The Fancy Dinner Guide - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

"Of all the Philly restaurants serving pasta, Vetri owns the championship trophy. It’s located in a historic townhouse with original wood floors and Venetian chandeliers, similar to what you’ve imagined while fantasizing about Philly real estate. At $165 per person (plus more for wine pairings), the four-course menu can range from corzetti with pistachio tarragon pesto and briny clam conservato to spinach gnocchi or a juicy steak. Between the attentive service, which makes it seem like there’s no world outside of the restaurant, and the decadent, butter-rich food, that $800 bill will feel as tolerable as an $800 bill can possibly feel. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean, alison kessler