Scarpetta - Philadelphia

We had a wonderful server named Ryan who went above and beyond to make our anniversary dinner special by providing glasses of champagne for our toast. However,... read more We had a wonderful server named Ryan who went above and beyond to make our anniversary dinner special by providing glasses of champagne for our toast. However, the rest of our experience fell short of our expectations. Italian restaurants are known for their pasta dishes, but unfortunately, this was not the case here. My gnocchi was undercooked and my husband's was overcooked, leading us to leave without finishing our meal and seek out another restaurant.

The view at this restaurant is amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and my husband loved everything he ordered. I was a bit surprised by the polenta I ord... read more The view at this restaurant is amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and my husband loved everything he ordered. I was a bit surprised by the polenta I ordered as it was different from what I was expecting, but the staff quickly and without hesitation replaced it. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Rittenhouse.

We enjoyed a delicious arugula and fig salad followed by wonderful pasta dishes at this restaurant. The pasta with spare rib was exceptional, while the one with... read more We enjoyed a delicious arugula and fig salad followed by wonderful pasta dishes at this restaurant. The pasta with spare rib was exceptional, while the one with lobster was slightly less impressive. The gelato was good, although we prefer the gelato at Fiero in North Philly. The service was delightful, with helpful recommendations and just the right amount of attention and participation. We were able to enjoy a quiet and lovely dinner in each other's company, with the added bonus of a beautiful view over Rittenhouse Square. Thank you for a great dining experience.

We fine here regularly and especially enjoy the beet salad and agnolotti. read more We fine here regularly and especially enjoy the beet salad and agnolotti.

Staff was great! Attentive! I had salmon which was undercooked and really not edible except around the edges. I am not someone who complains about food served t... read more Staff was great! Attentive! I had salmon which was undercooked and really not edible except around the edges. I am not someone who complains about food served to me. In retrospect I should have specified that I wanted it prepared medium cooked but serving salmon rare is unusual. I am accustomed to going to the better restaurants in the areas I live (NY metro and Boston) and this has never happened before. Other foods served were great.