Vetri Restaurant   

1312 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-732-3478
www.vetriristorante.com

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From the outside, it's hard to tell that you're looking at a restaurant. Your only clue: A small sign reading Vetri Ristorante, which hangs above the first floor window of a row house. Inside, the rustic, Italian countryside-inn decor, which is punctuated by copper pans hanging on earthy yellow walls, masks a sophisticated upscale Italian restaurant. The wine list is comprised of many $200-plus vintages, which indicates that a night out at Vetri can be extremely expensive. However, the menu can also be successfully navigated even if you're not a big spender. The intimate dining room is mostly populated by older diners, but Vetri can serve as a romantic destination for couples of any age. A sumptuously sweet onion crepe with a white truffle fondue is a tantalizing starter. The homemade chestnut fettuccine with a wild boar ragu rich in red wine makes a delicious next step. For entrees, an exquisite mesquite duck breast accompanied by a butternut squash flan will having you nodding your head at its excellence. -- Josh McIlvain