Marabella Meatball Co.
1211 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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Address :
1211 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA, 19107 - Phone (215) 238-1833
- Website https://www.marabellameatballco.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
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J R.
It is my favorite restaurant! The garlic bread is crunchy and the spaghetti & meatballs with marinara sauce is my favorite. I get it every time I go. The people are really nice. They let me help them wrap my garlic bread. I think they should franchise, and move more towards my house!
(5)Stacey G.
Came here for dinner. The service is wonderful, the woman who took our order was extremely friendly and patient! I ordered the veggie rabe and spinach bowl (2 veggie balls in sauce) $6.50ish and a side of whole wheat penne $4.50 All of the vegetarian options are the same except for the topping. I thought the veggie balls were too soft, mushy and just fell apart. I didn't care for the consistency. The veggie balls were very bland had absolutely no flavor at all!!! The sauce was okay. I was not a fan, nothing to write home about. Also, the man who cooked the food in front of us used his bare hands to touch the spinach and broccoli rabe.... I saw him holding a take out coffee cup before and didn't see him wash hands in between... Not sanitary!!!
(2)Victoria L.
Came here one day because it was close to the office and I was in the mood for something different. Hungry but not starving, I decided to get the smaller sandwich and some vegetables to be healthy. I like the amount of veggie-friendly options that they have. The meatballs were pretty good but I wasn't a fan of the round roll, which made it more difficult to eat. Might as well get the four on the long roll. I choose the spinach and beans side. It's made fresh in front of you, which I appreciated. By the time I got back to the office, the vegetables were sitting in the water that cooked off in the spinach (wished they have kind of drained it a bit instead of dumping it all in). Didn't feel like that side was necessarily worth almost as much as the sandwich.
(3)Di P.
I could totes see why you would take your family here. Toddler-friendly food. As in... mostly bland. The meatballs were not super tasty, the service wasn't especially fast, but nothing really stuck out as awful.
(3)Amara M.
Honestly the only thing I can say about this place is, Blah! So incredibly mediocre. The meatballs are terribly unimpressive. The sauce is bland. My bowl was so liquidy from all the startchy pasta water they failed to drain. You can taste that they use cheap quality tomatoes for their sauce. I wouldn't be surprised if this place eventually closed down. Save your money and go somewhere else.
(1)Max C.
I stopped in recently and left underwhelmed. My visit was prompted by a Food Network special. I sampled all the meatballs and was very disappointed as none really knocked my socks off. Maybe I visited on an off day so I will try again and see it the the experience changes.
(3)Amanda H.
I have gotten everyone at work hooked. I love meat but I love that they have so many veggie options. A must get in the city along with a cheese steak
(5)DeAdra W.
Have never really had bad experiences here (nothing mind-blowing either though-), but left incredibly underwhelmed very recently. After attempting to place an order and pay using the debit card I'd been using all day, the young woman at the register swiped my card twice and said that things were going through so the transaction couldn't be completed. She didn't attempt to type in the numbers, no extra effort, nothing. Just "This card doesn't work." and hands it back. Naturally, I called my bank, who advised that no transactions had been attempted on their end and noting that this typically meant that there was a card reader error. I'll never know if there was a card reader error or not at Marabella, because I walked around the block to Hummus and used the card just fine there. Okay food + mediocre customer service = patrons spending money elsewhere.
(2)Marie M.
I decided to try this place since they were across the street from my hotel. I ordered the classic sandwich and a bread pudding. The sandwich had a lot of cheese, but very little sauce. The bread was ok, but the meatballs didn't have much flavor. The worst part was that my $1.50 bread pudding came in a small ramekin. Since I took my order to go it was already in my bag. Had I noticed that in the store I probably would have just asked for my money back. Completely disappointed.
(1)Jeff H.
Marabella's advertises they have the tastiest meatballs in America. Maybe they do. They are def real good. Unfortunately it costs a bit of coin to get a filling meal here. Portions are to me on the smaller side, prices on the upper side .... and would you mind putting out a few sauces so that one could enhance the delicious meatballs to their liking.
(3)Cesar S.
6 meatballs for 15.12, I wouldn't mind the price if they where actually good meatballs as they advertise. The sauce is highly acidic and the "traditional " meatballs are hard and dry. They also charge 1.25 for a sprinkle of cheap parmesan. I give the three stars because they are not terrible but definitely not what they advertise. Would not go there again.
(2)Shauna G.
If you're not looking to eat meat, you should probably avoid places with "meat" in their name. WRONG! I was totally prepared to get the BPV meatball, but then I asked about the Veggie Balls assuming they were made of some gross processed soy product and cheap filler and that I would scoff at them. The extremely knowledgeable gal at the counter listed something like 15 different delicious sounding, not gross ingredients from cauliflower to pine nuts and I was sold. Veggie Rabe FTW! It was just as tasty as it sounded. Sure it didn't hold together like I assume some of the other balls did, but the yum factor made up for the mushiness tenfold. Also, RE: size... don't bother with the Nonni (two meatballs), when you can get the Traditional (four meatballs) for $2 more. They'll wrap the second half to go for you if you think you'll be tempted to scarf down the whole thing (which you will).
(4)Rosie S.
The greatest meatballs, forreals. The service is just eh though. I always get the nonni sandwich which is 2 meatballs for $7, I got the traditional sandwich once which was 4 meatballs on a long roll for $9 and couldn't finish it. Don't forget to get a loyalty punch card, 10 punches = free food.
(4)Mark S.
I had lunch there with a party of six and we all shared ... not one of us tried the place before. I wanted to like the place because I spend a lot of time in the "Washington Square West" neighborhood. I can say only two positive things about the place: the employees were friendly and the food was prepared quickly. Honestly these meatballs were below mediocre - mine at home are much better and I do not flatter myself as being a good cook. I think the price - for what you get - is way too high ... example, an "Italian 'Nonnie'" or smaller sized sandwich which was two small meatballs on a roll not much bigger than a dinner roll cost with tax $7.50 and it came with nothing, not even a bag of chips. One of my companions had three meatballs in a bowl (it did come with a tiny portion of penne pasta) and a bottle of water: $12.50. If the food and ingredients was special or noteworthy I think these prices would not be unreasonable. The seating was uncomfortable. The "decor" was just minimalist. No table service - it's just fast food you go up to the counter for. Limited menu. Their "shtick" is meatballs ... but even their specialty was so bland and forgettable. There are so many many better places in the neighborhood!!!
(1)Colin G.
I like when places stick to one thing and try their best to do that one thing well. This place doesn't have shrimp tortellini, or burritos, or pizza; everything is meatballs. Don't eat meat? Hey, no problem: there are veggie meatballs. I got the BPV meatball sandwich with rabe, though I don't recall its name (they all have names). The meatballs were excellent and the bread was good, but it could have used some marinara. I appreciate that they're trying to showcase the meatballs themselves (and it was nice to try that), but I just need sauce. A quick trip up to the front though, and it was brought out to me, hot and fresh. It was a nice enough place inside, and I liked the music they were playing. They had bread pudding on the menu for really, really cheap. The prices overall were reasonable, I think, compared to other places in this area.
(4)Nisar C.
I got a beef meatball sub with mozzarella and tomato sauce. The meatballs were kind of bland. It cost like 10 bucks for about an 8 inch sandwich. It satisfied my craving for meatball and the people that worked there seemed pretty nice. Not bad, but not great.
(3)Jody P.
This is a decent inexpensive center city quick food option. They would probably be a 3, because the meatballs are good, not remarkable, however I give extra stars for amazing service and a clean environment with good music. My starved, confused order was met with a recommendation from a very capable young blonde employee on a Saturday night. When I probably deserved at least a slow blink, she modified a menu item for me while being cheery and remarkably fast. Whoever you are Thank you.
(4)Neal C.
Not bad and not spectacular. For a city with great Italian food and great subs throughout, this place was very mediocre and does not warrant a return visit. The customizable nature of the menu is a huge plus-- you can create your own meatball sub, choose from a basic one, or select one of their signatures. They offer veal, pork/veal, pork, and beef meatballs; fontina and mozzarella cheese, and several types of sauce (classic tomato, meaty/spicy, and a couple others). Prices are high: $9-12 for an 8 inch sub. Service is pretty efficient and willing to meet any unique requests (extra toasted bread, half and half on meatballs, etc) but the quality isn't worth the cost.
(3)Gerard L.
The Greatest meatballs eating out tender delicious I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family staff is very polite and courteous
(5)Veronica V.
I agree with the reviewer that called these meatballs below mediocre. I ordered the traditional beef/veal/pork mix, which should result in a very savory outcome. Sadly, mind was dry and bland. The garlic crust that comes with it was just as dry, and hard enough to crack a tooth on. There is nothing particularly special about eating here, and it's not particularly cheap, either, all things considered.
(2)Meloney B.
I give them 5 stars because I am NOT a fan of meatball sandwiches, however I stopped here to get my husband a traditional Beef Mozzarella and what I tried of his was really good. So if I WERE to get a meatball sandwich for myself at any point, it would be from here.
(5)Kathleen V.
Good vegetarian 'meat' balls are really hard to find. I ordered the 'Veggie Rabe' and happily awaited it's arrival. The bread is just as tasty as it looks! The broccoli rabe is on point. The cheese was plentiful. Oh, am I forgetting something...oh, the 'meat' balls! They were super mushy, and there is nothing I hate more than a mushy 'meat' ball. It had a good flavor but I wasn't able to get past the consistency. It's great to have another place in Center City to pick up a vegetarian friendly sandwich, I'll stop in again. I'll keep looking for my dream 'meat' ball.
(3)J. B.
Great place! Our book club met here this month and it was perfect. Everyone enjoyed their meals and it was quiet enough to carry on a good conversation. Plus it's BYOB so we were able to share a bottle of wine. I ordered the meatball mozzarella sandwich and it was filling enough without needing any sides. Also even though we were there till closing the staff was very friendly and didn't try and make us feel rushed.
(5)Dan D.
Excellent lunch spot. This is a go to for me.
(4)Jordan S.
Before a dermatology appointment, I thought it essential to eat some greasy food. I love meatball hoagies, saw the sign, shimmied in, and was really delighted. The place is clean. The food is fresh. The staff is friendly. The meatballs are awesome! I got a chicken meatball hoagie with spinach and ricotta. You must get ricotta on your hoagie. Best decision ever. So good. The price is a little higher than I would like compared to, say, Subway, but absolutely delicious! If closer, I would go here at least once a week.
(4)Mick D.
Bleh. I Stopped in for something different, so I got the "special meatball burger". (Picture enclosed). No bargain at $7.95, they weren't even whole meatballs on the sandwich. It might have been nice to have at least 2 whole meatballs for the price. Service was the best you can expect from a bored-outta-my-mind Millenial, and the place was clean. But I'm unimpressed. I 'd Go elsewhere.
(2)Thomas G.
If I do not want to make my own meatballs, I go here. I love their meatballs, whether they are on a sandwich or on top of pasta. Nothing but great food and service here, every time I visit or call for a delivery.
(5)Juliana K.
I got a meatball bowl here and it was good. The sauce was very flavorful though a but salty. The meatballs (beef/veal/etc) were okay, but didn't wow me. A bit bland really. They included garlic bread which was perfectly crunchy and dipped well with the sauce. Friendly service. Overall, decent place. A lil pricey--- around 8.50 for three meatballs and garlic bread. Ehhh not sure if I'd come back often...
(3)mitch d.
Friendly employees. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as good. The meatballs lacked seasoning and tasted very bready and mushy. The sauce similarly lacked flavor, again I attribute it to lack of seasoning or proper seasoning. The caesar salad consisted of some romaine lettuce with a few breadcrumbs. But the awful part was the terribly tasting dressing. Clearly a bottle dressing, but not one of the good ones. One of the least tasty meals I have had in a long time.
(1)Kyle S.
I've always wanted to go here for lunch, and yesterday I finally went. I was not disappointed! I got the Traditional size of the Proscuitto sandwich, and I thought I wasn't going to finish it, but it was so delicious I did anyway. Moist, flavorful meatballs, perfectly melted provolone cheese, a very generous helping of proscuitto, and a fresh roll. In other words, a whole lot of my favorite things in one sandwich. Well worth the $9.25, in my opinion. I will certainly be coming back!
(4)Pam A.
This is the best meatball I have ever had that was not made by a tiny Italian old lady related to me. We all agreed that the meatballs - the one with the mixed veal, pork, beef were a total home run. Its a little weirdly disorganized in there - but I grabbed my balls and ran home with them to two very happy men..
(4)Diane C.
We were staying in the area for vacation and were glad to have this restaurant nearby. The kids loved it and we had it several times. We tried both the beef and the beef/pork/veal meatballs as well as the meat and mushroom marinara. All were lovely and delicious! The staff was very nice and patient.
(4)Josimarie C.
Had the traditional beef meatballs with prosciutto sandwich. It was tasty, the meatballs were pretty moist and had good flavor, the bread was also good. I do think it's very pricey for a sandwich at $9.25.
(3)Andrew W.
I'm kind of on the fence about the Meatball Co. I love me some meatballs, and these are pretty good, but its seems too expensive for what you get. Granted, I'm a gluttonous human being, but I feel like JUST getting a meatball sub for $9 is kind of a rip. There really aren't many options for sides, though. All of this complaining being said, I'd still go back to try some of the different varieties they offer.
(3)Justin Y.
Hand's down best meatball hero i've ever had. I knocked down a pork philly with beef/pork/veal meatballs, aged provolone, and broccoli rage. I will definitely be back!
(5)Christopher D.
I went here last week and the meatball subs are SO GOOD. I got the meatball, mozzarella and red sauce. Probably one of the best subs I've had in awhile. Definitely will be going back!
(4)Christine G.
Solid place. I'm pretty sure I tried them over the summer at Taste of Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. I got the spaghetti with meatballs and they will switch out beef for whatever you'd like (I got chicken instead). For 6 ish on a Tuesday, the place was dead, but a few other people came in while I was there. Workers were friendly and my order was out pretty quickly. One thing I noticed is that they have a lot of choices. For meatballs, I didn't think there would be so many choices. It can be overwhelming in a sense and something they might want to take down a notch. Also, the garlic bread was solid. When I think bread, it's usually something soft, but my piece was warm and hard. Bread, not crouton people! Good place to come though if you're looking for a change in pace
(3)Zareen S.
I like this place. I have been walking by, around, across it for as long as it has been opened since I work in that neighborhood, but never made it in before today. I ordered the traditional Beef Locatelli which consists of 4 large meatballs [ you can also do the small, 1/2 the size with 2meatballs] Locatelli cheese and tomato sauce. I couldn't resist going over the top and added Broccoli-Rabe for an extra $1.25 and it was absolutely worth it. With my root beer, the total was $13-something. The bread was soft but not too chewy, the meatball not too firm and tasty. My addition of the green which was fresh and robust complimented the sandwich perfectly. I just wish the tomato sauce had some kick, more flavor or some more seasoning to it. The meatballs were great themselves, but maybe a coarser texture with bite would be more satisfying. They also do various pastas with four different kinds of meatballs [Beef, Beef-pork-veal, Chicken and Veggie]. Or your can choose your meatballs with your choice of sauce and a side of bread and prices stay pretty much under $9. The place has a relaxing ambience and music is good. I can always appreciate a view of a well maintained, clean & calm open kitchen. They also have outdoor seating and service is fast and efficient. The child in me will be definitely back for their Spaghetti & Meatball.
(4)Abbie D.
All I can say is YUM! I make meatballs quite frequently and a friend of mine said I should try Marabella... I honestly think I will be using their meatballs for sunday dinner from now on! Great sandwiches and super sweet cashier.
(4)Brian M.
Despite not having any real beef with the place (I got the pork) I can't really justify giving it 4 stars either. It's just solid. Nothing special other than the fact it's a restaurant focusing on meatballs. If I worked near here I'd probably eat here once every 2-3 weeks for a change of pace. Balls were light, roll had a nice fluff to it which helped you not feel like you had a food baby afterward, but that's the best I can really say. Would be willing to try more sandwiches if in the area, but won't go out of my way to get here.
(3)Jon Z.
OK Meatball sandwiches. Tried this place for lunch with coworkers for takeout. The size for the sandwiches were decent for $8 for 3 meatballs is a ripoff. The sandwich was too salty and too dry. They were very stingy with the marinari sauce. If you are craving meatballs for lunch then come here. If you're craving just good food around the area, goto Jake's Sandwiches or Chiptole instead for lunch.
(3)Tony C.
Will be back. Not a meatball lovee but could learn to enjoy with their variety of choices. Went for lunch during work and can say i only ate half and will enjoy the rest this evening.
(4)Steve S.
Been wanting to get here since they opened - but it took making Food and Wine Magazine's 10 Best Meatballs in the USA (last week) to finally stop in. We did 2 of the special Meatball Monday sandwich, and added broc. rabe. But I digress: Last time I had one of Gabe's meatballs was out at the Blue Bell Marabella's eons ago. I also saw a print on the wall of some old show or music called Gabriel's Horn - which was the name of the first restaurant at the Academy House prior to Marabella's opening there - so I guess that was their first place before becoming the fantastic Marabella's chain (what 4 or 5 units maybe?). Had some great meals at Gabriel's Horn and Marabella's - good times! Anyway, back to the present: Delicious! Loved that they cook the broc. rabe to order, rather than making a huge batch ahead of time. The "gravy" (marinara sauce) was great, maybe could have had a little more of it, but then it would have been real messy - so all good either way, I guess. My one question was the bread. It was a good roll, but I would prefer it slightly more crunchy and seeded. Will definitely be back.
(5)P J.
The food reminds me of Grandma's Sunday Meal. Not in a good way. Grandma sometimes forgets some important ingredients. The red sauce was great. Very tasty! As for the meatballs? Very bland. Which surprises me. Don't get me wrong their tender. Just the way they should be made but the flavor of the meatballs should hold on their own. You have to do a "no sauce test" to understand what I mean. As for the price? It should be less.
(2)Alick W.
I ventured in here after watching a Marabella's appear on a program in the food network. The show featured the best meatball sandwiches in the US and this small little shop in Philly made it on. They have 3 types of meatballs - beef, pork, and chicken. I went with the Beef mozzarella with mushroom sauce and it was really good. The clerk told me that the best sauce was the mushroom sauce and had changed his favorite type of meatball multiple times. With all the different types of meatballs, cheeses and sauce you can have a different combination every day of the month. The bread was also very good for a meatball sandwich and the staff was very open and honest to giving me their opinion on what they liked the best.
(4)Traci E.
I hadn't been in awhile. The meatballs and pasta are still excellent!! Best in the city and reasonably priced for the quality and size!!!
(5)Amanda P.
Absolutely fantastic. I used Dining In to try both the Chicken Pesto sandwich and the Pork with mushroom sauce sandwich. Both were hands down the best meatballs I've ever tasted and I come from an Italian background. A lot of people complain that $9 is too much for one of these subs, but frankly A) This is Philadelphia and B) The quality is out of this world. I don't see the issue here. I've paid $7.50 for meatball subs that taste like crap so whats $1.50 more for the best I've ever tasted? As far as the chicken vs. pork meatballs, I'd have to say the chicken was outstanding and the quality of meat was superb (no cartilage or pieces parts inside like most). All in all a definite must-eat!
(5)Jennifer D.
The chicken meatballs are fantastic. This place is just...one of my favorites. I enjoy a small chicken meatball sub and also the chicken meatballs with marinara on a bed of noodles. This place is reasonable, fast with service, and consistent. I love swinging by to grab a quick bite, especially if I'm in Center City and I am heading to a show or to teach a lesson. They have tons of options, even for vegetarians. The workers are friendly and tap water is free. I mean, seriously, what more could you ask for? Sue me if I still eat like a college student at my age. This place is fancier than where I ate in college...sometimes :)
(5)Bruce B.
Positive: Pretty good Meatballs, decently cooked Pasta, nice beverage selection, nice dinning room and a friendly staff. Negatives: Tasty, but small Meatballs, way too tame Caeser dressing, Garlic bread more like Croutons Overall a good experience.
(3)Rebecca S.
What a happy little place for this happy little Italian girl! A warm and friendly meatball shop of weathered wood tables makes even downtown Philadelphia feel somewhat like being back home in Grandma's kitchen. Order pasta, order a plain bowl, or order sandwiches...everything comes in varying portions with the choice of pork, beef, veggie, or chicken meatballs, topped with piave vecchio, gorgonzola, provolone, or fontina, and finished off with sundried tomatoes, spinach, maybe some olive tapenade if you will and you're set to feast on a little piece of Italian love. As Grandma would say, "Mangia bene, vivi felice!"
(4)Gabrielle L.
This rating is based solely on my experience at lunch, where I ordered the Pork Olive sandwich. The service was awesome - very "mom 'n pop" - and was also quite fast. The meatballs in this one were a beef/veal/pork combo, which lent a very tender and moist quality, while still having a great firmness. (The fact that I'm talking about meatballs like this is disturbing, but it's also unavoidable.) From its menu description, I thought it was going to be a bit dry, so I asked for a side of marinara, just in case. Served on a soft, chewy roll with heaping mounds of kalamata olive tapenade and generous slices of piave vecchio cheese, there was no need for the additional sauce. The sandwich was nicely balanced and quite flavorful. With 4 meatballs, I was able to make 2 meals out of it for just under $9. My lunch mate had the "classic" beef meatballs with marinara and aged provolone. He said it was rather ordinary, so I don't think I'd recommend it.
(4)Jose R.
Don't get fooled by the look of this place. I was expecting something with a little more character. The food was excellent. Probably the best meatball sandwich I have ever had. I had the one with prosciutto and provolone and loved every bit of it. As I said before, I wish it was a little more cozy or warm but the food really satisfied me.
(4)Catherine L.
Hello Mr. Meatball. You little round nugget of delicious-ness. You offer yourself up in four types of variety - beef, chicken, pork and veggie (but dare I ask, can you still call yourself a meatball at that point? I suppose meatless balls loses the appeal factor, no?) You can come all dressed up with a choice of cheese (fontina, piave vecchio), choice of toppings (broc. rabe, spinach, pesto, yes please!), and sauce if you so choose (though the person that rang me up for you said I would not need any - which wasn't true). Mr. Meatball, you can come in a standard sammie (2 or 4 of you), in a bed of pasta or you can roll solo in a bowl (where one can really revel in your meatball-ness) I have to be frank with you, Mr. Meatball. (can I call you Meatball?) Meatball, I'm not crazy about your rolls, toothsome and way too bread-y (was that just because Nonni is round and thick, and the traditional is a little more forgiving?) to let myself enjoy you, Meatball and I'd rather have more of you and less of your companions. Meatball, I want you to be the shining star, I'd love for you to be a little more spiced up and garlicky. Flaunt your meatball-ness! Also, Meatball, can you look into some of the sauces for me? The tomato and marinara need a little work, perhaps more depth in the flavor profile? Also, your prices are just a wee bit high for what you're serving up - can you try and work with me here? Because I'm a fan of you, Meatball, and I want this to work between us.
(3)Meredith F.
I've been in Philly all month and have had incredible sandwiches. Finally went to this place after seeing its national rankings. Second worst meal of my trip. The bread was tough on the outside and soggy on the inside, the provolone had no flavor, and the meatballs (beef) were totally disappointing (the consistency was kind of awkward, and they were actually falling apart). It would have been ok for $5. For $9: no way.
(2)Jackie T.
I like the concept of this place and appreciate that they even offer vegetarian options, but the quality of the meatballs were just average (I tried 4 different kids). I liked the tomato sauce though and also enjoyed the layout/atmosphere so would definitely give it another shot when I'm in the mood for a meatball!
(3)Adrian F.
I'm from South Philly, and take my meatballs seriously. Now that you're done rolling your eyes, really, this place is great. Some points to know: 1. This place is good for solo lunch, or with two or three friends. Bigger groups might have a hard time to sit at the high lunch hour. 2. The menu is daunting. All those meat-bally choices! Thankfully they DO let you build your own ideal meatball experience. 3. Vegetarian Meat balls available 4. Yes, they do pasta OR rolls OR meatballs solo 5. The sauce (and yes, it IS sauce, not gravy - gravy is made with meat, red or not) is tasty, and not sweet. Point of improvement - 1. When ordering a sandwhich you can get 4 meatballs on a long roll, and 2 meatballs on a... KAISER? Would much prefer on a halfed long roll. But I'm sure if I ask for that next time, I'll get it. 2. Would prefer the choice of a seeded long roll. Listen, no one can be perfect. Try it!
(5)Andrea T.
I am really impressed. Sara and I wanted to grab a quick bite before our friends concert. We were thinking falafel or el fuego, but Sara mentioned meatballs! The place is super cozy with wood tables and barstools, lots of places to sit, and tons of choices. We both had chicken meatballs, Sara had beef on a prior trip. I had a chicken ricotta nonni. It was wondrous flavorful ricotta. Sometimes ricotta can be so tasteless and bland. This is almost as good as Jose Garces whipped ricotta! The sandwich also had perfectly sauteed spinach on it. Sara had a chicken parm meatball nonni. We didn't talk much while we ate....true sign of deliciousness! The owners asked how our meal was and they both thanked us for stopping in! They were super cute! We told her we would be back with a our friends and a BOTTLE OF WINE! They are BYOB how awesome is that? Also we asked about the veggie meatballs which sound yummy even for a bacon-lovin' gal like me! They are made with cauliflower, broccoli, pine nuts, golden raisins and chick peas! They have pasta and sandwich options and tons of yummy toppings!
(5)Sarah M.
Saw this place on Chuck's Eat The Street, was wandering aimlessly in Philly hungry for lunch, figured hey, why not. Cute little place. Ordered a traditional roll with veggie meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, cost about $9. Things I liked: vegetarian meatballs that weren't blatantly fake meat. I hate fake meat. I don't need to pretend I'm eating meat, so thank you for not doing that. Tasty bread, warm sandwich, friendly staff. Things that I would improve on: LABEL YOUR VEGETARIAN FOOD. So maybe I should just assume that veggie = vegetarian, but I also ordered vegetarian fried rice from a restaurant once that had dried shrimp on it. Plus I swear the woman at the counter said the tomato sauce had meat in it. I'd hate to order something and it come out with meat when I wouldn't think it had it. The only reason I was for sure that the veggie balls were veg was from watching Chuck's show. Also, this place was kinda pricey. Tasty, for sure, but for just a sandwich with 4 meatballs on it, $9 seems a bit steep. I was happily fed, but I don't know that I'd come here all the time. Would also like to see more sauce options for variety.
(3)Joe B.
I had seen a piece on Marabella Meatball Co. on some food show, I don't remember which one, that gave them glowing reviews. Naturally, I decided to give them a try. I opted for a traditional, beef-pork-veal sandwich with marinara and mozzarella. I was unimpressed. The meatballs were dry, and I prefer a moist, juicy meatball. The sauce was unimpressive. For $9, it was mediocre. Two other people tried my sandwich and agreed: nothing special. We all tried to understand what the big whoop was about. You could go to a good Italian deli that makes homemade meatballs and get better. By and large, I usually get good tips from yelp! There are places now and then that completely don't live up to the hype, though (Federal Donuts, Royal Tavern, Osteria). Sometimes I wonder if it's just groupthink. The hipsters hear other hipsters rave about something, then just jump on the bandwagon. While the place was clean, service fine, etc., I was sorely disappointed.
(2)Paul L.
After reading some reviews here on Yelp, apparently Marabella had been opened for months but I've only discovered it the week past. The store is so low key that one would hardly know there's such an establishment in the area unless one happens to look in that direction when walking on that particular sidewalk. Knowing there's a meatball establishment in my neck of wood, I've decided to try it out this past Sunday. Its interior is kinda a red and white sleek design with rustic wooden tables, playing vibey lounge music. All suggesting it to be a trendy spot, which is an awkwardly huge contrast with the older staff and supposedly homey food of the place. The matriarch figure of the place gave me and my boyfriend a detailed "tour" of the menu. Marabella is in fact meatball central. Four kinds of meatballs on long rolls, round rolls, sliders, on pastas, on crustinis... different kinds of sauces and cheeses, one could almost be confused and overwhelmed. But wanting to try them all, I've gotten the 3-sliders Morso deal and trying different cheeses, sauce and meatballs on each. The boyfriend has gotten a traditional chicken meatballs alfredo with gorgonzola, while the alfredo is creamy and I deeply enjoy the tanginess of gorgonzola, the flavor of the chicken meatballs were completely lost. The beef marinara is also quite generic even though the matriarch insisted that this is the right combination, I've never had Piave Vecchio before and it was good. The veggie meatballs are pretty good, good enough to satisfy any vegetarian, pairing up with tomato sauce and fontina gives it a nice bite. My favorite is the pork meatballs here, they are really nicely seasoned, I guess the pork fat perfumes the meat better, I also adore the creamy mushroom sauce, provolone is good but next time I'll try it with the piave vecchio since it seems to be the best cheese. With two bottles of beverage it comes to $26 for the two of us, price is a tiny, tiny bit on the high end but the service is quite friendly. I would love if they serve mac and cheese or some side dish like fries. A meatball place is great but I think it's just a sometimes food for me.
(3)Sue S.
The meatballs are good. Try the meatball caesar salad with chicken.
(4)Larissa A.
When I saw this place I had low expectations... a meatball joint? Just meatballs? I was skeptical, but my travel companion wanted to eat before we hit the road back to MA and picked this place. It was decent. Like others have stated, some parts of the sandwich were OMG HOT while others were cold/luke warmish. It was obviously everything was made fresh and I did like that you could choose what you would like your balls were made of. I had the chicken with spinach and ricotta. It was really good even with the weird temperature thing. Also they had bottled black cherry soda, which is always enjoyable. The staff was ok, nothing bad but nothing memorable.
(3)David A.
Took out from here and grabbed a few things to check this place out. Small, clean place with friendly service. Took out the regular meatballs and the vegetable meatballs. I liked them both and thought the vegetable meatballs were really different with broccoli and cauliflower as primary ingredients. We also had some spinach and beans. This was sauteed with garlic and made fresh right in front of us. Nice touch. Prices are a tad high for the portion size but quality was very good so no complaints. Nice concept with good potential.
(3)Igor C.
Had the meatball sampler, four meatballs, one of each kind in a bowl with beef tomato sauce and a piece of bread. All were good with two, vegetable and mixed being outstanding. If I ever go back ( only in the area about once a year) I think the sandwiches would be a better value.
(4)Fred G.
Finally tried this place after considering it a dinner option a few times. Ordered the Spaghetti and Meatball special which this evening included a taster cup side of warm bread pudding for desert added for the regular price of $9.00. Chose to try the special meatball combo of beef, pork and veal and went with a traditional tomato sauce. The overall presentation of my dish was rather nice as it included two slices of garlic toast that were quite tasty and possibly the best part of the dish. The sauce was nothing exceptional, but more than adequate. The meatballs (2) were tightly packed and hard which was a big disappointment as was their flavor. The spaghetti was actually good which helped save the meal. The bread pudding desert was actually pretty good and helped me give this place an overall average rating. For a cheap meal, under $10 it's not great, but it's not too bad either.
(3)Steve I.
Some may say that the sandwiches here are expensive, and I agree that $8.75 may be a little high, but when you taste one and realize the quality of what is inside, excellent meat ,cheese, roll etc., you will leave feeling that it was worth every cent. I love the tomato sauce very plain nothing fancy but very good.
(4)Jose A.
Meatballs! Which aren't very good though... I've been here probably 6-7 times and I've tried a few things and had food from others, and I don't really see why my friends dig this place. The meatballs to me seem dry and flavorless. The sandwich options limited. The price a tad on the high side. I dunno, I really don't dig this.
(2)Matt H.
Ordered a Pork Italian - Beef, Pork, Veal meatballs, mozzarella, tomato sauce and was not impressed. Only thing that stood out to me here was the variety of combinations of balls, sauces, cheeses and toppings. The sandwich was just ok nothing special as far as taste, quality of ingredients or portion size. I had much higher expectations for a $10 meatball sandwich and the best part of the sandwich by far was the Liscio's bakery rolls they used. As far as taste of the meatballs I'd honestly say you're better off ordering a meatball sandwich at Subway or Wawa...
(2)Greg L.
The chicken parm sandwich is fantastic. It is consistently well done. The service is fast, the tables turn over fast. It's a neighborhood gem.
(5)Dan L.
Waited 2 hours for 2 sandwiches and a salad delivery. When it got here, they messed up the order as well. Driver also lied and said he was 5 min away when he was actually 25. The food wasn't half bad but I would never order delivery from these jokers again.
(1)Robert B.
As a vegetarian, I've walked past Marabella several times, figuring it just wasn't for me. The other day I noticed the sign for "veggie balls," and walked in figuring I'd give it a try. One of the things that has made me stick to being vegetarian is the fact I avoid fake meats at all costs, I think they are the downfall of many a vegetarian. However, recently several restaurants have concocted burgers, cheesesteaks and the like from real food, rather than a processed soy product. Marabella is one of those places, and they do it extremely well. Combined with the delicious marinara sauce and a fresh roll, it is one of the best veggie sandwiches I've ever had. The people working there were all very friendly, even asked if I was vegan as the veggie ball does contain some egg. Nice touch. Based on the sauce and the veggie experience, I imagine the meat-meatball must be at least as good.
(4)Christina C.
I'll preface this by saying that I'm Italian, and we take our balls very seriously. That being said, these were good but not great. I got the meatball sampler (4 balls) so I could try one of each. The chicken was my favorite. Pork and beef tasted the same to me. The veggie was interesting, but didn't hold up well in the sauce. Downfall - sauce was just bad, tasted canned and acidic. I really like the idea of this place, but for the quality, it was sort of expensive.
(3)Morgan D.
I live in sort of a lunchtime desert. If i want anything more interesting than wawa, wendy's or qdoba, i have to walk another 4 blocks or so and cross Broad St. So when Marabella opened i was determined to really like this place. I didn't at first, but i kept trying until i did. At first the menu was confusing. I won't go into that, but if you are reading old reviews about "smashed" sandwiches and whatnot, know that the menu makes sense now. The small sandwich is called a "Nonni" and it is just a 2-meatball version of the 4-meatball long roll. They also offer 3 meatballs, cheese, and sauce in a ball with some crostini at a comparable price. My first problem with Marebella most likely isn't a problem to someone a little less neurotic than i am. There are just too many choices. Pick a size, pick a meatball, pick sauce, choose toppings, what cheese? annoying. On top of that there's a list of prescribed combinations. I'm always torn between concocting something personalized for myself and ordering one of the recommended combinations because, heck, they have tried everything and probably know what they're talking about. It seriously takes me 5 minutes to make up my mind, staring blankly at the chalkboard menu with my mouth open like an idiot. The second problem i had was that my sandwiches seemed pretty dry and also i can't really get excited about any of the cheese options. That all changed today when i remembered to ask for a little extra sauce on my meatballs and spied that they list ricotta cheese as a topping. I hadn't noticed it before because i was looking for my cheeses in the section of the menu labelled "cheese". I knew i had found my magic combination I personally don't mind liking a place for one specific dish. From now on, i am a Marabella fan. I will always be ordering my sandwiches with Pork-Beef-Veal meatballs, mushroom sauce, one topping (today was spinach), and ricotta cheese (which they happily substituted for my cheese option as opposed to charging me another $1 for an additional topping).
(4)Neil D.
Fear not vegetarians, for Marabella Meatball Co. has vegetarian options. Its vegetarian meatballs, made from chick peas, lots of garlic, and other ingredients, are tasty. Marabella offers a sandwich of two different sizes (the larger can be eaten as two meals) and a bowl that contains everything but the bread, for those who are calorie conscious. I usually get the vegetarian meatball sandwich with broccoli rabe, but have to add tomato sauce on for extra (the marinara, I believe, has meat, but the tomato sauce is meatless), which raises the price a tad. I cannot vouch for any of the meat dishes. I like the ambiance of Marabella in that it is a very comfortable place to sit for lunch either by yourself or with a few people. Update: Marabella has revised their menu with a few more vegetarian options and there is less garlic now. Very tasty stuff!
(4)Vincent B.
Honestly, the meatballs aren't bad at all. The problem is the bread. The key to a great sandwich is the bread and MMC falls very short. The rolls are bland, chewy and comparable to what you might find at WaWa. If that is your thing then you'll love this place. Personally, if they had seeded Italian rolls, they would have got a higher rating from me
(2)Isaac R.
Dear Philadelphia, Today at work I asked my friend what I should eat for lunch. She suggested "The meatball store." To which I responded "There is no meatball store. Read a book." She took it upon herself to find the yelp link to this wonderful, magical place, and upon reading my butt subsequently fell off in fantastic shock. This was a dream come true, and was exactly what I wanted. I promptly drop-kicked my computer, told my coworkers that there was an emergency, and vaulted out of the window. A few moments later I arrived, sweaty and crazed with passion, to this unique establishment. After unshirting myself to seem less wet and putrid, I approached the tall, friendly looking owner. He greeted me with a smile that would shame your grandfather, and asked if I had ever been there before. I must have used words (which didn't seem possible since I was breathing so heavily) to convey that I had not, because he answered "Well, we sell meatballs." Yes, this was the right place. My journey was almost complete. After explaining my list of options, I ordered a traditional pork meatball (4) on a hoagie roll with mushroom sauce, some sort of aged cheese, and broccoli rabbe on top. He made it with lightning speed and handed me my new hot food baby with the grace of a powdered snow leopard carrying its young. I unwrapped my new pride and joy, burned my fingers a little, and took my first bite. Oh. Oh my god. Oh my good sweet dear god. My entire mouth began to weep. My tongue found its new god. My tastebuds began to sing a song unheard of by human ears. My cheeks couldn't get closer to the food. My stomach began to murder my diaphragm in an effort to reach the food sooner. All that I knew that was good in the world suddenly plummeted out of my mind to make room for this new and terrifying thing that my body had found. After finishing the first half of my religious experience, I promptly feel asleep at my table. When I awoke, the store was closed and I had a small, hand-stitched blanket around my shoulders that smelled of sweet grandmothers. In front of me was a glass of milk, a cookie, and a small card. I reached out and touched it, feeling the fine fabric of its makers. It had a word printed on it, but it was without ink, only an impression had been left behind. I ran my thumb over it and made out its message. "Love" it said.
(5)Joe H.
I wanted to love your balls...but I didn't. When I go to a place that is specifically designed around the concept of preparing and selling meatballs, the meatballs better be damn good. They weren't. I strolled in to MMCo. on a Monday night at nearly 530PM, the prime time for a dinner service. Only one other person was inside when I arrived with my partner and we placed our orders while we waited for three more of our friends to arrive later on. I wasn't much in the mood for a sandwich (and I've never really found a meatball sandwich to be the type of sandwich that I like) so I opted for the meatball "bowl". I got to choose from pork, veggie, beef or chicken meatballs and the sauce to accompany it; marinara, alfredo, mushroom and perhaps one more that escapes memory. I chose the beef meatballs, thinking this would be the easy specialty with the mushroom sauce, which was a creamed mushroom sauce, not a red sauce. It wasn't but a few minutes when our orders were brought to our table. John's meatball sandwich looked good enough but my meatball bowl lacked any sort of suggestion that I'd like to eat it. First of all, it was served in a plastic salad bowl. A very small, white plastic salad bowl. The meatballs were so small...."How small where they?!"...the meatballs were so small, I could hear an echo inside the bowl! No seriously, they were so small that the three of them could rest side-by-side at the bottom of the bowl without piling up on top of one another. Yeah, so picture that small white plastic salad bowl and how small the bottom circle of that bowl is and now picture three meatballs sitting side-by-side. Let's talk about the mushroom sauce. I'd bet my life that this is nothing more than canned cream of mushroom soup that is perhaps doctored up a little bit. Would it have been better if it was served warm? Maybe. But I doubt it. It arrived at my table in a sort of congealed manner, like creamed soup that is left on your kitchen counter after dinner has been over with for quite some time. It was visually unappealing and the taste was no better. A word of advice...if you're going to charge me nearly $2.50 per meatball, make it a meatball I'll remember! Two dollars and fifty cents can buy me nearly a full pound of better quality ground beef at the grocery store. At $7 for three meatballs, allow them to at least make an impression in the puny little bowl you serve them in! These did not.
(2)tom m.
Short and simple, not very sweet!!! Average meatball, very expensive, and I would never call the staff friendly!!
(2)Margo K.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Large menu, with a lot of different flavors to choose from. Went after happy hour, and chose the prosciutto nonni sandwich. Decent size, decent price, excellent quality. Also, very efficient, polite and helpful staff. The spot is BYOB. I was a little dismayed to find the restaurant completely empty at around 6pm, because I think this spot deserves business. Interesting idea and excellent execution. I will be back for the veggie (broccoli rabe is involved) and the chicken parm (anything parm rules in my book).
(4)Soyoung K.
I don't like meatballs. I was scarred by some dried, chewy meatballs sometime past in my life and I vowed to turn away from them forever. Marabella's arrival on the mean streets of Philly shouldn't have changed my mind. I was still skeptical. However, someone softly whispered in my ears just what I needed to know to change my mind...veggie meatballs. I know, I guess I shouldn't even call them veggie "meat"balls since there's no meat in'em! Anywho, so here I was - on one cold winter day before work to try out the veggie balls. Veggie balls were a success!! It was super tasty! I had chicken meatballs, too and it was great. I can't wait to go back for some more! I would have given a 3 star since I wasn't in love with what I tried but the service is amazing. Do you know that genuine smile you get? Yea, it happens rarely especially from a stranger but the lady at the counter - whom I'm assuming to be the owner's wife - was so helpful and lovely. I would love to go back just to feel so welcomed by her.
(4)Mike S.
Groupon guided me here for dinner one night. Ordered the chicken ricotta meatball sandwich. The wife got the chicken parm. The spinach was fresh sauteed. Nice little touch. We could see them making the meatballs and the sauce, which was refreshing. However, the meatballs were bland. Not much flavor. The spinach could have used some garlic. The ricotta was good. Same deal with my wife's meatballs. Not much flavor. The sauce was good, as she told me. These sandwiches did not come with sides. I hope they can spice up the meatballs. Then I'll be back.
(2)Jessica M.
Sometimes it's better for me to NOT try new things... Hear me out. Often times, when I try something new that I know I will like its like a curse. I becomes obsessed, addicted, always needing more. I dream about said new thing both while sitting at my desk and in the wee hours of night. Marabella Meatball Co. is a shining example of why I should NOT try new things. I have been reading about them since they opened, fascinated with their little meatball shop and wondering just how tasty those precious balls could be. Well, in a moment of weakness today, I found out. While walking back in the rain from the DMV (so you understand the "weakness" now, right?) I took cover inside MMC. It was hot in there, I was sweaty, but in the end I walked out with a customized Nonni (round roll, 2 balls) of pork meatballs, their mushroom sauce and fontina cheese. My walk back to the office was light and quick, my steps were filled with anticipation, despite the continuing rain! I wasn't disappointed, friends. And as I am typing this I am finishing the last tasty bites wishing I got the Traditional size (4 balls). The meat was seasoned and cooked just right, the cheese was melty, the mushrooms were fresh and the roll....OH the ROLL! And that was just one of many other combinations they are offering. (Practically) limitless options! And now you see what I mean about why I shouldn't try new things. With MMC being just a hop away from work, I am doomed! Doomed to adding 10 pounds of meatballs onto this frame! YIKES! But my lack of self control means I'll be back. Oh yes, Marabella, I'll be back!
(4)Jared G.
Holy meatballs! I love a place that knows what they're good at and sticks to it. Their pork meatballs made me think Nonna had come down from heaven and rolled out a batch. And even though the mere concept of a vegetarian meatball is blasphemous, 13 years of Catholic school taught me that sometimes it's good to be bad. They were definitely worth a couple extra Hail Marys next time in the penalty box. Sitting at the counter even makes you feel like you're in the family kitchen ready to get smacked with a wooden spoon for dipping bread in the sauce. Love it! Try the meatball sampler. Excellent. The only reason it's not a 5 star review is that $9.50 for 4 meatballs and crostini is just a tad on the high side.
(4)Robert D.
The best homemade commercialized meatball sandwich around. The traditional pork, veal, beef, meatball is outstanding. These people know what they're doing!! And for the gravy.... Impressive!!!! The mozz is fresh and if that wasn't enough it's served on a fresh toasted roll . My family will be back!!!
(4)Sonya F.
I seen Marabella on the Cooking Channel with Chuck doing the taste of Philly...and i had to come and try the veggie meatballs out...They were very tasty, the place was nice and clean and the guy who took my order was very friendly and full of information. I told him i saw the spot featured on TV, he let me know they would be featured on the Travel channel also. The veggie meatball was very good and filling. I got the bowl of 3 veggie meatballs and the mushroom sause...Yummy! Only problem was when i put my fork into the Meatball it fell apart instantly...i guess because it wasn't meat it really didn't have anything to bind it together. I will visit again and have them on a bun next time.
(4)Michael M.
Mmmmmm....my meal of Marabella's meatballs melted magnificently in my mouth. Actually, I'm a little worried about giving too positive a review: then too many people might know about this place and I'll have to wait in line! Just a little tip, it's BYO, too. A bottle of wine (I hear a Côtes du Rhône pairs especially well with meatballs!) and a couple sandwiches is the perfect cheap, low-key dinner out!
(5)Julia N.
If I worked right near here I would stop by for lunch every now and again. It's clean and friendly. The unmeatball sandwich came on fresh toothsome bread. Marinara sauce was... definitely red. The unmeatballs themselves have something sweet in there; I found it slightly offputting, but I liked the mixed up mush of fresh, real vegetables overall. Broccoli rabe was garlicky and delicious and my favorite thing I ate here.
(3)Barrett L.
I came to this place after buying their Groupon. I liked their small storefront, straightforward menu, and extremely delicious sounding options. It reminded me of a neighborhood pizzeria; exposed brick walls, friendly owners, and all the food is made right in front of you with the bulk of the kitchen out in the dining area. Presentation-wise, it looked really really good. The taste, however, did not measure up to the aesthetics. My meatball hero with marinara sauce, fontina cheese, and the "special" meatballs that contained a mix of pork, beef, and veal were unusually dry. I like my meatball sandwiches dripping with sauce and cheese, but maybe because I tried something different, it didn't quite measure up. I feel if I got a traditional sandwich with beef, tomato, and sharp provelone, the sandwich would taste a lot more authentic. Don't get me wrong; I left feeling full and satisfied, but it wasn't the best sandwich I've ever had. I also think it's a little overpriced, especially since they don't offer fountain beverages and the regular sized sandwiches are just over $8 (the "nonni" sandwiches are around $6 in comparison and contain two balls, sauce, and cheese on a round roll). Overall, it was good, but not great.
(3)Edward S.
I may be putting my life in danger of being beaten to death by a wooden spoon, but the pork,beef,veal meatballs might be better than my mom's. I would call these 'rustic' style meatballs, a thicker grind of meat which I really like. Garlicky but not overwhelming, juicy and delicious. The sandwich roll was hot and soaked up the tomato sauce, which was exactly like tomato sauce should be. They use a good quality provolone that has nice depth of flavor and compliments everything well. The owners were really nice and took time to explain everything as it was my first visit- I will definitely be going back. All in all I couldn't get them in my mouth fast enough and probably looked like a fat baby throwing food all over themselves. Needless to say I will be eating my next sangwich in private.
(4)Amanda S.
Pros: Quick, clean, friendly. The small size means it can't get too loud and the nice flooring helps absorb sound. Furnishings are solid and well-made.The exposed brick on one wall is a nice aesthetic touch. More important, the food: Piping hot, speedy service, delicious marinara sauce, outstanding meatballs. The pasta was a little al dente, but hey, I like it that way. Cons: Was that garlic bread or sawdust? Hard to tell. Prices are pretty reasonable given the above, though if you think you're going to a hole-in-the-wall meatball sandwich shop you're going to be taken aback. Hope they get enough foot traffic to stay around!
(4)Lisa Y.
Ordered the special meatball of the day: beef, pork, and veal meatballs with whole wheat penne pasta and tomato sauce. Topped with cheese, parsley, and garlic, it was YUM-O! Definitely going back soon!
(5)Connie S.
A cute family establishment that modernizes meatballs (and meatless balls). The people behind the counter are super friendly and helpful about walking us through the menu and making recommendations. It was a relatively short wait when we went for lunch as a group, and everyone was very satisfied with his/her order. It's nice that MMCo. offer alternatives to the traditional beef meatballs, including a veggie ball that consists of potatoes, broccoli, raisins, chickpeas (I think) and other such deliciousness. Also some really tasty sides and toppings that you don't see in every sandwich shop. There's quite a selection of sandwiches to choose from. In addition to the MMCo. favorites of pre-selected suggestions, there are the DIY options where you can assemble your own combination of ingredients in various sizes/styles; in descending order of size they are the Traditional, the Nonni, and the Morso. Between our group, we tried all these sizes, and everyone was very pleased. I got the Nonni with chicken meatballs, fontina cheese, and broccoli rabe as a topping (sauce not included, but can be added for a small charge)-- a little bit from every food group. So tasty, and just the right portion size I was looking for, for a regular lunch. The Traditional is larger, with more meatballs on a longer hoagie roll. Unlike the Nonni, it does come with sauce but there's an extra charge for toppings. Morsos are sliders with one meatball with sauce in each of them... great if you want to try out different meatballs in one visit. A nice lunch spot - I've recommended it to others, and it gets all-around positive reviews
(3)Heather R.
I love meatballs, and this place met all of my expectations. I went with my bf, and it was about $20 for our whole meal. The meatballs were so tasty, and the sauce was super yum. I loved how you could pick the meatball, sauce, and cheese type. I went for a traditional sub (large size has four meatballs). You should definitely try this place.
(4)David C.
I ate here on a Saturday night while in Philly on biz. It seems this place has been open for months... from the looks of the yelp reviews. However, there was a remark on the chalkboard that made it look like the place had only been open a week. ??? I was at this spot... Mid March 2011. Beyond wondering how new this place is to the area.... I am sure I found this place to be an average place for dinner. The place is kinda cute... the staff was very helpful. It has a nice vibe in the joint. As for the food... I started with a Caesar salad. It had way too much dressing on it. It was good but the leaves were swimming in dressing. I then had a chicken meatball pasta dish. The pasta was ok... nothing special... the chicken meatball was tasty but then again nothing I will remember a month from now. Would I eat here again... sure. Will I crave something from this spot? No.
(3)Chloe J.
Nice space. They have a goal to serve and focus on meatballs and thats what they do. It's not over complicated. Good bread, moist meatballs, sharp provolone and great sauce. Not amazing but definitely good for what it is.
(3)Rebecca F.
No! No no no! You do not claim to have vegetarian "meatballs" but then serve a ball of chopped broccoli. That is NOT a vegetarian meatball. That is a broccoli ball. I got super excited when I heard this place was opening. As a huge fan of vegetarian dishes (especially Govinda's kofta balls, which are like veggie meatballs...) I was pumped a restauarant closer to my work would be opening to serve veggie option meatballs. But alas. I ordered these puppies on Marabella's opening day and was horrified by what they claimed to be a veggie meatball. It was chopped broccoli and seemingly nothing else. Texturally disastrous, and not the taste I was remotely seeking.. Next time you want veggie meatballs, do not come here. Also, the menu itself is pricey (your meal will run you about ten dollars) and confusing (what the heck is traditional versus nonni versus morso and why don't they all come with sauce????).
(1)Christina E.
I had been meaning to finally get to Marabella Meatball since they opened, and I ended up there this past weekend before going to the flower show. The girl behind the counter was very friendly and the restaurant was clean and I loved the wooden tables. I got the smaller sandwich (forget the name) chicken parmesan, and my boyfriend got the traditional with beef, marinara and provolone. The sandwiches came out quickly and the bread was toasted nicely. The sandwiches were good but not spectacular. From the other reviews here I guess I should have tried a more bold combination. I also am not thrilled about the price point. For his large sandwich, my small sandwich and a soda it was $18.50. If you go with the "it's center city, you pay center city prices", then I guess it's fair. I just was hoping we'd get a little more bang for our buck.
(3)Jay M.
Simple, classic meatball sandwiches! We've been several time for lunch and even met a friend for a quick dinner once. The place is small, but I guess they do more take out than eating in. It's clean and you'll love the sandwich!
(4)Jordan R.
Last week my coworker and I went to test out Marabella Meatball after hearing about their opening. Wasn't exactly blown away. I got the chicken parmigiana (Chicken Meatballs, Provolone, Tomato Sauce) traditional style. He got the Pork Mushroom (pork meatballs, piave vecchio, mushroom sauce) smashed style. The traditional is 4 meatballs on a sub roll for $8.50 and the smashed is 2 meatballs on a square roll for $6.50. Pros: Chicken meatballs tasted great Pork meatballs tasted great Cons: Barely any sauce Traditional style is expensive for what you get (4 meatballs on some bread, with some cheese and a little sauce) The square roll for the smashed is so big you get 50% meatball 50% bread Bottom line, good flavor, poor execution. While the meatballs were tasty, I would walk a block to Jake's Sandwich Board for their meatball sub which is 10x tastier.
(3)Tina T.
I must preface this review by stating that I am an Italian American. Even so, if your main items are meatballs, then, you better well make a pretty terrific meatball. We stopped here for some takeout meatballs(5)(veal/pork/beef combo) in marinara. It costs almost $12. When I broke them open, they were all bright pink inside. Meatball insides (or any other meat products) should never be bright pink inside(except for sushi/maybe, salmon). So, my opinion is this: 12 bucks is alot of money to spend on ordinary sized meatballs that weren't even cooked properly and were heavy on the breadcrumbs. Note to Marabellas: If you want to prevent uncooked meat from reaching your curtomers plate-meatballs should always be fried first and then slow cooked in the sauce for the ultimate results. This is how I make them for my family-and, I haven't had one dissatisfied customer yet!! Ciao & Good luck!
(2)Ryan A.
This a great place for takeout or sit down for a quick bite. Food: The food here is very good. My favorite traditional sandwich on the menu comes with pork meatballs, mushroom sauce, Piave Vecchio, and Olive Tapenade. It's on the menu as "Pork Olive" but the key is getting the mushroom sauce with it, otherwise it tends to be on the dry side. The pork meatballs are cooked perfectly and are moistened by the mushroom sauce. The Piave Vecchio has a hard texture and because of it's saltiness really brings out the flavor of the sandwich. The Olive Tapenade gives it a great tang. I haven't tried the pasta dishes yet; the meatballs are definitely the star here. Service: Everyone is very nice there, and the sandwiches come out very quickly. I haven't waited more than 5 mins for my order on any given occasion. Ambiance: The place is clean and features 6 or so tables to sit an eat at. Overall it's a nice place.
(3)S P.
Lot's of stuff to choose from their menu. I would definitely come back and try other stuff.
(4)Lydia T.
Still pretty great two years later. Thanks!!
(4)Brian S.
This place cooks up some great meatballs. I tried the classic beef, and the pork meatballs - both were tasty but definitely like the classic better. Much more tender. Plenty of room to eat in, with some cool, eco looking decor. The only reason this is 4/5, is the price. I think it was a little on the high side for a meatball sandwich. It was good, but not $9 a sandwich good.
(4)Franco X.
Yes I will be going there more. I think I am the first one to get here. They have pasta, sandwiches and it seems to be meatball sandwiches they promote. I had the regular no cheese with marinara. It was pretty good and tasty. They have tables and a nice decor for fast take out. Since they just open they probably could use more of a selection for items to drink. It's alittle bit of a walk but I will go again.
(4)Ben H.
Just finished eating a "Veggie Rabe" (veggie meatballs, fontina, broccoli rabe) with tomato sauce. It was about the best vegetarian sandwich I've had. Now, I'm no connoisseur of vegetarian meatballs, so I had no expectations, but what I ate was absolutely wonderful. The balls smashed rather easily, so the sandwich became somewhat gooey, but I found it the better for it. There were pine nuts scattered about - not sure if they were a component of the balls, sauce or rabe - but they were quite welcome. As was something that tasted almost like a sweet jam, and pronounced itself loudly once every three or so bites. And the cheese. Well, it was plentiful, gooey, delicious, and a perfect seat for the rabe nestled on top of it. I also ordered a side of spinach and beans, which looks and smells delicious, if a little too buttery for a veggie side dish, and which I am too full to contemplate right now. Everything was freshly prepared, the staff was nice, the interior pleasant and modern. My only complaint is that I wish the sides were $3 instead of $4. I hope it sticks around a long long time.
(5)Karen B.
when hunger strikes in the 1200 block of walnut, you can choose between marabella's sloppy, meaty, cheesy goodness and neighboring fuel's healthy, fruit-and-veggie-filled sub-500-calorie bites. guess which one lured me in today? good thing we're nowhere near bathing suit season. a couple hitches right off the bat ... they weren't serving their prominently advertised vegetarian balls, and the cashier had no clue what she was doing ... but little snags are to be expected after less than a week in business. i got the smashed sandwich (two balls) with beef, fontina and broccoli rabe. my fiance/BFF/arm candy went for the traditional sandwich (four balls!) with pork, provolone, broccoli rabe and prosciutto. both sammies seemed a bit salty (though i think i am overly sensitive to that), and the rabe had a bit of grit to it, but nothing we couldn't handle. the rolls were fresh, the meatballs were tasty and i would highly recommend you top whatever you pick with gooey, melty fontina like i did. bottom line in terms of local meatballs: marabella kicks subway's and wawa's butts, but chances are, your mom's and grandma's are still better.
(3)K J.
Awesome place! Friendly staff and great sandwiches. I tried to the veggie meatballs because I wasn't in the mood for the regular ones and they were absolutely amazing! I got it with the mushroom sauce and fontina and it was perfect. I got the nonni size and I thought it was a great value. My two friends got the classics and loved them. I can't wait to bring more friends there!! I think I will get some sauce on the side next time, it was so delicious! The place is also very clean inside and I love the decor and wooden tables. I can't wait to go back with some beer after work for a cheap and fun happy hour!
(5)Carol H.
Found Marabella's by accident- just happened to walk by- and so glad that I did! The staff was very friendly and the place was clean. I ordered the veggie-balls traditional style. The balls had a nice sweet flavor and the broccoli rabe was a delicious compliment. The bread was perfectly toasted. And the food came out in lightening speed. Will definitely be going back.
(4)Aron G.
Hmm well I dunno what to say about Marabellas. I ordered the beef-pork-veal meatball (basically, a regular meatloft meatball) over whole wheat penne with marinara. They have something called "tomato sauce" but I can't for the life of me understand the difference between "tomato sauce" and "marinara"?????????????? Anyway, with (bottle, they do not offer fountain) soda, the meal was over $11. Hmm. The meatballs were amazing, but clearly had been sitting in some sort of bath since they were made as they were literally so hot as to be uneatable. My tongue is still burnt. It must've been in Dunkin Coffee, cause that's how hot it was (and far hotter than the rest of the plate). And the meal only came with two meatballs. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but they only give you maybeeee half a cup of pasta. And the marinara was tasty, tasted homemade and wasn't too overwhelming. They give you "garlic bread" which is more like two giant croutons, very unappetizing, I didn't even eat the second one. The other thing is that they serve you in plastic bowls??? Like, the disposable kind you get at Wal Mart for $2 per 100. and plastic utensils. I don't get how that's easier than having washable dishes? And I really don't like eating hot food in a plastic bowl because of the plastic seepage. They didn't have trays so you had to grab this flimsy bowl from their weird counter setup to the table, which of course, was scorching. The decore is strange and it looked like they literally got whatever was leftover from Jake's Sandwich Board around the corner. VERY small tables, VERY big hightop counters with VERY uncomfortable stools. I sat at a teeny table and couldn't even read when I was eating, it was that small. And people had to maneuver between the tables with their scalding hot ish read to fall on me at any moment. So, lesson learned...next time I'm ordering one of their specialty meatball sandwiches, waiting 10 minutes for the bawls to cool down, and sitting at a large counter-type table with a stool. Overall, the meatballs are delish, but I'm in no rush to go back.
(3)Mark H.
In long island we call them heroes, definitely not hoagies, but I'll compromise and call it a sub. Meatball sub (traditional) is delicious. As a very "meat and potatoes" type of person I truly appreciate a place with a simple menu (esp one focused on meatballs) that can really deliver on taste and quality.
(5)Vicki H.
The "Classic" meatball sammy here is DELICIOUS. The meatballs are moist and perfectly cooked (just a wee hint of pink inside), and the sauce is chunky and fresh-tasting. The provolone is sharp and not-overwhelming. My one critique: the prices. I guess I would be happy to pay about $8 but over $10 seems steep for just a sandwich and a water.
(4)Alyssa C.
Got the veggie rabe, so fantastic. The veggie meatballs are very flavorful. The broccoli rabe tasted as if it were made by my mom. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Michael K.
The meatballs here are delicious. I tried the pork meatballs with the mushroom sauce as well as the chicken meatballs with the marinara sauce (both with the aged prov) and they were delicious. Go for the chicken meatballs with the mushroom sauce. They're moist and the perfect density. A little expensive for a meatball sandwich ($9) but well worth it.
(4)Tony F.
I was anxious to try MMBC, but maybe I should not have went the day after having the amazing meatballs at Barbuzzo. MMBC's were tasty enough, and the sauce was good, but they were way too firm. My Italian dad once said, "If you throw a meatball against the wall, it's not supposed to bounce back at you!" Seemed a little pricey for smallish portions. I mean really, is it too much to ask to throw a handful of angel hair in the bowl? How about at least a proper piece of garlic bread, rather than a crouton?
(2)Patrick C.
I checked out Marabella Meatball Company with my buddy last night, and left with mixed feelings. I like the casual yet polished vibe of the place, the service was excellent and the meatballs were tasty, but the pricing definitely misses the mark. A little broccoli raab or spinach served in a small Styrofoam bowl will run you $4, which is a little steep when you're eating at what's essentially a fast food place. Then there's the $25 "dinner to go", consisting of 1lb of spaghetti, eight meatballs, sauce and cheese, and bread. That's just absurd, especially when the spaghetti is described as a "1lb. box". I suppose there's a chance that it's an artisan past from DiBruno's, but those usually come in bags, so I'm guessing it's a $2 box of Barilla. Then there's the fact that the meatball sampler costs $9.50 and consists of an $8.50 sandwich's worth of meatballs with 2 tiny slices of crustini instead of a whole sandwich roll and no option to change the sauce or cheese. If the meatballs had to be prepared individually it would be understandable to charge the extra $1, but they're just stewing away in a big pot. Is it really $2 worth of effort (assuming a $1 bread price differential) to scoop out meatballs from four separate containers? If they fix the prices, MMCo would be a 4-star spot, but in its current form I can't help but stare agape at the menu when I should be focusing on my delicious sandwich.
(2)Lindsay T.
I've eaten here twice now and both times it was YUMMY! The first time I got the chicken meatball pasta bowl with mushroom sauce. Whenever, I've eaten chicken meatballs in the past they were super dry and bland but not MMC's -- super juicy and flavorful. And the mushroom sauce (which is a marinara with sauteed mushrooms) was bursting with garlic and fresh tomatoes. Last night, I ordered the meatball sampler which is the pork, meat, chicken and veggie meatballs and it was fantastic. All the meatballs were moist (sorry, I know people hate that word but they really are) and packed with flavor. The place is clean and well-managed. The only thing I wish they had were meatballs that I could take home and cook with my own pasta - I noticed they had meat sauce for sale but not the actual meatballs. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
(4)Andrea T.
I love it here! So lucky to work so close, by far the best lunch spot! This place is so good that I am on an every-4-business-days rotation. I can't even limit it to once a week. The chicken meatballs are by far the best. They are even creative enough to create a salad option for the wedding planners like me out there - no idea how many calories are in the caesar salad, add chicken meatballs but I take my chances. My only complaint is their lack of a punch card - come up w/ something to reward the frequent lunchtime shoppers like me!
(5)Jordan F.
A great addition to philadelphia's restaurant scene. I stopped in after walking by a couple of times. The staff was very nice helping me understand the menu. I recommend for new comers to try the meatball sampler which gives you one of each variety of meatballs and your choice of sauce or gravy if your Italian. Not trying to start a arguement. I will defiantly coming back. A must try.
(4)Jon D.
I was excited to hear that Marabella Meatball Co opened, especially because I have been dying to try the similarly-conceived "Meatball Shop" in NYC. Marabella's "Traditional" meatball hoagie, with veggie meatballs, marinara and aged provolone didn't disappoint. I expected the typical fake-meat style veggie meatballs, but they're actually delicious morsels of broccoli, pine nuts, roasted garlic and beans(?). Very good consistency and flavor, same too with the marinara sauce. The only problem was that a hoagie (4 medium-sized balls & a conservative helping of sauce & cheese) and a drink ran me more than $11! Overall though, it was a good lunch.
(4)Teresa K.
I get the spaghetti and meatballs or meatball sandwiches to bring home sometimes when I know I won't be having time to cook that night. I haven't tried them, but my family has been happy with them. I think the portion sizes of the pasta are kind of small for the price though, and no one likes their crouton like garlic bread, but other than that, it's a great quick dinner for me.
(4)Mr. B.
Recently opened and I have stopped by twice for lunch. Nothing fancy, just a great place to have some of the BEST meatballs, (I had the chicken meatballs), in the city. Sometimes keeping it simple is the key to success and Marabella has dialed it in perfectly. They also have some great dinner options that I plan to try next. I look forward to coming back and seeing the mom, dad and son team that run/own the operation. It's nice to see a good family running things together and doing it right!
(4)Todd L.
The meatballs and spaghetti dish were quite tasty.My only complaint is that the amount of pasta they give amounts to a side dish.For the price they should give a bigger portion.I left the place starving.Perhaps they could add a whole wheat option?
(3)Galit W.
The food at MMCo was delicious! Talk about having it down, even though they've only been open a few days. The Pork Mushroom was so flavorful and their tomato sauce is what I'd expect an Italian Grandmother's sauce to taste like, probably because they are the owner's mom's recipes. A great place for a quick meal or to take out.
(4)Randi R.
I noticed this place across the street from Cosmos where I was getting my nails done. A couple of co-workers had mentioned it before so I decided to geive it a try. This place is ok. I read through some reviews and had a bit of a different experience. Instead of having too hard of a roll it's too soft and falling apart. I gave up and just used a fork and knife. I got the traditional meatball sandwich, figuring I would see how that went before trying something else. It's ok, it's not amazing, does taste a bit fresher than some meatballs I have had. The meatball is not dry it's moist and well falling apart like the roll. The temperature of the sandwich was fine. Staff was nice, prices eh on par with center city which is slightly higher because it's in the city. They have some gourmet root beer options which looked interesting, place looked clean, like a pizza shop on the inside. Maybe I would try something else but i'm not in a rush to go back.
(3)Lowie T.
i mean it's a nice concept but nothing spectacular. i just don't want to pay $3 for a single meatball....that tastes OK. and $9 for a meatball sandwich that is also OK. i got the 3 for $9 sampler- chicken, beef, and pork. the beef was the best. the chicken i would not get again- kind of tasteless. and the pork was pretty mediocre. i don't see this place staying for long....sorry to say.
(2)Garrett F.
When I first heard about this restaurant I was skeptical in approaching a place who's menu is solely based on JUST meatballs. To my surprise, the discovery of fresh sauces, cheeses and toppings completely changed my mind. I've been eating meatballs all my life and these are some of the best ever, (just don't tell my grandma). Seeing the menu have chicken meatballs on it really caught my attention so I had a traditional sandwich with 2 beef and 2 chicken meatballs, tomato sauce, and a delicious sharp provolone. Any sandwich I eat is toasted so that crunchy roll and melty cheese was just icing on the cake. The flavors were new to me because I now saw more potential in something I eat regularly. A tip of my hat to MMCo for putting a fresh, fun twist on an Italian classic.
(5)Nick M.
If you're going to start a restaurant that does only one thing, you'd better do that one thing to perfection. Marabella doesn't really stand out to me. To top it off, my meatballs were pink in the middle. Now, I like burgers and steaks to be a little pink in the middle. But meatballs? Not so much.
(1)brandon m.
it's just ok, and WAY over priced... in the sandwich department, I've tried the chicken meatball sandwich with Alfredo sauce and beef meatballs with marinara and provolone... the chicken was more exciting. in the sides/salad department I've had the spinach with beans and the Cesar salad. all items again over priced for the amount and quality. the only item I actually liked were the spinach and beans, but that alone will not keep me going back for more. sorry...
(2)P K.
Nonni sandwich with Veggie meatballs, aged provolone, marinara, and broccoli rabe. THAT'S how you satisfy a vegetarian!
(5)Bill C.
I can recall going to Marabella's restaurant in the Academy House many years ago, I enjoyed the food tremendously and was deeply saddened when it passed. When the buzz started about this place and that it was being opened by those very same Marabellas I could not contain my excitement. I had been nagging my coworkers about going to this place for the past several weeks prior to it even being open. When opening day finally came (a week late-no biggie), I was on vacation so I had to wait until this week to get my first taste and it did not dissapoint. When you walk in, it smells like cooking meatballs, like my kitchen on Sunday, if I could make and market a meatball scented candle I would. They have several nice sandwich creations and options for going ala carte. You can get beef, pork, chicken, or veggie balls, a nice selection of sauces, cheeses, and toppings. I ordered a smashed (2 balls, smashed on medium sized Liscio round roll with topping and cheese, no sauce). Mine were beef balls topped with prosciutto and aged provolone and it was quite delicious. Because it was only 2 balls, I also ordered a single morso (slider-1 ball and 1 sauce). I went off menu here and got my morso made with a chicken ball, no sauce, topped with brocolli rabe and provolone, also delicious. In fact both sammies blew me away. You can also get a traditional sanwich (4 balls, sauce and cheese) There are so many possible combinations that I could go every day for a month and get a different combo every day. a tad expensive, but you are getting very high quality. Can't wait to go back, you also should go to. They have a website, check out the menu and some of the pictures posted, if that does not channel your inner meatball then go back to the always delicious but getting boring hamburger, available at several nearby places.
(4)Abi D.
these meatballs are the bees knees. simple review for a simple yet perfectly made light fluffy meatball.
(5)donna b.
I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I am a huge fan of trying out all of the wonderful restaurants our city is blessed to have so meatball lover or not, I was trying out Marabella. Wasn't too hard a decision after seeing pics of the food also. Anywhoo onto my review, I had the classic smashed which came with beef meatballs, aged provolone, tomato sauce. Oooo they have made a meatball lover out of me! So very good, there is like a tender, melt in your mouth quality to their meatballs that I really enjoy. The cheese is top notch quality packs a lot of flavor and the sauce I can't recall anything particularly special but it was good also. I'd later return and get the same sandwich in the traditional version. I want to branch out and try more, specifically I'd like to try the morse of three for 9 but that only includes ball and sauce, so I see that getting pricey. And speaking of pricey, that they are, I agree with those that said it's worth it, but also feel they'll do great business if they throw some specials in the mix, and make the prices a flat rate rather you choose a sauce or a topping. I think there was a bit of confusion the day I went also,I was charged an extra 50 cents because under the ala carte menu, you'd get what I got with a topping, not a sauce so they charged me for a sauce. When I caught it I told them it looks like, from reading the menu there are Ala carte choices and under Nonni's sandwiches, a get what is listed here for the price listed here option. They told me there were some corrections that need to be made to the menu so for the classic that was correct because I got a sauce not a topping (you'd have to see the menu for this to make more sense) Two things should have happened, they should have just honored the price on the menu, and should have told me of the extra charge being there was nothing in reading the menu that would have me to think I should have been charged extra....or a third thing could have happened, telling me in advance there was an issue with pricing on the menu. Not holding that against them in this review however and believe it may have been a we just opened so we don't know what we're doing error, because the menu hasn't changed and it's now available online with the exact same info, so perhaps the women on the register that day just got it wrong. In short (after a long review hee hee) I'd go again but they'll need to get some lower cost options going for me to be a regular and oh the smashed idea isn't working too well IMO, you get two balls one on each half basically and the idea is to smash it and it'll spread across the bread....yeah not so much......still very yummy however but for the price that needs to be worked out a little better.
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