Bella Vista
Bella Vista is the part of Philly where a date can plausibly start at a 9th Street produce stall and end with a cannoli from Isgro's, no car required. The Italian Market spine runs from Christian to Washington, anchored by Di Bruno's original storefront, Talluto's ravioli counter, and the Pat's-versus-Geno's standoff at 9th and Passyunk that still functions as a low-stakes personality test. Side streets hide Hawthornes for beer, Ralph's for red sauce that predates your grandparents, and Palizzi Social Club if your date knows someone. Walkable, opinionated, and slightly performative about its own history. Risky for vegans.
Bella Vista by the numbers
Bella Vista runs roughly balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
Median individual income in Bella Vista is about $70,000.
The median renter in Bella Vista pays about $1,720 a month.
About 12,000 Bella Vista residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
Local date spots
- Bella VistaDining
Talula's Garden
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Bella VistaDining
Dante & Luigi's
Outdoor seatingGood for groups - Bella VistaDrinks
Dirty Franks
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly - Bella VistaCafés
Milk Jawn
- Bella VistaDrinks
a.bar
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Bella VistaDrinks
Solar Myth
Good for groups - Bella VistaDrinks
The Library Bar
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access - Bella VistaDining
Ambra Restaurant
- Bella VistaDrinks
The Lodge
Good for groupsWheelchair access - Bella VistaDrinks
Friendly Lounge
Good for groups - Bella VistaDrinks
Bar Palmina
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access