While most of my out-of-town posts are compilations of multiple reviews at once, Giorgio on Pine in Philadelphia deserves a post all to its own for its notable focus on being gluten free friendly. In fact, there's not gluten containing bread in the kitchen (there is glutenous pasta though).
Giorgio's came highly recommended to me by Michael from Gluten Free Philly. He and I met at the Gluten-Free Living Conference Expo, and knowing that I'd be in Philly a week later, I was sure to pick his brain as to the best place to find a gluten free pizza in the city. For me, finding great gluten free pizza is a must wherever I go. On his suggestion, I did my own research and was completely sold on the restaurant.
Located on Pine Street, Giorgio's sits off the hustle and bustle of Broad Street, a main street in the city. The neighborhood is quiet and residential which was charming, and a plus since we didn't have to dodge traffic or crowds. I was disappointed to find that the entrance to the restaurant was elevated off the street with no apparent accessible alternative. However, with some quick thinking, my mom and I were able to finagle ourselves into the restaurant with some help from the wait staff. Making a reservation for 5pm after reading some reviews in which people were having to wait a long time, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was the only one there. It turned out great in the end because we could really talk to the friendly wait staff and Giorgio himself.
My mom ordered the linguine w/ clams served with Schar spaghetti. The cheese on top is not dairy free. |
Although tempted by the pasta dishes, my heart was decidedly for their pizza. I opted for the mixed vegetable pizza because it offered the most toppings. The vegetables change seasonally, and my pizza's array of vegetables included peas, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Although I was hesitant about some of the vegetables, I decided to go for it and try something new. I'm so glad I did because the end product was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The veggies were deliciously fresh and added interesting textures and flavor to the pizza. The crust, a favorite of mine from visiting other restaurants that served up Still Riding's crust, was delicious and perfectly absorbed the right amount of sauce. Although a little soggy in the middle, the crust was chewy underneath the toppings and nice and crispy on the bottom which really brought out the taste and replicated the glutenous pizzas I remember from my pre-GF days. My favorite part was eating the ends of the crust which were nice and crispy.
All in all, the restaurant left me full and happy. Knowing that I would be taken care of by a knowledgeable, dedicated staff really put me at ease and allowed me to really relax and enjoy the experience. It was such a treat and a perfect way to begin my Philadelphia adventure.
The Basics:
Address: 1328 Pine St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Website: giorgioonpine.com
Cuisine: Italian entrees, pizza, pasta, appetizers
Ideal For: Lunch or dinner
Price: Less than $25 per person
Accessibility: The front entrance is not ADA accessible. There are no alternative entrances. Once inside, the restaurant was small, but accessible, but I did not take note of restroom accessibility.
Special Features: They offer delivery to local addresses through Grub Hub
Website: giorgioonpine.com
Cuisine: Italian entrees, pizza, pasta, appetizers
Ideal For: Lunch or dinner
Price: Less than $25 per person
Accessibility: The front entrance is not ADA accessible. There are no alternative entrances. Once inside, the restaurant was small, but accessible, but I did not take note of restroom accessibility.
Special Features: They offer delivery to local addresses through Grub Hub
Disclaimer: Restaurant reviews are based upon the information I have at the time of the review and do not reflect changes in supplier or availability of items. Please contact the restaurant directly for up-to-date information and feel free to to contact me with any questions or comments. I was not compensated for this review and it is a reflection of my personal opinion.
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