by Joel D. on I've only eaten here for Sunday Brunch but I thought it was the best brunch spread I've ever seen. They had something for everyone and lots of it. And, the dessert table was outrageous and delicious. I would go here for Sunday brunch again in a heartbeat. I thought it was a little pricey at first - until I saw the food - I think it's fairly priced. The boat on the water part is kitschy - and I couldn't care less about that - the food has to be good for these prices and it was. Bring an appetite.
by Stephanie S. on Taverna Plaka is a Greek Restaurant lacking in energy and excitement. It has a limited menu of mostly lamb and fish meze (appetizers) and entrees with some sort of olive garnish and freshly crushed chickpea hummus. The drink menu is about 4 times the size of the food menu featuring (my favorite) Greek wines along with cocktails and such. Belly Dancers join the fun later and are some of the more attractive ones in the city (I've seen several belly dancers perform at other places and although these aren't the most talented, they are better looking by far). The waiters do dance in circles and throw napkins (maybe a dozen) but they do a horrible job getting the guests to join in. I've been to some Greek restaurants where they get you to stand on tables and break plates, and I got the impression that this place only wishes it could have that kind of atmosphere and reputation. I was bored here on a Saturday night and was with some of my best friends. BIG NOTE: they can not split up checks and can only accept 1 credit card per table. Our waitress pointed out the atm in the corner where we could get cash However, we chose to walk a quarter mile in the middle of our meal to the Wachovia down the street to avoid the 3 dollar atm fee (call us cheap, but our meal was already approaching 20 dollars plus a 2 dollar valet tip). The best part of the night was the lamb shanks my two friends devoured and the Greek wine I ordered (Creta, Sitia from Villana Ihrpsathiri - well balanced, pineapple, peach, apple white wine).
by Dina Darnold on Pietro's is a great place to stop by and grab a pie. Those brick-oven joints out there don't have jack on these coal-oven jobs, for sure. While a Trenton tomato pie will always top my list, I must admit that this coal-oven pizza was very tasty. It's different from the thin, well-done, crispy crust I've grown to love. While it's still thin and well-done, it's not at all crispy, instead still soft and doughy. All pizzas are made with tomato sauce and pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese. About fifteen or so toppings are available for your pizza at an additional $2.50 per topping. The restaurant's set-up and decor is quite nice. Upon entering, you'll find yourself in the bar area, as the rest of the seating is in the back. My only problem with Pietro's is the noise level. If you plan to converse (at all) with your dining companion, you might want to reconsider your visit here, as you'll have to shout back and forth to one another. The ceiling is tin - does that have anything to do with it? I don't know. Other than pizza, salads and pasta dishes are offered - either for one, or served family-style. I frequent Pietro's only for lunch and usually split a salad and a pizza with co-workers. If your time is limited for lunch, go somewhere else, as this place gets packed. I'll agree with some of the other reviewers, in that Pietro's would not be my first choice for a night out, but for lunch or a quick dinner in Rittenhouse, this place will satisfy your tastebuds as well as your wallet.
