Suggestions for Authentic places near Philadelphia

Kandis K. • September 18, 2013One of the BEST Italian restaurants! This place has been around since the 1800s! Authentic homemade mom/pop style sauces/food. Try either the gnocchi Romano or baked gnocchi! The tiramisu is the BEST!

Christie H. • November 29, 2011Best Italian food in Philly love everything about this place . Everything is very authentic and feels like you are at an Italian family dinner all the diners were very social and friendly

jenny w. • August 11, 2012Favorite Sichuan place hands down very authentic. Get the 夫妻肺片 and 水煮鱼. Avoid the hot pot, expensive and not impressed.

Kathryn • April 16, 2015Great authentic Italian food & nice place for big parties plus dancing 👠👗💃🏼🍝

Sharon B. • November 9, 2012That's for eat in...the comp nachos & bean dip. That cheddar on stuff is like ch. whiz but I have seen other authentic mexican places do the same thing so I don't know what to make of it.

Breanna P. • May 11, 2014This place is brilliant. Best authentic tacos in Philly!

Nofi .. • July 19, 2016Too noisey not for those looking for a quiet place, not the authentic Mexican food....No salsaaa?!!

David B. • September 15, 2012So happy this place opened up by far the best and most authentic thai food in Philly!!! Finally a place that serves real sticky rice!! Aaaahhhhhhh

Calvin S. • July 27, 2016I'm a native Californians. Always surrounded by authentic Mexican food. Did not expect this place to taste amazing!

Becki F. • December 3, 2016This place is no joke. Super authentic, high quality, affordable and down to earth. Great staff. Lychee bubble tea, chicken pho, whatever you will NOT be disappointed. 💯best I've had in philly

Pap V. • August 13, 2016They are so friendly and helpful! The food is very interesting and authentic! If you want to taste Chinese cuisine, this is the place .

Peng C. • March 15, 2010Probably the most authentic sichuan place in philly

Mike C. • August 11, 2012Disappointed. Being from California and mass asian food eateries, this place doesn't come close. Almost Americanized. Wong Wong down the street is the business. Thats very authentic.

Fanny V. • February 24, 2017This place is by far my favorite! The food is amazing, music is authentic and really good service.

Alex d. • March 2, 2013After the Philly Flower Show or during any conventions, a must place to visit for authentic Shanghai food. Yum!

Daniel S. • July 16, 2017Great mexican place. the atmosphere was awesome and the food was really authentic. Take the Carnitas they are to die for

@LaurenceTom • June 27, 2012For Milk Tea Connoisseurs: One of the only places to get authentic brewed milk tea not tea bagged. Be sure to order Hong Kong Style Milk Tea (in Cantonese if possible)

JB F. • October 14, 2010Really good Cheesesteak, the place really feels like authentic, definitly recommended !!! I loved it !!!

Erica W. • May 10, 2011absolutey love this place couldnt ask for any better authentic mexican grub

E B. • July 26, 2013We drove from Delaware with Chinese friends to come to this place. Pretty authentic Cantonese cuisine. Heard their sea food is good.

KatieCorrado I. • December 3, 2015If tacos were served in hell as my torture, this would be the place serving them. No horchatta. "Authentic" tacos served with lettuce salsa and sour cream. Made with what looks like cheesesteak meat.

David A. • February 16, 2019This place is the ultimate treat when you are craving an authentic jewish deli in Philly.

Jasmin F. • August 8, 2013This place is very small but if you want Authentic Ramen...This is it!!!! Will definitely go back

Visit Philly • October 12, 2011For those who like their hot peppers hot, Reading Terminal stand Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagie is the place for an authentic hoagie stuffed with all manner of meats.

DK D. • November 1, 2011Fun place to go with a big group especially if you plan to do karaoke upstairs! Pretty much every thing I've ordered from the menu is good, authentic. Good sake cocktails, fair beer selection.

Rob B. • July 9, 2013This place is very authentic. Loved the Pho noodles and Shaved Beef Tendon!

Adam C. • November 23, 2014Having always wanted to try an authentic Philly cheesesteak but not being able to due to the fact that I'm vegan; THIS PLACE CHANGES EVERYTHING. Their vegan version is beyond delicious. I'm obsessed.

Men's Health Mag • November 8, 2011You've got to respect a place that opens at 7a.m. some days just to host a big soccer matchup. They've even got a European draft system so Guinness pours like Guinness should. Authentic enough for ya?

Greg F. • July 24, 2019Excellent place to get an authentic Philly cheesesteak. Ordering will be easier if you know the lingo. Wiz with = cheese whiz & onions.

Philadelphia Magazine • December 2, 2011The wait staff isn't exactly friendly, the place is filled with smoke, the beers are cheap and those are precisely the good old fashioned, authentic qualities we want and expect from a dive bar.