7 great Italian restaurants in the Philly suburbs

Filling the table with fresh pastas and handmade pizzas can be easy in Philly. But finding the right spot with all your Italian favorites can be tricky.

Luckily, the Philly suburbs have plenty of Italian restaurants serving everything from cacio e pepe to wild boar ravioli. Find wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas with gluten-free crust in Chadds Ford and West Chester, eggplant Parm and house-made meatballs in Newtown, and grilled polenta and spicy shrimp fra diavolo in Glen Mills and Phoenixville.

Here are some suburban Italian spots to try:

West Chester is home to one of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants, thanks to chef Anthony Andiario’s dedication to showcasing local ingredients. Andiario offers a fine-dining experience complete with white tablecloths and a carefully curated wine list. The menu changes every week, sometimes more often, but folks can expect handmade pasta and house-baked bread..

📍106 W. Gay St., West Chester, Pa. 19380, 📞 484-887-0919, 🌐 andiario.com

This cozy BYOB in Doylestown serves affordable dishes with big flavors. Menu highlights include the polenta cake with Gorgonzola rosemary cream, crispy veal alla vodka, and fazzoletti pasta with braised short ribs. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner inside the 35-seat restaurant, and don’t forget to finish off with Tuscan-style bread pudding with bourbon sauce.

📍57 W. State St., Doylestown, Pa. 18901, 📞 215-230-9100, 🌐 domanistar.com

Bryn Mawr’s newest Italian spot, Carina Sorella, offers a seasonal menu with house-made pastas and pizzas year-round from executive chef Tom Hartshorn. Pop in for cacio e pepe, chicken Parm, meatballs, or Branzino. There’s also an extensive wine and cocktail list (with or without alcohol), including a negroni on tap.

📍866 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010, 📞 610-596-9166, 🌐 carinasorella.com

Whether it’s a family reunion or a friends gathering, Vecchia Osteria offers some of the best group dining in the Philly suburbs. Order fried calamari, clams casino, insalata Gorgonzola, eggplant Parm, veal, Italian sausage, and house-made meatballs for the group. Save room for dessert, including limoncello cake, cannolis, and espresso tiramisu.

📍20 Richboro Road, Newtown, Pa. 18940, 📞 215-860-7774, 🌐 vecchiaosteriabypasquale.com

Rittenhouse Square diners will recognize Osteria Ama when venturing out to Chadds Ford and West Chester. That’s because Delco and Chester County were the original homes of chef Genti Mataj’s Italian BYOB. Whether in Philly or the suburban locations, expect fresh pastas and wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, with gluten-free crust options. Popular dishes include chicken Parm rosa and sausage risotto.

📍100 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, Pa. 19317, 📞 484-800-8676, 🌐 osteriaama-cf.com

A neighborhood favorite in Glen Mills, Il Granaio is a spacious BYOB where hearty portions are the norm. Signature dishes include pesce Francese for seafood lovers and short rib tortelloni for meat enthusiasts. The Phoenixville location offers a similar menu.

📍711 Concord Rd., Glen Mills, Pa. 19342, 📞 610-459-8469, 🌐 ilgranaiopa.com

Bar Lucca in Conshohocken pays homage to Brian Pieri’s family roots in Lucca, Italy. Executive chef Will Langlois crafts Tuscan-inspired dishes like wild boar ravioli, bucatini with pecorino, thin-crust pizzas, and fried sage pork chops with rosemary mashed potatoes. And if choosing the right dish feels impossible, consider the six-course chef’s seasonal tasting menu served family style for parties of four or more.

📍729 E. Hector St., Conshohocken, Pa. 19428, 📞 610-825-2700, 🌐 barluccarestaurant.com