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Our Dishes are designed carefully by our award winning chefs, so please NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
A 20% gratuity may apply for parties of 5 or more. A 10$ sharing fee for each shared entree will be added.

Ristorante Pesto remains very price-conscious across all dining services. However, to help offset increasing credit card processing fees, a 2.5% fee will be applied to credit card payments only. Debit card and cash payments are not subject to this fee.

For parties of five or more, to ensure fairness to our hardworking staff, an automatic 20% service charge will be applied only to credit card payments when no tip is included on the card. This does not apply if a tip is left in cash or if an issue is brought to our attention.

Thank you for dining with us. We hope you have an amazing experience and truly appreciate your support of our small business.

Specialty - Appetizers

Portabella Special

$17.00

Mushroom topped with mozzarella cheese, crab imperial and crabmeat and baked in a rose sauce

Eggplant Rollatini

$16.00
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella in a rose sauce

Bracciolatini

$16.00
Thin sliced steaks breaded and stuffed with mozzarella then grilled

Puffed Shrimp

$16.00
Wrapped in bacon, puff pastry served with a honey dijon mustard sauce

Burrata

$18.00
Burrata cheese, smoked prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, drizzled with a balsamic reduction

Specialty Entrees

Cavatelli

$30.00
OUR AWARD WINNING dish that was featured on the Rachel Ray Show, a short homemade pasta served with lobster, shrimp, and crabmeat in a rosé sauce

Black Ink

$30.00
Homemade squid ink pasta topped with mussels, clams, shrimp, crab meat, and diced tomatoes in an oil garlic with a touch of tomato sauce

Lamb Chops

$40.00
Served either Grilled and marinated with balsamic vinegar and seasoning over a bed of spring mix OR sautéed with garlic and rosemary and baked in the oven, in a demi-glace sauce

Salmon Special

$26.00
Encrusted with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes, in a lobster shallot tomato cognac cream sauce

Antipasti

Portabella alla Parmigiana

$12.00
Portobello mushrooms topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese, in a rosé sauce

Calamari Fritti

$17.00
Fried calamari served with a side of lemon and marinara sauce

Bruschetta

$10.00
Diced fresh tomatoes, herbs and onions with our homemade pesto (nut-free), over homemade parmesan encrusted bread

Cozze or Vongole

$17.00
Steamed mussels or clams served in your chose of a marinara or oil and garlic sauce

Peperoni Arrostiti con la Mozzarella

$12.00
Fire roasted red peppers and mozzarella, marinated with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil, drizzled with our homemade balsamic reduction

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare

$14.00
Romaine lettuce served with homemade croutons, shaved and grated parmesan, with caesar dressing

Insalata Mista

$14.00
Spring mix served with grated and shaved parmesan, in our special house vinaigrette

Insalata alla Gorgonzola

$14.00
Spring mix served with gorgonzola cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette

Insalata di Pere

$14.00
Spring mix served with homemade poached pears, caramelized walnuts, sunflower seeds, gorgonzola cheese, with our homemade raspberry vinaigrette

Raddichio

$17.00
Served Warm, a bitter raddichio is sautéed with bacon and crabmeat, in a creamy balsamic sauce

Pasta

Gluten-free options Available

Meat and Fish Entrees include two complementary sides of vegetables of the evening.
A side of pasta, Penne, Spaghetti or Linguine in a red, rosá or oil and garlic, is an additional $6.

Gnocchi

$22.00
Homemade potato dumplings served in either our pesto, marinara, rosé, or gorgonzola sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo

$22.00
Homemade fettuccine in a garlic parmesan cream sauce, without or with prosciutto ($3) or chicken ($8)

Penne Primavera

$24.00
Penna with a variety of vegetables of the day in a marinara, rosé or cream sauce

Linguine Pescatora

$28.00
Served with shrimp, mussels, and clams, in a marinara or oil and garlic sauce

Spaghetti alle Vongole

$26.00
Clams served in a marinara or oil and garlic sauce

Linguine alla Scogliera

$28.00
Served with shrimp and lobster, in a marinara sauce

Penne alla Puttanesca

$24.00
Penne with chopped veal, in a mild spicy tomato sauce, with black and green olives

Shrimp Scampi

$26.00
Jumbo shrimp over linguine served in either our marinara, rosé, cognac cream or paprika oil and garlic sauce

Shrimp & Lobster Ravioli

$28.00
Five piece ravioli in a lobster tomato cognac cream sauce

Pollo (Poultry)

Chicken, Veal, Beef and Fish Entrees include two complimentary sides of vegetables of the evening. A side of pasta is an additional $6. The pasta choices are Penna, Spaghetti or Linguine in either a marinara, rosé or oil and garlic sauce.

Pollo Parmigiana

$24.00
Chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara or rosé sauce

Pollo Marsala

$24.00
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce

Pollo Piccata

$22.00

Chicken breast sautéed in a lemon butter sauce

Pollo Fiorentina

$25.00
Chicken cutlet topped with spinach and mozzarella cheese, in a homemade creamy demi-glace sauce

Pollo Zingara

$24.00

Chicken breast sautéed with olives, capers, and tomatoes in a white wine sauce

Pollo ai Carciofi

$25.00
Chicken breast sautéed with tomatoes, artichokes, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese, in a white wine sauce

Pollo alla Gianna

$24.00
Grilled chicken breast topped with our homemade pesto, over a spring mix salad

Pollo alla Bolognese

$25.00
Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and swiss cheese, in a marsala wine demi-glace sauce

Pollo Francese

$26.00
Egg battered, topped with shrimp, in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello (Veal)

Chicken, Veal, Beef and Fish Entrees include two complimentary sides of vegetables of the evening. A side of pasta is an additional $6. The pasta choices are Penna, Spaghetti or Linguine in either a marinara, rosé or oil and garlic sauce.

Vitello Parmigiana

$26.00
Veal cutlet topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara or rosé sauce

Stuffed Veal Chop

$45.00
12 oz center cut veal chop stuffed with spinach, roasted peppers & sharp provolone, in a white wine sauce with mushroom and roasted peppers

Vitello Mare e Monti

$30.00
Veal medallions topped with jumbo shrimp, mozzarella cheese, and prosciutto, in a mushroom demiglace sauce

Vitello Francese

$28.00
Egg battered, topped with shrimp, in a lemon butter sauce

Vitello Marsala

$26.00
Sautéed with mushrooms, in a marsala wine sauce

Vitello Piccata

$24.00
Sautéed in a lemon butter sauce

Costoletta di Vitello Griglia

$40.00
12 oz veal chop seasoned and grilled, served with olive oil and lemon

Quattro Formaggi

$45.00
12 oz veal chop stuffed with four cheeses, provolone, mozzarella, parmesan and swiss, in a demi-glace sauce

Vitello Saltimbocca alla Romana

$26.00
Veal topped with prosciutto and swiss cheese, sautéed in a sage marsala cream sauce

Manzo (Beef)

Chicken, Veal, Beef and Fish Entrees include two complimentary sides of vegetables of the evening. A side of pasta is an additional $6. The pasta choices are Penna, Spaghetti or Linguine in either a marinara, rosé or oil and garlic sauce.

Bistecca alla Griglia

$30.00
Grilled 12 oz angus steak with olive oil and lemon

Stuffed Steak

$35.00
12 oz steak stuffed with crabmeat and topped with fontina cheese, in a mushroom demi-glace sauce

Pesce (Fish)

Chicken, Veal, Beef and Fish Entrees include two complimentary sides of vegetables of the evening. A side of pasta is an additional $6. The pasta choices are Penna, Spaghetti or Linguine in either a marinara, rosé or oil and garlic sauce.

Salmone alla Griglia

$24.00
Grilled salmon dressed with olive oil, served with a side of garlic lemon sauce, on a bed of spring mix

Branzino

$36.00
Mediterranean Sea bass, lightly fried and stuffed with mussels, shrimp, clams and crab meat, in a light tomato sauce with white wine, then wrapped in foil and baked in the oven

Salmone alla Veneziana

$26.00
Filet of salmon decorated with shrimp, clams, mussels and crabmeat sautéed in your choice of a lemon, cream, or rosé sauce

Zuppa di Pesce

$40.00
Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and flounder in a marinara sauce served over bread or linguine

Dolci (Desserts)

Daily Specials - $10.00

Homemade Crème Brûlée

Homemade Tiramisu

Homemade Gelato

As for Flavors

Apple Tart w/ Vanilla Gelato

(seasonal)

Banana Cream Pie

(seasonal)

Limoncello Mascarpone

Ricotta Cheesecake

Chocolate Cake

Reese’s Cake

Ricotta Cannoli

Beverages

Espresso

$4.00
Decaf or Regular

American Coffee

$4.00
Decaf or Regular

Tea

$4.00
Decaf or Regular

Soft Drinks

$4.00
Soda, Juice, Iced Tea

Cappuccino

$6.00
Decaf or Regular

Double Espresso

$8.00
Decaf or Regular

Private Parties $49 Per Person

Set Menu for Private Parties
(Not available Fridays, Saturdays)
$49 per person (not including tax, gratuity, or liquor)


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Each of the following will be given to each table Family Style:

Our Homemade Italian Bread and Marinated Carrots

Mista Salad - Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Parmesan Cheese

Choice of one of the Following Pastas

Penne Marinara: Pasta with fresh marinara sauce

Penne w/ Blush Sauce: Pasta with fresh marinara with a touch of cream

Choice of three of the following entrees

Eggplant Rollatini: Eggplant stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella and spinach served in a rose sauce (Vegetarian)

Chicken Marsala: Chicken with mushrooms in our homemade marsala wine sauce

Chicken Parmigiana: Chicken cutlet topped with marinara sauce & cheese

Chicken Piccante: Chicken breast served in a lemon sauce

Chicken Bolognese: Chicken breast topped with prosciutto & Swiss cheese in marsala wine sauce

Veal Marsala ($2 extra): Veal Medallions served with mushrooms in our homemade marsala wine sauce

Veal Parmigiana ($2 extra): Veal Cutlet topped with marinara sauce & cheese

Veal Piccante ($2 extra): Veal Medallions served in a lemon sauce

Veal Saltimbocca ($2 extra): (Veal Medallions topped w/ prosciutto & swiss cheese in a creamy wine sauce)

Flounder Franchese: Flounder served in a lemon sauce

*** 2 sides of vegetables will be served with each entree

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Beverages - American coffee, tea, soda are included

Dessert - Sheet Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Private Parties $65 Per Person

$65 per person (tax and 20% gratuity included) not available Friday & Saturdays


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Each of the following will be given to each table Family Style:

Appetizers

Our Homemade Italian Bread and Marinated Carrots

Mista Salad - Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Parmesan Cheese

Peperoni Arrostiti con la Mozzarella - Fire roasted red peppers and mozzarella marinated with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil drizzled with balsamic reduction

Calamari Fritti – fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce

Entrees

The (V) denotes a vegetarian option. Also, Gluten Free Pasta is available.

Please choose ONE of the following options:

Gnocchi - Homemade potato gnocchi in a rose or pesto sauce (V)

Fettuccini Alfredo - Homemade with cream sauce and parmesan cheese, with or without (V) prosciutto

Shrimp Scampi - Jumbo shrimp over linguine served in the following sauces: rosé, cognac cream or oil, and garlic

Penne Primavera - Served with a variety of vegetables of the day in a rosé sauce or cream sauce (V)

Penne alla Puttanesca - Served with chopped veal in a mildly spicy tomato sauce with black and green olives

Linguine Pescatora - Served with shrimp, mussels, and clams in a red or white sauce

Pollo or Vitello Parmigiana - Chicken or veal cutlet topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a red or rosé sauce

Pollo or Vitello alla Marsala - Chicken or veal sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce

Pollo ai Carciofi - Chicken breast sautéed with artichokes, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese in white wine sauce

Pollo alla Bolognese - Chicken breast topped with prosciutto and Swiss cheese in a marsala wine sauce

Viletto Saltimbocca alla Romana - Veal topped with prosciutto and Swiss cheese sautéed in a marsala and cream 
sauce with sage

Salmon alla Griglia - Filet of salmon dressed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon sauce

Salmon Veneziana - Filet of salmon decorated with shrimp, clams, mussels, and crabmeat sautéed in your choice of a 
lemon, cream, or rose' sauce

***A Family Style Side of Vegetables of the day will be served on each table

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Beverages - American coffee, tea and soda included

Dessert - Sheet Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Best in Country

TripAdvisor

Ristorante Pesto, an exceptional dining experience, offers authentic Italian cuisine made from the freshest high-quality ingredients. The chefs create mouth-watering pasta, flavorful pesto, and succulent lamb chops.

Michael C.

West Bridgewater, MA

Our Airbnb host recommended this gem and it was one of the best dinner experiences to date. Food was beyond amazing and the service even better. Can't wait to visit my daughter next year and visit for dinner.

Zagat

Philadelphia

Fans of this rustic-chic Italian in an East Passyunk Crossing brownstone “promise you won't leave hungry”, as there's “always something extra coming out of the kitchen” – all of it “excellent”; it's run by an “outstanding” chef-owne

Joseph P.

Philadelphia, PA

Try this place. It is simply fantastic. The food is great. The owners are very warm and engaging. The service is excellent. By far the best dining experience I have had in Philly.

NBC Foodies

Philadelphia

Homemade Italian cooking just like you'd expect at home is what you'll get at this South Philly hot spot. Ristorante Pesto does an incredible job of turning food into art. The food makes you feel like you are right there in Italy.

South Philly Review

Philadelphia

Gnocchi here are absolute perfection. They are made with potatoes and were so light and creamy, they melted in my mouth. Just savoring the gnocchi at this family place is worth a visit.

Angie V.

Saint Johns, FL

As always, when traveling find that special local place that prepares food from the heart. I accomplished just that! Ristorante Pesto is a family owed/operated business known to the locals of Philadelphia.

2021 TRAVELER'S CHOICE AWARD

Ristorante Pesto has been voted the #5 for BEST EVERYDAY EATS Restaurant in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com. We promise to provide excellent food and service to our customers.

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25 Years and Counting...

If family tradition with great food and atmosphere is what you crave, then Ristorante Pesto is definitely the place for you. Stop in and see for yourself.


Contact Us

1915 South Broad Street
     Philadelphia, PA 19148

215.336.8380

Restaurant Hours

Sun - Mon: CLOSED

Tue - Sat: 5pm - 9:30pm


Take-Out Availabilty

Tue-Thu: 5-8:30pm

Fri: 5-6pm

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Full Liquor License

Wine still permitted

No alcohol or beer allowed

No separate checks

20% gratuity may apply for parties of 5+


Delivery Options

We offer delivery on Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash — Tuesdays to Thursdays, 5pm to 8:30pm.

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