$55 - Zagat: Splendid Italian Dinner for 2 w/Wine, Reg. $99

The Deal

Philadelphia Magazine says Girasole is a "family affair" with a "homey soulfulness," and Zagat rates the Italian fare as "very good to excellent" (21), calling the homemade pastas "to-die-for." For $55, regularly $99, Travelzoo subscribers can savor a three-course dinner for two with wine at the family-owned-and-operated restaurant located just off the Avenue of the Arts.

With this deal, select from a special menu that includes:

Choice of two appetizers from:
• Homemade soup of the day
• Mixed green salad with tomatoes, julienne of carrots and sweet peppers
• Baked eggplant with zucchini and mozzarella in tomato sauce
• Calamari served with toasted bread
• Roasted peppers and goat cheese
• Fried shrimp with calamari, zucchini, potatoes and carrots
• Mozzarella, tomato and basil salad
• Yellowfin tuna carpaccio with sun-dried tomatoes and black olives
• Filet mignon carpaccio with shaved parmigiano reggiano
• Carpaccio Girasole with warm filet mignon, artichokes, asparagus and shaved parmigiano

Choice of two entrees from:
• Gnocchi with stracchino cheese and tomato sauce
• Tagliatelle with a light meat and tomato sauce
• Smoked salmon farfalle with tomato sauce and a touch of cream
• Orecchiette with sauteed broccoli rabe and hot Italian sausage
• Chicken with rosemary and spinach
• Veal Milanese with garlic, arugula and tomatoes
• Grilled Tasmanian salmon with leeks in a balsamic reduction
• Homemade hot and sweet Italian sausage with broccoli rabe and cannellini beans

• Two homemade desserts, which vary every night but may include options like ricotta cheesecake or chocolate mousse

• Two cups of coffee or tea

• Two glasses of red or white wine, like 2006 Cecchi Bonizio Sangiovese (Tuscany),  2007 Altanuta Pinot Grigio (Veneto), or 2007 Feudo Arancio Syrah (Sicily) (up to $12 each)

Terms and Conditions
Vouchers can be redeemed Thursday, July 26, through Oct. 26, 2012. Reservations are required and subject to availability. This voucher is valid for 2 diners only. Limit 1 voucher purchase per person; additional vouchers may be purchased as gifts. Limit 1 voucher per table. Not valid on major holidays or holiday weekends. Valid for dine-in only. Seasonal items are subject to change. Gratuity and tax, if applicable, are not included. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be used in 1 visit.