Scannicchio's has anchored the corner of South Broad and Porter since 2003, run by chef-owner Christian Varalli and partner Mike Gibson as a family operation. It's BYOB, and the cooking follows the South Philly Italian tradition — homey, unfussy food built on repetition rather than reinvention.
The menu runs through stuffed artichokes, sausage with fresh figs, chicken and veal dishes, and a long list of pasta. Meatballs and tiramisu have developed a following among regulars, who also point to warm, personable service and a classic dining room that hasn't chased any kind of makeover.
It's the kind of neighborhood spot locals build a habit around, returning on a regular basis rather than treating it as an occasion.
The menu runs through stuffed artichokes, sausage with fresh figs, chicken and veal dishes, and a long list of pasta. Meatballs and tiramisu have developed a following among regulars, who also point to warm, personable service and a classic dining room that hasn't chased any kind of makeover.
It's the kind of neighborhood spot locals build a habit around, returning on a regular basis rather than treating it as an occasion.