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The Captain · 04-19-2009, 12:09 PM

Alright, i have a date Wednesday night and need some ideas of nice Italian restaurants in Philly. Money really doesn't matter, but $100 plates are probably out of the question. Center City, Old City, w/e. I really don't know the nice restaurants around here so that's why i'm asking you kids. Thanks.

lagos · 04-19-2009, 01:41 PM

Lorenzos on 3rd and south is where i take all my dates to.

92sileighty · 04-19-2009, 02:15 PM

maggianos

The Captain · 04-19-2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the serious responses so far, i'm checking them out now.

OutlawzPrez · 04-19-2009, 02:41 PM

The water works restaurant near the art museum is awesome. Or any place thats a byob. I think the perfect upscale not quite expensive italian restaurant is viggianos in Conshy.

Bane · 04-19-2009, 04:36 PM

take her to a Steven Starrs resturant, Buddakhan and Barclay Prime are both fantastic.

grmreapr · 04-19-2009, 06:02 PM

melting pot don't know if their is one in philly but I know there is one in kop

superskaterxes · 04-19-2009, 06:10 PM

go to restaurant.com and buy a $25 GC for like 2 bucks lol. u can also search for cuisine specific places there. use coupon code FEAST for an extra 70% off.

p.s. go to la laconda or bistro romano

chau · 04-19-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by grmreapr

melting pot don't know if their is one in philly but I know there is one in kop

There's a melting pot on filbert street in center city across the street from the hilton hotel. Took my ex girlfriend there once and she loved it

drifty240 · 04-19-2009, 07:04 PM

Rose Tattoo Cafe

Location: Philadelphia
Saturated with more romantic intrigue than the Tennessee Williams play that inspired its name, the Rose Tattoo Cafe attracts all kinds of folk, fro...

Astral Plane

Location: Philadelphia
This off-the-wall little bistro is a true gem of the Philly eating scene. It's a definite throwback to a less pretentious culinary time, with a gro...

The Captain · 04-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Anyone ever been to Tre Scalini?

Renegade_ · 04-19-2009, 07:29 PM

Depending on if she's in the mood for something different, try Fez on South street - real chill place and the meal portions are good for 2. Its a Morrocan (sp?) style restaraunt and you eat with your hands - its not romantic, but it definitely has a unique sense to it and the 7 course dinner gives you plenty of time to talk.

If you want to take her someplace exotic and she likes meat, try Zod. Buffalo, Ostrich, Kangaroo, whatever - always makes for a good dinner discussion.

bastid · 04-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Franco & Luigi's (13th and Tasker). BYOB. The waitstaff sings on request.... lots of opera.

1. Franco & Luigi's
2. ???????
3. You will get laid.

jjm4life · 04-19-2009, 08:44 PM

vetri or osteria. my two favorite Italian restaurants in the city

MotorED · 04-20-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bastid

Franco & Luigi's (13th and Tasker). BYOB. The waitstaff sings on request.... lots of opera.

1. Franco & Luigi's
2. ???????
3. You will get laid.

Best pizza on the planet.

Not Italian, but Rouge on 18th and Chestnut rules. Good Dog Bar on 15th is good too.

arkadyzv · 04-20-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OutlawzPrez

The water works restaurant near the art museum is awesome. Or any place thats a byob. I think the perfect upscale not quite expensive italian restaurant is viggianos in Conshy.

-1 Went last year, food, service was amazing, went last week, food was still good, service was ****. Waited 20 min for refills, waiter counted his tips 2 tables down as I was paying my bill, place has done a complete 180 unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by drifty240

Rose Tattoo Cafe

Location: Philadelphia
Saturated with more romantic intrigue than the Tennessee Williams play that inspired its name, the Rose Tattoo Cafe attracts all kinds of folk, fro...

This,

Ask for the top level , single table in the corner of the balcony over looking all the flowers to the left of the stairs. Guaranteed poon son.

edit: www.opentable.com

The Captain · 04-20-2009, 01:26 AM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I pretty much checked out every one. I tried Vetri, but it was booked up already. So i went with Osteria.

I've been seeing the girl for a few weeks, so the poon side isnt really an issue. She's going back to Ireland in two weeks so i just wanted to take her our somewhere real nice before she left.

1988 Olds · 04-20-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Captain

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I pretty much checked out every one. I tried Vetri, but it was booked up already. So i went with Osteria.

I've been seeing the girl for a few weeks, so the poon side isnt really an issue. She's going back to Ireland in two weeks so i just wanted to take her our somewhere real nice before she left.

Well thats even more the reason to make sure you smash it before she goes back, if not it's like throwing money away.

bastid · 04-20-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Captain

I pretty much checked out every one. I tried Vetri, but it was booked up already.

Vetri requires a fair amount of advanced planning unless you either know someone or have a black card.

poisonivory · 04-20-2009, 12:02 PM

Maggianos near Reading Terminal Market is nice.

there are a ton of nice places in olde city and center city..but some are crazy expensive, especially for a first date..lol

04-19-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Restaurant Ideas For a Date - Philly Alright, i have a date Wednesday night and need some ideas of nice Italian restaurants in Philly. Money really doesn't matter, but $100 plates are probably out of the question. Center City, Old City, w/e. I really don't know the nice restaurants around here so that's why i'm asking you kids. Thanks. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

04-19-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	Lorenzos on 3rd and south is where i take all my dates to. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the serious responses so far, i'm checking them out now. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965) Last edited by doug; 04-19-2009 at 04:53 PM.

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Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	take her to a Steven Starrs resturant, Buddakhan and Barclay Prime are both fantastic. __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

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superskaterxes Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Metro Member #10675 My Ride: 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 iTrader: (0)	go to restaurant.com and buy a $25 GC for like 2 bucks lol. u can also search for cuisine specific places there. use coupon code FEAST for an extra 70% off. p.s. go to la laconda or bistro romano __________________ GT3076R BITCHES ~ TXS BOV ~ 3" MAF SRI ~ AP PROtune'd ~ MBC ~ Custom FMIC w/Treadstone TR8 Core ~ CPE DP ~ DNP Mani w/Tial 38mm MV-S EWG VTA'd~ CPE BT TIP ~ TWM SS ~ CPE RMM ~ TTFMM ~ CPE RDM ~ BC CO's slammed ~ SPC BJ's ~ EBC Red's ~ Stoptech's ~ Technafit SS Lines ~ Autometer Boost & STRI EGT ~ 20% Tint ~ LED Tails ~ Denso ITV-24's ~ CPE Dual CBE ~ Whiteline RSB ~ PnP'd IM ~ CDFP Internals ~ labonte meth kit ~ VC tapped OCC

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92sileighty Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield Member #6020 My Ride: 05 S2000 iTrader: (1)	maggianos

04-19-2009, 02:41 PM	#5
OutlawzPrez Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Lafayette Hill baddlandz Member #5364 My Ride: 1991 Silvia iTrader: (1)	The water works restaurant near the art museum is awesome. Or any place thats a byob. I think the perfect upscale not quite expensive italian restaurant is viggianos in Conshy.

04-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#7
grmreapr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hell Member #6122 My Ride: rps13 iTrader: (0)	melting pot don't know if their is one in philly but I know there is one in kop

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drifty240 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading Burbs Member #2198 My Ride: 2006 WRST iTrader: (2)	Rose Tattoo Cafe Location: Philadelphia Saturated with more romantic intrigue than the Tennessee Williams play that inspired its name, the Rose Tattoo Cafe attracts all kinds of folk, fro... Astral Plane Location: Philadelphia This off-the-wall little bistro is a true gem of the Philly eating scene. It's a definite throwback to a less pretentious culinary time, with a gro... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Anyone ever been to Tre Scalini? __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

04-19-2009, 07:29 PM	#12
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Depending on if she's in the mood for something different, try Fez on South street - real chill place and the meal portions are good for 2. Its a Morrocan (sp?) style restaraunt and you eat with your hands - its not romantic, but it definitely has a unique sense to it and the 7 course dinner gives you plenty of time to talk. If you want to take her someplace exotic and she likes meat, try Zod. Buffalo, Ostrich, Kangaroo, whatever - always makes for a good dinner discussion. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#13
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	Franco & Luigi's (13th and Tasker). BYOB. The waitstaff sings on request.... lots of opera. 1. Franco & Luigi's 2. ??????? 3. You will get laid. __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler

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jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	vetri or osteria. my two favorite Italian restaurants in the city __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

04-20-2009, 01:26 AM	#17
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I pretty much checked out every one. I tried Vetri, but it was booked up already. So i went with Osteria. I've been seeing the girl for a few weeks, so the poon side isnt really an issue. She's going back to Ireland in two weeks so i just wanted to take her our somewhere real nice before she left. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

04-20-2009, 12:02 PM	#20
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	Maggianos near Reading Terminal Market is nice. there are a ton of nice places in olde city and center city..but some are crazy expensive, especially for a first date..lol __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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