Stina

Stina

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Stina's name promises a pizzeria, and that's the wrong way in. The pies are fine, the one with spicy soppressata won't let you down, but they're not why this South Philly BYOB earns its keep. Everything else coming out of that wood-burning oven is where the kitchen actually shows its hand.

Start with the pide, an enormous boat-shaped Turkish flatbread that outclasses the pizza sitting right next to it on the menu. The Mediterranean dishes built around that oven carry a confidence the pizza doesn't quite reach, and they're priced fairly enough that ordering around the whole table is the right move rather than a splurge.

BYOB keeps the night loose, and the room doesn't ask you to dress the part. PhillyVoice has kept Stina on its radar for good reason. Order like the menu's name is a decoy, because it is, and this counts as one of South Philly's better nights out.

The Spot
Stina is a scratch kitchen serving Greek-leaning Mediterranean cuisine from Chef Bobby Saritsoglou, a 20-year restaurant industry veteran who opened the restaurant in 2019 in West Passyunk, South Philadelphia. Every dish, dip, pita, and pasta is made in-house. The name comes from Christina, Bobby's wife and a local philanthropist and community organizer, who also curated the vintage finds that fill the dining room.

The menu runs through taverna-style Pikilia, pides, slow-cooked octopus, Manti lamb dumplings, chicken shawarma, Moroccan-style kebabs, and spanakopita, alongside pizza. The chocolate tahini cake has become a favorite among regulars. Portions are generous and plated with care, served in a small, cozy dining room.

Service carries a personal touch, with the owner known for engaging directly with guests. Stina donates a portion of monthly sales to local non-profit organizations, and The Infatuation scored it 8.2 out of 10.
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City

Philadelphia

Neighborhood

South Philadelphia

Price

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

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