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Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
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Intimate, upscale vegan restaurant in the former Blackbird space. Offers a rotating menu of dishes including pastas, salads, and veggie-based creations. Open Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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614 North 2nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19123
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37 Reviews
First Review by DannyBresticker
ViennaVegan
Points +2067
Just come ... it's a great experience - Edit
I was dining alone so I only had a chance to try three things -- a salad, a pasta, and a dessert. I sat at the bar which overlooks the food preparation area, so I had a ring side seat to watch my meal being prepared. The chefs even delivered each course, describing each dish. I would get each of the three dishes I ordered again, but the menu is changed so frequently, I probably won't be able to do so. My Philly travel list now includes dining here, along with the excellent Vedge. This place was recommended by a local friend, and I'm so glad she made the suggestion.
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DarkLordSeitan
Points +141
fancy plants - Edit
we ordered the beet salad, stinging nettle saag, broccoli, and black pearl mushroom. everything was great, with the two highlights being the broccoli and black pearl mushroom.
Read morethe service was great, and the atmosphere was relaxed and low key.
Pros: black pearl mushroom, broccoli with aged tofu
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Bobarroso
Points +1644
Ordered the whole menu! - Edit
I went with four friends and we ordered the full menu, everything was amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-17
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SeeShaw
Points +214
Phenomenal - Edit
The food was amazing. Definitely one of my favorite dining experiences in Philadelphia. Very unique dishes and delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-17
Pros: Taste , Location
Cons: Pricey but worth it
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Jillybeanz
Points +250
Fancy and yummy - Edit
All of the flavors were interesting - each bite felt like something new!
Read morePros: All vegan, Choices, Good flavor
Cons: Small restaurant, kinda cramped
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mikeeatsplants
Points +152
Great Experience! - Edit
Pietramala is an excellent restaurant deserves the accolades that it has achieved. The menu is curated well to share a variety of small plates and entrees and the recent addition of cocktails, wines, and local beers is certainly welcome! This is an ideal spot for a special occasion or for a celebration.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-17
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vizzini
Points +53
One of the best restaurants in Philadelphia - Edit
Creative plant based dishes, not a veganized version of omni food. Every family member or friends I've taken here has loved it, and most of them are not vegan or vegetarian.
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KamaM
Points +909
Inspirational and surprising - Edit
Pietramala is great. Definitely high end and pricey but casual and an experience to be savoured. Works best as share plates. Surprisingly food combinations, and all local ingredients from PA.
Read morePros: Menu is small but diverse, Mind blowingly tasty. Really.
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EmdotAlice
Points +6302
Worth a trip - Edit
They have a seasonal plant-forward menu, and overall the food was very good. We got the sourdough focaccia, beet salad, heirloom tomato salad, sungold tomato pappardelle, and stuff pepper with romesco. The tomato dishes were my favorite. You can really taste the quality of ingredients, and I love the additional of fermented items. It’s worth coming out of your way for.
Read morePros: Quality seasonal ingredients
Cons: Not much protein on the menu
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banditsmom
Points +57
Date night - Edit
Came on a date with my non-veg boyfriend and we both equally enjoyed the food! Amazing vibes and good service as well. The focaccia is pretty hyped up but I felt ours was dry and a little burnt. Would have to try again but the pasta was to die for! Creative flavors and ingredients.
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catatonicyouths
Points +1082
The best restaurant in Philly - Edit
If you come to Philly and can only go to one place it should be Pietramala. I highly recommend going with 2-3 friends and getting every single dish on the menu. Yesterday I got to try their veggie burgers that they do once a month and it did not disappoint! The pictures don’t do it justice. An unbelievable place.
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jdhehshushs
Points +196
Give me the plant - Edit
Fantastic little restaurant with vegetable forward dishes.
Read morePros: Great all vegan food, Good atmosphere, Fantastic drinks
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3661
Elevated Plant-forward Dining - Edit
Dinner at @pietramela was absolutely divine — elevated vegan dining that puts plants on a pedestal 🌿✨
Read moreEvery dish was plant-forward, flavor-packed, and rich without being heavy. Most ingredients are organic and locally sourced — and you can taste the quality and care in every bite.
We started with the beet salad — sweet, creamy, bright, and crisp with a lovely herby note from fresh dill. The cucumber dish was pure umami: tamari, vinegar, creamy tofu, crispy fried tofu skin, green onion, and seaweed. So fresh and so layered.
My hubby had the eggplant — smoky, rich, with a perfect hint of spice. I had the broccoli, slow-stewed to a risotto-like texture. Deeply comforting, totally decadent.
No artificial vegan meats here — just thoughtful, beautifully prepared veggies. Truly a must-visit if you're in Philly and want to experience plants in their highest form.
#Pietramela #PlantsOnAPedestal #VeganFineDining #PlantForward #OrganicVegan #PhillyVeganEats #ElevatedEats #VeganWithoutTheFaux #FlavorDriven #LocalAndSeasonal #PhillyEats
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bradmer12
Points +219
My New Favorite Restaurant - Edit
I love this place. The focaccia might be the best food I've ever had. I dream about it. If you're debating on where to go, just go here please. You won't regret it.
Read morePros: Every single thing on the menu is amazing, The focaccia is heavenly
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luvs2EAT
Points +192
What a gem! - Edit
It was our first time going to this restaurant. We were in town from Pittsburgh and I was so excited to see a restaurant that I had not yet been to. All of the dishes that we had were excellent and were whole foods plant based.The presentation was beautiful and fresh herbs and spices were implemented. The team of employees worked flawlessly together and created a perfect experience. The food was OUTSTANDING. We will definitely go back to this restaurant the next time we are in Philly.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Creativity, Teamwork
Cons: NONE
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Keyz2026
Points +6272
Late quick meal - Edit
The staff were super nice. I ordered pickup before closing because seating was over patrons. The atmosphere was great. The food was good and delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-04
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Vegesaurus
Points +225
A New Vegan Standard - Edit
What took us so long to get here???
Read morePietramala occupies the space that used to be Blackbird Pizza, a former vegan destination. Well, this is definitely a solid vegan destination. Yes, it is pricier than much vegan fare, but think of coming here for special occasions. You will not be disappointed. You will find elegance, both the interior space and the food with cocktails for grownups. Much as I loved Blackbird, I never liked the music they played. During our visit to Pietramala, quiet jazz was playing.
Back to elegance. There is a calm, unhurried atmosphere. The menu is carefully designed and subtlety reigns.
Pennsylvania sourced products are a source of pride. I am returning in my mind to the flavors of the salad. It might seem odd to highlight a salad, but if you taste it you will understand.
Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu.
I heard that the 2 desserts, one featuring strawberries and the other chocolate are both great. Maybe I'll save room for that next time.
Pros: Subtle, creative menu, An elegance that vegans don't often expect
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Brendan.Wilson
Points +87
Good romantic vegan spot - Edit
Great food, amazing staff, couldn’t rave more about this place. Do note the place is BYOB though.
Read moreVegesaurus
Pietramala now has a bar. I tried the "Always Sunny" cocktail (twice!).
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secretplanta
Points +142
Beautiful restaurant and food - Edit
This restaurant is really elegant and a beautiful place to have a date night. The food is quite tasty, but I was underwhelmed by their beet “steak”
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SophiaTara
Points +267
Best restaurant in Philly - Edit
It’s the creative, seasonal, delicious menu we’ve all been craving in Philly. No half-measures here, everything is made with care and respect, it’s one of my favorite places to come for a relaxing and worthwhile night out. I can’t wait until the sumac tahini sweet potatoes and the broccoli pesto risotto are back in season 🥲
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PastaLana
Points +364
Both the vibes and food are immaculate - Edit
What a time to be alive (and vegan)!! Pietramala is the coolest place you've ever been to. If you thought Vedge was the holy grail you MUST try Pietramala. It's the hipper, cooler-yet-still upscale vegan restaurant the scene needed.
Read moreEvery single dish was a hit. Lots of adventurous cooking techniques and flavors like smoked pears, corn-cob tea, and tomato-based XO sauce.
We were both impressed and delighted. As hip and cool as this restaurant's food is, the service was pleasantly old-school with plate changes after every course, table crumbing, and water glasses that never hit more than half-drank without being refilled.
Come for the creativity and immaculate vibes of Pietramala. Bring your non-vegan friends and they'll be converted before dinner ends.
Pros: Amazing, creative, upscale vegan food, Cool vibes and excellent service, Prices are fair for the quality you get
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RyanFC
Points +97
Very tasty - Edit
Another tapas style vegan restaurant. That is a good thing because you can try more dishes.
Read moreEverything we tried was delicious.
I am from a smaller town with very limited vegan options. So I loved everything about this place
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JJones315
Points +2355
Vegan culinary adventure - Edit
Dining here is a delight. This small restaurant kitchen turns out an amazing array of tastes, colors and textures - all of it vegan. It is upscale (with prices to match) yet relaxed. The dishes are not rushed to your table, no one hurries you.
Read moreI enjoyed all my dishes - the salad and the fresh pappardelle particularly. Every dish that passed by was beautiful and carefully composed. The menu is always changing, which would make it easy, and interesting, to keep coming back.
Pros: Excellent quality, 100% vegan, Relaxed vibe
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Nitch
Points +102
Thoughtful Vegetables - Edit
I love the rotating menu and usually order the entire thing. The dishes are unique and complex and I am usually fighting my instinct to lick the plates clean. It’s BYOB so come prepared.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , BYOB
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p.wobble
Points +30
Incredible - Edit
My wife and I came here for the first time and were BLOWN AWAY. Almost everything we had was well above a 8/10. We had the Combtooth Mushroom, the Farro Risotto, the Barncat Salad, and the Focaccia. Our favorite dishes were the focaccia—slightly charred in a delectable sauce—and the mushroom-polenta platter.
Read moreThe only real let down was the Sweet Bun. It was dry and bland, but we still finished it.
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moonman
Points +77
A second high end vegan restaurant in Philly - Edit
The best things about Pietramala were the very creative flavors and ingredients used in their dishes. I think their menu changes frequently, but we ordered 5 dishes: beet salad, focaccia, fresh tofu, potatoes, and fettuccine. 3/5 of these dishes were fantastic, 1 was good (the potatoes), and 1 we wouldn't prefer again (the fresh tofu). The service was fantastic. They were very attentive, giving us clean plates throughout the night and super friendly. 5 dishes was 1 too many for us, but we eat on the lighter side and came very hungry. We skipped dessert because we were so full. The photos from Pietramala don't do it justice because they do keep it rather dark in the restaurant so cameras have a hard time capturing the details and colors.
Read morePros: Creativity, Service, All vegan
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teascent
Points +94
Run, don't walk here - Edit
Everything I ordered was amazing, including a noodle dish that immediately took me back to my time in Italy. The crepe dessert was the first food that's ever made me tear up.
Read morePros: Ambience
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