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Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Porcini - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Porcini - Philadelphia

4.7
4.7
2047 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Established in 1996, Porcini restaurant quickly became a favorite destination for neighborhood and locals alike.
Leading the "BYOB Renaissance" in Philadelphia, Owners Maîtred David, and Exec. Chef Steven Sansone combine their knowledge in fine dining, and Trattoria style to create a unique, memorable upscale casual dining experience.

Fresh house made pastas and focus on authentic product's imported from Sicily, Italy and neighboring Mediterranean countries. Theses items are paramount to Chef Sansone's family and regional recipes. The warm welcome from David as if your a long time friend and a knowledgeable service staff completes your visit.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Sansone
  • Catering
    Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
  • Parking details
    Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
  • Public transit
    30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
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What 2,047 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcini in Philadelphia offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with "authentic Italian food" and "friendly service." Guests praise the "amazing garlic bread" and "homemade pasta," making it a favorite for many. Though some find it noisy due to its small size, the "inviting atmosphere" and BYOB policy create a personal touch.
2,047 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience at Porcini--hadn't been in awhile, but was good to be back. Good menu and execution. Helpful staff

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  2. Jason VIP

    Philadelphia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was authentic and delicious. the servers were so organized and on top of things it was actually amazing to watch. I’m glad we ordered several different items off the menu because each one was just as delicious as the next. can’t wait to visit again.

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  3. Gabriela VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went here because of long history and reputation of the restaurant despite hearing warnings. The warnings are true and the food is high school cafeteria level. The only reason to come here is to drink your own wine that you brought.

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  4. Natascha

    Baltimore16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Lackluster food, all of which I can make much better at home. The most infuriating part was the "porcini" pasta which was about half a pound of fresh linguine that had apparently never been drained, as it showed up in a pool of creamy water with not a hint of porcini flavor, and NOT A SINGLE PORCINI MUSHROOM. It was served with 5 or 6 chunks of regular old button mushrooms, yet they have the audacity to charge $30 for the plate. Shameful.

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  5. Kevin VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous! GARLIC BREAD!!!.. Osso buco was great. Squid app was cooked perfectly. Server was engaged and informative, upstairs had a very energetic vibe to it. Just wonderful experience all around!

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  6. Guy VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal great ambiance Terrific service Prompt service

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  7. Deidre VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Puccini many times and we’re never disappointed. The food and service are very pleasant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal!! Great service and ambiance, really enjoyed our visit. The garlic bread is best I’ve ever had hands down!!!

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  9. Mina VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Don’t get trapped with their no change reservation, otherwise you will pay a hefty fee. Food mediocre at best, surprised about the high ratings on this site. Afterwards checked TripAdvisor and Yelp and those reviews were more accurate.

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  10. Susanna

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Wonderful small, cozy place. A bit noisy because it is so small…but food is worth it.

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FAQs

Porcini - Philadelphia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 751-1175.

Porcini - Philadelphia is rated 4.7 stars by 2047 OpenTable diners.

Porcini - Philadelphia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Porcini - Philadelphia

2048 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st and Sansom St. Parking Garage across the street.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount Garage Parking across the street. Validate by server.
  • Public transit
    30th St Station - 6 blocks, 16th and JFK - 6 blocks.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Sansone
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Small events from 25 to 50 guests. Sit down dinners. Take out available. "Sauce and Chaos" Event - design your group dinner event, inquire with the chef at porcinirestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Room available for 15 to 35 guest with private restroom. Sit down service, with several dinner menus to choose from. Guests can feel free to decorate the room to suit the occasion. Gift Cards and certificates are not valid on special events or promotions, including specialty dinners, Valentine's Day, New Year's and private groups.
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