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

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! 🥂

From the shores of Lake Garda to the table... 🇮🇹Explore the authentic cuisine, regional wines & handcrafted cocktails in...
07/08/2026

From the shores of Lake Garda to the table... 🇮🇹

Explore the authentic cuisine, regional wines & handcrafted cocktails inspired by Italy's largest lake, where the traditions of three Italian regions meet in every sip & bite. Available through 7.12...Salute! 🥂

Menu: https://tinyurl.com/GranWeekly
Reserve: https://tinyurl.com/GranReservations

Wednesday SIPS with an Italian twist! 🥂🇮🇹  Join us 5pm–7pm...Enjoy $8 select Italian cocktails, including our classic Ap...
07/08/2026

Wednesday SIPS with an Italian twist! 🥂🇮🇹 Join us 5pm–7pm...

Enjoy $8 select Italian cocktails, including our classic Aperol Spritz + $7 select wine, $6 select beer & discounted apps. Sip & SALUTE!

SIPS, but make it ITALIAN! 🇮🇹👏  Summer Wednesdays, 5pm–7pm...Enjoy $8 select Italian cocktails, including our classic Ne...
07/01/2026

SIPS, but make it ITALIAN! 🇮🇹👏 Summer Wednesdays, 5pm–7pm...

Enjoy $8 select Italian cocktails, including our classic Negroni + $7 select wine, $6 select beer & discounted apps - meet us at the bar for a midweek toast...SALUTE! 🥃🍹

Join us for an authentic Venetian aperitivo experience featuring Cicchetti (Venetian tapas), handcrafted Italian cocktai...
06/29/2026

Join us for an authentic Venetian aperitivo experience featuring Cicchetti (Venetian tapas), handcrafted Italian cocktails including our classic Aperol Spritz + wine & Italian draft beers...

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

Join us this afternoon for a Peroni-hosted World Cup aperitivo as USA takes on  Australia...Drink specials & cicchetti a...
06/19/2026

Join us this afternoon for a Peroni-hosted World Cup aperitivo as USA takes on Australia...Drink specials & cicchetti at both bars from 3pm–6pm - Salute! 🍻🇺🇸🇦🇺

Celebrate Father’s Day week with our special America 250 South Philly Menu! 🇺🇸🍝 Honoring the neighborhood that welcomed ...
06/17/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day week with our special America 250 South Philly Menu! 🇺🇸🍝 Honoring the neighborhood that welcomed many of our Abruzzese & Calabrian ancestors...

Featuring classic wines & dishes - Crab Gravy, Sunday Sauce, Stuffed long Hots & more...Available thru July 4th, MANGIA! 👏

Menu: https://tinyurl.com/GranWeekly
Reserve: https://tinyurl.com/GranReservations

06/12/2026

Experience the authentic food, wine, cocktails, and cicchetti of Venice thru this Sun. 6.1, curated by our culinary & wine director Riccardo Longo...Buon Appetito! 🍝🇮🇹

Menu: https://tinyurl.com/GranWeekly
Reserve: https://tinyurl.com/GranReservations

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Ristorante & Bar Italiano offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in the heart of Philadelphia! Cafe, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Cultural School and our famous Coffee & Gelato labs!

06/11/2026

Experience an authentic Italian Aperitivo featuring handcrafted Italian cocktails, Wine Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) & more! 🇮🇹

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

Gran Caffe L'Aquila Ristorante & Bar Italiano offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in the heart of Philadelphia! Cafe, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Cultural School and our famous Coffee & Gelato labs!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, June 11th at 3pm for our World Cup Aperitivo Watch Party presented by Peroni... ⚽🍺Make us yo...
06/10/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, June 11th at 3pm for our World Cup Aperitivo Watch Party presented by Peroni... ⚽🍺

Make us your destination for every match...Catch ALL the games & ALL the action - at both our upstairs & downstairs bars! 👏

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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