Bottega Rittenhouse — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Wow, this place is a breath of fresh air. An unassuming, European-style cafe/restaurant/gelateria complete with an elegant espresso machine behind the counter and that oh-so-wonderfully ubiquitous Illy coffee. The food though 🤤🤤🤤 I got an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich with fresh pesto on it — it was warm, gooey, and delicious. Behind the counter I could see one of their lovely hand-rolled pastas on the tray, lightly dusted with flour, ready to be thrown in the water — i’ll definitely be back to try some. But the star of the show was hands-down the Albanian three-milk sponge cake that I got — two inches tall and straight up SOAKED with sweet milk, topped with a thin layer of rich caramel. I ate the sizable piece i’d gotten in less than a minute, easily. For someone with a sweet tooth like me, it’s a slice of heaven on Earth. The kind young lady behind the counter told me that it was her family’s recipe and I wasn’t surprised — it was too good not to be. This little cafe is truly a hidden gem — I hope my fellow Philadelphians recognize its exceptional quality and...

After just the first few bites, you can tell they have a huge focus on the quality of what they’re serving. The staff/owner also seem to genuinely enjoy their customers having a good experience.

Their sandwiches are quickly becoming a favorite - soft and crispy bread, packed with flavor, makes you want to go back the next day. The pasta was delicious as well, with a generous portion at a fair price. Illy coffee is available, alongside a bunch of pastries and gelato flavors.

It’s one of those places that, after the first time, you want to explore more of the menu with each visit. It’s very clear they put a lot of effort into their food, and it...

this place is so bright and fresh feeling inside! i finally stopped in and the coffee is great, i also got some pastries for my fiancé and myself, the donuts are incredible and i'm sure he will also love the cookie. i have to go back to try more! this will also definitely be a spot i take my mom when she visits, she lived in italy when she was younger and loves italian sodas more than anything, which they have a great selection of. i can't believe it took me this long...