Alla Spina Restaurant Review:
Chef Marc Vetri of Vetri, Osteria, Lo Spiedo and Amis Trattoria is behind this Italian gastropub just off North Broad Street. The look is casual with an urban edge --- garage door-style windows roll up in the warm weather months to reveal walls decorated by a professional graffiti artist. The hearty food is ideal for passing around the table and pairing with Alla Spina’s local craft brews and...
Early fans are "blown away" by the "yummy", pork-centric Italian bar treats and "interesting beers" from "taps galore" at Marc Vetri's "sexy" North Philly gastropub; the "industrial-looking", graffiti-graced digs are "over the top", literally, as you can reserve a table atop the walk-in beer fridge, and while some find it a "little pricey", many expect it'll be a "favorite for years to come."
An Italian gastopub might not be the:
An Italian gastopub might not be the first place you'd look for a classic burger but the "Burgamo,” a double cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, pickles, special sauce and cheddar is as all-American as it gets.
Great place for after work drinks and:
Great place for after work drinks and not your everyday standard bar food. My favorites include pig tails, fried snails, and the housemade pretzels.