What an amazing place. I got grilled calamari. Absolutely delicious. They also had an artichoke soup on special that was fantastic. Main dish was the red trout with crab on top. That was really good. I even got desert which I don't normally do but the way it was described to me sounded like nothing I've ever had. I don't remember what it was called. It had nuts cherries and like a sweet foam over a gelatin. Very small inside and you will need to make a reservation. Don't just show up. Great place to go after the theater next door. read more

Their Paccheri was solid handmade pasta. Chewy and robust. Intelligent use of butter, acid, and herbs in the vodka sauce. Portion was reasonable for the price. Brussel sprouts were well executed: crisp on the outside, smoky, and tender but not mushy on the bite. The truffle vinaigrette paired well bringing a sharpness, acidity, and Miami complexity. I really enjoyed the meal. read more

La Trattoria - Puccheri - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I went here when they first opened and had a pleasant time (this was years ago). It would seem to be a cute neighborhood venue, BYOB, nice glasses etc. That being said the food was very mediocre at best if not reminiscent of jarred sauces. The prosciutto is dry thick (the cut is too thick) and old. The "mozzarella di bufala" is of very questionable quality and tastes more like a regular burrata. If it's imported from Italy they're getting a horrible deal. The Arancini seemed to be precooked and also frozen. Pasta was definitely not cooked in salted water and I think the "fresh pasta" is actually frozen. My wife go the "flambé dish". Not only was the pasta cold the whole experience was revolting. The crusted old half wheel of parmigiano was supposedly lit on fire with something. The pasta was already sauced, and mixing into the cold crusted cheese that did nothing. The dish was disgusting. I don't think that wheel of cheese would pass a proper food safety inspection. It is a shame that the food changed so much since they first opened. The last few things I took issue with were service related. When we were sat down to eat we were told that we had a time window of an hour and a half due to the fact the table was booked later on. That's not very professional. We arrived on-time to our reservation. I would not consider this place at all authentic Italian nor would I recommend the food here. read more

We have not had dinner here since the pandemic started, but it is still wonderful. The food is still great, even though there is a different chef. Prices are extremely reasonable, especially since it is BYOB. By the time we left, almost every table was taken, which was very impressive on a hellish hot Tuesday in mid-July. Gnocchi with crabmeat, eggplant rollatini, arugula salad, a swordfish special and desserts were all delicious!. Our server, Ardor, from Albania, was delightful and efficient. You can park in the Fit Life parking lot right across the street. Highly recommended! read more

This was a very solid choice pre theater. Very small and got very busy, but food was good. Especially liked the Brussel sprouts w truffle honey mustard read more

La Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This byob has delicious food and a charming atmosphere and excellent service. I had gnocchi with crabmeat and vodka sauce. Also eggplant rollatini. My friend had something equally delicious with shrimp and artichokes. And we shared arugula salad. Definitely want to return. read more

Everythingisjust... wonderful, the service, taste...the place is cozy, look like iam at the village in Sicily...lovely place

Great food and hospitality! A bit pricey but if you love Italian food it's a must .!Mon and Tues is pasta night the special s are great and more reasonable in price ! read more

We brought a large group for a set dinner. Every course was excellent. Chicken Sausage with cannellini beans and broccoli rabe had depth of flavor and a nice range of textures. Calamari was tender yet crisp. Gnocchi had a distinctive sauce, and the crusted salmon was perfectly cooked. I skipped dessert but my friends devoured it happily. The service was great especially considering the size of the party and we found it easy to park. The dining room was decorated with still life paintings of food and they were gorgeous. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. La Trattoria hit the mark in every respect! read more

Cute restaurant. Made it there on time for my reservation and was asked to wait while there was an open table. We were eventually seated there. Just odd. Food was decent but prob won't return. read more

We love this place - very down-home Italian, unpretentious, excellent food, AND very reasonably priced (read: this is not your Center City pricing). BYOB. A favorite for us is the Mushroom Ravioli, or try the Fettucine Moma - note the house-made pasta, too, a really nice aspect of dining here. Interesting specials change frequently. Brussels Sprouts side dish, very good. Everything fresh - thus an excellent arugula salad. I suggest reservations, as the place is fairly small, and it does fill up, even on weekdays. A stone's throw from the Quintessence Theater on Germantown Avenue. read more

This is such a neighborhood treasure - great food, warm and inviting space, and friendly, attentive staff. Plus a BYOB! We just went back on a chilly winter night and had a delicious meal. We got one of their last reservations, and it's no wonder they have such a loyal, repeat-customer following. It's reliably good. The salads, appetizers, home-made pastas and fish entrees/specials are all freshly made and it's such a great place for a relaxing, enjoyable meal. read more

Holy cow what a night. We chose Trattoria Moma for our FIRST night out after our son was born due to its reputation and (let's be honest) proximity to our house so we could run back if anything went wrong but when we walked around the side yard of the restaurant and pulled up our outdoor seats I feel like we were transported to a destination. All of the food was exquisite and we were truly taken care of throughout the night even with our late 8:30 reservation. I cant wait to come back for another date night soon! read more

La Trattoria - Beef carpaccio special, tomatoes and mozzarella and appetizer salad - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was minimal; my 4 bites of veal were paper thin and chewy. I had to share my 1/2 cup of pasta with my daughter because she only had 2 bites of something I didn't recognize. I had used the website to make this reservation for 3 to celebrate my 73rd birthday. After having received confirmations and reminders, the waitress had no record of it. Five mature gentlemen were sitting behind us, and were so loud that we could not hear each other! Another party was moved farther away, but that option was not given to us. How disappointing my 73rd birthday turned out to be! A return visit is doubtful. read more

Great food and portions. Dining room is well decorated and clean. Staff was very good.

Wonderful food, great service!! Great variety of things. Always have interesting specials. It is a gem! read more

Honestly was excited about this restaurant because it was one of the few in the area with more than a 2-3.8 star rating and the place was pretty nice looking especially the outside, but i was truthfully disappointed. First off the food was mediocre, lacked a lot of flavor and tasted very underseasoned, and in terms of the service we were sittimg outside and just felt almost completely ignored at times. There would be full 15 minute waits without seeing any member of staff, and the food took an hour to come out. Now as someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for a while I can understand that they were packed the night i was there but any good restaurant should know that if their kitchen is slow they need to entertain their customers somehow whether it be just keeping water glasses full or giving updates on the food. I had to get up from my seat 3 different times to ask for any kind of service. So overall i think this restaurant could have done way better and i'm willing to cut a little slack because they were busy and I understand but it was thoroughly underwhelming in most aspects. read more

Food was very good and I would love to give it a 5. I don't do reviews so before I say anything negative, I would like this establishment to contact me regarding my service on Saturday night. My reservation was under Barbara. Thank you! After speaking with the owner/chef, we resolved my issue regarding the service. I will be giving this place a second chance as the food was very delicious and it's a quaint little place probably better for date nights or smaller parties. read more

I really wanted to love this place. I enjoyed my salad (it was the one with the mozzarella). My sister ordered the potato leek soup with crab. It looked more like split pea soup and was bland. I ordered the spaghetti ink pasta dish. It was just ok. The sauce was bland and the crab and squid was pretty tasteless. My Mom and sister said their gnocchi was over cooked and the chicken sausage was bland. I tasted it and I agreed. I'd try this place again, but the food just needs more flavor. Edit: This owner is such a weirdo lol. Don't be mad at me because you're yet another mediocre ethnic restaurant in Mt. Airy. Learn how to properly season food. Oh and work on your written communication before attempting to insult a customer. read more

I think one of the best off-the-general-radar restaurants in all of Philadelphia is Trattoria Moma in Mount Airy. This cozy and warm neighborhood gem is a wonderful eatery that so many people don't even know about. And their Sunday and Tuesday evening four-course dining specials are one of the best values in fine dining I've come across in Philly. If you like Northern Italian food as I do, you're in for a treat at Trattoria Moma. This is a BYOB which reduces costs right off the bat and their bread course and spreads are a great way to begin the meal. The salads are good here but an amazing appetizer is the carciofo ripieno. The artichoke and crabmeat melt in your mouth. My primi dish of porcini risotto was perfection - totally. My friend loved his mushroom ravioli. And the love continued with the secondi dishes. The veal medallions were reported to me as tender and flavorful and I loved my anatra (roast leg of duck) served with dried cherries, truffle polenta and roasted Brussels sprouts. The four-course feast closed with a tasty tiramisu and cannoli. Service was friendly and fine and the noise level was just right - even with every table occupied - to allow for conversation. Owner chef Bledar Istrefi has a winner in Trattoria Moma. And now you know about it too! read more

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I want to love this place because it is walking distance from my house, and I love Italian food. My experience has fallen short it some ways. I feel I have to hold this restaurant to a higher standard because it is fairly expensive-- easy to drop $150 for a party of two. Both my date and I found our pasta dishes to be very rich but lacking balance in the flavor-- very fatty sauces that needed more salt and/or acid to register fully on the palate. The tomato was hardly present as a flavor in the bolognese, and the mushroom wine sauce was bland and starchy. There is no seasoning provided at the tables, and I'd feel rude asking for them. Honestly, I've never been at an upscale Italian restaurant and thought "I'd rather take this home and doctor up the leftovers than finish it here." It hurt this foodie to be let down by pasta, an indulgence I treasure only occasionally. The pasta itself was of good quality and satisfying preparation; it's the sauces that were lacking. In the future, I may focus more on the antipasta and the secondi. We enjoyed the octopus and the scallop preparation very much. Another part of the experience is the lighting. We were seated in front of a painting, and the bright tracklight aimed directly at it really detracted from the feeling of comfort or semi-intimacy you want on a date night. I think the space has the potential to be very atmospheric, but they could really use help with the lighting. Indirect is best! All in all, I'll probably be back because I am a captive audience here in Mt Airy, and I want to support local businesses. There was lots on the secondi list I'd like to try. But for special occasion pasta, I'll make the trip to center city. read more

Small (reservations a must) quiet neighborhood gem perfect for a date-night, but not for a group - too tight. Dined there with 5 friends. We enjoyed our perfectly cooked entrees prepared with the freshest of ingredients and beautifully presented. Great service. read more

My first visit to Trattoria Moma and it was spectacular. Arugula salad (truffle dressing, caramelized, chunks of parm cheese) was lovely, the homemade mushroom ravioli absolutely melted in my mouth, and the roasted cauliflower was wonderful. We topped off our dinner with a lemon sorbet (served frozen inside of a lemon)....what more could you ask for? Bring your own wine and make a reservation. It's a sweet, quaint spot that was packed to the gills on Saturday night. (kisses fingertips) Yum! read more

I was looking for a restaurant not too far from home, not too noisy, with good food. Trattoria Moma was perfect! Out with a good friend and we had a lot of catching up to do, so wanted a place we could talk. Trattoria Moma is a small, intimate Italian restaurant located in East Mt. Airy with street parking. It doesn't take much for it to get crowded so you should definitely make reservations. We went on a Sunday where they have a special 4 courses for $35, but to get the deal it's cash only. (This special is also on Tuesdays). We were greeted with a smile and seated right away. It's also a BYOB, and they put my wine on ice right away! The service was great! For starters they bring out warm bread and cannellini dip w/ olive oil. My friend decided on "Mozzarella di Buala" as her appetizer, "Melanzania Ripiena Eggplant " as her 2nd course. (She loves Eggplant). I decided on "Insalanta di Moma" (salad), Orecchie (pasta with chicken sausage) as my 2nd course. We both decided on the Lamb Shank over Risotto as the main course. I got the Tiramisu and she got a Cannoli for dessert. The food was great, I can tell the pasta is made from scratch. Each dish was delicious and flavorful. The reason they get 4 stars is because expect for the main course, the portions were very small. The Tiramisu was extremely small. I can understand not giving full portions for 4 courses but........two more spoonfulls please :/ This place is perfect for a date night! I still would definitely go back and recommend Trattoria Moma. read more

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I had a fantastic meal at Trattoria Moma. Service was exceptional. Very attentive, always a full glass of water. The food was so fresh. I've never even to Italy, but I could only imagine that this is what the food is going to be like. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood. What more could you want. I tried the octopus app and the squid ink pasta with seafood. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Amazing food!!! Some people gave negative reviews for the decor, interior, and carpet, but they didn't bother me at all because of the quality of the food!!! The great quality of seafood, meat, and HOME-MADE pasta!!! My husband and I ordered 2 Appetizers, 2 pastas, and 1 dish of meat. We were so full after the pastas and couldn't finish the veal chop! We will go back again and recommend this restaurant!! read more

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We love this place. The food is always good, it has a cozy interior dining room and a nice outdoor patio dining space. The staff and service have been great every time. It's also within walking distance of our home, so the convenience can't be beat. Prices are reasonable given the quality and good experience. read more

Made a reservation for family night with clients. Received a confirmation email which we confirmed yes. Got there 10 minutes early and the restaurant was CLOSED. Extremely unprofessional. read more

Always the best. Appetizers are superb. Homemade pasta!! And he also makes a homemade gluten free one too! We can't say enough. It's a neighborhood gem. Owner also waits on customers and he is Always so friendly and great service. Love them all there. We can't stay away!! read more

With a few minor adjustments, this place could be the perfect first date spot. Trattoria Moma is a small restaurant nestled on the cobblestone blocks of Germantown Ave in Philly. Quite different from Jersey suburbs, but if I had to compare, it's like downtown Morristown. I had a four course meal that had a lot of flavor. The menu is quite extensive. Whoever wrote the menu, big ups-- everything sounds amazing.. and my meal was very good. I chose the 4-course option- antipasti, primi, secondi, & dessert. 1. Arugula salad 2. Grilled eggplant 3. Branzino 4. Tirimisu Everything was cooked well, but we came right at dinner (5:00), and I feel like the prep was so on point that they were early. The plate was under temperature. If you know me, I need my food served hot off the stove! Easy fix! The reason I gave two stars was bc of the decor. The carpet must go! Someone from the restaurant says the carpet is there bc of noise. There's a professional flooring expert that can help with that! Small investment in the floors, alone would give the place everything it needed (& probably reduce cleaning costs). We were originally seated at 4-top. We chose to try a dimly lit 2-top in the corner, but again the floor, was not level. So, we moved back to our original seat. The paint and lighting needed touches, but it's bearable. Also, the crowd, 50+++ Love old people but I also like dining & seeing diversity. It's BYOB! And, if you're conscious of your diet or trying to stick to a meal plan the portions are perfect. I'd say try it as long as you're not trying to impress anyone read more

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Great food, great service. The newly decorated inside is a nice change and a bit more quiet.

Food was delicious and service was great. We had the ossobuco and the red pepper pasta special. The octopus was extremely tender. Local gem ! read more

Ate here with my husband and son and girlfriend. Excellent food, pristine service. Highly recommend!!

Comfortable, relaxed, friendly, interesting menu and well prepared meals. A great neighborhood secret.

We had a great dinner, very generous portions, service was fun, dining room is pretty tight so you're kind of trying to talk over conversations around you. Limenchello at the end of our meal was a nice and unexpected touch. read more

We came on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration. This place did not disappoint! We started with Carciofo Ripieno (artichoke with jumbo crab meat, sundried tomatoes, bread crumbs, fresh herbs) and the Mozzarella di Bufala (fresh mozzarella, grilled eggplant over tomatoes, roasted peppers, basil oil, fig balsamic). They were both delicious albeit a bit tough to share. I liked the Mozzarella di Bufala the best- the eggplant was marinated beautifully. My parents both had the Spaghetti Adriatico (mussels, clams, jumbo shrimp, bay scallops & Italian zucchini with a choice of white, red or fra diavolo sauce). They said the seafood was cooked to perfection and the homemade pasta was al dente. I had the Orecchiette (home-made sweet fennel chicken sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry tomato). The chicken sausage was juicy with a slight sweetness, there was the perfect amount of rabe and tomato and sauce was garlicky and tangy. We grabbed a growler of beer from Earth Bread + Brewery across the street to enjoy with our meal- it was super convenient as we forgot to bring the wine! Overall this was a lovely, intimate setting to enjoy a birthday meal. Our servers were attentive and friendly and the food was reasonably priced. Great quality Italian! read more

Love the quaint BYOB place. Pasta is amazing. Service is good. They have a mix of experienced servers and not so much. But they all work as a team- so it's still very good service. They always have homemade pasta! It's a winner. Their dip for bread is a treat! read more

Had a spectacular meal here last night during their Sunday special--4 courses for $35, if you pay in cash. It's not like a chef's tasting menu where you are surprised by what comes out of the kitchen; you can choose all of your courses right off the menu. We went with: First course: cozze e vongole (mussels and clams) in a fra diavolo sauce, and an arugula salad with goat cheese. Both very tasty. Make sure you still have some of the bread they bring to the table or ask for more if you get the mussels--perfect for dipping. Second course: Truffle ravioli and Spaghetti Nero (squid ink pasta). All of the pasta here is housemade, and it's lovely. You can't go wrong with anything, but these two dishes were spectacular. The pasta Adriatico (like a pescatore) also looked amazing. Third course: Branzino and osso buco over risotto. I *loved* the branzio--they got a kind of char on it to make it slightly smokey. The osso buco was also very nice and reminded me the way my mother makes it. Dessert: cannoli and tiramisu, both very good. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. They opened up our wine for us (it's a BYOB) so we could get started on it promptly, and they brought out each course exactly when you would expect it. Great spot all around. read more

Appetizer was crab stuffed in an artichoke, awful, inedible. Had one bite and shouldn't even have. Entree was old pasta and please do something about the staff. Rude. Manager comped the meal at least, thankfully, since we didn't eat any of it. read more

Very low-key spot in the heart of Mt Airy. I ordered takeout during the coronavirus outbreak. Normally ordering food from a restaurant that is primarily a sit down restaurant can be a disappointment because you're missing out on the presentation and food quality often suffers from being packed in to-go boxes. Not the case here. I got (2) three-course specials for $25 a piece. Everything was beautifully prepared and "plated" in the to-go containers. The dressing on the arugula salad was delicious! I had the tilapia and my wife had the chicken for the main entrees. Both were wonderfully cooked and seasoned. The pasta course was also a delight. Can't wait to visit soon and sit down in their cozy establishment to enjoy a meal. Until then, I'll definitely be doing take out again. read more