Today’s National Pasta Day- Check Out These Ideal Spots!

Feature image: Panorama’s Lobster Ravioli

October is Pasta Month, but National Pasta Day is celebrated on the 17^th! Below, find a list of places in/around Philly to get a dish featuring handmade pastas, seasonal offerings and more.

A Mano
The acclaimed seasonal Italian BYOB from the Townsend Wentz Restaurant Group (TWRG) is home to a bevy of pastas and other fine Italian fare made “by hand”. Standout dishes from Chef Wentz include Ricotta Cavatelli composed with broccoli rabe, lemon, and Pecorino Calabrese, Saffron Rotolo comprised of spinach, black olives, capers, anchovy, Ricotta, and puttanesca sauce, and Squid Ink Lumache Fruitti di Marre, a spicy combination of baby shrimp, calamari, mussels, and ‘nduja. All are available as part of a three-course or four-course prix fixe experience, as well as à la carte.

Dolce Italian
Celebrate National Pasta Day and month at Dolce Italian and indulge in their new fall menu, featuring pasta highlights like Autumn Squash Risotto, short rib and bone marrow agnolotti, and truffled spinach ricotta ravioli. Dolce is known for their selection of handmade and hand-rolled pasta, using double zero 00 flour for a smooth texture and better elasticity. According to chef Michael Loughlin, making pasta is an art — simple in nature, but a journey to master.

Il Fiore
Looking to celebrate Pasta Day on the Main Line? Il Fiore in Bryn Mawr offers a modern Italian dining experience at the intersection of cuisine found in the neighborhoods of Southern Italy, and the bustling ambiance of the Main Line. With an entire menu section dedicated to their homemade pastas, you can’t go wrong –Bolognese, cacio e pepe, lobster cavatelli, and their fan favorite rigatoni, are just a few to choose from.

Il Mulino at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Il Mulino’s world-renowned signature Italian flavors can be experienced at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. With an emphasis on authentic preparations Il Mulino delivers expertly crafted dishes with exemplary service. Favorite pasta dishes include Ravioli ai Porcini with champagne truffle cream sauce and Rigatoni alla Bolognese with braised veal, beef, pork, and rich tomato sauce.  

Oltremare
Chef Townsend Wentz’s Amalfi Coast-inspired seafood-forward restaurant located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square is an ideal dining destination for National Pasta Day and beyond. With a hearty ‘primi’ section of the dinner menu brimming with handmade pasta dishes, Chef Wentz’s standout and seasonal pastas include Frutti di Mare ($24) crafted with shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, tagliolini, piquillo pepper, and basil, Spaghetti al Limone ($18) comprised of Sorrento lemon, parmesan cheese, and basil, Octopus Bolognese ($22)with strozzapreti, sofrito, and red wine, and Lobster Francobolli ($24) fashioned with lobster mousseline, fennel, and sherry. 

Panorama
Philadelphia’s premier wine bar boasting over 120 wines on tap paired with authentic Italian cuisine is the place to be to celebrate National Pasta Day. Panorama offers a selection of homemade pastas by Executive Chef Anthony DiSabato, featuring classic and contemporary dishes with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients. An authority in Philadelphia’s fine Italian dining, Panorama has been a family-owned and operated business for over 30 years, founded by Italian immigrant Luca Sena in 1990. With family recipes still commanding influence throughout Panorama’s menu, all the pasta is made fresh in-house with highlights including the Gnocchi Tartufo ($29), pillows of potato and ricotta gnocchi with truffle cheese and local cream, and the Lobster Ravioli ($34) served in a lobster reduction with a touch of cream. Gluten-free alternatives are available for select pasta dishes upon request at additional cost.

Pizzeria Stella
Celebrate National Pasta Day at Pizzeria Stella with two delicious autumnal dishes. Enjoy handmade trofie pasta with duck ragu, tomato, parmesan, and fall spices, as well as squash raviolo with fontina fonduta, prosciutto, and sage and brown butter through October 31^st. 

Radicchio Café
Historic Philadelphia restaurant Radicchio café has launched a new handmade pasta just in time for national pasta month with a delicious selection of traditional Italian pastas, including Farfalle con Gamberi, Gnocchi Bolognese, Spaghetti Al Pomodoro, and Farfalle Delizia, among others. The cozy café located in Old City is Inspired by travel and a passion for Italian culture, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table.

Talula’s Garden
Driven by local ingredients prepared in unbreakable harmony with the season, Talula’s Garden is a celebration of cooking the way it ought to be. Driven by award-winning restaurateur Aimee Olexy, Talula’s Garden offers a modern and inventive pasta menu featuring seasonal selections like Talula’s Garden Duck Lo Mein, Handmade Ricotta Ravioli, and Roasted Chicken & Gnocchi.