Branzino Italian Ristorante

4.4 (297)

$30 and under

Italian

261 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We are now open for brunch 11am-2:30pm
WE ARE BACK... and better then ever. from a devastating fire in 2016, that forced us to shut down for almost 2 years.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, Branzino serves mouthwatering modern Italian cuisine in a gorgeous expansive townhome with an exquisite private garden, which is perfect for alfresco dining during the spring, summer and fall. Savor our fresh crudo, handmade pastas, inventive appetizers, braised meats and delectable seafood compositions, including our whole roasted Branzino, which is filleted tableside. Our beautifully appointed garden is considered one of the most treasured alfresco dining spots in the City of Brotherly Love, and contains a wonderful mix of sun, shade and summer breezes. Join us for dinner Six nights a week,(we are closed on Monday) or reserve the garden or one of our dining rooms for private parties for up to 120. Please BYOB.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.branzinophilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luan Tota
Private party facilities
Room for up to 180 seated meal. Any occasion such as from small office gathering, birthday dinner, to wedding rehearsal, baby and bridal shower, and more.

Location
261 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
Center City
Cross street
on 17-th street, between Locust and Spruce
Parking Details
LAZ parking on 1616 Chancellor street,$10 with stamp or business card
Public transport
Septa 15 and market
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters
- Half DozenUSD 15.00
- One DozenUSD 30.00
- eachUSD 2.50
Salmon CarpaccioUSD 16.00
dill creme fraiche, pink peppercorn vin
Sicilian Style CalamariUSD 15.00
caper, pine nut, black currant, olive, fregula sarda, san marzano
ShrimpUSD 16.00
burrata, tomato broth, lemon jam, chive oil, dehydrated olive
Char Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00
chips, bell pepper sott'acetto, poached egg vinaigrette, morcilla
MusselsUSD 15.00
leeks, salsa calabrese, grilled bread

From the Land

VerdureUSD 9.00
shaved brussels sprouts, kale, almonds, pecorino, grain mustard vinaigrette
Baby ArugulaUSD 9.00
shaved pear, pecorino, lemon vinaigrette
Mozzarella di BuffaloUSD 15.00
pesto two ways, olive, fett'unta
Filet CarpaccioUSD 14.00
shaved parmigiano, micro arugula, pickled chipolini onion
Chicken Liver CrostiniUSD 13.00
braised onions, wilted kale, crispy chicken skin, sourdough
Braised ArtichokeUSD 13.00
sourdough, fresh ricotta, watercress/mint pesto, black currant sott'acetto

Primi

Ghost Pepper Seafood TortelliUSD 16.00
spicy Fra Diavolo sauce
GarganelliUSD 15.00
rabbit confit, roasted shallot, kale, herbed ricotta
Mushroom RavioloUSD 14.00
mushroom brodo, thyme, parmesan crumbs
CavatelliUSD 14.00
pink shrimp, cauliflower, oven roasted tomato, basil
Stuffed GnoccoUSD 14.00
gorgonzola dolce, walnut, salsa della nonna
Mushroom RisottoUSD 14.00
truffle oil
Macherroni alla ChitarraUSD 14.00
caccio e peppe

Secondi

BranzinoUSD 30.00
lemon, caper, butter
Roasted CodUSD 29.00
squid and cannellini bean stew, tomato
Diver ScallopsUSD 30.00
parsnip, radish confit, mushroom, pine nut gremolata
Pan-Roasted ChickenUSD 24.00
butternut squash puree, braised greens
Rabbit CacciatoreUSD 29.00
vegetable stew, grilled bread
Sirloin SteakUSD 29.00
roasted mushroom, mushroom puree veal reduction
Braised Lamb ShankUSD 28.00
soft polenta, lamb jus

Contorni

Soft PolentaUSD 6.00
Sicilian CauliflowerUSD 8.00
Herb Roasted MushroomsUSD 8.00
Brussels SproutsUSD 6.00
onions

Featured Drinks

SodaUSD 2.50
Mineral WaterUSD 6.00
B.Y.O.B.

Reviews

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4.4

(297)

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

297 Reviews

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tomo
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, atmosphere and the service were outstanding. Absolutely will be one of our regular places to go.
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DianeW
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant. Consistently great food and great service. They work hard to make your evening a special experience. Only issue we have ever had is that a dish was too salty for our taste and they replaced it. Highly recommend it.
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KyleF
Central Kentucky13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant. Staff was amazing. They had incredible specials. Very good value for a byob restaurant in Philadelphia
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Maraten716
Philadelphia County20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very comfortable and upscale feel at Branzino. The staff was welcoming and the food was clearly made to order and very fresh. The table side filet of Branzino was done to perfection. We all enjoyed all our courses from the potato leek soup to the mushroom risotto to the home made ravioli and a steak and mushroom dish. Our server was attentive and friendly and the timing of the courses was excellent. She even answered our question about what olive oil they use for the bread dipping - and we already have ordered some for home. It’s also a BYOB and we will definitely be back soon.
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Niki Gold
New York City18 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Ate here before Covid when many people still avoided it due to it's stale reputation. Hope they're doing better now, but the food was very bland and uninspired for the price. The dining room was mostly empty. Unfortunately, the highlight was the bottle of wine we brought so it gets points for being a BYO.
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AshleeP Gold
Philadelphia County17 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, we had an incredibly disappointing meal. Every dish that was supposed to be hot was cold, as though they were plated and sat out for the entire dinner service of the evening. The ravioli was hard and the oysters tasted spoiled. We will not be returning.
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Betty Gold
Philadelphia County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening will be back soon. My fish had a few bones in it.
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DoctorZaius Gold
Philadelphia County24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the ambiance was fantastic. The service, however, was not on par with with the food and ambiance. Either the kitchen messed up or the wait person forgot to put our order in, because it took 45 minutes to get our dinner. The table who were seated next to us, and seated 20 minutes after us, got their food right after we did which added salt to the wound. The manager was nice and apologized. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary so given the delay n getting our food, we didn’t have time to ordered desert and coffee.
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AnthonyA
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service but too loud. Could not converse with people at table
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giotto
Philadelphia County13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere and good food. I would like to see the entrees a bit larger. My entree consisted of six small raviolis and I thought it would be a bit more generour.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.branzinophilly.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luan Tota
Private party facilities
Room for up to 180 seated meal. Any occasion such as from small office gathering, birthday dinner, to wedding rehearsal, baby and bridal shower, and more.

Location
261 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
Center City
Cross street
on 17-th street, between Locust and Spruce
Parking Details
LAZ parking on 1616 Chancellor street,$10 with stamp or business card
Public transport
Septa 15 and market
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Branzino Italian Ristorante

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From the Sea

Oysters

Salmon CarpaccioUSD 16.00

Sicilian Style CalamariUSD 15.00

ShrimpUSD 16.00

Char Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00

MusselsUSD 15.00

From the Land

VerdureUSD 9.00

Baby ArugulaUSD 9.00

Mozzarella di BuffaloUSD 15.00

Filet CarpaccioUSD 14.00

Chicken Liver CrostiniUSD 13.00

Braised ArtichokeUSD 13.00

Primi

Ghost Pepper Seafood TortelliUSD 16.00

GarganelliUSD 15.00

Mushroom RavioloUSD 14.00

CavatelliUSD 14.00

Stuffed GnoccoUSD 14.00

Mushroom RisottoUSD 14.00

Macherroni alla ChitarraUSD 14.00

Secondi

BranzinoUSD 30.00

Roasted CodUSD 29.00

Diver ScallopsUSD 30.00

Pan-Roasted ChickenUSD 24.00

Rabbit CacciatoreUSD 29.00

Sirloin SteakUSD 29.00

Braised Lamb ShankUSD 28.00

Contorni

Soft PolentaUSD 6.00

Sicilian CauliflowerUSD 8.00

Herb Roasted MushroomsUSD 8.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 6.00

Featured Drinks

SodaUSD 2.50

Mineral WaterUSD 6.00

B.Y.O.B.

Additional information

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