Entry No. 13 — the Philadelphia file — filed under: speakeasy

Behind the Red Door at Vita

Walk into what looks like an ordinary Rittenhouse gelateria, then pull open a bright red refrigerator-style door at the back — it isn't the freezer, it's the entrance to an Italian speakeasy serving handmade pasta and playfully built cocktails, reservation only.

The move: Book a table behind the red door, grab a scoop at the counter first as cover, then head through for handmade pasta and an Italian wine and cocktail pairing.

• 📍 Rittenhouse
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 261 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: resy.com · visitphilly.com

last checked: 2026-07-19