Best of Philly

2014 Chef

Chris Painter, Il Pittore

Quietly, without much fanfare, Chris Painter, who spent years as culinary director for Starr Restaurants before opening Il Pittore, has been stuffing, rolling and saucing thoughtful pasta dishes, garden-fresh apps and big-flavor entrees.

2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-391-4900; ilpittore.me/