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Sal Lombardi

Food Editor · Top of Philly

Sal Lombardi covers the Philadelphia sandwich and the South Philly Italian-American table for Top of Philly: cheesesteaks, roast pork, hoagies, the Italian Market, and the red-gravy institutions. A South Philly native who works from the public review record.

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Best Date Night Restaurants in Philadelphia
Date Night

Best Date Night Restaurants in Philadelphia

12 rooms
 Best Restaurants in South Philly (2026)
Restaurants in South Philly

Best Restaurants in South Philly (2026)

10 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Italian Market (2026)
Restaurants in Italian Market

Best Restaurants in Italian Market (2026)

11 rooms
 Pizza in Philadelphia: 12 Local Favorites (2026)
Pizza

Pizza in Philadelphia: 12 Local Favorites (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Delis & Sandwiches in Philadelphia: Local Favorites (2026)
Delis & Sandwiches

Best Delis & Sandwiches in Philadelphia: Local Favorites (2026)

12 rooms
 Where to Eat the Best Italian in Philadelphia (2026)
Where to Eat the Best Italian

Where to Eat the Best Italian in Philadelphia (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Cheesesteaks & Subs Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)
Cheesesteaks & Subs

Best Cheesesteaks & Subs Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia (2026)

10 rooms

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