James
824 S. 8th St.
Philadelphia , PA 19147
215-629-4980
Neighborhood: Italian Market - Southwark
Parking: Street parking only.
Not wheelchair accessible.
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'The chef really captures some umami in this soup," our server, Collin Darrell, enthused.
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Cuisine type: Italian; New American
Meals Served: Dinner
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A medium-sized but smart Eurocentric list, with intriguing selections at reasonable prices. There are also great beers on draught, and numerous quality wines by the glass, including several sparklers and dessert wines.
Hours: Dinner Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m.
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