“Fare la scarpetta” is an Italian expression describing using a boot-shaped piece of bread to scrape and soak up any remaining sauce left in the pot. From that familial gesture, representative of taking pleasure in and savoring a meal to the very last bite comes the name of the best new Italian restaurant in Philadelphia, Scarpetta. The latest addition to The Rittenhouse, Scarpetta, serves casually elegant Italian fare. From dishes like fluke crudo, creamy polenta, and braised short ribs to spaghetti, foie gras ravioli, cavatelli, branzino, veal tenderloin, and much more, Scarpetta proudly showcases the best of local producers through thoughtful Italian fare.