Things to Do in South Philly

Philly Italian Market

South Philly

Dining
South Philly is known for excellent Italian restaurants since it is the heart of the Italian community in Philadelphia.

Mezza Luna (763 S 8th St; 215-627-4705) - Italian; amazing gnocchi

Ralph’s Restaurant (760 S. Ninth Street) - America's oldest family-owned Italian restaurant

Tony Luke’s (39 E. Oregon Avenue) - my brother's favorite cheesesteak place

Carman's Country Kitchen (1301 S 11th St; 215-339-9613)

Cucina Forte (768 S 8th St; 215-238-0778)

Geno's Steaks (1219 S 9th St; 215-389-0659) - rival of Pat's

Pat's King of Steaks (1237 E Passyunk Ave; 215-468-1546) - rival of Geno's

James (824 S 8th St; 215-629-4980)

Kristian's Ristorante (1100 Federal St; 215-468-0104)

L'Angolo (1415 Porter St; 215-389-4252)

Sabrina's Café (910 Christian St; 215-574-1599)

Saloon (750 S 7th St; 215-627-1811)

Tre Scalini (1533 S 11th St; 215-551-3870)

Attractions
Philly Italian Market (9th Street)- the oldest and largest working outdoor market in the United States; this is the market that Rocky runs through and someone throws him an orange.

Mummers Museum – a museum dedicated to a Philadelphia tradition

Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catherine Street; 215-922-3456)