La Trattoria

While driving from Chicago to New York, we stumbled upon this incredible Italian restaurant in Philadelphia—and what a find it was! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and an inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered a variety of dishes, and every single one was bursting with authentic Italian flavors. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were rich and flavorful, clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The portion sizes were generous, leaving us both satisfied and eager to come back. The service was top-notch, with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. We felt like we were being treated to a true Italian dining experience, right in the heart of Philadelphia. If you're ever passing through Philly, do yourself a favor and make a stop here. This place was the culinary highlight of our road trip, and we can't wait to return!

Pleasant experience, very good food at todays post COVID price points. Acoustics good. We spoke at normal levels to hear each other. The service was pleasant and cheerful as well.

Everything spot on. Tonight we had two different kinds of fish served with pasta. While the fish was outstanding - perfectly prepared - the pasta was not an afterthought, with just the right texture and flavor. An exceptional meal!

I dined at Trattoria Moma yesterday evening with a friend for her birthday celebration. Everything was delicious and the service was impeccable. We ordered the meat and cheese appetizer, the bucatini cacio e pepe, wild mushroom ravioli, and mixed veggies on the side. If only we had room left for dessert! I will definitely be back the next time I feel a hankering for delicious, authentic Italian food.

Trattoria Moma is a gem! It is one of the best places to eat in the area. Their waitstaff is knowledgeable, patient and observant. We were able to take advantage of the 4 course meal. It allowed us to enjoy an increadible dinner at a wonderful price point. This quaint restaurant extends its reach with outdoor seating adjacent to the building. The bread, perfect. The gluten free pasta options, perfect and the Osso Buco, amazing. Back again and the new artichoke dish is FANTASTIC!! Layered with goat cheese and carefully constructed. It looks as beautiful as it tastes.

We had a reservation for 7 people and they seated us promptly. It's a very small restaurant and all of us found it so noisy and extremely difficult to hear, so that was a problem that lasted throughout our meal. The service (Jenny) was wonderful and she was so pleasant. The food was amazing but two major flaws . . . the dinner portions were very very small, especially for the price. I wish I took pictures, but I can say that while my branzino was delicious and the piece of fish was adequate, the sides (quinoa and vegetables) were extremely sparse. I think there were 3 bite sized pieces of zucchini and very little quinoa - both of these are inexpensive ingredients so we can't understand why they wouldn't have much larger portions for all the side dishes that came with our entrees, or at least average size portions. Our friend ordered the scallops and there were 4 small scallops that he stretched into two bites each and they were over risotto, and the risotto portion was very small - he was very disappointed (and I think it was $36, so not inexpensive). The two main dishes of pasta were ok in size (although still small) but very good. All seven of us left hungry. Lastly, one diner in our party received his entree 10 minutes after everyone else. The same exact thing happened at their new sister restaurant in Glenside (Moma Mediterranean) where an entree was delivered well after everyone else - that diminishes an experience for all. So, while delicious, it was a disappointing experience when you factor in the noise level, the price point for very small sized entrees, and the entree that came so much later than everyone else's food. For these reasons, we won't be coming back.

It was the curb appeal of this adorable trattoria that led me to look into coming here. Then the unsolicited rave review from a stranger at a nearby bar clinched it for me and we decided to try it. Very glad we did because it was a wonderful meal topped off with homemade limoncello and light creamy tiramisu. Will be back for sure.

Trattoria MOMa never ever disappointed. They are always reinventing themselves ! With freshly painted walls new seats that are comfy and some artwork that is for sale is just the beginning. The mushroom soup I had yesterday was incredible. I ordered the wild boar special and almost ate the bone it was just that good. The mrs. Had to stop me so I can have some left over for later. The polenta was super creamy and complimented my dish just as much as the vegetables carrots were snappy and sweet. The sauces were well made you can tell this thing was cooking for hours. I mopped the plate several times, I asked the chef for a little more sauce and he easily made that happen. The swordfish special was equally as good she ate most of it. The portions are great for the price it’s a great deal. So if you want to treat yourself tonight make a reservation the place gets packed fast. You can’t go wrong with this place. Jenny provides impeccable service as well!!! Thanks team trattoria MOMa