New Restaurant Corte Opens in East Market
The wood-fired eatery occupies the former site of Mulherin's Pizzeria on Ludlow Street.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Corte is now serving dinner in Philadelphia's East Market neighborhood at 1175 Ludlow Street. The restaurant replaces the former Mulherin's Pizzeria and focuses on a menu of pasta, roasted meats, and vegetables.
Why it matters
The owners launched Corte to showcase live-fire cooking techniques separate from their other establishment, Corio. By choosing a non-pizza concept, the partners aim to diversify their culinary offerings in the city.
Menu items range from $12 for small plates to $119 for a 32-ounce ribeye. Pasta dishes are priced at $17, while other entrees like the roasted pork chop cost $37.
The players
Corte
This is a new restaurant located in the East Market district of Philadelphia.
Corio
This is a pre-existing pizza restaurant in University City operated by the same partners as Corte.
Mulherin's Pizzeria
This is the former restaurant that previously occupied the space at 1175 Ludlow Street.
The details
The partners renovated the dining room and updated the barstools to differentiate the space from its predecessor. The kitchen utilizes a wood-burning oven to prepare roasted proteins and vegetable dishes.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Corte opens for dinner service.
The week of November 2, 2026: Lunch service is expected to begin.
Market Landscape
The opening reflects the ongoing shift toward live-fire open-kitchen concepts in urban dining. By prioritizing wood-fired roasting, Corte distinguishes its operational focus from traditional pizza-centric models in the competitive Philadelphia market.
Diners can expect a menu focused on roasted proteins and pasta with prices reaching up to $119 for premium steak dishes. The restaurant is currently open for dinner, with midday service launching in early November.
The takeaway
The restaurant provides a new dining option for East Market residents seeking roasted meats and pasta rather than pizza. Visitors should note that lunch service is not yet available but will arrive in early November.
What happens next
Lunch service is scheduled to launch at the restaurant during the week of November 2, 2026.
Further reading
For more news about new local establishments, visit the Philadelphia Openings & Closings section.
More information
View the menu and restaurant details on the Corte restaurant website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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