Vetri

Perhaps we were at Vetri on the worst night they ever had. I hope so. Vetri has been great for the city and we live nearby. But what we had was a first class price, not a first class experience. One fellow whom Vetri thought fit to welcome wore a t-​shirt and cargo shorts, though he was a picture of refinement next to a four-​top whose one member vomited on the table and floor, a kind of real-​life reenactment of the Monty Python scene. We unfortunately had a front row seat for this. The staff grabbed the linens, and once the people were gone re-​set the table — without wiping any surfaces until I spoke up and insisted. The meal? Well… Some very nice moments for sure, but with two bad misfires. A badly prepared ribeye, raw and chewy, unseasoned — a complaint the GM later responded to by saying they’ve had «great feedback» from others (presumably from such experts as the guy in the cargo shorts) and a cheese course with goat cheese so overripe it was separating, with ammonia smells that would have been appropriate and very welcome had they come from the floor and the table where the vomit had just landed. That staff thought it appropriate to keep rolling out the courses to us, was more bad judgment in a situation they hadn’t of course created but handled ineptly. It was as if it was time to turn the tables over. All this for a mere $ 630 including tax and tip, with the GM later, having had time to, um, digest the whole thing, offering to make up for the disaster «next time,» including helping with a reservation to get in. What do you say to an offer like that, thank you, master, and may I have another? Oh, and they gave us a cook book, a memento to remind us of the experience should we ever manage to forget it. We anticipated a once-​in-​a-​lifetime experience, and I hope that’s exactly what it was.

WWOOOWWWWWWW!!! This was a totally awesome dinner! Staff were absolutely great, comfortable, friendly, informed, helpful, and a pleasure to dine around. Constant smiles were clearly very genuine, and the small dining space is intimate and nicely designed.
What did we eat? With our «scores» on a 0 – 100 basis, this —
ANTIPASTI
Smoked Sturgeon with Peas & Crème Fraîche — ⁸⁰⁄₁₀₀
Sweet Onion Crêpe with Truffle Fondue — ⁹⁵⁄₁₀₀
Tempeh Fried Catfish — ⁹⁰⁄₁₀₀
Spring Salad — ⁸⁵⁄₁₀ (I dislike the platter it is served on, made it difficult to eat)
Braised Snails with Ramps — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
PASTA
Spinach Gnocchi with Brown Butter ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Almond Tortellini with Truffle Sauce — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Pappardelle with Veal & Porcini — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Fettuccine with Morels — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Taleggio Ravioli — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
KUDOS on the pasta!
SECONDI
Roasted Turbot — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Dry Aged Ribeye — ⁹⁵⁄₁₀₀
Duck with Fennel & Blackberries — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
DOLCE
Chocolate Polenta Soufflé — ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀
Taleggio & Strawberry Danish — ⁹⁰⁄₁₀₀
On averaging out our scores for all of the food we enjoyed, they come to a rating of 95.667! We definitely recommend that diners take the wine pairing route at such fine restaurants as Vetri. It makes a difference in a very positive way. The wine makes the food even better, and food makes the wine better, too.
Grand Wine Pairing for Chef’s Tasting Meal ($ 135/​person)
Noussann, Blanc du Tzante 2014 from the Valle d’Aosta, Italy (with sturgeon)
E. Pira d Figli, Dolcetta d’Alba 2014 from Piemonte, Italy (with onion crêpe)
Vai della Corti, Chianti Classico 2013 from Tuscana, Italy (with spinach gnocchi)
Jacques Charlet, Pouilly-​Fuissé 2012 «Les Vieux Murs,» Burgundy, France (with tortellini)
Dalzocchio, Pinot Nero 2010, Tentino, Italy (with fettuccine) [better known as pinot noir]
Olga Raffault, Chinon 2011 «Les Picasses,» Loire, France (with pappardelle)
Antoniolo, Gattinara 2010 «Le Castelle,» Piemonte, Italy
Nanni Copé, Terre del Volturno 2012 «Sassi de Sopra de Bosco,» Campania, Italy (with ribeye)
Cantina del Valdarno, Vin Santo del Chianti 2007 «La Treggiaia,» Toscana, Italy (with desserts)
We also had a custom-​selected dessert accompanying wine:
Silvio Carta Vernaccia Valle del Tirso IGT (NV), Sardinia, Italy

Probably the best meal I have ever had. We were overwhelmed with the quality of the food. I had a smoked fish appetizer, spinach gnocchi and pasta with artichokes, a Mediterranean white fish fillet that just melted in the mouth. Dessert I ordered was a strawberry rhubarb cobbler. Now, we had WAY more food than what we ordered, as the chef sends out little surprises during the dinner courses. Three hours after arriving, we left totally sated and feeling like we had just experienced something really special. Of course, for the price, one would expect something special, but this was far beyond special – this was a meal to remember.

So much more than an incredible meal. The best dining experience I have had, hands down.

This meal was perhaps the most incredible meal that I have ever had — and that includes all the Michelin restaurants with 5,000+ stars in New York (yes, I said it). Tips right up front — don’t eat anything the entire day and get the 6PM reservation because you’re in for a long and delicious night!
It is indeed really expensive and outside of the really great ingredients, I’m not quite sure why it costs so much, but considering everything tasted absolutely incredible, I guess that is the cost of delicious-​ness. We had the chef surprise us but what was wonderful was that we were able to give the waiter our «preferences» to shape the menu. We were also able to get two different dishes so we were able to taste over half of the menu! Actually, that’s what is worth the cost.
This are the meal-​specific choices that we made — ALL recommended:
— Antipasti: smoked artic char, sweet onion crêpe, artichoke alla brughera, spring salad, braised snails with ramps (I probably could have eaten buckets of these snails until I passed out from too much richness)
— Pasta: spinach gnocchi, almond tortellini, fettucine, mint fazzoletti, ramp ravioli (I loved the ravioli-​type pasta more than the noodle-​y pasta as a personal preference)
— Secondi: capretto with soft polenta, dry aged ribeye
— Dolce: piccola (cheese plate), hazelnut flan (this actually may be the best dessert that I have ever had IN MY LIFE)
I hope you’re in for a treat.

My fiancé and I have celebrated our 10 years Anniversary at Vetri. We were greeted and seated promptly. The staff were amazing and so were the dishes. My fiancé and I enjoyed everything (we even did the wine pairing) and we were not disappointed. I love how the staff explain each dishes and the taste (and fragrance) of each wine. We had a lovely yet romantic evening at Vetri and it is a must go for any romantic outing. Thank you to everyone at Vetri for making our night memorable. (April 5^th, 2016)

Finally made it out to this place. I had read more than a few reviews about this place, so I wasn’t sure what to think about the food portions. I won’t go into all the details, but the food here was of high quality and the flavors on almost everything were excellent! The two types of foie gras served were absolutely the best I’ve ever had! I also did the lower priced ($ 90) wine pairing, which was excellent! By the time we got to the 2^nd pasta and probably or 5^th glass of wine, I couldn’t imagine being able to fit more food in my stomach lol. There was a little extra time before the entrée came out, which worked out perfectly. It was just enough time to be ready for that wonderful entrée and next course of wines. The desserts were also excellent and paired nicely with the wines. Of course, the service here was also excellent. Bottom line, I highly recommend!

From the moment we walked into this cozy home setting, the presentation, prep of each ingredient, décor, and not least the staff, were inspiring! Truly a night of indulgence — thank you!

Vetri was in a league of its own. It’s better than some of the best restaurants in the country — like eleven Madison park or per se in nyc. The staff is fun and knowledgeable and very welcoming. Each dish was carefully crafted and perfect.
Overall it was a ²⁰⁄₁₀ experience and one id do again in the near future. Great night!

I went here last night spontaneously with my partner. First, upon arrival, we were greeted with complementary champagne as we waited to be seated (5 min) and at first I felt a little out of place, but as we were seated the staff made you feel very welcome and were super sweet. They do present you with a menu, however, it’s 155 $ a person chef tasting so you just tell them things you like, flavors you favor and they do the rest. The food was very good but the experience was phenomenal, the staff and atmosphere were so welcoming we almost didn’t want to leave. A few dishes we had were veal carpaccio with sweet breads which I loved, pasta with truffles and so much more. I left very full and satisfied. Chuck (GM), John (in house sommelier) and Bill our server made this experience the best best dinning experience I have ever had in Philadelphia and that’s impressive. There is a reason this is an extremely high priced restaurant and it didn’t fall short of that at all, it was worth every penny.
Marc Vetri himself came out to introduce himself and we even received a gift bag as we left with a signed menu by Marc Vetri which I was blown away by. We went a Thursday night, it was a great time.

Let me start in reverse … it’s getting late and I’m sitting in a small brownstone housing an intimate restaurant, I look past glasses of wine that aren’t quite finished, and sitting across from me is the tall, dark and handsome gentleman who has taken me here. I sigh and realize this is probably the best meal I’ve ever eaten. I think a lot of people have had this experience at Vetri, minus perhaps the gentleman. So, while I’m not alone, I am glad that I’m in that company.
Although I can’t imagine eating one more thing, the gracious waiter sets down a small plate of petit fours, we look up at him with wide eyes and say we can’t possibly. Before we finish our sentences he quickly assures us that he will wrap them up so that we have something to take home. Along with our dessert and a cellophane bag containing two chocolate laced biscotti, we are presented with a printed copy of the wine pairing list that we enjoyed and the tasting menu of everything we’ve had the pleasure of trying tonight.
I won’t go in to everything that went into this masterpiece of a meal. But some standouts were the first course, with many small bites, such as tuna crudo, foie gras served on a small crisp wafer, then the branzino and the house milled bread.
The waiter is a professional, knowing when to stop by and when to let us linger and enjoy our meal and animated conversation. He describes our wine with such clarity, I stop to wonder where he’s been trained, but at the same time he’s unassuming and likable and clearly enjoys his work. This is demonstrated when he comes over mid meal with an excited look to proudly say they unexpectedly got in some black truffles that morning, and sets down a small plate of fettuccini with black truffle ragu. I tell him when he returns that I could possibly eat only this for the rest of my life, and be happy. Philadelphia, you never disappoint, I could endlessly visit your wonderful supply of quirky, fun, inventive restaurants, but I think now that they were perhaps the orchestra tuning, and that Vetri is a symphony in full swing.

The Mrs and I went here for… I forget. But since I’ve been dying to try Vetri since it opened, it was a terrific excuse. The selection that evening was a 7 (I think) course pre fixe. If I recall, we started with a fried foie gras that was such an experience, it changed my opinion on how that sort of dish is grown (inhumane but deliciously inhumane). The other 6 courses were just as decadent. 2 pre fixe + moderately priced wine = $ 320 +tip.
RECOMMENDED

If you’re really into food and dining out, Vetri is a must. Besides earning you foodie cred, it’s an opportunity for a memorable evening. A special occasion is a good excuse to go, and the staff will make a big deal out of it which will add to the charm of it all.
When you’re seated, take a sip of your complementary prosecco, take a deep breath, and relax. This is a 2-​hour slow-​paced tasting experience. The portions are tiny, but there are a lot of them.
Look over the menu to be sure you’re not going to get something you know you’ll hate or miss out on something you know you’ll love. But don’t spend too much time on this process. Keep an open mind because you might be surprised to love something that didn’t sound appealing.
The price is steep, yes. But you’re paying for quality ingredients, impeccable service, and combinations of flavors more interesting than spaghetti and jarred sauce. It’s important to remember that taste is subjective, and no one can guarantee that you absolutely love every single thing. If you expect to have visions of the Virgin Mary with every bite because you’re dropping $$$$, and you’ll be disappointed with anything less, you might as well stay home and order a pizza.
And if the cost scares you, do what I did and save up your loose change for a couple of years. True story.

This was really an exceptional special birthday meal for me. Every dish had a special touch and amazing flavors. We had some stand out favorite dishes. The carmelized onion crêpe was creamy and delicious. The duo of gnocchi were out of this world — one with an amazing roasted almond butter flavor. Also the special squash ravioli was amazing. Nothing beats a restaurant with two dessert course — the first being smalls cookies and candies and the second full size desserts. Wow! The accompanying ice creams were out of this world as well.
Not sure if this is a place that we can be regulars to because of the price but what a special night! We will definitely be coming back here one day though.

Vetri is one of those high-​end restaurants that I would hear about when I went to school in town but didn’t have the money (or any money, really) to go and enjoy. Fast-​track nearly a decade, and my wife and I decided to cap our weekend in town off with dinner here. The front is very unassuming — it looks like one of the many walkups in the townhouses that line the streets of Philly. While our table was not ready when we arrived, we were given a glass of Prosecco to enjoy in the interim — a very nice touch indeed, even though we only waited about 5 minutes or so. Once we were brought into the main dining room, it still maintains a very homey feel, like that of a very nicely-​decorated social area of a townhouse. The service was great, with detailed explanations of every dish that is brought out. Waters were kept refilled constantly, and the beer pairing (a huge plus for me as a bit of a beer snob) was done quite well — the glasses were always kept full of beer, and you didn’t feel (too) much of a rush to finish each tasting off.
As mentioned, there is a beer tasting, and I was a big fan — all the beers paired really well with specific dishes. A very eclectic choice for sure — with regional beers (such as Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewery) and those further away (a doppelbock from Germany) helping shape the palate of this distinctly Italian dinner. For the food — you are given a menu that has a list of items, but it’s more of an ‘FYI’ /​items you may NOT want to have than it is an a la carte selection. While they are divided up into 4 categories, we ended up being served plates that had multiple selections on a plate at times.
Dinner started off with an amuse bouche with several different items, but my favorite had to be the smoke-​infused foie served on a cracker, which tasted like eating a very creamy pastrami sandwich — extremely well-​done and comparable to how it was executed at Per Se, where they served us a similar item. I also really enjoyed the mozzarella drizzled in oil, as the cheese definitely seemed very fresh and was unusually moist and spongy. My first course ended up being the veal tartare with sweetbreads… one of the most divine tartares I’ve ever had. The meat was drenched in a light marinade, making every bite even juicier and more succulent than usual, and the sweetbreads were simply small pieces sprinkled on top, adding an extra-​savory crisp, instead of being served as they typically are. Next up was a slice of the tortellini pie — so well-​executed and encircled by aged balsamic vinegar (I think 20 years, IIRC) that really gives it a bit of a bite. The sweet onion crêpe — one of the classic dishes here — was superb as well, with the truffle fondue imbuing an earthy richness to a savory bite. We followed this with a sampling of pastas; this was where I actually thought there was a bit of weakness, in part because we had two pasta dishes that relied on brown butter (the squash ravioli and the spinach gnocchi); while both were very good on their own (I like the gnocchi better, as I thought it held the lettucy essence of the vegetable better), the brown butter was a tad dissonant in being a bit sweet for heavier, savory pastas. The almond tortellini was top-​notch, though; the nuts gave each bite a bit of crunch, while truffle sauce — what’s there to say? Truffle makes everything better!
We moved on to the main pasta courses, which we didn’t really expect to get after that. I had the maltagliati — solid flavors, although the boar ragu was a bit on the light side, and the dusting of cocoa powder seemed misplaced. My wife had the malloreddus — much lighter and creamier, and the cotechino sausage (which, unless I misheard, had pheasant in it) was extremely tasty and meaty. For the main course, we struck gold with the goat (capretto) — such rich, wholesome meat, served with a perfectly crisped skin on the top. I’ve only really had goat meat in Indian curries before, but this was a fabulous dish to showcase the natural flavor of the animal. We also had the brandade served as a side plate as well; the saltiness of the cod was a nice contrast to the meat, and the sunny-​side quail egg adds a nice dash of richness to each bite. Combined with the crusted baguette on top, it was a fabulous complement to the main course.
We finally reached dessert, which to be frank, was okay but not comparable to the rest of the meal. The palate-​cleansing sorbet was one of the better ones, in fact — a wine-​infused sorbet — but the main desserts (a pear tart and coffee panna cotta) were rather bland and uninspiring. The petit fours were better (I liked the Nutella macaroon — what a great idea). While we were stuffed, with lighter wallets, it was money well-​spent. A fantastic, inspired take on Italian cuisine and an experience I would definitely recommend to anyone. I’d love to come back again next time I visit town!

Finally took the plunge and splurged at Vetri. Was it good, yes. Was it the best meal I’ve ever had? No. Best meal I’ve ever had in Philadelphia? No. Best meal I’ve ever had in the 19 107 zip code? Sorry, no again. Am I a bit disappointed after reading all the accolades and reading Vetri’s interviews, etc. Yes. Am I glad I went? I think so. But would I return, no.
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a bit of a foodie. Vetri’s been on my «must try» list for years. And with the spate of closing that’ve recently hit some Philadelphia favorites, I wanted to make sure I got to experience it… just in case.
The service was great: polite, smiling, complimentary prosecco upon arrival, etc. I was also super-​impressed with the de-​crumbing skills.
The décor was lovely: simply ornate chandelier; large floor-​to-​ceiling mirror between the windows on Spruce Street; hand-​blown, heavy water glasses; an impressive espresso machine on display on the sideboard; and incredibly delicate (wish I owned them all) wine, spirits, and beer glasses.
The food… overall, every dish that was not meant to be sweet was on-​the-​edge-​of too salty (a few aspects tipped over into simply-​too-​salty, e.g., the potatoes under the goat). What the kitchen got very right: the bread (e.g., the grain bread that came out first was awesome – I would stock my house with that bread, with the grains adding interest and texture without being dry), the Tuna Crudo (loved the celery leaves, crisp Granny Smith apple slices, and parsnip, though my fellow diner thought the mixture overpowered the fragile flavor of the tuna); the Spinach Gnocchi with Brown Butter (pillow-​like gnocchi rivaling those found at Ristorante La Buca); the Almond Tortellini with Truffle Sauce (fantastic texture and a sop-​every-​last-​drop-​with-​your-​bread sauce!); the pre-​dessert sweet cream gelato with fruit and lemon poppy-​seed cake (tasted like a whipped-​cream gelato with zesty, slightly sour fruit and a perfectly cooked cake); and the Chocolate Polenta Soufflé (perfectly executed).
As I stated initially, it was a good meal. However, there are other restaurants with as good service, better food (where every dish makes you sigh with happiness and start thinking about who you can convince to go out to dinner with you so you can go back again), and a lower price tag. Perhaps those other restaurants don’t have the specific luxury that Zahav offers; however, I’ll take service and food over white tablecloths and beautiful glasses any day.

Vetri has been a bucket list item for me for a while now. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been to several five star restaurants in the past year or so. This experience stands out for sure.
The Vetri experience was truly five stars from superb service to every bite of delicious morsels of Northern Italian cuisine. We were handed a menu with items to choose from or to steer away from… Frankly I wish i could have tried everything on the menu. Each plate — bite that they presented was simply delicious. I can’t stop thinking about the veal tartare. Luscious and fresh with Parmesan cheese and a gorgeous brown butter with bites of crunchy sweet bread made this dish over-​the-​top. We had several different presentations of gnocchi and dumplings that were out of this world. The wine pairings were thought out and present with such knowledge and panache. We all felt like we were in amazing hands and everything pared So beautifully! The atmosphere is cozy and warm and not like the typical trendy Nouvelle restaurant. Vetri has a way of keeping old-​style class with familiar food tasting better than you’ve ever tasted. With all the extras and nibbles including cheese… Petit four and Maccarone… Several types of desserts and a gorgeous Earl Grey tea we were all delighted and completely satisfied.

This place is FANCY. I had the pleasure of being taken here (cause I’m not loaded) and it was a wonderful dining experience after I spent the first 10 minutes overwhelmed at the fanciness.
They start you off with complimentary champagne (after I finished it is when I felt less overwhelmed lol) and then it begins! There are like 6 courses. A tasting plate, an entrée, two pastas and two desserts I want to say. You will be stuffed after.
What makes this an experience is that there is no set menu. They ask you your dietary restrictions and get an idea for your preferences and bring you whatever. It’s really cool! I found all of the flavors in all of the dishes unique (always a plus) and rich. My favorite was the mint linguine.
The main server walks you through all the steps and is so familiar with the food coming out as well as the wine list. Thoroughly impressed with how they described everything.
Considered one of the best in the country, I highly recommend if you got some money to blow!

This is for the pop-​up dinner with Georges Perrier on Friday July 24^th
So for those of you that aren’t aware, Marc Vetri does pop-​up dinners on the 2^nd floor of the restaurant when the room isn’t rented out. He doesn’t announce that he is doing this until the day of the pop-​up and he uses social media to let everyone know. You need to call the restaurant, leave a message, and hope that you get a call back. This was the first time I had been in town when this happened. I happened to be on social media (Instagram) when he posted about it and I called. I got a call back within minutes and was able to score 2 seats for the 8:30 pm seating (there is a 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm seating).
We arrived on time and the staff was still setting up the table. Once ready we were all led upstairs into the upstairs kitchen, here Marc Vetri, Georges Perrier, Brad Spence, Vetri’s sommelier, and other members of the staff greeted us with chilled asparagus soup, kuchi oysters topped with lemon gelato, and glasses of prosecco. During this time we chatted amongst each other and with the chefs. Everyone was extremely friendly and we were all able to get a sense of what we were in for dinner. After about 10 – 15 minutes, we were asked to move to the dining room to take our seats. They assign seats so that you don’t have to worry about jockeying over them, the table is very large and there were 18 of us seated, while it was cosy it wasn’t cramped.
Chef Vetri came out and talked us through some of the things they would be serving and just commented generally that he loves doing these dinners and that everything would be served family style, which is pretty amazing. I ordered some red wine to go with the dinner and they also had white wine and the selection was quite nice I have to say. Then the food started to arrive, crabcakes from La Bec Fin, mashed potatoes, polenta, seafood salad, rigatoni with bolognese, beef bourguignon, bread, and probably a few other things that I am forgetting.
Basically this was like a dream, it happened way too fast, I kept eating and eating and eating because the food was just spectacular, there is no other word, maybe flawless.
After the carnage, Vetri came back out and just chatted with everyone for about 15 minutes which was awesome. The meal ended with a fruit soup accompanied with gelato. The perfect ending really, light and refreshing. I also had a digestif which was great and I think I might be hooked on those now.
So basically this was one of the best dining experiences that I have had so far and I can’t wait to go back for another one of these pop-​ups, this is the way to dine.

Enjoying an exquisite meal in an undeniably «THE» top restaurant in Philadelphia, is a dream come true. Just a way to celebrate!
I had put down Vetri on my must-​try list, ever since I moved to this city. I was waiting for the perfect occasion to mark my first visit. I thought celebrating my 35^th birthday would be the right time for a well-​deserved indulgence at a well-​deserved decadence.
Vetri, definitely delivered an unforgettable meal and a life-​changing experience. The tasting menu was like a box of chocolates, I never knew what I was going to get, and that by alone made the pricey and sophisticated dinner totally worthwhile.
Robert Riely, my awesome, knowledgeable and personable server, noted my taste and preferences. I was so ready for my food adventure.
It seemed like a bazillion dishes showed up without me even having to think about it. I was spoiled by the phenomenal service, surprised by my refined palette, and more impressed by Chef Adam’s determination to excite and challenge my taste with his flavorful dishes.
I was greeted warmly by the GM/​sommelier, Bobby Domenick, and seated immediately at a lovely corner table. The ambiance was very warm and so inviting. As I always say, service can take any meal from delicious to divine. Vetri’s experience was DIVINE!
I started with some wonderful snack bites, some of which were s tasty foie gras pastrami, and a yummy herb vegetable tart. A great way to start my meal and be introduced to the kitchen. The delicious balsamic cream was mind-​blowing. This perfection of sour and sweet dip was served alongside the fine crudités. Then, an endless flow of absolutely flawless culinary delights kept coming out of the kitchen, in a very steady pace. Some of those delightful plates were brought out to me by Chef Adam Leonti personally. I was honored.
Trying a Baltic Sea king crab with an escargot for the first time was exciting, that was followed by the classic sweet onion crêpe with white truffle fondue, and brought out by Chef Adam. Don’t be deceived by the humble presentation, because this was a masterpiece! This is one dish I can still remember its flavor.
The chef is a genius, I don’t usually eat lamb, but I totally enjoyed the mild flavor of the rare lamb. The bed of sweet orange relish preserve with that hint of mint made the whole dish more alluring.
Another Vetri’s signature and classic dish was the spinach gnocchi with brown butter, was part of the tasty proof. Taleggio ravioli with vincotto, simply made me overjoyed. However, I wasn’t too crazy about the squid ink chittara with octopus. To me, it was totally intimidating, eventhough I made a victory by giving it a try.
My mysterious entrée was brought out, again by Chef Adam, and it was the ossobuco. This mouthwatering tender veal was too dramatic that it fell apart without the need of using a knife.
Finally, I was presented with the pre-​dessert dessert. A sorbet and a plate filled with tiny sweet delights, including my favorite, an out of this world bruleed marshmallow. «Pre-​dessert dessert» I said, «Are you trying to make me diabetic, or just fat?»
The blood orange sorbet was a perfect palate cleanser before I get to the main dessert. I totally loved the addition of pistachios and honey as an instant mood-​booster. Just like great couples, they are wonderful on their own but somehow even better together!
My last plate of the night was the peanut butter flan with milk chocolate gelato. They saved the best for last, each bite of it was like piece of heaven in my mouth!
Dining at Vetri is a real treat for those who enjoys the finer things in life and appreciates the art of culinary. Honestly, this was one unforgettable meal at one of the priciest tables in Philadelphia.
Waking out, I felt over the moon! Happy birthday to me!
Can I say Ten Unilocal

Very Rich. Grand Tasting Menu. (almond tortellini, foie gras pastrami, pistachio dessert, chocolate soufflé)