Gran Caffe L'Aquila

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Gran Caffe L'Aquila Ristorante & Bar Italiano offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in the heart of Philadelphia!
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Cafe, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Cultural School and our famous Coffee & Gelato labs! The Rebirth of one of Italy’s premier Caffès
in Philadelphia


April 6th 2009:
The Original landmark Gran Caffè L’Aquila was destroyed in a historically devastating earthquake. December 2014:
One of Italy’s most beloved Caffès is reborn in Philadelphia


A 2 level Italian cultural
immersion of culinary passion!

1

st floor:
Authentic Italian Bar featuring wines from all 20 regions of Italy

Italian craft beers & cocktails

Assaggi (Italian tapas) featuring salumi, formaggi, homemade pasta, crudo, fire grill, seafood & more

Homemade Italian pastries

Artisinal Gelato made by italy’s reigning Gelato Champion

Award winning Espresso & Cappuccino bar


2nd Floor:

Ristorante Italiano featuring
rotating regional menus from all 20 regions of Italy

Italian cultural school with language, gastronomic classes & wine tastings

Coffee Torrefaction

Gelato laboratory

Wine bar

Summer on a plate! ☀🍽️ Burrata flown in fresh from Bari, served with a bright cauliflower caponata. Light, tasty & perfe...
08/31/2026

Summer on a plate! ☀🍽️ Burrata flown in fresh from Bari, served with a bright cauliflower caponata. Light, tasty & perfect for lunch!

Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/GranReservations
📸: Center City District

Last day to enjoy Center City District "Let's Do Lunch!" at Gran Caffe L'Aquila - featuring a delicious app & entree for...
08/28/2026

Last day to enjoy Center City District "Let's Do Lunch!" at Gran Caffe L'Aquila - featuring a delicious app & entree for just $20...

Available in our dining room or grab a seat at the bar...Salute! 🍽️🍷

Reservations: https://tinyurl.com/GranReservations

Consider this your sign to send SIPS off the Italian way! 🥂🇮🇹 Join us for the final SIPS of the season at the bar, today...
08/26/2026

Consider this your sign to send SIPS off the Italian way! 🥂🇮🇹 Join us for the final SIPS of the season at the bar, today from 5pm–7pm...

$8 select Italian cocktails (hello, Aperol Spritz!), $7 wine, $6 beer + discounted apps...One last cheers to midweek dolce vita - SALUTE!

Consider this your sign to make your Wednesday a bit more Italian! Join us for SIPS at the bar from 5pm-7pm... ✈️🇮🇹 $8 s...
08/12/2026

Consider this your sign to make your Wednesday a bit more Italian! Join us for SIPS at the bar from 5pm-7pm... ✈️🇮🇹

$8 select Italian cocktails (hello, Aperol Spritz!), $7 select wine, $6 select beer + discounted apps...Raise a glass to a little midweek dolce vita - SALUTE! 🥂

08/11/2026

Our Desire Gelato, crafted by Italian Gelato Champion Stefano Biasini. 🍒🍨

Amarena cherries from Modena, Italy, paired with delicate Fiore di Latte gelato to create a refined balance of rich cherry flavor and creamy sweetness. Delizioso!

Your midweek escape to Italy starts at our bar, join us for SIPS! ✈️$8 select Italian cocktails (hello, Aperol Spritz!),...
08/05/2026

Your midweek escape to Italy starts at our bar, join us for SIPS! ✈️

$8 select Italian cocktails (hello, Aperol Spritz!), $7 select wine, $6 select beer + discounted apps. Summer Weds, 5pm–7pm - toast to hump day the Italian way...SALUTE! 🥂🇮🇹

Discover the Gran Aperitivo! Our authentic Italian happy hour with handcrafted cocktails, select wines, Venetian tapas &...
07/24/2026

Discover the Gran Aperitivo! Our authentic Italian happy hour with handcrafted cocktails, select wines, Venetian tapas & more! 🇮🇹👏

Available Monday thru Friday from 3pm–6pm at both our downstairs & upstairs bars...Salute! 🥂

SIPS is your passport to an Italian Aperitivo, every Wednesday at Gran Caffe L'Aquila! 🇮🇹✈️Enjoy $8 select Italian cock...
07/22/2026

SIPS is your passport to an Italian Aperitivo, every Wednesday at Gran Caffe L'Aquila! 🇮🇹✈️

Enjoy $8 select Italian cocktails, including our classic Aperol Spritz + $7 select wine, $6 select beer & discounted apps. Summer Weds, 5pm–7pm - Meet us at the bar for a midweek toast...SALUTE! 🥂

An authentic Italian aperitivo experience...right here in Philly? 🇮🇹🍷Join us for SIPS at Gran Caffe L’Aquila! $8 select ...
07/15/2026

An authentic Italian aperitivo experience...right here in Philly? 🇮🇹🍷

Join us for SIPS at Gran Caffe L’Aquila! $8 select Italian cocktails, $7 select wine, $6 select beer + discounted apps...

Summer Wednesdays from 5pm–7pm...SALUTE! 🥂

Experience our authentic Italian Aperitivo! 🇮🇹👏 Venetian Cicchetti (Italian-style tapas) alongside handcrafted special...
07/09/2026

Experience our authentic Italian Aperitivo! 🇮🇹👏 Venetian Cicchetti (Italian-style tapas) alongside handcrafted specialty cocktails, including our signature Gran Caffe L'Aquila coffee-infused Negroni...

Available Monday thru Friday from 3pm–6pm at both our downstairs & upstairs bars...The perfect way to unwind - SALUTE! 🥂

Address

1716 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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