Chef Luke Palladino opening his first Philly restaurant on East Passyunk

Chef Luke Palladino brings his talent to Philadelphia Credit: provided Luke Palladino is opening an Italian steakhouse in South Philly.

New Jersey restaurateur Luke Palladino will be opening his first Philly location this fall. Palladino’s will take over the former Colombo’s, which closed after a fire in 2012, at 1934 E. Passyunk Ave.

The restaurant, slated to open later this year, will have 80 seats insides and 40 outside. The menu will be Italian, with an emphasis on steak and seafood.

Palladino is known for his Atlantic City restaurants, including Luke Palladino Harrah’s Resort and Luke’s Kitchen & Marketplace in Revel. He also owns Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian in Linwood and LP STEAK in Northfield.