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Photo courtesy of Vetri
Vetri Cucina
Cuisine: European, Italian
Price Range: $$$$
10Best Says
With only 35 seats, this nationally acclaimed restaurant is booked one to two months in advance, so call way ahead for reservations. Chef-owner Marc Vetri prepares elegant "new" Italian cuisine,... Read More
With only 35 seats, this nationally acclaimed restaurant is booked one to two months in advance, so call way ahead for reservations. Chef-owner Marc Vetri prepares elegant "new" Italian cuisine, served only as a prix fixe menu for $135. Seasonally rotating entrees include unusual meats like chestnut fettucini with boar and cocoa, baby goat with freshly stone milled polenta and Texas antelope with squash and amarone sauce. The signature dessert, chocolate polenta souffl�, sounds wacky, but it's quite good. Business dress appropriate. Vetri closes for one week in January and two weeks in August, so call ahead if you're thinking about dining here during those months.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert
- Fine Dining: "If you're not able to score a reservation for Vetri, visit Marc Vetri's more accessible restaurants, Osteria, Amis and Alla Spina."
- Italian: "If you're not able to score a reservation for Vetri, visit Marc Vetri's more accessible restaurants, Osteria, Amis, and beginning in 2012, Alla Spina."
- Best Restaurants: "If you're not able to score a reservation for Vetri, visit Marc Vetri's more accessible restaurants, Osteria, Amis, Alla Spina and Pizzeria Vetri."
- Best for Fine Dining Because: The chef crafts a menu based on your tastes and preferences.
- Best for Italian Because: When it comes to Italian, this place takes it up a notch with interesting add-ons and combinations, making your meal a true culinary experience.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: A restaurant run by Mark Vetri and booking months in advance is one you'll certainly want to put on your list to visit.
