Ristorante Pesto
4.8 (1,318)restaurant
4.8 (1,318)Homestyle Neapolitan dishes and standout handmade gnocchi draw diners to this warm, family-run South Philly brownstone.
Description
In East Passyunk Crossing, Giovanni Varallo and Chef Maria Varallo-Facenda lead the kitchen with dishes like succulent lamb chops and pesto alongside potato gnocchi praised for being exceptionally light and creamy. Together with Concetta Varallo, the family runs the room with attentive hospitality, where diners often note there is always something extra coming out of the kitchen to ensure no one leaves hungry.