Philadelphia/Naples Knows How to Cook

🌟 Bistro La Baia BYOB 🌟 📍 1700 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 A family-owned Italian restaurant for thirty years, with very traditional southern Italian flavors. The atmosphere is extremely neighborhood-friendly, like a community dining hall where you feel at home. After eating here, you might even feel like your skin has improved. 🌟 Pre-Meal Bread The bread is warm, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, with a fluffy texture. The handmade tomato sauce is mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, giving it a soulful flavor. I asked for two more bread baskets and still couldn’t get enough. 🌟 Eggplant Rollatini Sized like tapas, perfect as an appetizer with white wine. The eggplant rolls are filled with traditional ricotta cheese. The most delightful part is that the eggplant has a slight sweetness! After two scoops, you can see the “molecules” of the cheese, and another scoop reveals tiny blue cheese “spots.” The rich mozzarella has just melted, and the seeds in the tomato sauce hint at the subtle sweetness. This is the most charming and lovely eggplant rollatini I’ve ever had. I might never be able to enjoy the plain, breaded, and fried eggplant rolls again. 🌟 Fettuccine al Ragu Seasoned with vegetables and herbs, the slow-cooked beef rib sauce is incredibly tender. The dish is both refreshing and rich, a perfect balance. Before eating, the waiter sprinkles Parmesan cheese and black pepper. It’s a great dish for cheese lovers like me, following the principle of “stop when your mouth stops.” 🌟 Cappellini Johny Rocco The angel hair pasta is light and refreshing. The tomato sauce has no unpleasant sourness; instead, it’s sweet like malt sugar, without being overly sweet. The pasta is garnished with fried garlic chips, making every bite subtly delicious. It’s not an exaggeration to describe it as a Chinese-style scallion oil noodle dish. It’s not fair to compare it with Fiorella, as there’s a significant difference between the two regions. Both are stars of Philadelphia! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I highly recommend this place to friends who love Italian cuisine. #food #MyDailyLife #GlobalFoodieContest #AmericasFeast