Pietramala

Pietramala was absolutely wonderful! It’s such a delicious and quaint spot — perfect for our anniversary dinner. The focaccia, Ras el hanout cauliflower, and polenta-based ice cream are all standouts. It’s beautiful to see a vegan restaurant focus on celebrating plant-based food (as opposed to using imitation meats, etc.). We love that the flavor profiles are genuinely unique and that the food and beverages are locally-sourced. Cozy atmosphere, great service/ethos, and an all-around special experience.

- Leela Breitman -

A transcendent experience! We sat at the counter and it was awesome to have the chefs serve us the dish and talk about what goes into it. The food was amazing, especially as vegetarians. We felt like you couldn’t go wrong with any of the dishes on the menu. While the beer is not on tap and the cocktails may not have been served at the ideal temperature, this did not impact our overall experience and definitely an improvement from when we went last. Would recommend this place to anyone!

- Bryce H -

Exceptional restaurant, and the best meal eaten during a trip to Philly. The dishes are creative, flavorful, and memorable. Service was excellent. I will insist on coming back here when I'm in town again

- Robbin Degeratu -

Unlike many vegan spots, this is for grownups. Real cocktails. Food that is filling, but meant to be savored. An unhurried, quiet pace. We did go early (5:30). The restaurant makes use of Pennsylvania sourced products! Creative and subtle touches are evident throughout .

- Donna A. Levin -

One of the best meals I have had and I have a lot of excellent food. The menu was so tempting I could have had any dish on it pretty much and relished every bite had we not eaten our way through Philly for the past two days. This is the kind of food I like to eat: really good local ingredients, prepared in creative and interesting ways, little unexpected twists and techniques that seem simple but take a certain kind if love and understanding of food to do just so. If I lived in Philadelphia I would be here as often as I go to Spoke Wine Bar at home (Boston). I brought my friend’s daughter who is a voracious meat eater who declared “I’m vegan” after her first bite. No need to label it (unless you are of course vegan or have allergies to dairy or whatever) this is just delicious food that anyone who loves food will appreciate.

- Leah Klein -

It was the perfect place to take myself out on a solo date, but I can clearly see that if I were to plan a night out without others here, a reservation is the only way. The food bursts with flavor and no single ingredient hogs the spotlight, so whatever you order, you’ll get a full flavor rollercoaster. The music was so nice and perfect volume. Can’t emphasize enough how amazing the food is and how hospitable the chef, cooks, and servers are—truly exceptional.

- Ivy Summer -

Delicious vegan restaurant with refreshing and innovative dishes! The portions are a bit small for the price, but it’s a lovely spot to share amongst friends.

- Uyen Vu -

This was honestly better than I had hoped it would be. They really weren't trying to make the ingredients into anything other than what they were, which was perfect, fresh and delicious. The staff was top notch and the space was cozy. The food ranged between excellent and jaw dropping. It also qualifies for the highest complement I can give any restaurant. I was plotting my return before I had even left.

- Jeffrey Denson -