Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Howl at the Moon, Capriccio and Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Center City. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Center City's Premier Italian Destinations
Center City offers a vibrant culinary landscape where traditional Italian flavors meet modern urban dining. From the authentic brick-oven slices at Zio's and Wood Street Pizza to the upscale elegance of Scarpetta and Gran Caffe L'Aquila, this collection showcases the neighborhood's best pasta and pies. While the focus remains on Italian excellence, you can also find lively American
17 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Center City | Top Rated Italian Food
- Howl at the Moon · rated 4/5: American.
- Capriccio · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Zio's Brickoven Pizzeria: Italian.
- Paulie Gee's Soul City: Italian.
- Quick Fixx: Italian.
- Wood Street Pizza: Italian.
- Gran Caffe L'Aquila: Italian.
- Pizzeria Vetri: Italian.
- Scarpetta: Italian.
- Golden Chopsticks: Chinese.
- The Mulberry on Arch: Italian.
- Top Tomato Bar & Pizza: Italian.
- Tetra Pizza & Grill: Italian.
- Pizzeria Vetri: Italian.
- Joe's Pizza: Italian.
- PrimoHoagies: Italian.
- Capriccio Cafe and Bar at Cret Park: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
