South Philadelphia has always been known for Italian food, and East Passyunk Avenue has always had restaurants. But in the last decade, something changed: This off-the-beaten-path street became the place to eat in Philly.
East Passyunk Avenue has always had restaurants, but in the last decade, something changed. This South Philly neighborhood became the place to eat. In a half-mile stretch, classic Italian eateries line up next to hip barbecue restaurants, white-tablecloth fine dining destinations, and casual neighborhood cocktail bars. And with year-round festivals, like Flavors on the Avenue, Passyunk Ave Jazz Crawl, Queers on the Ave, and Deck the Ave, it’s one of the most welcoming areas of the city.
This map represents a tight collection of East Passyunk’s greatest dining hits, but there’s so much more to discover.
For this update: We’ve added Suprette, Mr. Martino’s pop-up, and Stateside. And we’ve removed Laurel (which is closing at the end of the year), Flannel (which has closed), and, for now, Cantina. — Additional reporting by Ernest Owens and Sarah Maiellano
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