Portofino is an inexpensive Italian restaurant that has been serving Philadelphia's theater district since the 1970's. The menu at Portofino includes traditional Italian dishes and original creations from the restaurant's executive chefs. In 2010, soups, salads and appetizers range from $6 to $12. Dinner entrées start at $17, average in the low $20 range and max out at $36. Options include jumbo lump crab cakes, manicotti and spinach ravioli.
Portofino Restaurant
1227 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-923-8208
portofino1227walnut.com
Joe Pesce is a seafood restaurant that serves Philadelphia's theater district. The inexpensive dining spot prides itself on using fresh ingredients in all of its dishes. Joe Pesce serves pizzas that range from $9 to $14, and salads that are all under $10, apart from the $17 pesce salad, which is stocked with a veritable ocean of seafood. Entrées range from $16 to $26, and pastas can be had for $15 in 2010.
Joe Pesce
1113 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-829-4400
joepescerestaurant.com
The Caribou Café serves inexpensive French cuisine to Philadelphia's theater district. The restaurant runs a special, Parisian style pre-theater prix fixe menu for those on their way to shows. The menu includes a salad or soup de jour, an entrée option and desert, all for $29 in 2010. Apart from the prix fixe menu, dinner entrées range from $19 to $26, and appetizers range from $6 to $12 in 2010.
Caribou Café
1126 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-625-9535
cariboucafe.com
