Not too crowded on a Wednesday night. Professional service. Good specials. Enjoyed arugula salad and boar shank. Portions just right.
(4)
Andi M.
Wonderful experience. Mt Airy has been waiting for a restaurant like this one. Really good, well prepared, thoughtful food at a reasonable price Lots of interesting choices on both the regular and the specials menus without being "precious" food! Warm and knowledgable service, meal was paced well. Loved the specail tri-color gnocchi with sea food and the Tres Leches cake. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Laura S.
Love this place--it was hard choosing what to eat. I had the mozzarella di bufalo (grilled eggplant, tomatoes, basil oil and fig balsamic) followed by the salmon. I usually don't order salmon out because it's so easy to make at home but this was delicious (Seared to a crisp on the outside and moist inside with sesame flavoring.) Others at the table had the pasta special (freshly made pappardelle) and the zuppa di pesce which was chock full of shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and salmon. The service was a little slow (only one server on duty...I'm sure they weren't expecting a full house on a Tuesday nigh) but the restaurant is so pleasant and the manager so friendly we didn't even care. I'm sure they will work that out. And no corkage fee! Can't wait to go back and gorge myself with carbs next time!
(5)
Dan D.
Review doesn't include the food. Went on a Saturday. Was lied to about wait times. It felt let no air conditioning on a summers night. The dinning area was unpleasantly crowded. Waiting area is tiny and in the back. After over an hour of being told we would be seated in 5 minutes we leave and went to bacio instead. The demographic of the other patrons was Much older than any restaurant I have been to. To be fair the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked great. We just didn't make it that far. Will try again in a few months to see if they work the kinks out.
(1)
Sarah R.
What a delight our first meal at Trattoria Moma was! The beet/goat cheese salad was deliciously topped with pesto, an unexpected combination. The standout dish was the mushroom ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce. A special roasted wild boar, the grilled salmon, and the seafood pasta were all delicious. With dessert, the waiter brought a shot of homemade limoncello, a lovely extra - lagniappe - to wrap up a memorable meal. We will be coming back. Our neighbors must love it too, as every seat was taken on a Sunday evening - so it was a little noisy. We Mt. Airy neighbors all love to chat.
(5)
D C.
Excellent food. Loved the pasta and fish dishes. Great ambient and service. I have been here a few times, and can't wait for next time.
(5)
Ledia C.
Trattoria Moma is a hidden gem. This place is so cozy and the food is great! I loved the scallops and the lamb fillet with cherries and pomegranate. The price just right! Don't miss out and visit this place, I know i cant wait until next time.
(5)
Lori P.
Went a couple months ago, shortly after they opened, and all i can say is it was fabulous. The food, the service , the atmosphere, just outstanding. Both my boyfriend and I enjoyed the experience and he's a little hard to please, seriously we'll be back.
(5)
Lisa M.
Great food, great service, great ambiance. I can not say enough about the meal I had at Trattoria Moma. First of all the place was full, which in itself, says alot. The food was great Italian food, no frills. I had the linguine special which included 1/2 of a lobster, scallops, clams in a white wine sauce. The pasta is fresh as is the bread. So glad this place opened around the corner from my house. This is the first of many a dinner here! This can compete with any center city restaurant!
(5)
Michael W.
Based on one dinner: my spinach gnocchi were ordinary at best. The Moma salad at the very tail end of acceptable. Might give it one more chance, since it's in our neighborhood, but I will not be ordering either of the above items again.
(2)
Jeff K.
Wow- from the lamb that melted off the bone into my mouth to the grilled calamari and salmon to the freshly made pasta- bellisimo!!! Great service too! Don't miss this Mt Airy gem.
(5)
Jeff J.
My wife and I want to Moma last night for an anniversary dinner. We were most definitely impressed and we plan to return. We had a table in the window to watch a Friday evening in Mt. Airy unfold. (Concerningly, we were the only couple in the place on this Friday night). The service was totally relaxed and unobtrusive. There was not a hint of our being rushed, even when I had to dash out for a bottle of wine (as we had not realized it was BYO). They make all their own pastas, as well as sausages. They will substitute anything without question, which is nice for vegetarians or picky eaters. We started with the Mozzarella, which was subtle and just right. It came with grilled eggplant and tomato. Nothing fancy but suitable for an appetizer. I ordered the spinach gnocchi with duck, pecorino, and dried cherries. Others here have commented that it was bland but I found the combo of the salty cheese, sweet cherries, and duck to be excellent and would order it again. Nadja had a pasta dish with tomatoes, peppers, and crab. She subbed in one of the quirky other pastas on the menu for the capellini. She was more impressed by the pasta than the sauce but enjoyed it nonetheless. For dessert we shared a cannoli that was served with a citrus tinged ricotta. This was light and flavorful and perfect with a cup of coffee. We got out of there for a perfectly affordable $58 + tip. That's less than we spent at any of the other MA or CH places we have checked out once you factor in overpriced cocktails. All in all, it was a very good meal at a great location. I am really hopeful that it draws more of a crowd because I cannot see it surviving with one or two parties a night. We will go there again and bring friends.
(4)
Claude H.
Tuesday night in June. Restaurant is not crowded at all, just a few patrons in. The service was highly attentive, unobtrusive and helpful, between the waitress and busser. They've got it down to a smooth operation, which is great because it mirrors the quality of the food and the quiet comfort of the interior. The salmon carpaccio antipasti was a full plate of fanned salmon covering a slightly citrus hinting sauce, with arugula and capers on top. Clean, pungent and with just right creaminess in the salmon this was a smile making start to dinner. My father had the lamb shank which was, as other Yelpers have said, fall off the bone done. Really full of flavor and shorn of unnecessary fattiness, served over rice (arborio?) and with the clear stock. Perfect. Really, which was surprising given that it is summer. Great job, chef. My linguini adriatica had plenty of shellfish over al dente linguini that had just the right bit of bite and thickness, and it was perfect with the white wine sauce. The broth seemed to have gone through a sieve ir chinoise, and it smelled like the beach on a clear morning. Finishing up, I had one of the better tiramisus I've had in quite a while. It tasted so much better than it looks, not that it looked bad, but in all its airy chocolateness I didn't expect that wow taste from that 'eh' looking dessert. Only low note: coffee was a bit thin. Otherwise, a definite return to spot, with bottles of wine in tow.
(4)
Jillian N.
Went last night for my husband's birthday dinner, just the two of us. We sat on their charming patio, which is lit with pretty string lights and a little away from the noise of the street. When we got there, we were the only folks on the patio, but it quickly filled up with other 7:00 reservations. I have to say I was not as impressed with the service as others have been. Our waitress was very sweet, but things were quite slow; it took quite a while to get water and a corkscrew for our wine. It's one thing to have an unobtrusive or relaxed take, but they just seemed unprepared for the number of diners they had and overwhelmed. We were even told at one point that the food would be a while because the kitchen was backed up. The food was good, but did not blow me away. We shared the buffala mozzarella appetizer, which was quite yummy. My husband had the veal saltimbocca, which he said was great, and I had the blue crab capellini, which was tasty, but could have used a little more flavorwise; it was lacking in much of the arugula pesto I was looking forward to. The chocolate lava cake was OK, not great. I'd definitely give Trattoria Moma another chance, but it won't be going into our regular restaurant rotation.
(3)
Dave W.
We invited 4 friends to dine with us. All of us were impressed with the freshly prepared food and the attentive service from our waiter, Nick. The Surf and Turf (Scallops) and Brussel Sprouts was among the specials and was cooked to perfection. The Trattoria is a Mount Airy gem where we dine frequently. And it's BYOB.
(5)
Kelly M.
The ambiance is intimate, our waiter was great, and all the food was absolutely amazing! We had smoked Mozzarella, calamari, veal, and a cannoli. I will definitely be back to try their other menu items!
(5)
Randy K.
This is an outstanding example of an Authentic Italian trattoria, down to the house made bread and the no rush check. The food stands out with attentive detail orientated imaginative cuisine. All pasta is house made with a wonderful bright flavorful red sauce, house made. Have had the lamb shank in past visits excellent. If they are known for anything it is delicious seafood, say branzino with shrimp over lemon fettuccine. Excellent calamari as an appetizer. Great specials grilled octopus with zucchini spears and roasted potatoes for a starter and the house made linguine in a white wine broth with little neck clams, scallops, and a half of lobster! Wow! Wonderful food. Tiramisu home made again and a great cap to a wonderful meal. And BYOB and reasonable. Nice atmosphere. A true neighborhood gem that is getting out of of the hood traffic to seek out. Reservations a must on the weekends. Go and enjoy.
(5)
Alex F.
Delicious, reasonably priced food served in a charming atmosphere! Potentially the best Italian I've had! The noodles are homemade and exquisite, as is the bread served before the meal. While it may be hard, make sure to leave room for dessert. I had the tres leches cake and it was mouthwatering. I'm sure the other dessert options are delicious as well. It's a lovely spot to sip coffee, savor something sweet, and reflect on a great meal.
(5)
Kim P.
Do you like BYOs? Do you like pasta made from scratch that same day? Do you like to not spend a s**tton of money on your dinner? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you should probably try Trattoria Moma as soon as possible. I went last night with my neighborhood ladies group and it was just a really super fine dining experience. No corkage fee. Eeee! All sorts of pastas made fresh with quite delish homemade sauces. The five of us passed our plates around the table and tried each others and they were all super yums. *Note, there were lots of other choices on the menu besides pasta, but it is just what we all happened to order. I personally had the gnocchi with a gorgonzola cream sauce and I am still thinking about it today. I am also thinking about the FRESHLY BAKED BREAD served with olive oil and vinegar. You could totally tell it was homemade. For the dessert, we each ordered one and I am happy to say it was the perfect amount...not super big but not super pricey either...just $4 each! We each paid $20 for our dinner (excluding tip); a total bargain for a big bowl of fresh pasta and dessert! Only things I wish were different....refills on the bread basket, perhaps a cheese plate comprised of fantabulous Italian cheeses (of which there are many), and a bucket of ice to keep white wine chilly. But they like JUST opened and the experience was practically seamless, which is rare these days when a restaurant first opens. I shall be back for more. Glad it is just down the street from me!
(5)
Jeffrey H.
Wow- what a terrific meal, lovely setting and enjoyable service. Warm, crusty bread with a house made bean dip surrounded by olive oil and balsamic was given as a complementary starter. It was divine. I had a pasta special with escargot and a diver scallop. Luscious and delicate sauce with an excellent linguine. A lightly chilled, seafood appetizer with calamari and scallops was superbly prepared. It could have easily passed as a main course. The calamari was as tender and tasty as any I've ever tried. The menu pricing is a bargain for the quality of the food. BYOB. My friend and I both were thrilled with our meals.
(5)
Louis H.
Our recent meal at Trattoria Moma was outstanding. We went at the recommendation of some good friends who couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed their meal, and we were not disappointed. The arugula salad was fresh, delicious, and beautiful. We followed the salad with the spinach gnocchi with duck ragout, and a lobster ravioli special. The pastas were so delicious that I'm sure I cant express with words how much we enjoyed them. The amount of work put in to making fresh pasta was totally apparent. Pasta dishes were followed by the chicken sausage entree that was prepared perfectly and served beautifully. Every bite of food was wonderful and I would avidly recommend Trattoria Moma to anyone and everyone.
(5)
Brian Z.
Good food, great service. Homemade pasta was excellent. Was first time there. Will definitely go back.
(4)
Ann M.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our first dinner at this charming new BYOB in our neighborhood. We shared a beet, goat cheese and almond salad, I chose a blue crab and sundried tomato fettucine, he had a mushroom risotto, and we split a side of broccoli rabe with orange oil. One of the evening's specials included a roasted cauliflower and artichoke salad. The server very kindly arranged a side of this for us. The fettucine and the cauliflower were both absolutely delicious, the risotto a bit under-seasoned. Service was excellent and we look forward to returning. Next time, we will make sure that we leave room for dessert-- the couple at the next table reported that their hazelnut tiramisu and tres leches cake were both excellent.
(4)
Lisa H.
I still think this place is great and a totally super deal for the quality of the food on offer. Everything I've said stands, but now I want to add that they've put together a really lovely patio for outdoor dining. We ate outside this weekend and it was great. Food was super as always. Pan seared mozzeralla special antipasto -- deeelish. Salads -- all great. Lamb, salmon and a made to order vegetarian pasta. Thumbs up. Lemon mousse, tiramisu and nona's cake for dinner -- all lovely. Espresso -- kept me up all night, just as I would have hoped! Service, good as always, even with a missing waitperson.
(5)
Androo J.
never got a chance to eat here. reservation was for 7:45. we arrived, they were not near ready for us. they had us standing in between the area of the front door and the other diners for about 15 minutes. we asked if we could stand in the area in the back of the restaurant so as not to be completely in the way of the staff and patrons. no dice. we asked if they would call us when the table was ready rather than stand with our butts in other diners' faces. we went to another nearby restaurant for drinks but ended up eating there instead. the hostess called us at 8:45 to say our table was ready. no thanks..
(1)
Barbara M.
We went to dinner early tonight at Trattoria Momo and it was like private dining. The food was so good that there should have been a line out the door. I loved the beet appetizer. My husband thought the crab and corn soup was excellent, but the fresh grilled mozzarella won the prize at our table. Our entrees included house made pasta, lobster ravioli, and roasted duck. What a delightful dinner on Germantown Ave. Mt. Airy, Pa.
(5)
Seth L.
Hands down best chow in Mount Airy. The wild mushroom pasta was substantial and flavorful. The lemon pasta that accompanied the Branzino screamed fresh. And the wait-staff and ambience were center-city worthy. I only wish they had more vegetarian meal options...
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Intimate Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
David A.
Not too crowded on a Wednesday night. Professional service. Good specials. Enjoyed arugula salad and boar shank. Portions just right.
(4)Andi M.
Wonderful experience. Mt Airy has been waiting for a restaurant like this one. Really good, well prepared, thoughtful food at a reasonable price Lots of interesting choices on both the regular and the specials menus without being "precious" food! Warm and knowledgable service, meal was paced well. Loved the specail tri-color gnocchi with sea food and the Tres Leches cake. We will definitely be back.
(5)Laura S.
Love this place--it was hard choosing what to eat. I had the mozzarella di bufalo (grilled eggplant, tomatoes, basil oil and fig balsamic) followed by the salmon. I usually don't order salmon out because it's so easy to make at home but this was delicious (Seared to a crisp on the outside and moist inside with sesame flavoring.) Others at the table had the pasta special (freshly made pappardelle) and the zuppa di pesce which was chock full of shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and salmon. The service was a little slow (only one server on duty...I'm sure they weren't expecting a full house on a Tuesday nigh) but the restaurant is so pleasant and the manager so friendly we didn't even care. I'm sure they will work that out. And no corkage fee! Can't wait to go back and gorge myself with carbs next time!
(5)Dan D.
Review doesn't include the food. Went on a Saturday. Was lied to about wait times. It felt let no air conditioning on a summers night. The dinning area was unpleasantly crowded. Waiting area is tiny and in the back. After over an hour of being told we would be seated in 5 minutes we leave and went to bacio instead. The demographic of the other patrons was Much older than any restaurant I have been to. To be fair the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked great. We just didn't make it that far. Will try again in a few months to see if they work the kinks out.
(1)Sarah R.
What a delight our first meal at Trattoria Moma was! The beet/goat cheese salad was deliciously topped with pesto, an unexpected combination. The standout dish was the mushroom ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce. A special roasted wild boar, the grilled salmon, and the seafood pasta were all delicious. With dessert, the waiter brought a shot of homemade limoncello, a lovely extra - lagniappe - to wrap up a memorable meal. We will be coming back. Our neighbors must love it too, as every seat was taken on a Sunday evening - so it was a little noisy. We Mt. Airy neighbors all love to chat.
(5)D C.
Excellent food. Loved the pasta and fish dishes. Great ambient and service. I have been here a few times, and can't wait for next time.
(5)Ledia C.
Trattoria Moma is a hidden gem. This place is so cozy and the food is great! I loved the scallops and the lamb fillet with cherries and pomegranate. The price just right! Don't miss out and visit this place, I know i cant wait until next time.
(5)Lori P.
Went a couple months ago, shortly after they opened, and all i can say is it was fabulous. The food, the service , the atmosphere, just outstanding. Both my boyfriend and I enjoyed the experience and he's a little hard to please, seriously we'll be back.
(5)Lisa M.
Great food, great service, great ambiance. I can not say enough about the meal I had at Trattoria Moma. First of all the place was full, which in itself, says alot. The food was great Italian food, no frills. I had the linguine special which included 1/2 of a lobster, scallops, clams in a white wine sauce. The pasta is fresh as is the bread. So glad this place opened around the corner from my house. This is the first of many a dinner here! This can compete with any center city restaurant!
(5)Michael W.
Based on one dinner: my spinach gnocchi were ordinary at best. The Moma salad at the very tail end of acceptable. Might give it one more chance, since it's in our neighborhood, but I will not be ordering either of the above items again.
(2)Jeff K.
Wow- from the lamb that melted off the bone into my mouth to the grilled calamari and salmon to the freshly made pasta- bellisimo!!! Great service too! Don't miss this Mt Airy gem.
(5)Jeff J.
My wife and I want to Moma last night for an anniversary dinner. We were most definitely impressed and we plan to return. We had a table in the window to watch a Friday evening in Mt. Airy unfold. (Concerningly, we were the only couple in the place on this Friday night). The service was totally relaxed and unobtrusive. There was not a hint of our being rushed, even when I had to dash out for a bottle of wine (as we had not realized it was BYO). They make all their own pastas, as well as sausages. They will substitute anything without question, which is nice for vegetarians or picky eaters. We started with the Mozzarella, which was subtle and just right. It came with grilled eggplant and tomato. Nothing fancy but suitable for an appetizer. I ordered the spinach gnocchi with duck, pecorino, and dried cherries. Others here have commented that it was bland but I found the combo of the salty cheese, sweet cherries, and duck to be excellent and would order it again. Nadja had a pasta dish with tomatoes, peppers, and crab. She subbed in one of the quirky other pastas on the menu for the capellini. She was more impressed by the pasta than the sauce but enjoyed it nonetheless. For dessert we shared a cannoli that was served with a citrus tinged ricotta. This was light and flavorful and perfect with a cup of coffee. We got out of there for a perfectly affordable $58 + tip. That's less than we spent at any of the other MA or CH places we have checked out once you factor in overpriced cocktails. All in all, it was a very good meal at a great location. I am really hopeful that it draws more of a crowd because I cannot see it surviving with one or two parties a night. We will go there again and bring friends.
(4)Claude H.
Tuesday night in June. Restaurant is not crowded at all, just a few patrons in. The service was highly attentive, unobtrusive and helpful, between the waitress and busser. They've got it down to a smooth operation, which is great because it mirrors the quality of the food and the quiet comfort of the interior. The salmon carpaccio antipasti was a full plate of fanned salmon covering a slightly citrus hinting sauce, with arugula and capers on top. Clean, pungent and with just right creaminess in the salmon this was a smile making start to dinner. My father had the lamb shank which was, as other Yelpers have said, fall off the bone done. Really full of flavor and shorn of unnecessary fattiness, served over rice (arborio?) and with the clear stock. Perfect. Really, which was surprising given that it is summer. Great job, chef. My linguini adriatica had plenty of shellfish over al dente linguini that had just the right bit of bite and thickness, and it was perfect with the white wine sauce. The broth seemed to have gone through a sieve ir chinoise, and it smelled like the beach on a clear morning. Finishing up, I had one of the better tiramisus I've had in quite a while. It tasted so much better than it looks, not that it looked bad, but in all its airy chocolateness I didn't expect that wow taste from that 'eh' looking dessert. Only low note: coffee was a bit thin. Otherwise, a definite return to spot, with bottles of wine in tow.
(4)Jillian N.
Went last night for my husband's birthday dinner, just the two of us. We sat on their charming patio, which is lit with pretty string lights and a little away from the noise of the street. When we got there, we were the only folks on the patio, but it quickly filled up with other 7:00 reservations. I have to say I was not as impressed with the service as others have been. Our waitress was very sweet, but things were quite slow; it took quite a while to get water and a corkscrew for our wine. It's one thing to have an unobtrusive or relaxed take, but they just seemed unprepared for the number of diners they had and overwhelmed. We were even told at one point that the food would be a while because the kitchen was backed up. The food was good, but did not blow me away. We shared the buffala mozzarella appetizer, which was quite yummy. My husband had the veal saltimbocca, which he said was great, and I had the blue crab capellini, which was tasty, but could have used a little more flavorwise; it was lacking in much of the arugula pesto I was looking forward to. The chocolate lava cake was OK, not great. I'd definitely give Trattoria Moma another chance, but it won't be going into our regular restaurant rotation.
(3)Dave W.
We invited 4 friends to dine with us. All of us were impressed with the freshly prepared food and the attentive service from our waiter, Nick. The Surf and Turf (Scallops) and Brussel Sprouts was among the specials and was cooked to perfection. The Trattoria is a Mount Airy gem where we dine frequently. And it's BYOB.
(5)Kelly M.
The ambiance is intimate, our waiter was great, and all the food was absolutely amazing! We had smoked Mozzarella, calamari, veal, and a cannoli. I will definitely be back to try their other menu items!
(5)Randy K.
This is an outstanding example of an Authentic Italian trattoria, down to the house made bread and the no rush check. The food stands out with attentive detail orientated imaginative cuisine. All pasta is house made with a wonderful bright flavorful red sauce, house made. Have had the lamb shank in past visits excellent. If they are known for anything it is delicious seafood, say branzino with shrimp over lemon fettuccine. Excellent calamari as an appetizer. Great specials grilled octopus with zucchini spears and roasted potatoes for a starter and the house made linguine in a white wine broth with little neck clams, scallops, and a half of lobster! Wow! Wonderful food. Tiramisu home made again and a great cap to a wonderful meal. And BYOB and reasonable. Nice atmosphere. A true neighborhood gem that is getting out of of the hood traffic to seek out. Reservations a must on the weekends. Go and enjoy.
(5)Alex F.
Delicious, reasonably priced food served in a charming atmosphere! Potentially the best Italian I've had! The noodles are homemade and exquisite, as is the bread served before the meal. While it may be hard, make sure to leave room for dessert. I had the tres leches cake and it was mouthwatering. I'm sure the other dessert options are delicious as well. It's a lovely spot to sip coffee, savor something sweet, and reflect on a great meal.
(5)Kim P.
Do you like BYOs? Do you like pasta made from scratch that same day? Do you like to not spend a s**tton of money on your dinner? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you should probably try Trattoria Moma as soon as possible. I went last night with my neighborhood ladies group and it was just a really super fine dining experience. No corkage fee. Eeee! All sorts of pastas made fresh with quite delish homemade sauces. The five of us passed our plates around the table and tried each others and they were all super yums. *Note, there were lots of other choices on the menu besides pasta, but it is just what we all happened to order. I personally had the gnocchi with a gorgonzola cream sauce and I am still thinking about it today. I am also thinking about the FRESHLY BAKED BREAD served with olive oil and vinegar. You could totally tell it was homemade. For the dessert, we each ordered one and I am happy to say it was the perfect amount...not super big but not super pricey either...just $4 each! We each paid $20 for our dinner (excluding tip); a total bargain for a big bowl of fresh pasta and dessert! Only things I wish were different....refills on the bread basket, perhaps a cheese plate comprised of fantabulous Italian cheeses (of which there are many), and a bucket of ice to keep white wine chilly. But they like JUST opened and the experience was practically seamless, which is rare these days when a restaurant first opens. I shall be back for more. Glad it is just down the street from me!
(5)Jeffrey H.
Wow- what a terrific meal, lovely setting and enjoyable service. Warm, crusty bread with a house made bean dip surrounded by olive oil and balsamic was given as a complementary starter. It was divine. I had a pasta special with escargot and a diver scallop. Luscious and delicate sauce with an excellent linguine. A lightly chilled, seafood appetizer with calamari and scallops was superbly prepared. It could have easily passed as a main course. The calamari was as tender and tasty as any I've ever tried. The menu pricing is a bargain for the quality of the food. BYOB. My friend and I both were thrilled with our meals.
(5)Louis H.
Our recent meal at Trattoria Moma was outstanding. We went at the recommendation of some good friends who couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed their meal, and we were not disappointed. The arugula salad was fresh, delicious, and beautiful. We followed the salad with the spinach gnocchi with duck ragout, and a lobster ravioli special. The pastas were so delicious that I'm sure I cant express with words how much we enjoyed them. The amount of work put in to making fresh pasta was totally apparent. Pasta dishes were followed by the chicken sausage entree that was prepared perfectly and served beautifully. Every bite of food was wonderful and I would avidly recommend Trattoria Moma to anyone and everyone.
(5)Brian Z.
Good food, great service. Homemade pasta was excellent. Was first time there. Will definitely go back.
(4)Ann M.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our first dinner at this charming new BYOB in our neighborhood. We shared a beet, goat cheese and almond salad, I chose a blue crab and sundried tomato fettucine, he had a mushroom risotto, and we split a side of broccoli rabe with orange oil. One of the evening's specials included a roasted cauliflower and artichoke salad. The server very kindly arranged a side of this for us. The fettucine and the cauliflower were both absolutely delicious, the risotto a bit under-seasoned. Service was excellent and we look forward to returning. Next time, we will make sure that we leave room for dessert-- the couple at the next table reported that their hazelnut tiramisu and tres leches cake were both excellent.
(4)Lisa H.
I still think this place is great and a totally super deal for the quality of the food on offer. Everything I've said stands, but now I want to add that they've put together a really lovely patio for outdoor dining. We ate outside this weekend and it was great. Food was super as always. Pan seared mozzeralla special antipasto -- deeelish. Salads -- all great. Lamb, salmon and a made to order vegetarian pasta. Thumbs up. Lemon mousse, tiramisu and nona's cake for dinner -- all lovely. Espresso -- kept me up all night, just as I would have hoped! Service, good as always, even with a missing waitperson.
(5)Androo J.
never got a chance to eat here. reservation was for 7:45. we arrived, they were not near ready for us. they had us standing in between the area of the front door and the other diners for about 15 minutes. we asked if we could stand in the area in the back of the restaurant so as not to be completely in the way of the staff and patrons. no dice. we asked if they would call us when the table was ready rather than stand with our butts in other diners' faces. we went to another nearby restaurant for drinks but ended up eating there instead. the hostess called us at 8:45 to say our table was ready. no thanks..
(1)Barbara M.
We went to dinner early tonight at Trattoria Momo and it was like private dining. The food was so good that there should have been a line out the door. I loved the beet appetizer. My husband thought the crab and corn soup was excellent, but the fresh grilled mozzarella won the prize at our table. Our entrees included house made pasta, lobster ravioli, and roasted duck. What a delightful dinner on Germantown Ave. Mt. Airy, Pa.
(5)Seth L.
Hands down best chow in Mount Airy. The wild mushroom pasta was substantial and flavorful. The lemon pasta that accompanied the Branzino screamed fresh. And the wait-staff and ambience were center-city worthy. I only wish they had more vegetarian meal options...
(5)Gina D.
Exquisite. Authentic. Just go here! I tried out this new restaurant in the former location of Umbria last night. I'll admit I'm not generally excited about going out for Italian food because it is one of the cuisines I cook a lot at home and after living many years in Europe, I'm usually disappointed by Americanized Italian food. Well, thankfully I didn't let that keep me away. The restaurant is absolutely wonderful. The ambiance is dark and romantic; it feels very sophisticated, yet not snooty. You are welcomed by homemade bread, ready to eat as is or dipped in the heavenly olive oil, salt and Balsamic vinegar. Similar to restaurants in Italy, the pasta is considered a "first course" to be eaten before the meat or fish course, but the five people in my party ordered only pasta and the portions were ample enough to stand alone. All of the pasta is made by the chef, and each dish is prepared when you order it, which means you can ask the chef to tweak it to meet your preferences/dietary needs. The other side to that is that you may have to wait a little longer for your food to come out, but with the lovely ambiance and bread...who cares!! I had wild mushroom ravioli with truffle oil. It was TO DIE FOR. I got nibbles of everyone's dishes and each one was as fantastic as the other. I had a crème brûlée done perfectly and my friends seemed to enjoy their tiramisu. This is very close to my experiences eating in Italy. If you are looking for the Olive Garden, keep walking. If you want high quality, authentic Italian food, run to Trattoria Moma. It is reasonably priced and BYOB as well! Bravo!
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