop into this Vietnamese favorite, just steps from the Italian Market, for inexpensive and acclaimed cuisine from the other side of the world. -
Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
For some 100 years this Italian Market-area staple has fed hungry patrons old-world favorites from these two-story digs. -
Fante's Cookware
1006 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Find kitchenwares even the greatest gourmet would want, including extensive table-wear and top espresso machines. -
Vesuvio Restaurant & Bar
736-38 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Stop into this nearby bar and restaurant for a glass of Chianti and a nosh at the bar.
