Branzino Italian Ristorante THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Branzino Italian Ristorante

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Branzino Italian Ristorante

261 S. 17th St. (Spruce St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-790-0103
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Cuisine: Italian
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED In a nicely decorated old townhouse, the kitchen glorifies branzino, a Mediterranean fish, among other Italian delicacies.
Openings: Dinner Tues.-Sun.

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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Branzino Italian Ristorante Restaurant Review:


THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Branzino is a BYOB Italian restaurant and it has the attraction of specializing in the namesake fish, Mediterranean sea bass, firm and white fleshed with a richness when cooked on the bone. The chef’s rendition is grilled whole, dressed simply with olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs and capers and filleted tableside. Branzino goes beyond the usual Italian suspects with such starters as endive salad with apples, walnuts and Stilton in a red wine vinaigrette, and calamari "grigliatta" served with warm olive dressing. Pasta is made fresh daily and includes pappardelle with rabbit ragù or crab ravioli. On a cold winter’s night, the tender osso buco with truffle risotto is the ultimate comfort food. In fine weather, request a table outside in the brick-walled garden. Try the cheesecake for dessert. Enjoy the attention of the staff, the sparkling chandeliers and murals of Italy that decorate this charming setting.