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    Macaroni's Restaurant

    3.9 (372 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bolognese
    LaShonda R.

    Macaroni's has that warm, classic Philly Italian vibe that makes you settle in right away. I ordered the lobster ravioli, and it was really good, rich and flavorful. I just wished it had a bit more lobster to really elevate it. Even an option to add extra lobster or a tail would take it from great to exceptional. 8/10. My friend had the pasta bolognese with mafaldine noodles, hearty, well-seasoned, and comforting. Another 8/10 dish. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was such a kind, attentive gentleman and really added to the experience. Overall, Macaroni's delivers quality Italian food, a cozy atmosphere, and genuinely great service. I'd definitely return, especially if they let me pile on more lobster next time.

    Date night
    Eileen M.

    Macaroni's is a gem, their menu has an excellent choice from appetizers to their Main course and delicious cheesecake for dessert! Can't miss when you go there? The staff is always attentive and the Ambiance is relaxing!

    Semina B.

    First time at Macaroni's and I thought I walked into an NYC restaurant. The decor and ambiance was top notch and I can see why it's so popular during the dinner hour. The food was excellent and the crème brûlée cake sealed the deal. After dinner, we stepped out into the lounge and continued our night there. It was a good time and I would come back to try the pizza. Service from Vinny was great!

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    Micaelly A.

    After having Macaroni's on my list for such a long time, I'm so glad I finally made it there. I was so excited to have found such a gem in the northeast area of Philly! Macaroni's definitely gives a center city high end vibe but in such an accessible location for this area of the city. The ambiance inside is impeccable, it feels very moody and private. But the star of the show was definitely the Lobster Ravioli that I tried - it was probably one of the best ones I've had. The sauce on the plate particularly was so good! The service was a little slow but it wasn't a bother honestly, we can all use a little slower dinner time sometimes. The staff was great and very nice though.

    John H.

    Server Jill made the best drinks. Food was delicious. This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back!! This is a must try!!! Ambiance is amazing!!

    Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
    Julie F.

    A small-looking place on the outside opens up to a large and versatile space on the inside. There are seating options from the dining room (more formal), restaurant, indoor bar, outdoor bar, and outdoor tables. We only encountered the nicest, most helpful, and knowledgeable staff while we were here. We came for lunch and sat at the outdoor bar, (which because of the season was more indoor, but has floor to ceiling windows which made us stil feel like we were outside. Sean took care of us and he was amazing. We would love to come back and have him again! He recommended some great food and drink options, which we had to try them all! Our food was amazing, and going at lunch time gave us the highest quality food for lunchtime prices. We had so many amazing things, the only thing we didn't have was dessert but we took their famous Crème Brûlée Cake to go so we will be trying that and reporting back! Do not drive by this place without stopping in! You have to experience the fantastic Italian food coming out of this restaurant!

    Pizza-drinks-calamari! Yum
    Farrah R.

    I have dreams about this place I love the food so much. This place actually can't eat calamari anywhere else after having it here. Everything is delicious! Drinks on point. The only down side is the location is a little out the way- but so worth the ride. Yum yum yum!!

    Lobster Ravioli

    Found this restaurant online. We went there for my wife's birthday. A wonderful experience all the way around. We sat in the inside dining area. We loved the atmosphere of the whole area there. The dim lights. The small light at the table. The table setting. All added to this experience. Tony was an excellent server. Thank you. We started out with the eggplant stack. What an appetizer. Absolutely delicious!! For dinner, I ordered the Lobster Ravioli and my wife ordered the Chicken Parm. WOW! It just kept getting better. For dessert, we shared the Crème Brûlée cake that was a suggestion from our server. A perfect end to a perfect meal. Our compliments to the Chef for everything. We look forward to another visit in the future. We can't wait to try some other options on the menu. We highly recommend this restaurant. From drinks and appetizers, to dessert, you will not be disappointed.

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    Excellent food and very nice atmosphere. The service is great and we have always had a wonderful time eating there.

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    good food. Big Italian style portions. Service is kind of slow because busy restaurant

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    friendly staff, good food! came for lunch & tried their lamb chops & chicken parm. Both delicious!

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    Enjoyed a fantastic night. Great food, awesome atmosphere. Quietly tucked away in the Northeast section of Philly.

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    Great place to take your family or an outing with your friends. The staff were nice and accommodating.

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    We had 5 people for a business lunch. It was perfect. The food was fantastic and the ambiance just right. I wish I lived closer.

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    that shit nasty, I found hair in my food but I didn't wanna say nothing and it taste a little under cooked for my likings.

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