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Ginafranco Pizza Rustica is a two star restaurant in Philadelphia. This restaurant is situated in the Old City neighborhood. It's known for its sandwiches. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't give them 5 stars because I haven't had a lot from their menu but they do have one things I have never had anywhere else- SPANISH FRIES! They coat their crispy fries in some spices (my best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good. Very fresh ingredients. I had two slices, one of which was of sausage - the sausage was even noticeably fresh - like it was made by some local establishment.Loved the sauce and loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gianfranco's pizza made me feel ok about moving from NY to pHilly. it's that good. best in city limits is not an understatement. they make excellent food but I stick to slices. tomato, white tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A 2.5. I've had better, but it wasn't bad. I expected more given the reviews here, but it didn't exactly live up to 5 stars. Went there for lunch, the slices are reheated. They have a large-ish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most bangingly delish pizza in Philly; hell, anywhere!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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i ordered from here and the girl who answers the phone asks what i want: i tell her i need a cheese steak right away she says is that it? i say no that cheese steak with mayo ket hot pep she says is that it i...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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The toppings are always fresh and the delivery is quick! Whenever friends come to visit we always have to order at least once.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is acceptable. We got a half pineapple and half-tomato/pesto pie. My expectations from online reviews were high, but they were let down a bit. If I get pesto on my pizza, it should...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were walking the streets of Philly on a very, very, very cold January day and looekd this place up on Yelp. The rating is completely accurate. This is really good pizza. The place seats...maybe 8-9...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an absurdly cold day in Philly today, so I decided to only look at new takeout options within a block or two. I normally go to SOHO for pizza, but this place looked great on Yelp.My roommate and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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This place makes great pizza and is convienently located near the corner of North 3rd and Market streets. It's in a hole in a wall put the pizza are priced right tasty and fresh. Two slices of pizza will fill...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is no-nonsense. Get in there and decide, already! Seriously, they have lots of great choices in slices at lunch (with 2 types of pepperoni). The slices are large. 1-2 is enough for lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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This is the first stop for a slice of pizza in Old City. A few two person tables. They do not have fancy slices so much but a simple lovely slice they do perfectly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
since i used to live right down the street, this place was my go-to for lazy day eating. they have huge salads that are cheap and tasty. the ingredients are always really fresh for a pizza joint. my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gianfranco is our go-to pizza joint, and it consistently hits the spot. It is different from the average philly pizza place in that it seems to emphasize the tomato sauce over the cheese. The pies...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bummed out. we ordered three things and they only got one right ( maybe i was being justly punished for ordering a salad anyway) the pizza was the only thing they didnt mess up and yes, it was okay....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK pizza- the slices were still cold out of the oven after reheating. They had a good selection for slices.Not alot of space for sitting.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing what you can put on top of a pizza! Gian Franco has a great selection of slices for lunch and late snacking. I have noticed that their prices have gone up consistently since last summer....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the jetlag kicks in around 5pm and I'm still digesting the previous day's airplane food only pizza will do. I Yelp!ed it and came up with Gianfranco's just a block from my hotel. It hit the spot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza delivery in Philly I've ever had. Pizza is bangin', sandwiches are bangin', onion rings are bangin'. AND they take credit cards.Five delicious stars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go out to eat next to never, but when I get a cheesesteak i'll be sure to always come here! They are delicious and they make their own rolls which are soft and warm. Can't beat it! (I go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in Old City. Fresh sauce, good crust, friendly counter service. I prefer more cheese so I generally get extra cheese, but it is delicious. Not much else to say. They accept credit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little hole in the wall can be overlooked amongst the expensive eateries, douchebag bars, and clothing boutiques that comprise Olde City, but inside there's a very solid slice of pizza waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to the small shop along Broad and Snyder, look for Issam that football loving guy who really is friendly to all who come there. The White Garlic Pizza is oozing with boiling cheese you're all set...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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The pizza here is fantastic, especially the tomato pie, but do yourself a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to go on yet, but the small Veggie Pizza was delicious and the mushroom pizza that was served while we were there looked great. The pizza was ready in under 15 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a block away from my place! I go here when I don't feel like cooking and can pick up a few slices to take home! It's also really good if you're drunk and need to sober up!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pizza in town, and I'm something of an aficionado of pizza, it being my favorite food. I've had pizza all over town from just about everybody you can think of, I sometimes go on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second favorite pizza joint in Old City after Soho. I like coming here if I'm going to see a movie at Ritz at the Bourse at night since it's closer than Soho. I haven't been here in a while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cheap and good, what more do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot of bad pizza in Philadelphia, but you can be assured that Gianfranco's isn't making it. My heart aches with the knowledge that they don't deliver to my neighborhood, but I've driven down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best pizza in the city. hands down. just a little hole in the wall. nothing special. its for take out. yummay
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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This is a review of the store on 11th st - I need to warn you that I believe the food preparers cannot read English even though my order was hand printed in large letters"NO ANCHOVIES"- My issue is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Gianfranco's ever since they opened about 10 years ago. Back then the store was smaller, unrenovated, and you could use the restrooms on the 2nd floor. Now the word has spread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you really havent had pizza until you have a slice (or 3) of gianfranco's sicilian. anticipate your hunger, 1 hour isnt that long to wait, and get it. generally we enjoy the plain sicilian. it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great slice. Crisp tasty crust, good cheese, nice toppings...the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because they've raised their prices $.50 in the last few months.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we stopped in fr a slice late afternoon..the bbq chicken pizza was gr8...cheap and delicious..their crust has this nice flavour .....bt im hardly in olde city ...would definitly stop in for a bite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: My original review was actually for takeout from the 11th St location. The 2nd St location is awesome. LOVE IT!! Lots of cheese and lots of sauce. Tasty and just perfect.ORIGINAL REVIEW:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband is a pizza fiend so he found Gianfranco Pizza Rustica on Yelp and wanted to try it. The first time we ordered a regular pizza with pepperoni and roasted peppers. He was disappointed that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is actually very good. The slices are big and floppy, with a crust that is crispy to the point of being a little charred on the bottom. This place beats out SoHo, but not by as much as I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends always used to make a point to drag us here for a couple slices whenever we were in the area. And it's for very good reason. Gianfranco has been a best of Philly winner on several...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in the city in my opinion. Nice crispy crust with a not-too-sour sauce and real cheese that does not congeal or leak oil. Call ahead of time for a pie for pick up. I think the only reason...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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I moved to DC area and everytime I come back to Philly, Gianfranco is my first stop for my chicken ranch pizza. The people are super friendly and there are a variety of pies to choose from. Above all, the pies...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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I used to like this place the most- but I'm so sick of all the pizza places hiring Mexicans to make the pies. This place has become so inconsistent, I don't even bother eating here anymore. I'll take...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so delicious. my only beef (food pun!!) with them was that when we would order delivery, it would always be cold by the time it got to us. but we just started picking it up instead and never got a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfectly located for a quick snack/dinner before hitting the galleries for First Friday and then finishing off with pastry at Tartes two blocks away.Thin crispy crust, lightly cheesed, average tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Rustica is the go to place for pizza. Good pizza, reasonable prices, not many tables. Better for take-out. The calzones are awesome!
menupages.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine just move into the city at 4th and Race. I told him about this place. I used to work in N.E. Philly and I would drive 25 minutes out of my way at least once a week. I come here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Great pizza! Honestly the best Pizza I have had here in Philly. Fast delivery, fair prices. I usually order from the Gianfranco on 11th st.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Love the pizza! The owner is really nice and accommodating. The first time we went, he let us try a few slices of specialty pizza for free! The shrimp bisque pizza is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Who said they have good pizza? The thin crusted mushroom pizza is NASTY. It's burnt up. Sorry, my own opinion. In fact, someone else said the same thing.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best pizza day after day, i love it. perfectly seasoned sauce just sweet enough and just enough cheese. great crispy crust. it's seriously all i eat for lunch. go here do your self a favor.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Gianfranco has the best pizza in the city. Be sure to check out their lunch special, two slices and a drink, for $4! Delicious every time.
menupages.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy pizza, Batman. Honestly, it's no wonder this city is so pleasantly plump. With places like Gianfranco's, it would be easy to eat pizza every day. (I don't, mind you...and when I do it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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I work in society hill between Market St and South and I am always looking for a decent cheap place to eat lunch. i picked up a menu at a local bank and decided it would be worth trying. I am glad I did. At...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Everyone has their own personal preferences weather it is thick doughy bread or thin crisp crust, sliced buffalo mozzaerella or shredded mozzarella, sauce on top or sauce on the bottom. We have tried 10 pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent pizza! I've only had the pizza, but it was really good. The toppings are plentiful, the mushrooms are fresh (not canned), and the pizzas delivered were still hot.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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the pizza is ok but there is never any -parking i always get a ticket when i go there so the pizza costs about 11 dollars plus the 25 ticket 35 for a pizza is high for me
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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gianfranco's has the best pizza. i havent tried the rest of the menu, because i think their pizza is awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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My office orders from Gianfranco's pretty frequently. The delivery service is gut-achingly slow, but the pizza is generally delicious with the thin crispy/chewy crust, delightful toppings etc. The only thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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The pizza was some of the best I've had from a mom & pop pizza joint. I'll be going back again when I'm in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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....is a good pizza shop. Very few places in Philadelphia do pizza right. Certainly, it's not like the NY pizza I grew up with (which some believe is the best city for pizza in the world), but this place comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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The pizza Rustica makes is very delicious. Those thin crusted pizza are well cooked and taste...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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For some reason, the city of philadelphia has a serious pizza problem. The puffy crusted greek style of pizza prevails and alot of it is undercooked. Rustica, thankfully, is thin crusted, well cooked and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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I don't even live close by and still I always drive to this place to get some great pizza. I love their eggplant pizza, it is amazing and sooo smoky.(yum)I could eat it every day,if it wasn't for the white...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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this pizza is amazing!!! Crispy yet chewy crust, fresh tasting sauce, and delicious, stringy mozzarella. One of the best I've had in Philly!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2003
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The portobella mushroom is excellent. It's a great place to go when you want a quick bite.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Good location with available on street parking. Pizza OK but for some reason I expected better.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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The best homemade pizza in the city. They make everything from scratch. Staff is cool, great olde city location. Worth the trip.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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By far the Best (Lorenzos is close second) == and they deliver.....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Good Pizza, but terrible delivery service: My order was simple enough - large 1/2 plain, 1/2 pepperoni. I live 2 blocks from Gianfranco's and they should not have been busy as it was 9:45pm on a Thursday...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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pie the way our italian forefathers intended...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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excellent selection of gourmet pizza...
dine.com - user review
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if you get a yen for pizza while exploring betsy ross house or olde city, one could do no better than gianfranco's pizza. the best way to describe the crust is plump but crunchy on the bottom. they make the...
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