South Philadelphia

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About this Neighborhood

South Philadelphia is one of the city's great character neighborhoods — a diverse, working-class community of around 169,000, bounded by two rivers and famous for its Italian-American roots. Its 43 restaurants pull a stellar 4.9 Yelp average, with Ristorante Pesto, Miss Rachel's Pantry, and Mighty Bread among the names locals defend fiercely. Pizzerias and Italian kitchens headline the Foursquare mix. Beyond the red-sauce tradition, the neighborhood contains multitudes — Mexican, Vietnamese, and Mediterranean spots reflect its many communities. A deep bench of 20 grocery options plus nine coffee shops and six parks make South Philly as livable as it is delicious.