Cafe Roberto Brings Medi Flair to South Street
If you haven't discovered it already - run, (don't walk) to Cafe Roberto, an authentic Italian trattoria located at 2108 South St. (215-545-0793). The charmingly rustic cafe was opened recently by brothers Roberto and Fernando Vincenti, who, along with chef, Isidro "Ciro" Ramos last worked at Radicchio. Clearly a labor of love, the cuisine will remind you that it's been too long since you were in Italy. Dishes like insalata scoglio, fresh seafood simply dressed with lemon and olive oil, a deeply satisfying penne Amatriciana, spiked with briny pancetta and veal saltimbocca that literally does jump in your mouth, are just a few reasons to check this place out. The warm Italian welcome is another. Mangia!