Bella Vista

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About this Neighborhood

Bella Vista, Italian for beautiful sight, lives up to its name as a beloved South Philadelphia neighborhood. It's richly stocked, with 54 restaurants, 18 coffee shops, 10 groceries, a court, an impressive 20 parks, and three fitness spots. The 2,368 Yelp reviews average a high 4.8, and the Italian heritage runs deep, from La Nonna to the kitchen goods at Fante's Kitchen Shop to the deli counter at Claudio's Specialty Foods. Foursquare's tastes confirm the old-world lean: Italian restaurants top the list, followed by coffee shops, a gourmet store, a pizzeria, sandwich spots, bars, and bakeries. With 20 parks threaded through, it's a neighborhood that pairs its culinary tradition with an unusual amount of green.