Gnocchi, located on Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, is a delightful Italian eatery that has garnered stellar reviews from patrons. Customers rave about the chef's table experience, where diners can enjoy a tasting menu that showcases a variety of dishes, from their famed potato gnocchi in marinara sauce to exquisite lobster crab ravioli. Reviewers have lauded the restaurant for its accommodating nature, especially highlighted by Tiffany Miller, who appreciated the personalized vegan options crafted just for her. The vibrant ambiance and charming service create a sense of family among diners, as noted by Musa Dolley, who felt warmly welcomed during a celebratory dinner. The attentiveness of the staff, coupled with the authentic flavors—like the rich bolognese sauce on their gnocchi—ensures that every meal is memorable. Desserts like the tiramisu also received high praise, affirming the restaurant's commitment to quality. Gnocchi stands out as a must-try for anyone in Philadelphia, especially for its emphasis on community, creativity in culinary offerings, and an unwavering dedication to delighting each guest. Just a note: it operates on a cash-only basis and encourages you to bring your own bottle for a truly personal dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves small plates
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Gnocchi
Tiffany Miller
Jun 4,2025
I don't know how anyone can give this restaurant anything but 5 stars. Had such an incredible experience. My husband's work had their holiday dinner here and I was really worried about not having anything to eat because I'm vegan and the menu didn't seem to have options. It was not a problem at all. Because we had a large group, we were able to do the "chef's table" which is basically a tasting menu but you still get to pick your own entree. They went out of their way to individually make me my own vegan version of every course, including dessert! Everything was delicious! I want to note that I got fettuccine marinara for my main course by choice. They were able to make other options vegan too but I love a simple marinara on pasta. Looking forward to a date night here in the future!
musa dolley
Apr 18,2025
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! My friends and I visited Gnocchi to celebrate matching into residency, and we left feeling like part of the family. The entire experience was wonderful, from the spectacular meal—every bite was amazing—to our server, Musu, who made us feel welcomed in every way. His humor added an extra touch to what was already a fantastic day for us, and he indeed went the extra mile to enhance our experience. I highly recommend Gnocchi to anyone! Usually, I don’t leave reviews because I tend to be a bit lazy about it, but I felt so welcomed, and the food was so incredible that I would have been doing a disservice to myself if I didn’t share my thoughts.
I Oza
Apr 16,2025
We visited from New York and we had an amazing time at this restaurant. All the food was fantastic. We had a few specials and a few items off the menu. We got the burrata and meatballs in the appetizer and both were super delicious. The Caesar salad was also really great. For entrees people in the group got lobster ravioli , the special gnocchi, spinach gnocchi, cheese ravioli and the special salmon farfalle. All the dishes were very tasty. For the dessert we ordered the cannoli and chocolate cake and was given a tiramisu by the server. The tiramisu was one of the best desserts I ever had. Overall it was such a memorable experience due to the impeccable service and attention that was provided to us. Was a dinner we will never forget! If you are in Philly it’s a must try!! (All the meat on the menu is halal as an added bonus :) )
Amber S Maratas
Feb 27,2025
We opted for the chef table (2 salads, 2 appetizers, individual entrees, and dessert assortment) and it did not disappoint! We got several courses each made with incredible flavors and generous portions. Definitely make sure you have time to enjoy to courses and dining experience. Main dishes tried - salmon with vodka sauce, gnocchi, lamb, chicken marsala, veal, cheese ravioli - everything was exceptional! BEWARE this area is famous for old “cash only” practices, including this location.
Briana Marmelstein
Feb 19,2025
Gnocchi is a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommed going with a group and doing the chefs table- you get a tasting menu including 2 salads, a cold app, 2 hot apps, an entree, and a dessert sampler. We had 2 vegetarians and a pescatarian in our grou pand everyone was acommodated. The owner clearly cares about the product he puts out and is so genuinely kind. He announces the specials to the whole restaurant and saw us out as we left. Heads up it's BYOB and cash only!!!
Dan Sipzner
Feb 14,2025
Incredible experience! Just go! Staff was very helpful and friendly. From the first bite of fresh bread I knew it was going to be a tasty experience. Best gnocchi I have ever had. I am vegetarian and they had tons of options.
Anna P
Feb 10,2025
Delicious professionally plated food dishes and kind, quick, top notch staff make this restaurant a fantastic intimate experience and I can’t wait to go back when I am in Philly.
Katherine Ricker
Feb 10,2025
We had an incredible experience at Gnocchi! We ordered the mascarpone cheese gnocchi, Bolognese gnocchi, Caesar salads, and the burrata spread as an appetizer. The food was absolutely amazing—every dish was perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. We didn’t realize it was a BYOB restaurant, but the chef generously offered us complimentary wine and limoncello aperitifs, which added such a thoughtful and personal touch to the evening. For dessert, we indulged in the hazelnut biscuit cake and chocolate cannoli—both were divine. The service was stellar, and the food was truly unparalleled. I highly recommend this restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Reviews For Gnocchi