Osteria Ama Philly

Just had an incredible dining experience at Osteria Ama! From start to finish, the evening delivered on every front. The food was phenomenal—bursting with flavor, beautifully plated, and clearly made with care. Service was equally impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever being overbearing. You can tell they take pride in creating a great atmosphere. The cherry on top? It’s BYOB. We brought our favorite bottle of wine, which paired perfectly with the meal and made the night feel even more special (and budget-friendly!). If you're looking for a cozy spot with outstanding food and gracious service, Osteria Ama delivers. Highly recommend for date nights, catch-ups with friends, or anyone who just appreciates a truly satisfying meal.

Had a really great experience at Osteria Ama! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a night out. Our waitress, Morgan, was awesome — super friendly, helpful, and gave great recommendations. I ordered the chicken parm, and it was absolutely delicious — crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent, and the food came out quickly. Definitely planning to come back soon!

We have a delicious lunch here. The lamb shank was amazing and the linguini was good as well. Our server Adil was very kind. Would definitely come back again.

Osteria Ama what a lovely dining experience. We had a reservation which was much needed for a weekend night. It is BYOB which I didn’t know on arrival but ran to a liquor store quick and grabbed some wine for my wife and I. We started with the crab bites which were packed with flavor. Great crisp on the outside and the aioli was a perfect addition. Do I wish it came with 1-2 more for the price sure but the quality was excellent. The complimentary bruschetta was excellent I’m usually not a huge bruschetta guy but this was great super fresh tasting with not too much of that straight tomato taste. Good bread consistency. Absolutely loved I could get a small Caesar salad to go along with my meal, I really enjoyed it good amount of dressing which I like personally. Tortellini Primavera was my entree, I was very happy with my choice the tortellini just held the sauce in little pockets that would explode in your mouth. Didn’t skimp on the mushrooms and the sweet peas really added depth to the flavor of the dish. My wife had the Chicken Parmigiana Rose which was huge and super flavorful, chicken had a great crisp without being dried out, pounded to a great thickness in my opinion. The sauce was also a favorite. Our baby really enjoyed the chicken and sauce as well. Speaking of the little one the staff was incredible with us, she was teething pretty bad as a 8 month old and the staff brought out a napkin with ice inside for her to chew on and were very nice about her being loud for parts of dinner. Staff was great all around. The place is super cute would’ve loved to check out the upstairs but with the stroller they had a spot downstairs for us. Great spot for a date or family dinner. Everything that went buy looked awesome definitely will be back next time we’re in Philly!

My wife and I were wandering around Center City, searching for the perfect spot for date night. We stumbled upon Osteria Ama, and boy, are we glad we did! As we walked in, we were greeted by our server, Gokhan, who asked if we wanted to experience their "special seating." Um, YES! Gokhan led us to a secret door (yes, you read that right - a SECRET DOOR) that swung open to reveal a cozy, intimate table for two. We felt like we were in a real-life Italian fairytale! But the magic didn't stop there. Gokhan presented us with a menu that read like a love letter to Italian cuisine. We ordered the Veal Parm, and let me tell you, it was LOVE. AT. FIRST. BITE. The service? Impeccable. Gokhan was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel like royalty. Osteria Ama, you've stolen our hearts. We'll be back, and we'll be bringing all our friends. Don't miss out on this hidden gem - book your table now and get ready for a culinary adventure!

My 10 year old wanted to give this place 5 stars based on the steamy, fresh bread alone but we told her to wait for the food. She had a prosciutto pizza- excellent. The Chicken Parmesan Rosa was yummy. Do not remember the name, but the chicken mushroom, spiral pasta with a big mozzarella ball n the middle was pretty and delicious. The tiramisu and chocolate mouse were heavenly. Excellent service.

We had such a wonderful experience! Our server, Ty, was exceptional—attentive, kind, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. The food was equally amazing. The seafood risotto was perfectly cooked, rich with flavor, and the short rib tortellini was absolutely delicious—tender, savory, and full of depth. Everything from the service to the food exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Wonderful food, incredible service. Ty was wonderful and highly attentive. We eat here whenever my family is in town. I have tried a different entree every time I've gone and it's always been delicious. Highly recommend.

Cute place, reasonable prices, and good service! Highly recommend the chicken parm. It's only $24, has huge portions, AND come with a side pasta.

Soso seafood. I would not recommend. Service was great Appetizers ok Average restaurant. Friendly.

I shared the chicken parm rose and the grilled artichokes with a friend, both were good! Didn't blow my mind, but definitely good dishes. My two other friends shared a Caesar salad with chicken which was tasty. The service was not great. I had to ask several times in order to get a waiter to open my bottle of wine, and they were rude upon asking. They continued to ask to clear our plates before we were finished eating. Ambiance was nice, but nothing special. Overall, good place for a BYOB dinner if you're not expecting anything fancy.

The Service was top notch, the interior was very clean, and I liked the modern Italian music they had playing. Overall I really liked the ambiance of this restaurant. They did a great job at getting our appetizers and entrées served to us in a very timely manner. The presentation of our meals were perfect. So why only 3 stars. I feel the sauces need a bit more flavor and that the portions could be bigger. I had the lobster Ravioli and I order it with scallops. 3 nice sized scallops that were cooked perfectly, the Ravioli was very tasty but I was not full after I completed my meal. I was left wanting more. The sauce was good but in my opinion I would have liked the flavor to have been more powerful. We liked our experience and we would go here again if we are in the area. I recommend you give them a try. Right a review and let me know what you think. P.S. It's a B.Y.O.A

Osteria Ama what a lovely dining experience. We had a reservation which was much needed for a weekend night. It is BYOB which I didn't know on arrival but ran to a liquor store quick and grabbed some wine for my wife and I. We started with the crab bites which were packed with flavor. Great crisp on the outside and the aioli was a perfect addition. Do I wish it came with 1-2 more for the price sure but the quality was excellent. The complimentary bruschetta was excellent I'm usually not a huge bruschetta guy but this was great super fresh tasting with not too much of that straight tomato taste. Good bread consistency. Absolutely loved I could get a small Caesar salad to go along with my meal, I really enjoyed it good amount of dressing which I like personally. Tortellini Primavera was my entree, I was very happy with my choice the tortellini just held the sauce in little pockets that would explode in your mouth. Didn't skimp on the mushrooms and the sweet peas really added depth to the flavor of the dish. My wife had the Chicken Parmigiana Rose which was huge and super flavorful, chicken had a great crisp without being dried out, pounded to a great thickness in my opinion. The sauce was also a favorite. Our baby really enjoyed the chicken and sauce as well. Speaking of the little one the staff was incredible with us, she was teething pretty bad as a 8 month old and the staff brought out a napkin with ice inside for her to chew on and were very nice about her being loud for parts of dinner. Staff was great all around. The place is super cute would've loved to check out the upstairs but with the stroller they had a spot downstairs for us. Great spot for a date or family dinner. Everything that went buy looked awesome definitely will be back next time we're in Philly!

Came to Osteria Ama for Philly CCD restaurant week and has an awesome time. I've walked by this place a number of times and finally was about to try. Our waiter was very cool. Graciously walked through the menu, taught a little Italian, attentive, and just overall pleasant to talk to. Food was pretty food. Selected Aranchini and the Crab Meat Capellini for the lunch courses. Capellini was flavorful with a little bit of a sweet finish. Really enjoyed this dish. The location felt upscale with light coming in. It was also pretty crowded so people know what's going on.

Loved checking out Osteria Ama! I walk by it all the time and didn't realize what I've been missing. I had a reservation for 2 at 7:30pm on a Saturday. Even though we had a reservation, we waited 15-20 minutes to be seated. Quite a few other groups were waiting in the entryway to be seated. We were seated upstairs where it was less chaotic and the ambiance was great! For starters, we got the Crab Bites and Calamari. We didn't realize the Calamari was served with Shrimp so that was a fun surprise. We loved both apps, but would suggest the Crab Bites if you had to pick one. For my entree, I ordered the Risotto Porcini. It was fabulous and rich. The portion was large so I took leftovers home :) Can't wait to return and try more of the menu. PS - it's BYOB with no corkage fee! No bar.

We had an absolutely amazing meal tonight. The food was fantastic and the service with Adil was exemplary.

Good Italian food! The penne vodka had a nice flavor, however, it was overpriced for having no meat - $22. Nice service and good location! Nice atmosphere and place to visit with friends or family!

Came here for my sister's graduation dinner and had the best experience. We had the prefix menu which featured a choice of salad, brushes for the table, and your choice of entree. The food was SO good and the staff is amazing. The owners are so sweet and they own 2 other osteria restaurants in the area. The restaurant is 2 floors and kinda small but its nice and intimate. Would definitely recommend any of their restaurants but definitely the Chestnut location!

Tried this spot for restaurant week and unfortunately it was a bust. The portions were generous and the service was amazing- go Ty. But the food was just okay. The crab bites were covered in too much sauce. The pizza was cardboard. The gnocchi was okay, interesting flavors. I thought just thought it would be a white sauce, not a dark sauce. Cannolis were giving Costco. I'd definitely skip this place with so many other delicious Italian spots around.

A friend and I went on a Friday for lunch (made a reservation). We went for restaurant week - so many good options! We sat on the ground floor near the window which was really scenic (lots of fake plants inside gave it a nice cozy vibe). The server brought us 2 huge hot rolls and olive oil to start. The rolls literally steamed as we opened them and were soft inside and crispy outside. I got the artichoke to start and they kindly did not use truffle oil. I got the penne vodka pasta without prosciutto. I really appreciated they accommodated my requests. We got an espresso to finish our meal. Overall everything was delicious and the service was awesome!

Amazing food, very attentive and kind staff. Wonderfully quaint atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is passing through the area.

Honestly, I don't think I have anything bad to say. But I also don't really have anything good to say about the meal. The service was good and the vibes are nice, but the food itself was very forgettable. All of our dishes were perfectly okay. The portions were pretty solid and the prices are reasonable. If you're looking for a reliable, unpretentious meal then I think this place is a good choice. I personally like to be a little more wowed when dining out so I probably won't be coming back here.

Easy to walk past this charming little restaurant but the sidewalk chalkboard caught my attention. I went with the Blackened Swordfish special w/crab meat over spinach. Fish was extremely well prepared with a nice spice to the crust. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the friendly service provided by Angela. One slight critique; the dining room was a bit warmer than I would have liked which limits how long you might stay. To be fair it's a very hot day but by early evening the room temperature should have been better.

A very good experience at this cute little BYOB in Rittenhouse. The decor is modern with Italian flair. It was welcoming. It was a little cold from the front door and cold air coming out of the vents. Apparently the heater was broke. By the time we left we were freezing! It took a little away from the experience because the food got cold quickly. My friend and I went for lunch during restaurant week. For $20, the meal was excellent! The artichoke appetizer was delicious! The artichokes were easy to chew in a lemon sauce that had just the right amount of citrus flavor. I used my bread to get the most of the sauce! The apple and beet salad was fresh with a light dressing that brought the flavors together. The vodka penne was delicious with a light, flavorful sauce that paired well with the penne. The pasta and crab was also delicious! The sauce was also light with plenty of nice sized pieces of crab that were perfectly cooked. The portions are a good size for lunch. We opted out of dessert because we were full. The service was quick but not rushed. It would be perfect for lunch in a work day. Our server Zoila was amazing-warm, friendly and helpful. She apologized and tried to get the heat taken care of but it was out of her control.

Very nice ambiance but the highlight was the food. The ricotta pizza was delicious but the chicken parm was excellent...would definitely order again and again. The tiramisu was just ok...missing the coffee flavor of more traditional efforts.

We went here for restaurant week lunch yesterday and really enjoyed our meals! We loved the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant as well. The restaurant week lunch special includes 2 courses. We started with the bruschetta and Caesar salad for our appetizer courses. The bruschetta was extremely tasty and had large mozzarella on top. My Caesar salad was good as well, however I didn't like the roasted nuts that were added in. For our lunch courses, we had the burgers, prosciutto sandwich, and the crab capellini. I was a little surprised to see the burgers and sandwiches weren't served with anything at all. All of us enjoyed our dishes and they were good portion sizes. I'm glad we tried Osteria during restaurant week and will be back again soon!

I've visited here once. The ambience is quiet. I would say it's casual very relaxing atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and kind. The menu has plenty of options. My favorite dish. Here was the penne vodka, and the pepperoni pizza was very tasty and felt fresh. it is BYOB and so they do not serve any alcohol.

We wandered in sometime at 3 pm during restaurant week. Since it was restaurant week we had to go with the set menu, so I ordered the margherita pizza, sole, and creme brulee. My husband got the mussels and tiramisu. Even though there weren't many people eating at the restaurant the service was quite slow. We were waiting around for awhile and it was hard to get the servers' attention since they were avoiding eye contact, so we had to flag them down a couple of times. The pizza was good but there was a looooot of mozarrella and the crust was very thin/crispy, so it was kind of like a reverse pizza with a cheese base and a thin crust as a topping haha. I mean if you love cheese then that's not a big deal. I ended up giving half the cheese to my husband lol The sole had pasta to go with it and it was good. The pasta was very thin and it complemented the fish nicely. After eating pizza for appetizer I could barely finish the pasta since it was a lot of food. The creme brulee was amazing.

Delicious food, great service, can't say enough about this place. Every dish we ordered was a hit. It's a BYOB.

we've eaten there several times but not recently the food tonight was bad . I had eggplant parm that must've been reheated it was really bitter and not very good at all my husband shrimp was OK but rather tasteless there was one server and he was totally rushed he was racing around like a madman so atmosphere was not congenial We will not be back and I do not recommend

Meh...Food was good enough but not like "wow" great. Portions were small. (We left hungry). Atmosphere was adorable. Staff was very attentive.

Was looking for Italian restaurant close to our hotel to celebrate our son's 16th bday. One of the worst meals ever. Decor=fake plants. Food was super fried melty cheese wan sauce sub par pasta. Our server didn't show up for about 30 minutes after we asked for check, flagged someone else they apologized said she wasn't feeling well. Wouldn't recommend.

This is a nice Italian spot that is good for a last minute dinner with friends. We really enjoyed the crab cakes, the arancini, the burrata and the chicken Parmesan. It's definitely not the best Italian in the city, but we enjoyed everything. We also love a good BYOB, so that's always nice. Also, the ambience was nice as well. There's a lot of cool greenery inside.

Tasty pasta with a cute interior right on chestnut street (took over square in square location). They were very accommodating to the large party I came with, especially with some of the dietary restrictions (GF and vegan). It's a BYO, which is excellent, and you can order small app-side salads, which I appreciate instead of stuffing your face with a full one or coordinating who to split it with. I got a seafood ravioli (a special), and it was very tasty. I wish the portion was a little bigger, but maybe it's better that it wasn't. They serve bread and olive oil with rosemary in it to start. You can opt for a dessert there or head over to Jenni's right next door.

Very good Ambiance. Service was amazing and the food was very very good. My friends and I are already planning our next visit!

Absolutely terrible experience. You know how to take a reservation. You just don't know how to hold a reservation. And that really is the most important part. Anyone can take em!

I stopped in for restaurant week on Tuesday and went back today because I wanted to try more of their dishes (everything I tried was delicious!). I had never noticed this little gem thanks to their super tinted windows but inside it is beautifully decorated and a very serene little oasis in a busy city. The service is fantastic and the entire dining experience was top notch.

Great little private space in Rittenhouse Square! BYOB! Best thin crust pizza! Now a favorite spot

We have been there twice and had a great experience each time. We have enjoyed the food we've enjoyed the atmosphere and the service!

They obvious don't care about their delivery customers. Ordered chicken parm and the mini crabcakes. Spent $50 total for delivery and was very disappointed. They crabcajes had no flavor and alot of breading. The chicken parm was also dry from the excess breading and lack of blush sauce. They gave me like a spoonful of sauce. Will never order feom.hwre again.

This was a delivery experience. Beet salad was odd in that it had no greens at all. Sausage and broccoli rabe was good. Linguine with clams had shrimp and was generous although the pasta was overcooked. The roasted salmon was also overcooked so not a good consistency. There are other, better, options for good Italian food.

This restaurant is amazing. The pasta is home made and you can tell made with love. We had the caprese tower, its presentation and preparation are enough to come back for more. The lobster ravioli special was decadent and a lovely way to close out our meal. Lastly, our server Entela made our experience very special. She was warm and made us feel at home. 11/10 thank you!

Unacceptable. So many things went wrong. My group was waiting in the jam-packed lobby to be sat for our reservation, and a staff member harshly demanded we wait outside in the freezing cold, which we were not comfortable doing. Once sat, our long table was pressed tightly against a wall, and half of our table would have to stand and single-file out of the area if someone wanted to use the restroom (1 shared toilet that eventually overflowed). Service was very slow. When the waitress came to take our 3 course orders, she seemed already very stressed and did not bother to hide that. She cut us off and stressed the importance of going in order, which we were fine with; yet when the food came out she was chaotically shouting "who got this?" and "order" went out the window. The arinchini appetizer and the crab ball appetizer had the EXACT presentation, making them indistinguishable and resulted in people eating the wrong plate. Could be a simple design fix of the chef...anyway... the server apologized, but she did not remediate the issue when I requested if she could. The caprese salad had unripe tomatoes, and nearly frozen raw eggplant. The chicken gnocchi dish and the risotto were absolutely horrifying visually and also inedible. A lot of the dish sizes were inconsistent, as many people ordered the same dish. Dessert also inconsistent, and was served with forks instead of spoons, which is not standard when eating tiramisu, cheesecake, and creme brulé. My boyfriend never recieved his dessert, and we were waiting to tell our waiter, and she never returned to the table. After 15 minutes passed, we just flagged over the bus boy to request a check. Would go out of my way to tell people to avoid this place at all costs.

Service was excellent. The food was subpar, seemed like an attempt at Italian-American food. The caprese tower with eggplant seemed flavorless. The eggplant was like cold cardboard. The chicken picatta dish was ok, had good flavors, but strange mushrooms, almost seemed canned, lacked any finesse at all. The Gnocchi with chicken was barely eatable: tough gnocchi, indistinct and heavy, gravy-like sauce. We left very disappointed.

While it's great there is a new restaurant in this space, the food was less than average. The sauce on pasta was covered in an oil film and was overall an excessive amount, and was very bland. My friend order the veal parm, and reported it being very dry. The waitress was lovely and it was definitely an active loud night. I unfortunately don't think I will be going back. There are much better Italian restaurants in the area than this.

My friends and I went here for restaurant week because one of our reservations got canceled, but we were really pleasantly surprised. We ordered the bruschetta, melted cheese with olives, beet salad, a prosciutto sandwich, crab spaghetti, and penne alla vodka. The food was all very good and fresh. The free bread in the beginning was piping hot. Our overall favorite dish was the crab spaghetti. There was a generous portion of crab in the spaghetti and the flavors were very good. The place was also byob, but we didn't bring any alcohol, but good to know for next time! Would recommend especially for lunch deals!

Really wanted to like this place! Chicken parm looked amazing in the pics and when they brought it out, but no flavor and was cold. Service was terrible as others have noted. Rarely checked in, forgot orders, got orders wrong when they were remembered and very long wait to get them, socializing more with other staff than working. It's almost like they know they're bad but don't care. The food was just ok overall. Presentation was excellent, came out looking great which was nice but just bland taste. The side of pasta that came with the chicken parm was great though.

I was actually super excited to eat at Osteria Ama as social media has been super hyping this place up. I decided to go during restaurant week for lunch me and my husband ordered the caesar salad, baked cheese, crab pasta and the crab burger. The service was trash except from our actual server she was really nice the people bringing the food to the table could not answer any questions. The person that brought our drinks we were asking was the tea and lemonade sweetened left mid sentence. The crab cakes are full of breading no seasoning, no crab, this has to be the first caesar salad that taste like straight mayo. And the crab pasta was not seasoned at all.

I feel badly for anyone that walks in here. I saw this place on a Instagram reels ad and it looked amazing. So a few weeks ago, my partner and I went to eat there. We ordered the chicken parm and a few other starters. We were most excited about the chicken parm because it was on the Instagram reels, and that was what we were most disappointed about. It came out soggy and with no flavor, honestly my grandma could do better. We left with our stomachs hurting and a feeling of regret. So not worth it. Save your time and money and go anywhere else. I do want to thank the waitress we had she was super sweet. No hate to her at all, just the food quality. Best, Knights

Went for restaurant week and everything was absolutely amazing! The chicken parm was my favorite.

Had such a great experience 6 months ago, we decided to return. Not as good an experience. There were 2 other large parties besides ours seated at about the same time. Of course, it got very loud & it was difficult to converse. The server found it challenging telling us the specials. Appetizers came out fairly quickly although 1 of our party also ordered soup & had to ask about it. We waited a long time for our entrees and were not asked if we wanted dessert or coffee after. Then we waited a long time for the check. This seemed to be a problem caused by poor management - 3 large parties seated at about the same time & only 2 servers taking care of almost 40 people!

2.5/5 but closer to 2. Went for restaurant week: Food 2/5 -The crab bites 3/5 - real crab very crunchy -the pepperoni pizza -2/5 the crust is inedible, the sauce was mild and very chunky tomato. Would not recommend. -seafood clam linguini 2.5/5. Good portion decent flavor not memorable. Shrimp had very little taste -chicken gnocchi - 4/5 - great portion, Ton of flavor. Gnocchi was gummy or else it would get a 5/5. -Dessert 1/5- the tiramisu is like jello, little to no flavor. It was like a sugar free dessert. Far from authentic...and the crème brûlée we had one bite each and couldn't stomach anymore. Ambiance - 1/5 - the place looks like it's kinda nice but then you realize it's not. The wait staff was in an out of the upstairs satellite kitchen or hallway carrying messy bussed plates Literally touching our table almost every time. Very noisy, no space for chairs or tables. Our table was literally touching the chairs of the next table and they were pushed in. We had to sit on the same side as each-other on a 4 seater table for a party of 2 because they couldn't find a way to make it fit. Table alignment needs to get fixed ASAP! And the restaurant was not crowded. The AC was not working. There is one small wall unit upstairs and holy moly it did nothing. We were sweating, our waiter was sweating. It was a mess. The water was not cold. Thank god it was BYOB and we brought ice cold wine. Service 4/5- our waiter was awesome that's about all I can say was positive.

I come here with friends. Really enjoy it! Excellent service and food. Beautiful atmosphere

BYOB Italian. Very nice decor. Pleasant and quick service. The hot rolls were excellent. We got cheese and olives to start. We had the chicken genovese and the eggplant parmigiana. The chicken was delicious. Very crispy. The pesto was fresh and tasty but a little too salty. Came with garlic fettucine and an arugula salad. Highly highly recommended. The eggplant was two thick slices so it would have been better with thinner slices but still good. Will definitely be back!

anxhela is the most amazing server! food was amazing, service was amazing, can't give enough stars!!!

It was so-so. Not outright terrible but definitely not a foodie destination. Not even remotely so. Our server was cheerful and friendly enough but the food was just fairly average. There's a bit of a cooking vent exhaust smell on our first floor dining area that took away from the dining experience. Hopefully it's just a one time thing. Regardless the food is fairly labeled as "okay". If I'm in the neighborhood and just want a pasta fix it would be ok if there weren't other options, but I'm probably not heading into Center City just to eat here if I live elsewhere.

Great food and service in a lovely setting. It's a BYOB. Great addition to the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.