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Bruno's Pizza

➤ 1838 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia I-19126-1547, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Steak • Pickup • Takeout 

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"We each started with a slice, which arrived quickly and hot—just how it should be. After our first bites, we exchanged approving nods. Unlike many other pizza places in Philadelphia and its suburbs that tend to overdo the cheese, leading to it sliding off with a single bite, that isn’t the case at Bruno's! Another highlight is the pizza sauce—it’s robust, sweet, and hints at herbs and spices, just as good pizza sauce should be. Overall, the pizza strikes the perfect balance of cheese, sauce, and a crust that’s both crispy and chewy—truly pizza perfection. Next, we tried their cheesesteak with American cheese and onions. They use fresh rolls that are soft yet remarkably hold all the meat and cheese together, making for a fantastic cheesesteak. What sets Bruno's cheesesteak apart is that they season their meat, offering a flavor profile that’s much richer than the typical, dry meat and cheese you find at many other places. The combination of the seasoned meat, onions, and cheese in that soft roll makes this one of the best cheesesteaks I’ve ever had in Philadelphia. I’ve been to all the popular spots: Steve's Prince of Steaks, Geno's, Pat's, Jim's on South St., and Dalessandro's Steaks, and I can confidently say you need to try a cheesesteak from Bruno's to understand what I mean. To finish our meal, we ordered chicken wings. They are breaded and fried in the style that many of us Philadelphians grew up enjoying from local seafood places and pizzerias. The wings were cooked perfectly, and that first bite into the crispy breading had me hooked. I read some reviews claiming the chicken was undercooked, but I would have to disagree. It’s possible for properly cooked chicken to look red or even bleed at the thigh bone due to pigments from the bone marrow seeping through the thin bones of these young birds, causing a slight tint. I recommend enjoying a slice while waiting for your pizza to be ready. If you’re in the area, this is the place to visit! Pro tip: reheat your pizza on the stove to regain that fresh-from-the-oven taste and texture. Avoid microwaving your leftovers—don’t be an amateur!"

Trevi

➤ 21 E Glenside Ave Glenside, PA 19038, 19038-3423, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Global • Italian • International

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"Have eaten here several times. Was surprised that with a reservation we were still seated at a booth that looked into the kitchen. We could have asked to be moved but chose not to be. Server was very enthusiastic, but neglected to fill water glasses without being asked. My husband's lasagna was a huge brick in the middle of an unadorned plate. A little salad or something green and crunchy would have been nice. Not a fan of a la carte, especially at the price for the entree alone. Room was very dark and somewhat noisy. I would ask not to be seated in that area another time."

Elia

➤ 264 N Keswick AvePA 19038, Glenside, United States

Piatti • Soup • Greek • Pasta • Cheese

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"We had a good meal over the holiday season. We were the ONLY people in the entire restaurant. The portions are BIG. The lamb kabob was great while the chicken and pork were good. We loved a feta cheese in phylo dough with honey. However the big miss was the octopus. It was a huge serving but grossly overcooked and chewy. The waitress was very cordial. However at the end of the meal it was surprising that since we were the only people in the entire restaurant that i literally had to go the the reception area to ask for the check because she was MIA. Overall, we suspect that the main chef was not working that night accounting for the glitches but it was a nice and better option compared to other local greek restaurants like Arpeggio ."

Iron Hill Brewery

➤ 785 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, 19006-8364, HUNTINGDON VALLEY, United States

Piatti • Sushi • Cheese • American • Japanese

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"I had been turned off by a few people because I LOVE prime rib. I had just heard great things about the restaurant. Unfortunately the whole experience was disappointing for us. We had reserved at the open table and requested a stand. When we got there the hostess did not confirm our reservation when we told her we booked them online and still got us to a table. She was our waitress and was pretty good. The drinks were well made but small for the price. We ordered the prime rib. I got the girls cut and my husband got the kings cut which is about a $ 20 price difference. When they came out, they were exactly the smaller portion I ordered in length and thickness. We ordered medium rarity (which it came off like), but it had no flavor and was extremely tough. If there's one thing I love almost as much as prime rib, it's ranch dressing. It was chunky and tasted terrible. (and no, it wasn't blue cheese) To get our USD 100 bill at the end of our meal, we were both utterly disappointed with the entire meal. The quality did not reflect the cost."

Nagomi Japanese

➤ 256 N Keswick Ave, Glenside I-19038-4804, United States

Piatti • Tea • Lunch • Sushi • Japanese

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"So the first time I came here, we waited about an hour for the sushi and I was on the verge of walking out. However, I could plainly see that they had a large table who had arrived before us and at least the appetizers came rapidly when ordered so I wasn't completely starving. I would DEFINITELY recommend making a reservation if you plan on going in for dinner on a Friday night. They are BUSY and close around 10. At 7, there's definitely a dinner crowd and only 2 waitresses and 2 chefs. 1 chef does sushi rolls and 1 does the sashimi. The sashimi is EXCELLENT and comes faster than the rolls which definitely fill you up...so my suggested strategy for getting your money's worth (around $22 a head) is to come with an empty stomach, go ham with appetizers, submit that order first, order some rolls as you desire and then go ham with the sashimi. My friends and I did that the 2nd time around and had a splendid experience. The waitresses are very nice, but you can tell they feel the stress from understaffing...I would recommend the shrimp tempura, green tea and red bean ice cream and salmon for sashimi. Spicy raw tuna rolls are also very good."