Great Food, Prison View

L'Oca - Fairmount Ave - Philadelphia, PA Very well prepared food with the seafood saffron fettucini a standout. Ethereal gnocchi and seldom seen lamb shoulder done perfectly rare with a blistered outside display superior cooking skills. Stylish room and open kitchen create a pleasing sophisticated minimalist look. With the exception of one skillled pro, service neither indifferent nor polished; mostly tentative but willing. Polenta and snails app excellent as is the roasted chicken. Recent meals show that this chef has the ability to make L'Oca the premier northern Italian kitchen in the city. BYOB