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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Restaurant Is One Of The Best For Chicken Parm

Chicken parmesan is one of the most popular dishes across the country. In its honor, Mashed recently highlighted the best chicken parmesan, and a Philadelphia restaurant was named. Describing this dish…

Chicken parmesan on a white dish at an Italian bistro. Covered in tomato sauce.
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Chicken parmesan is one of the most popular dishes across the country. In its honor, Mashed recently highlighted the best chicken parmesan, and a Philadelphia restaurant was named.

Describing this dish as "comfort food at its finest," Mashed says, "Whether you're enjoying elevated dining or you just want a quick bite at a neighborhood spot in sandwich form, there's a chicken parmesan option for you."

Do you go with pasta or sub?

In addition to it's hot and delicious taste, chicken parm has the flexibility to come in various forms. It's commonly paired atop a mound of fresh pasta. Then, it is smothered by tomato sauce. Furthermore, a chicken parm sub sandwich is also a very satisfying (and filling) lunch option. Tucked in tightly between a crunchy sub roll and oozing with mozzarella cheese, this sandwich option can be found in restaurants and delis.

In Pennsylvania, the restaurant named among the best for its chicken parmesan features hand-pulled mozzarella and handmade pasta.

We're heading to the Center City area to a restaurant that is part of the renowned Michael Schulson collective.

Giuseppe and Sons

Located at 1523 Sansom Street, Giuseppe and Sons is open seven days per week for dinner. The chicken parmesan can be found as the first item under the "Pollo" section. "Customers describe it as delicate, tender, and well worth it in terms of portion size," Mashed states. It is a large portion served with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

To warm up your appetite at Giuseppe and Sons, you can select from 13 different appetizers. You can also share certain plates with their family-style option.

Lastly, arrive early for happy hour (4 - 6 pm), and you can order the best chicken parmesan in Philadelphia as a sandwich. This is when you will also find select appetizers at half price, $6 draft beers, and a chef's choice pizza for $3.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.