Explore the 4 most popular spots in Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhood

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Visiting Bella Vista, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Philadelphia neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery to a pizza shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bella Vista, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Sweet Life Bakeshop

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Topping the list is bakery The Sweet Life Bakeshop, which offers cupcakes, desserts and more. Located at 740 South St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp.

After four years in its original South Street location, this dessert shop moved to its current outpost in 2015. Look for cupcakes in flavors like salted caramel or its vegan raspberry chocolate.

2. Tortilleria San Roman

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Next up is Mexican spot Tortilleria San Roman, situated at 951 S. Ninth St. With five stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

The New York Times described this eatery as a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" type of spot with inexpensive hot tortillas, fried chips and green salsa. Other menu items include cactus salad and guacamole.

3. Nomad Pizza Company

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Italian spot Nomad Pizza Company, which offers pizza and salads, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 611 S. Seventh St., 4.5 stars out of 503 reviews.

Thrillist named this spot the best pizza in Bella Vista for its "local organic produce and natural meat." On the menu, look for specialty pizza pies like the shiitake mushroom or the Green Dream, a medley of pistachio pesto, asparagus, cherry tomato and cheese.

4. Little Fish

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Check out Little Fish, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 491 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score seafood and more at 746 S. Sixth St.

Food and Wine magazine named this spot one of the best BYOB fine-dining restaurants in Philadelphia. On the menu, look for dishes like oysters, scallops and mahi mahi.

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