Long time South Philly favorite
Next to a public parking lot, a rarity in South Philly, is Mr. Martino's which has been here many years. Traditional South Philly cooking in a high ceiling room with a large staircase.
Mr Martino's. I love this place. The friendliest service, beautiful candle-lit room, and fresh fresh fresh tasty simple Italian food. Delicious. BYOB.
Our Favorite BYOB. The food is simple and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and charming. It is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or gathering of friends. We have been here a dozen times and never been disappointed.
Best BYOB small one-woman kitchen Italian restaurant on Passyunk. They have been on the block for 30+ years. Love the intimate atmosphere and delicious food. Great for date night. Go with people you like to talk to and bring a bottle or two of wine. Usually there for 2-2.5 hrs!
**Open for pop ups on the weekend usually once a month (with a summer hiatus). Keep an eye on their Instagram page! Tables go quick.
Fantastic Italian restaurant full of cozy, old-world charm. The ambiance, the service, and the food were all perfect. It's a bit of a hidden gem in a neighborhood with flashier, trendier restaurants, but it's definitely worth a try if you're in the neighborhood.
Take a trip to Italy with out a plane!!!! Go ahead its worth the lyft! And take two bottles of wine to this gorgeous south philly BYOB. The charm and service are top notch. And the food will do the talking 👌. Save room for dessert 🍋
The absolute best service I've ever had in a restaurant! "The Martino Girls" are kind, attentive, thoughtful, and the food is really amazing. Thank you ladies for a wonderful night out, we can't wait to come back for your next pop-up!
My family loves this restaurant. The owner has always been there, he visits the tables and chats briefly but enough to make you feel welcome, and always GENUINELY smiling. The food is good, small portions but enough to be filling, not overly full. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, authentically 19th century Philly and inviting. The menu is limited but has a smattering of standards plus a few not-so-standard items. The bread is from Faragalli's bakery in So Philly and just wonderful !! Make a reservation because you'll need it.
A great, cozy and quaint Italian spot. I felt like a guest at a family friend's house. The sauces are incredible. It's a BYO restaurant, but the prices are somehow still very reasonable ($10-$15 for an entree). What a deal!
Call ahead to make a reservation.
I wanted to give my husband the true Philadelphia experience and thanks to an awesome recommendation from a friend we made it to Mr. Martino's. It's cozy, friendly, and the food is delectable. We shared the polenta and portable and the ricotta appetizers plus risotto and lasagna. It was all so good - and the atmosphere is very homey. You won't be disappointed - but do BYOB from The Bottle Shop down the street.
Saturday, 8/24/2019, 6pm changed to 7pm @ 4:30pm--no problem!
Reservations recommended
Service: Friendly, knowledgable, welcoming--won't rush you out.
Check or cash only.
Atmosphere: cross between grandma's house and a second hand shop. Seating is slightly cramped, but, folks there are nice.
Food: Excellent homemade. Simple, subtle but, delicious. Smaller portions than most restaurants, but, worth it.
Happy omnivorous & vegetarian couple brought home extra entrées for the next day.
Ordered:
Vegetarian: arugula salad, white bean soup, & portabella mushroom appetizer.
Non-veg: scallops in risotto, veal ravioli, balsamic chicken.
Dessert: lemon tart & tiramisu.
Everything was delicious.
Coffee is very good, too.
We ate Sunday evening dinner here with a group of 6. It was a very comfortable and homey atmosphere, totally enjoyable! The owner and the waitress were both friendly and welcoming, and the waitress was able to answer every question and obviously knew the kitchen process and the choices extremely well. There was even a risotto for those of us going gluten-free, and the other choices looked amazing as well. Everyone enjoyed their food; the portobello mushroom and polenta appetizer was delicious! Tortelloni with sausage were reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen! Lemon tart was perfect and the next time I'll get a whole one for myself! Whoever thought the owner was "creepy" is sadly mistaken--he is quite friendly and proud of his restaurant, as well he should be! A very delicious and satisfying evening!
Such a hidden treasure right in the middle of East Passyunk. So hidden - we literally walked right by it on our way there!
This place feels like you are at a cozy cafe in Europe. The food is all prepared by one woman who owns and operates the restaurant with her husband. Extremely reasonably priced, but if you are looking for a giant serving sizes that one may be used to at many South Philly Italian restaurants then this is not the place. The servings are more in line with what you would see at a European restaurant, but not terrible small where you will walk out hungry.
I can't recommend this place enough and can't wait to go back. You should not, however, they are only open for dinner on the weekends (Friday through Sunday), so definitely make sure to make reservations.
"Don't tell me what you ate. Tell me who you ate with.' Dinner isn't just about the food. It's about the people and the atmosphere. This little place will forever hold a special place in my heart. Mr. Martino is always in the dining area making sure everyone is happy. Truthfully if you cant be happy while here, then you cant be happy anywhere. I fell in love at this restaurant and also with it. The place is magical.
This place is fantastic!!! They are celebrating 25 years of being in business, and here is hoping they can continue for at least 25 more. Super romantic space. Wonderful service. Delicious food. BYOB. And insanely affordable price point. Can’t wait to go back!!!
One of the most pleasurable resturants in South Philly. The atmosphere is so comfortable it feels like you could stay all night. And the menu is a hit from top to bottom. You couldn't ask for a nicer evening out.
One of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Visiting from Phoenix and happened upon the restaurant by accident. The owner was welcoming and shared some of the history of the building. Overall a great evening.
Very friendly staff! The dinner was fantastic and plate sizes were manageable. Two of us shared two appetizers and the seasonal main course with side of Fiorellas sausages.
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