🇺🇸 Philly's Best Budget-Friendly Italian Gem

Cheap, delicious, and absolutely phenomenal pasta! 😋 Here’s my early review of Ambrosia Ristorante — a cozy spot that won my heart! Grilled Octopus 🐙 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tender, bouncy, and perfectly seasoned — not overly salty like some NYC versions. No sogginess, just pure deliciousness! Salmon Sashimi 🍣 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Super fresh, rich belly cuts + zesty sauce to balance the fat. ⚠️ Heads up: This is the MAX fatty belly portion — skip if you're not into that! CRISPY Gnocchi 🥔🔥 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The BEST fried potato dumplings I’ve ever had — crunchy outside, soft inside! Topped with bacon, mushrooms, and sweet potato… savory with a hint of sweet. Potato lovers, you MUST order this! ⚠️ I’m obsessed — but remember, it’s still just potato. Keep expectations reasonable 😉 Grilled Salmon 🌟🌟🌟 Simple salt seasoning — very “white people dinner” vibes — but cooked perfectly with a beautifully charred skin. A solid healthy pick! Burrata 🧀 🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you like burrata, you’ll like this! That weird-looking side? Surprisingly tasty! (Burrata = soft, moist, milky cheese) Tiramisu 🍰 🌟🌟 A bit sweet for me, but pretty standard American-level sweetness. Squid Ink Pasta with Crab 🦀🍝 🌟🌟🌟🌟 No pic — we devoured it too fast! Tomato-seafood sauce with real crab (though not a ton). Solid flavor! Final Take: A humble little spot serving food with big heart! ❤️ ⚠️ Got inspired late at night and wrote this silly poem: A hidden nook, a quiet space, A chef who cooks with soul and grace. Unique flavors, dishes warm, You’ll leave already planning your return! #PhillyEats #ItalianFood #BudgetFriendlyPhilly #GnocchiLove #HiddenGemPhilly #FoodReview