DaMò Pasta Lab

I was even eyeing this restaurant for a long time. Today, I decided to order via doordash. Verdict- I did not like it at all. The sauce is bland. I had to add more heavy cream and cook it down to thicken so that I may have enough sauce for it. I did add salt because no taste at all. Something is missing in my own opinion. I did not taste the Grana Padano or Parmesan if that’s what they used. I had better ones and also I won't be ordering anymore sorry! I am disappointed! Good thing I ordered Fried Chicken today besides the pasta

Oversalted and oversauced. The pasta itself is nicely al dente, perhaps a bit on the undercooked side, but I wouldn’t get these again. Perhaps a lighter tomato-based option is the play. The cacio e pepe sauce seems to be bechamel-based as it tasted of flour, closer to an Americanized Alfredo sauce. It sat too heavily in the stomach.

DaMò Pasta Lab is absolutely delicious!! Their pasta with pesto and pine nuts is wonderful! Their gnocchi is soft, with just the right amount of cheese and marinara sauce. If you’re looking for a great, fresh pasta place. This one is it!!

This was some of the best pasta I have ever had. Staff were very friendly but not overbearing. The pesto was just amazing. I was sad to leave, but hopefully, I can come back.

Pasta is made fresh on site and you can even see the crew making it since there's a large window into the kitchen. The flavors are really fresh and each dish is made at the time it's ordered. Owners and staff are really friendly. They are easy to talk to and will happily share recommendations. The dining space is casual, clean, and very open. This is a nicely minimally decorated place with awesome Italian food!

Didn't have a chance to read any reviews before eating here but it was a very nice and clean place with just delicious food. Surprisingly small though. We arrived just as they opened so the place was empty when we arrived and it did not stay that way for long! The portions were perfect... and the taste of freshly prepared noodles and homemade Italian sauce.... I would be a frequent flyer if I didn't live several states away! Please do not overlook this hidden gem of Italian goodness! It is 100% worth finding parking, and then finding your way there - even if you just get take out!

Not a fan . Got the ragu bolganse spaghetti large plate. Was not impressed unfortunately. Probably won't give this place a second chance. The concept is good but not a fan.

Really great pasta—authentic Italian style. The flavors are simple and delicious, and the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. The ingredients are all from Italy. It's the best pasta I’ve had in the States. This place is incredible.

This place is one of our favorite pasta places. In 2020, this was one of the places we left the house for. Solid homemade tasting, quality ingredients, fresh goodness. Service is topnotch. We ordered delivery via the website, which was easier than my old butt using duber dash. They delivered to the hospital after a long night of sitting in the ER. Food was smoking hot, filling, and prices were reasonable. We had Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe, and Mezzemaniche Alla Genovese. Both were smackin!!

The restaurant is so cozy with pillows on every seat.. it's bright and clean inside. The service was very pleasant. I orders gnocchi and they were perfection! Also a side of broccoli that was steamed crisp and flavored with olive oil. I'll def be back!

Yummy, quick, comforting on a cold day, you can order from a worker or on their kiosk, you can see your pastas being made & even there's a glass room where you can see them batching orders, sauce etc. Cool aspect of the restaurants ambiance!

I wanted to get something that wasn't too heavy and I ended up ordering the regular size pasta dish. It was great and the pasta was Al dente. Solid service and host was kind. I would go here again and try their desserts.

This is their second location in Philadelpha. I usually go to the one at 11 and Chestnut. Danilo and Monica, who are the owners, were there when I came to visit on their soft opening weekend. They were super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is very cozy, homey, and relaxing with cushioned chairs and greenery decorations. I recommend the homemade tiramisu by Monica. Definitely a good addition to Rittenhouse Square eatery scene

The best value Cacio and Pepe in the city! Pasta is always fresh and hot. The owners are always welcoming too.

Love that this place is like a subway but for pasta - not easy to find a build-your-own pasta place in the city. It's v convenient and fast, and appreciate that everything is made to order so it's always hot. The arrabbiata sauce is tasty and the regular portion is just the right amount of pasta for one serving. The reason for the 3 stars is i wish add-ons weren't so pricey, especially since they don't have many protein options. I usually get the mezze maniche with fresh mozz, arrabbiata and black pepper and it comes up to about $17 with a drink. I would happily pay that price if it included a protein like chicken! Also v side note but there is a weird smell in the restaurant from time to time that takes away from the experience - which is unfortunate because it's so cutesy in there.

My only experience with DaMo has been takeout and I was pretty impressed. A friend was in town for the Bad Bunny concert, so we needed something hearty to sustain us through an evening of dancing and singing. Naturally, pasta felt like the answer. We didn't have time to go sit down somewhere, so I took to my food delivery apps and remembered hearing such great things about DaMo, we went for it. I ordered the focaccia, a house salad, and their bolognese. I've been on a bolognese kick lately and this one was DELICIOUS. The salad was pretty bland, just arugula and a lemon flavored dressing. The focaccia was incredible. I was most impressed with how hot the meal was upon delivery. It also held up really well. Italian take out can be really hit or miss, but this one was a huge hit.

Ambiance: (5/5) Great seating and it is very clean with a simple aesthetic. Price: (4/5) Price is reasonable but the regular portion size is a bit small. Food: (4/5) The pasta is made fresh (you can see their machines through a window). The pasta was cooked perfectly. My food was a bit salty, but still pretty good. I was going for a cheesey dish and that's what I got. Service: (5/5) Food comes out quick and the staff is really nice.

I recently moved back to Philly from DC. Being half Italian, but also being recently disabled, I was craving authentic Italian food. Uber Eats recommended DaMo Pasta Lab. Here's my takes: I ordered the Focaccia Bianca, which was quite lovely, and a generous portion for the price. I also ordered the meatballs, listed as the "daily special" for the day. Also, quite good -the meatballs were moist and tender. 2 were burnt, but maybe some people like them that way? Ordered the Cacio e Pepe, and was very disappointed. Although the pasta was perfectly cooked, it was "Cacio Alfredo." Wah. Shame on me. Finished off with the Torta Susanna, which is a ricotta cake topped with a thick chocolate topping. Also very good, but too much chocolate for my taste (unnecessary, and I'm a chocoholic). I plan on making variations on this as my own. I'll give it another shot, but so disappointed with the Cacio e Pepe.

Wanted to try something new while I was in Philly for work and Italian hit my palate. I ordered on line the homemade fresh pasta and sausage. It did not disappoint. Side of Focaccia was a great addition.

So I have a story about this one. We were in Philly and decided to stop by. Other reviewers indicated that this place does not have AC. When I tell you this place was hot, I don't mean slightly warm, I'm talking it was as hot as Texas in the middle of July. All the tables were full and it was so unbearably hot that we couldn't stay. (I LOVE heat, thrive in Florida regardless of month, but this place was too much.) We decided to stop by the next day when the temperature was 30 degrees cooler. Glad we waited. The place was empty and although it was still hot inside, it was not as unbearable. This place would have received 5 stars from me, but the heat issue was a factor. I ordered the cacio e Pepe. IT WAS DELICIOUS. Would love to stop by again, but not in the summer. I bet this place is perfect in the winter when it's freezing.

My coworker and I recently were in the area and had a wonderful aroma envelop us. Our Spidey senses determined that they came from DaMao Pasta Lab and we said we have to try them out. Today was the day. We were warmly greeted and thanked for coming our first time there. The greeter said as they were not busy at all to use the kiosks to check out the ingredients in each dish, and then we could tell him what we wanted and pay with cash. My friend ordered the gnocchi, and I had Mezze Maniche alla Genovese and also a Caprese Salad. The pasta was a rigatoni with meat and a brown sauce, and the Caprese was tomato and mozzarella. The food came out quite quickly, and we both enjoyed our meals. My pasta was not over cooked, there was not too much brown sauce, and the meat was flavorful. The dish was topped with black pepper and Parmesan. The Caprese salad was overloaded with olive oil, but the mozzarella was melt in your mouth good, and the tomatoes were fresh and crisp. My friend liked her gnocci and the red sauce it came with. Pasta dishes are priced at regular (about $12 to $16) and large (a few dollars more). The salads are also in the $15 range. My Caprese was priced at $15.40 which I felt was too high. My pasta was $12.90 for the regular which was more than enough for one. My friend also got a dessert of Pana Cotta topped with a berry sauce. I tried it and liked the berry but not the Pana Cotta's flan-like slippery texture. I let her finish it. With tax and tap water to drink, I was at $30.56. My friend was about $20. A little on the steep side for lunch. However, we both agreed that we'd like to come back. I want to try something with the meatballs and red sauce.

Lightning fast and delicious! Friendly staff, credit accepted. Perfect spot to carb load before a race. No race? Bring wine, they're BYOB. Need a recommendation? Try their Chitarra Teramana, it hits the spot.

It's so freaking good. So affordable compared to the fancy places. Genius!!! Go here!

Happy to report that after my last visit to Philly 4 years ago, DaMò is still thriving. It's the perfect place to grab high quality Italian pasta in a hurry. Im addicted to their pesto, and delicious focaccia bread. Everyone who works there is super friendly, and the location can't be beat. Don't hesitate to give DaMò a shot!

we stopped by for a quick meal in the evening and ordered their pesto pasta. while the sauce was very tasty, the pasta was too al dente for my tastes and the portion size was really tiny for the price. i definitely wouldn't come out of my way to come here.

Good & quick lunch spot but that's about it. Nothing to call home about. Owners are really nice. Don't sleep on the lasagna or the bread.

I was already craving Italian as I was on my way to Via Locusta but their kitchen was closed from 3-4pm on a Sunday so I found my way to DaMo which has been on my radar for years. All homemade pastas and sauces, and I was watching their chef make the sauces in the back as I enjoyed my meal. Upon walking in, I was greeted with friendly smiles and the menu is clearly posted up, as well as easy to use Kiosks to order from this fast casual spot. I opted to create my own pasta using gnocchi, cacio e pepe and added pecorino romano for $1.5, total with a side salad of $4 came to $20 The cacio e pepe sauce is creamy and rich already, I wouldn't recommend to add on additional cheese, it's not necessary. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy, I was pleasantly surprised and would 100% order it again! The pasta isn't cheap, ie the gnocchi w/ mushrooms at Gran Cafe is $16 so they're honestly comparable pricing - but I think Damo is a great option if you want good quality pasta but don't feel like sitting down for a long meal. I do wish you could add some protein or vegetable items, but I can see how that would affect their turnaround time and may not match their business model. I wouldn't recommend the salad - for someone that makes their own dressing at home, the lemon vinagrette was mostly just olive oil, couldn't taste the lemon at all - and was a really oily overly dressed, flavorless salad. Lastly, unfortunately they use plastic containers to serve- which I can understand as a fast casual spot - but the waste personally bothers me and does affect the frequency that I would visit the establishment. Overall, I had a solid first experience at Damo and would certainly recommend it if you're craving Italian in the area!

I had an amazing time here at DaMo. The pasta is just very fresh and tasty. The service is very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. 5 stars.

Ordered delivery. Pasta was delicious. Tasted homemade and was al dente. Surprisingly, they didn't skimp out on the meatballs in the Chitarra Teramana. It was flavorful and plentiful. I would order it again in a heartbeat. My spouse didn't love the Cacio e Pepe. They felt something was lacking but it wasn't terrible. Happy to have found this place! Excited to go back and try other dishes.

Always sensational!!! This place is the best pasta in the US - true Roman. Love the quick serve nature and wish we had one in DC! Please come to Old Town Alexandria, VA!!! We need you!!!

I've been wanting to go here for awhile, so we finally stopped by when we were at tinsel since it was right across the street. I like the concept! You go to a touch screen to place your order. I haven't seen pasta as like a fast food before, I like it. I like that you can create your own pasta or choose from one of the pasta options they give you. I was going to create my own pasta but then decided to go with one of their pastas instead because I didn't want to mess mine up. Sometimes when I try to create my own things like pizza or something the flavors end up not really going together or I put on too much. I got the cassarecce pasta with pesto, it was delicious! I think it might have been the best pesto sauce I've had. Sometimes when I get pesto it's either too salty, oily or garlicky. This sauce was a perfect blend and I loved the pine nuts as an added touch. I think my pasta was even better than my husband's, and he usually orders the better food option than me. He got the Cacio e Pepe pasta, which was pretty good too. But I've had better cacio e Pepe at other restaurants. The only thing we were little disappointed with was our tiramisu was really watery on the bottom. I was also disappointed there wasn't any Alfredo sauce as an option or any fall pasta options when we were there. I'm glad we came and maybe we will stop by again if we are in the area.

Price: 4 Flavor: 5 Ambience: 3 Stopped here for a quick bite and was it good! I had the cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper). Wow! The flavor made you want another bowl. It was cheesy, comforting and delicious! I want them to open up one where I live.

Cute pasta spot with friendly staff. Was greeted by a staff member who inquired if we had been there before and then instructed us to use the machine to place our order. Using the machine was very easy. I wish there was a description next to each past dish for those who are not that familiar with the different pasta sauces. I had to google each one to get a better idea of what I would be getting. I also wish there was more options to select from like, protein options, and other garnishments for the dishes. The set-up is very similar to honey grow. They prepare the food right in front of you. You have the option of getting a to-go order or dining in, which is what we decided to do. One of their staff members came and gave us cups of water as we waited. It wasn't too long before we received our meals. The Cacio e Pepe was really good (I also favor Alfredo sauce). It's just cheese and pepper but very strong cheese. Good nonetheless. The pasta could've been cooked a bit longer for my liking, very à la dente.

Homemade pasta right in downtown center city! Welcome to DaMo. Dave L, his friend (hopefully future yelper), and I headed to this location after going to Cogito coffee (which is next door). It's really cool that you can either order from the cashier or a machine. I think it's also really cool that you can see the workers making the pasta in the back via a glass window. The pasta is also cooked right in front of you in an electric wok looking thing and is then brought out in a plastic bowl. While I think it's really cool to see everything fresh, I do think the quantities are kind of small. More importantly, pasta shouldn't be tough to chew. The Cacio e Pepe should have been less tough and they should evenly mix the sauce in with the pasta. Finally, dish wear would be nice at this place considering it is Italian food...instead of the plastic bowl they used.

I feel like I had reasonable expectations considering I've been to places in malls that do fresh to make pasta. This place wasn't very good in my opinion. We ordered three different dishes -- the arrabbiata, chitarra, and amatriciaba. All three sauces tasted exactly the same. The arrabbiata was strange because it has no parsley and tasted like it had thai peppers. All the pasta was undercooked and WAY TOO SALTY. The service was okay. As for ambiance, it was extremely hot in there because all the fans were pointed towards the kitchen. Overall, very expensive for the quality of food you're getting.

Was visiting Philly for a week and had a craving for pasta. My friend and I looked for an affordable but good pasta spot and DaMò caught our eye. The restaurant is an order at the kiosk, choose your table, and the staff brings your pasta out to you. The staff was incredibly friendly and the place seats about 20. We ordered a medium lasagna to share and it was 5/5. The bowl was really cute and the lasagna had the perfect portion. We didn't have the biggest appetite but cleaned our halves up. Would definitely come again!

Fast-casual pasta restaurant with a hybrid service model. We ordered on kiosks, but they brought the food to our table. Two of the four dishes we ordered were very al dente and our favorite dish was the Lasagna.

Great pasta spot, run by a lovely couple. Excellent food and service. Loved the cacio e pepe.

Ordered for delivery and it was quite good. Perfectly cooked and big enough. The focaccia was light and the best pasta was the pesto one

Pappardelle de funghi -- by far the best experience of the three times I've been here.

Below average food. Ordered tonnarelli cacio e pepe & pappardelle ai funghi to-go, both were lacking in flavors and had low quality cheese sauce.

I had the Papardelle Al fungi and a garden salad. The pasta was excellent. Noodle were great. Had a good bite to them. Lots of mushrooms. Sauce was good. Very good portion. Salad was good. Balsamic dressing. Would go back again.

This was a fun experience. Quick pasta to go! Got back from NYC and stopped by this spot to grab some pasta to go so we could just relax in the hotel. Got the gnocchi and it was a great portion size. Little pricey; but pasta wasn't over cooked which has been my experience at other quick pasta places similar to this one.

After not being in philly for months due to covid, i was really glad to come back and see this gem of a place had survived!! When i worked in the city, i came here often for a quick meal. it's def meant for something quick or intimate with its limited seating but the fresh made pastas are so so good. i usually always get the pesto sauce with nuts and basil on top. there's a couple different pasta and sauce options and pretty vegetarian friendly!!

Update: so I've now gotten demo 4x in the last week because I love the cacio d pepe. BUT every time we pick up my order isn't ready in the timeframe the online web order told me and we end up waiting an additional 15 minutes just standing there waiting which is hella frustrating. Now I'm on Uber eats and ordered food at 7

Wandering the city without an agenda today, I got hungry for something that wasn't quite a big meal, but also wasn't a snack and/or fast food. That's when I walked by DaMò, and I thought I'd give it a try. The small portion size is perfect for exactly what I was looking for. If you're hungry but not "big-meal" hungry, their small pasta size is perfect. And at under $13 for a hot bowl of tasty pasta with a pleasantly tasty bolognese sauce, I was very satisfied. Drinks are bottles from a self-serve fridge, and the atmosphere is slightly cafeteria style: order from a tablet, grab a small table by the window, enjoy the pop music on the radio. It's by no means pushing the Italian restaurant vibe - they refer to themselves as a "pasta lab" and that's actually a really good way to describe the atmosphere. All in all, if you're in the area adjacent to Washington Square West and looking for a quick but satisfying meal, check them out!

After some drinks in the city, we stopped by DaMo before they closed for the evening. The staff were helpful and we placed our orders on the kiosks. Our food was soon brought out to us and it was a pretty solid offering. My cacio e pepe was tasty and I enjoyed the side of meatballs. The Focaccia was fantastic. We ordered a tiramisu, but couldn't eat it, so we took it home. It was a bit watery the next day, but still had decent flavors. I like the setup, but I just don't know if we'd ever be back. I'm not opposed to it, but nothing that makes this seem like it should be a destination to me, rather than just being conveniently close by to where we were.

Pretty good but nothing spectacular in my opinion. The pastas are pretty solid, and I especially liked the pine nuts in the pesto pasta. But even for in person dining, it comes in plastic bowls and utensils. I had thought that since it's a pasta lab, we would be able to customize and perhaps the pasta in creative ways, but it's really just a regular list of options. For being just a bowl of pure carbs, and seems slightly steep for $13. I'm glad I checked it out but will admit that I wasn't blown away.

Went here for lunch with a friend. The staff was welcoming and friendly, the food came out super fast. and was better than most italian/pasta joints that charge twice as much. I had the casarecce al pomodoro. It was bright and zesty without being overly acidic. The sauce clung to the pasta perfectly, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. A little bit of chew rather than overcooked and bloated. The quality of their food does not match the sort of feel/vibe of the place, and I mean that in the best way possible. They don't appear to have given a ton of thought to decor, their drinks are canned/bottled and in a fridge where you grab them after paying, and they use to-go containers for everything. But the food is great, especially at the price (the average "regular" sized pasta option is 10-12 dollars; they offer a large version for a few bucks more). Also, the focaccia barese was excellent.

For a fast food pasta place, this place is really legit. I am so sorry I didn't take any photos as by the time we got home, we were starving from the delicious aroma that overtook the car. It's actually better than some fancy Italian places I've tried. Family and I practically ordered the whole menu because we wanted to try all the sauces (or almost all the sauces) available. This dishes we ordered were Tagliatelle Al Ragu' Bolognese, Ravioli ai Funghi, Mezzemaniche Alla Genovese, Casarecce Al Pesto, Mezzemaniche All' Amatriciana, Tiramisu, and a few Focaccia bread. My absolute favorite was the ravioli. It was stuffed with mushrooms in this nice light cream sauce. I believe my kids loves the pesto pasta and the bolognese one as that's what they kept asking more of. As for the focaccia, I would skip on this next time. It was bland and didn't really do it for me. I will be back for sure!

Amazing food with a budget price. I am Italian and this is the best place in Philadephia for authentic, healthy Italian pasta! Much better than what you eat in famous Italian restaurants (even the most expensive ones!)

Had delivery from this place recently and the food was overcooked, bland, and generally gross. Especially the gnocchi . Had heard great things so was really disappointed

We were lucky enough to check out Damo Pasta Lab during the soft opening over the weekend! I think it's a really cool concept - a fast-casual homemade pasta bar. The setup is clearly intended to encourage people to order takeout rather than eating inside the restaurant, with a large open area by the kiosks and just one large table and some window bar seating. But to me, the coolest part of this restaurant is watching the fresh pasta productin! The "lab" is visible through large floor-to-ceiling windows, and I really enjoyed watching the pasta get made while we ate. As I mentioned, this is fast-casual. So their pasta is made that day and stored in containers until it's ordered. For the soft opening menu, they only 4 pasta options, but they said their full menu will have the option to choose which pasta and sauce pairing you want. We tried 3 of the pastas to get a sampling! They had a gnocchi with tomato sauce, tonnarelli with cacio e pepe, and fettucini bolognese. The tonnarelli and fettucini both had excellent texture. I found the gnocchi a bit mushy. The sauces needed a bit of work. The tomato sauce was very acidic (the flavor of uncooked tomato paste came through). The cacio e pepe was decent, though a bit "wet". And the bolognese was okay, but didn't have that developed flavor that bolognese that's been cooked all day should have. If it had been the regular menu I would have given 3 stars, but as they're still working out the kinks I think they have the potential for improving to 4 stars, especially if they lower the price or up the portion size. I would also happily have purchased homemade ready-to-cook pasta to make at home!

Decor/service: the staff was friendly and the service was very quick which is what we were hoping for. Small place with limited seating so at busier times it may be tough to be able to eat there. The big benefit of this place is how quick we got our food. Like 5 minutes max for pasta. Food: the food was decent. By no means was it high end Italian but if you need to eat quick and don't want fast food it's a solid option. Gnocchi was cooked well but the sauce was overdone and was way to much for the dish and that's coming from someone that loves a lot of sauce.

The tiramisu is really good! I would recommend it over the other dishes. Extremely delicious and worth getting during a visit. Also customer service is truly great. I also appreciate the noodles made in house. Truly appreciate the work put into the noodles. Wasn't a huge fan of the pasta dish here. Pasta was al dente which is of course great. Though the actual dish with the sauce felt like a strong ok, which isn't something I really enjoy when eating out. The focaccia bread was also ok-good.

Love the food here it's always fresh and so tasty everyone here is always so nice and willing to help if you have any questions, and as I was super chill and a great place to come for lunch at work!

Okay DaMò, I see you! This place has been on my radar for a while, but we don't order Italian for takeout super often. After a long and chilly day, I was craving comfort food. My husband suggested DaMò which sounded just right. We each ordered small pastas (mine was the casarecce arrabbiata and his was a custom creation with tonnarelli and bolognese sauce). We also ordered the caprese salad and a piece of focaccia. The caprese was small and the tomatoes were just okay. For $14, we'll pass on this dish in the future. The focaccia, however, was fantastic. Going to have to double that order next time! Both pastas were great and exactly what we were expecting. The small portion size was perfect for both of us; I even had a little bit left over for the next day. Adding DaMò to our takeout/delivery rotation for sure!