il bar Awards
- The Wine Enthusiast: "Award of Unique Distinction" 2004-2005
- Sante' Magazine: Mid-Atlantic Region Winner: "Excellence in Wine Hospitality" 2004 & 2005
- Decanter Magazine: "Best Wine by the Glass Program in North America"
- The Wine Spectator: "Best of Award of Excellence" 1993-2006; "Award of Excellence" 1991 & 1992
- Philadelphia Magazine: "Best Wine List-Best of Philly" 1991, 1992, 2004
- Philadelphia Style Magazine: "Best Italian Restaurant" 2005
- Food & Wine Magazine: "Best Wines By The Glass" 1999; One of "50 Best Wine Trends" 1997
- Gourmet Magazine: "Best Philadelphia Place for Drinks" 1997
- Philadelphia Magazine Reader's Choice: "Best Wine List" 1995
- Philadelphia Weekly: "Best Place for Wine Lovers" 1996
- City Paper: "Best Wine List" 1995,96,98-01
