My mother and bridesmaids threw a shower for me at Popi's, and it was a TERRIBLE experience. My mom went to Popi's in advance to try the food and see the restaurant. At the shower, however, the food was actually BAD and even EMBARRASSING. The salad course was a bite of lettuce only on a BREAD plate. The pasta portion was equally small also on a bread plate. The entrees were supposed to be crab CAKES or chicken parm, but they only served ONE crab cake and a tiny piece of rubbery chicken. In addition, my mom paid extra for wine at each table, but soda, tea, and coffee were also supposed to be offered. The waitresses NEVER offered anyone soda or iced tea with their meal. They rushed us through our courses and began packing up my shower gifts before the guests had left. And we hadn't even used the full time allotted for the shower (we had an hour left)! It was very rude, especially as some guests had driven 3 hours to be there. We still tried to make the best of it, but the food and service were downright embarrassing. You'd be better going anyplace else, please do NOT WASTE your money. We had our rehearsal dinner at Ristorante Panorama and it was a wonderful. Also, Tre Scallini in South Philly has good food and a banquet room, and La Fontana della Cita at 17th/Spruce has great food and I think is available for parties.
Pros: Free parking
Cons: Food and service are awful
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