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Cucina Forte
- Italian
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
Nestled in the most pleasant settings, Cucina Forte is the neighborhood's favorite BYOB restaurant. It offers tantalizing Italian dishes from Bandeira Italiano to Penne Al Pomodoro, all prepared from finest ingredients. Place an order and take away fresh products like Marinara Sauce, Ricotta Gnocchi, Ricotta Cheesecake or Tiramisu. Book a table at this restaurant for a unique dining experience.
Location details
768 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Finally - The real deal. – We drove to Philadelphia to see the Galileo exhibition at the Franklin Institute, then headed to South Philly for some genuine Italian cooking. At Cucina Forte we found a home away from home. It is the real deal in Italian culture and cuisine. The wait staff warmly welcomed our family, including our young son, even though we did not have a reservation. While the adults enjoyed fresh spinach gnocchi in salsa and grilled bronzino, the kitchen staff delivered our son an off-menu meal of penne in bianc... read more
Great Italian joint – We loved this place! Great little italian spot, good ambiance, cozy with great food. Thank you for a good dining experience!
Great food, great atmosphere, great service – My fiance and I visited Cucina Forte for the first time last night and had an unexpectedly delightful experience. Everything was exquisite, from the delicious home-made bread, to the clams in white wine sauce, linguine with calamari, gnocchi, and chicken. We did not have room for dessert because we wanted to try menu items (all pastas can be ordered in appetizer portions), but will definitely try one next time. They are all home-made as well, so are guaranteed to be delicious. Hi... read more
Almost my favorite restaurant – Ok, the first time I visited Cucina Forte, it was a Friday. Two wonderful women worked the front of the house. They knew everything about the food, made recommendations, and made sure our portions were appropriate. I began telling everyone with a set of ears to go to this place. ?Dream soup, gnocchi, ravioli, and the desserts are to die for!? Sadly, I went back a month later on a Saturday. This time, there were two men working. One was a super nice guy who made menu suggestions, helped run foo... read more
Do not go here – We were a fan of Maria Forte's going back to when she had a restaurant on Passyunk ave. The food has deteriorated considerably at Cucina Forte. We recently took the whole family for easter dinner and it was our wortst restaurant experience ever. From food that arrived cold, and half cooked, to a waitress who was hired specifically for that day, it was an ugly performance by the whole staff. I contacted the restaurant after the so called dinner on 2 occasions, and was assured Maria would get back to me. After... read more
gnocchi to die for – Went to cucina forte on many recommendations. The gnocchi were fabulous as were the apps. We were going to the theater so we had a early seating. Only one other table was occupied. The rest of our party was running late but we sat anyway. The waiter did not offer water or to open our wine or actually ask us anything. After walking around a moving tables he finally came over and said "I guess I could open the wine". We ordered apps and they came out in a timely fashion just as two larger parties entered. ... read more
Amazing Food, Great Atmosphere! – I went here for my Birthday dinner this year and couldn't have had a better experience. The people that worked there were all wonderful and very accommodating for 8 people in a small restaurant. And, even more importantly, the food was absolutely amazing! As several other reviewers have said, the gnocci was to die for! You can get it as an appetizer to try or also as an entree. Not to mention, the other food is amazing as well. I would highly reccomend this place to anyone, be it for a group... read more
Feel like you're in Italy! – Excellent food! The gnocchi are to die for and if they have the pasta special that are described as "little pillows", you MUST order it! Everything we ate was fantastic and very reasonably priced! I will definitely return.
best gnocchi! – Cucina Forte is great! Tiny place, attentive & friendly service. The best gnocchi's! I couldn't decide which to get, spinach or ricotta, so the server suggested I order half & half. Both were delicious and so light! The gorgonzola sauce was good, but very rich!
Frequently asked questions about Cucina Forte
How is Cucina Forte rated?
Cucina Forte has a 4.4 star rating with 323 reviews.
When is Cucina Forte open?
Cucina Forte is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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