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Melograno
At this little Italian BYOB big on flavor, the homemade ravioli is the draw, as chef (and Rome native) Gianluca Demontis rolls and stuffs the pasta by hand. Also go for the pappardelle tartufate with wild mushrooms, walnuts, and truffle oil—it sings with earthy goodness. 2012 Sansom St., 215-875-8116; melogranorestaurant.com
Fish
The imaginative kitchen at this recently relocated seafood destination is home to one of Philly’s culinary cult favorites: a Long Island skate wing surrounded by a buttery Parmesan broth with melted leeks and spaetzle topped with shavings of black winter truffle. 1234 Locust St., 215-545-9600; fishphilly.com
Tinto Wine Bar
Taking its cues from the Basque region of Spain, this tapas and wine bar, with décor modeled after a rustic wine cellar, hits some tasty notes on the menu. One standout dish is a New York strip topped with truffle-imbued goat’s cheese and herb-roasted trumpets. 114 S. 20th St., 215-665-9150; tintorestaurant.com
Sampan
The key to the addictive edamame dumplings on Michael Schulson’s menu is in the sake broth, flavored with truffles. Linger over a multicourse dinner of small plates, or sit down for dim sum brunch on Saturdays and Sundays— the dumplings are offered during both seatings. 124 S. 13th St., 215-732-3501; sampanphilly.com
Tria
This shrine to the wine, beer, and cheese trifecta does upscale bites just as well, and there is no shortage of truffle on the menu. Mushroom, spinach, and Brie de Nangis panini, mushroom with Fontina bruschetta, and even olive oil-rosemary potato chips all get a dose of the rich, natural flavor. Multiple locations citywide; triacafe.com
Rouge
For more than a decade, this see-and-be-seen bistro in Rittenhouse Square has been attracting celebrities, socialites, and travelers with its outdoor seating and view of the park, but Rouge’s truffle and Parmesan pommes frites always make the A-list, no matter who is eating them. 205 S. 18th St., 215-732-6622; rouge98.com
Barbuzzo
The Mediterranean menu at this famed 13th Street establishment hits upon pastas, large plates, and antipasto boards, but the pizza keeps Philadelphians packing the tables. Try the decadent Asparago pizza, topped with pancetta, creamy white sauce, farm-fresh eggs, and, of course, truffle. 110 S. 13th St., 215-546-9300; barbuzzo.com
Le Castagne
The elegant Chestnut Street stalwart serves Italian cuisine worthy of its white tablecloths. It’s owned by the Sena family, who expertly orchestrates Italian and American specialties in restaurants like Ristorante Panorama and Revolution House in Old City. The gnocchi al tartufo bianco is a treat; the potato dumplings are floated in a creamy white truffle sauce. 1920 Chestnut St., 215-751-9913; lecastagne.com
Mercato
Named after the old Camac Food Market in which it is located, this charming Italian BYOB in Midtown Village incorporates familiar Italian ingredients into fresh combinations. Order the pan-seared diver scallops, served over a mushroom-pea risotto and drizzled with truffle oil. 1216 Spruce St., 215-985-2962; mercatobyob.com
Barclay Prime
Stephen Starr’s classic steakhouse serves up grade-A cuts of beef, like a dry-aged porterhouse and a Gachot & Gachot Prime bone-in rib eye, but sides like truffled mac and cheese and truffled mashed potatoes will elevate any carnivorous entrée. 237 S. 18th St., 215-732-7560; barclayprime.com
















