33. Barbuzzo

So it’s a little tight in there. And a little hard to snag a reservation. And your chances of getting a bar seat on a Saturday are only slightly better than your shot at winning the Mega-Millions. Just deal with it, people, or you’ll miss out on the city’s best-executed Mediterranean-inspired menu—and also the joy of ordering a lengthy parade of small plates, each better than the next. (Unless you start with the lardo pizza. There’s nothing better than that.) Whether getting into this convivial little sliver of a restaurant means 45 minutes at the door or three weeks on Open Table, Barbuzzo is one of those rare Philly spots that are always worth the wait.

Sure beats Little Pete’s: The late-night menu offers $3 drafts, $5 wine and $10 pizza, Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 to midnight.

Visit one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia:
Barbuzzo, 110 South 13th Street, 215-546-9300.

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