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  3. Lucky 13 Pub (0.1 miles)
WHERE TO SHOP
  1. Mia's of Philadelphia (0.1 miles)
  2. South Philly Style Shoes (0.2 miles)
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WHERE TO DRINK
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  3. Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub (1.1 miles)

RESTAURANT LISTINGS

 
THE DETAILS
Cuisine(s):


Entree Price:
$$$ — Expensive

Insider Tip:
The tab may be higher than at most other BYOBs in this neighborhood, but that matters not to Di Renzo’s disciples.

Meals Served:
Dinner
Dessert

Payment Type:
MasterCard
Visa

Features:
Group Friendly
Kid Friendly
Private Room(s)
Small Plates

Alcohol Type:
BYOB

Reservations Required:
Dinner Suggested

Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
South Philly

Hours:
T-S: 05:00 PM-10:00 PM
Su: 03:30 PM-09:00 PM

Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2002 Neighborhood Restaurants, South Philly, Best of Philly 2000 South Philly


Tre Scalini

1915 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-551-3870
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With all the charm of a mirrored-and-paneled finished basement, Tre Scalini will never wow anyone with its decor. With the first or second course, though, first-timers realize that the delicate gnocchi and other homemade pastas of chef-owner Franca Di Renzo are the focus, along with the familial warmth of her daughter, Francesca, and husband, Alberto. You’d expect to find no-frills peasant dishes like broccoli rabe over grilled polenta in this unassuming rowhouse devoted to south-central Italian cuisine, but there are plenty of others with uptown flair: quail with sage and garlic; squid-ink pasta with shrimp; a huge veal chop with shiitake mushroom sauce.

Featured In
Best of Philly 2002 Neighborhood Restaurants, South Philly
Don't be put off by Tre Scalini's chain-smoking chef/owner, Franca DiRenzo, when, cigarette in lips, ashes dangling, she pokes her he...

Best of Philly 2000 South Philly
Don't be fooled by the nothing decor. Tre Scalini has developed a cult following among foodies with a hankering for authentic regiona...

User Reviews (1) :
Review
My husband and I enjoyed a cozy dinner at Tre Scalini last Friday evening. The atmosphere was lovely, the service was impeccable, the food was #1 - HANDS DOWN!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the entire ambiance of the evening and would recommend dining at Tre Scalini to EVERYONE!!
Posted by Terry: Mar. March 29th, 2009 at 3:37 PM
 
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