Meredith William M School
Public · Grades K–8
Philadelphia,
PA
Bella Vista
Philadelphia,
PA
Neighborhoods
Bella Vista
Where 9th Street smells like fresh bread and Sunday dinner
About the Neighborhood
Living in Bella Vista
Bella Vista is a historic residential neighborhood located in the larger South Philadelphia area. The neighborhood is recognized for its dining scene, home to countless local restaurants, groceries, and bakeries. Many of these spots are located along South 9th Street and South Street, including favorites like Angelo’s Pizzeria, Sarcone’s Bakery, Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, and Villa di Roma. Bella Vista has a few cultural destinations like Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a folk art museum, and the South 9th Street Italian Market, which dates back to the late 1800s and features a variety of merchants from dairy and produce to housewares and vintage items. Bardascino Park provides a green space for the community, with its public bocce court and tree-shaded seating area. Overall, Bella Vista offers residents a blend of arts, culture, and history just outside of Center City.
Italian Market
Mosaic Art
Historic Rowhomes
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Walk, Bike & Transit
98
Walk Score
87
Bike Score
74
Transit Score
Education
Schools
McCall Gen George A School
Public · Grades K–8
Academy At Palumbo
Public · Grades 9–12
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Public · Grades PK–8
Nebinger George W School
Public · Grades PK–8
Getting Around
Public Transit
Whitman Plaza to 5th-Godfrey (Route 47)
Bus
2nd-Lombard to Conshohocken-Monumnt (Route 40)
Bus
50th-Parkside to Pier 70 (Route 64)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Bella Vista located in Philadelphia?
Bella Vista is located south of Downtown Philadelphia, bordered by the Washington Square North neighborhood to the north and Queen Village to the east.
Is Bella Vista a good neighborhood to live in Philadelphia?
Bella Vista is a charming residential neighborhood dating back to the mid-1800s. It blends Philadelphia history, local dining, and walkable, tree-lined streets, with long-standing eateries, community parks, and open-air markets that bring residents together year-round. Bella Vista is one of Philadelphia’s most walkable neighborhoods, and there are plenty of public transportation options, including SEPTA bus routes and nearby Broad Street Line subway stations. However, because of its dining scene and popular markets, finding street parking can sometimes be challenging.
What is Bella Vista, Philadelphia known for?
Bella Vista is best known as the home of the South 9th Street Italian Market, the oldest continuously operating open-air market in the US. Today, the neighborhood is recognized for its colorful mosaic street art, community green spaces, and rich culinary traditions seen in the numerous long-standing restaurants, bakeries, and grocers throughout Bella Vista.
How far is Bella Vista from downtown Philadelphia?
Bella Vista is located just 1 mile south of Downtown Philadelphia.
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