Let me start out by saying that nothing about our experience was bad, but it wasn't amazing or outstanding either--Everyone in the Northeast LOVES Macaroni's but it just fell short for me, as someone who is a regular foodie. Food was okay, drinks were okay, service was great. Again, this is in no way a bad review, but if you're willing to leave the NE there are just so many better restaurants for the price point. I had the chicken parm, which was huge and certainly enough for leftovers (which I always appreciate) but flavor was nothing to write home about. Clams casino were good, and the Caesar salad was nice as well. Like I said, everything was just okay. The dining room is sleek and the ambiance is good, but overall it just fell short of what everyone RAVES about. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised here. I had heard mixed reviews so I didn't have high expectations. I went with a group of 6 friends. We were seated in a nice corner booth with plenty of room The room had a large party also so it was a bit loud. My friends all enjoyed their cocktails. Lol none for me as I was driving. The food was very good. The presentation was beautiful! My salad had nice fresh lettuce with several slices of citrus, nuts and burrata. I also enjoyed the lobster bisque. It was flavorful and had bits of lobster. Two of us had chicken parm and pasta which was hugh. Both took 1/2 home. They both enjoyed it The Brussels sprouts and apples was also tasty. One of my friends had the pasta carbonara which was more like caci Di peppi. It didn't have a lot of pancetta. The gelato was yummy. It came with three big scoops-chocolate, vanilla and salted caramel. We had 2 servers-a man and a woman. The woman was very nice. The man rushed us for the minute we sat down. He didn't give any time to look at the menu before asking if we were ready to order. While we were eating dessert, he told us people were waiting for the table. It's not the place to go if you want to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. Street parking is available but it was pretty full. People park in the shopping center next door but two of the hostesses said they do ticket and tow cars. One told me it was in to park in funeral home or school across the street. read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Autumn Harvest Salad - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Macaroni's has that warm, classic Philly Italian vibe that makes you settle in right away. I ordered the lobster ravioli, and it was really good, rich and flavorful. I just wished it had a bit more lobster to really elevate it. Even an option to add extra lobster or a tail would take it from great to exceptional. 8/10. My friend had the pasta bolognese with mafaldine noodles, hearty, well-seasoned, and comforting. Another 8/10 dish. The service was wonderful. Our waiter was such a kind, attentive gentleman and really added to the experience. Overall, Macaroni's delivers quality Italian food, a cozy atmosphere, and genuinely great service. I'd definitely return, especially if they let me pile on more lobster next time. read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Server Jill made the best drinks. Food was delicious. This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back!! This is a must try!!! Ambiance is amazing!! read more

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Visited restaurant to celebrate my friends birthday. First, let me say that the staff were friendly, efficient and professional. Mr Esposito was not our waiter, but stopped by our table and just inquired how everything was going.....just a really friendly man. Sadly the food was just average....nothing special. Truthfully, I have had better food at Olive Garden. The dining area was beautiful. The best thing about Macaroni's are the wait staff. Food not so good......wait staff excellent! read more

Macaroni's is a gem, their menu has an excellent choice from appetizers to their Main course and delicious cheesecake for dessert! Can't miss when you go there? The staff is always attentive and the Ambiance is relaxing! read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Date night - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We visited on a Friday evening with reservations and were sat immediately. I had made reservations for the high top tables which were by the bar. No complaints about the seating but the table felt a little small in my opinion. I think next time I'll reserve a seat in the dining room instead. Our waiter and his assistant were attentive and friendly. The cocktails were decent (8/10). The complimentary bread with peppers was a nice start. We ordered a couple apps that were pretty good too. For our meals we ordered the vodka rigatoni with chicken and the filet special. The rigatoni was very good and chicken cooked perfectly. The steak was a little disappointing. We ordered it medium, which it was, but the top looked charred and unfortunately the burnt flavor was tasted with each bite. I thought if we cut the burnt portion off then it wouldn't be an issue but strangely enough I could still taste it. For dessert we tried the strawberry cake which was very good. My husband was wishing for a larger piece! A little pricey but decent food for a nice night out. read more

First time at Macaroni's and I thought I walked into an NYC restaurant. The decor and ambiance was top notch and I can see why it's so popular during the dinner hour. The food was excellent and the crème brûlée cake sealed the deal. After dinner, we stepped out into the lounge and continued our night there. It was a good time and I would come back to try the pizza. Service from Vinny was great! read more

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After having Macaroni's on my list for such a long time, I'm so glad I finally made it there. I was so excited to have found such a gem in the northeast area of Philly! Macaroni's definitely gives a center city high end vibe but in such an accessible location for this area of the city. The ambiance inside is impeccable, it feels very moody and private. But the star of the show was definitely the Lobster Ravioli that I tried - it was probably one of the best ones I've had. The sauce on the plate particularly was so good! The service was a little slow but it wasn't a bother honestly, we can all use a little slower dinner time sometimes. The staff was great and very nice though. read more

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A small-looking place on the outside opens up to a large and versatile space on the inside. There are seating options from the dining room (more formal), restaurant, indoor bar, outdoor bar, and outdoor tables. We only encountered the nicest, most helpful, and knowledgeable staff while we were here. We came for lunch and sat at the outdoor bar, (which because of the season was more indoor, but has floor to ceiling windows which made us stil feel like we were outside. Sean took care of us and he was amazing. We would love to come back and have him again! He recommended some great food and drink options, which we had to try them all! Our food was amazing, and going at lunch time gave us the highest quality food for lunchtime prices. We had so many amazing things, the only thing we didn't have was dessert but we took their famous Crème Brûlée Cake to go so we will be trying that and reporting back! Do not drive by this place without stopping in! You have to experience the fantastic Italian food coming out of this restaurant! read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great place in the Northeast. Center city atmosphere, top notch food, service. My wife's favorite for valentines. Highly recommended.

We had a large party during the very busy holiday lunch time. The service... the food and the atmosphere incredible!

I have dreams about this place I love the food so much. This place actually can't eat calamari anywhere else after having it here. Everything is delicious! Drinks on point. The only down side is the location is a little out the way- but so worth the ride. Yum yum yum!! read more

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I have ordered takeout in the past from here . The food was excellent. However for my limited budget, many full course meals are quite expensive. read more

Found this restaurant online. We went there for my wife's birthday. A wonderful experience all the way around. We sat in the inside dining area. We loved the atmosphere of the whole area there. The dim lights. The small light at the table. The table setting. All added to this experience. Tony was an excellent server. Thank you. We started out with the eggplant stack. What an appetizer. Absolutely delicious!! For dinner, I ordered the Lobster Ravioli and my wife ordered the Chicken Parm. WOW! It just kept getting better. For dessert, we shared the Crème Brûlée cake that was a suggestion from our server. A perfect end to a perfect meal. Our compliments to the Chef for everything. We look forward to another visit in the future. We can't wait to try some other options on the menu. We highly recommend this restaurant. From drinks and appetizers, to dessert, you will not be disappointed. read more

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It's always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent service with a delicious meal . Atmosphere is very nice. Will be returning for sure. Thank you read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - The best steak in Philly. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Veal parm was excellent just got a simple salad and some roasted hot fingers followed by some spumoni read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If I could rate 100 stars I would. The food here is genuinely the best food I've ever had in my life. It's so hard to find such good food with even better incredible staff. Everyone there makes you feel so welcome. The outdoor dining takes you to an oasis feeling. So clean, so vibrant and the vibes are just incredible. I've already recommended multiple families to come and I'll have to try to not come every weekend because I crave the eggplant stack and vodka sauce. Also for the kids we ordered chicken and French fry's and those were also delicious and you could tell the prepping and care that went into such a small dish like that. read more

Macaroni's Restaurant - Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Reservation said in door dining. Seated at the "indoor" bar in a table for four that should be a table for two. Unable to have a conversation due to the noise. The reservation should have specified that we were in the bar. FYI we spent $250 for this lack luster "fine dining". The food was still good and the waiter as well. I've been coming here since the early 1990's and this was a disappointing experience. read more

My sister and I decided to come here for lunch today, and we are both happy that we did. The staff were all very nice, mannerly, attentive and helpful. They all seemed to work very well together, making things run smoothly. We shared a Brussels Sprouts appetizer and it was delicious. I really liked the added apples and pancetta. My steak was cooked just right and my fries were very tasty. I believe they were truffle fries. My sister enjoyed her lobster ravioli, and after having a taste, so did I. We shared a crème brûlée cake with coffee and they went very well together. The cake had the right amount of sweetness and the coffee seemed fresh, too. The atmosphere is a little too dim for me but that is a personal preference. My sister actually likes it that way. The decor is cute with the old time black and white photos. Check them out! read more

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This place checks off all the boxes! This is only my 2nd time here and I am already looking forward to going back again! We took our friends with us and they loved it too! The house salad w the dressing is perfect as was the chicken parm. The dessert of chocolate cake and caramel ice cream was the cherry on top of the meal! The food, the excellent attentive server Vinny and cool vibe make this spot a gem! read more

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So funny that the review right before this talks about the Lobster Ravioli. Me too-only my experience was a little different. I went with friends. Ordered the Lobster Ravioli ENTREE. Got FOUR Ravioli for $27.00-FOUR small ravioli. Didn't make a fuss because I was with other people and didn't want to spoil their experience but won't be going back! FYI I have gotten good Lobster Ravioli from Trader Joe's. $4.99 for half a pound. So read all those five star reviews with a grain of salt. read more

What a delicious and refreshing option for the northeast. Plenty of parking Outdoor options Reservations recommended read more

Hidden gem in the Far Northeast! The food was delicious and our waiter Vincenzo made the night special. It was a friend's birthday and he made them feel so like the star of the show. Vincenzo is a professional, so definitely ask for him. read more

Food was amazing everything was perfect. The service was great very friendly. And the ambiance was beautiful. It's just that the booth tables are too small no room. read more

Food and services are great outside dining is nice love this place fine dining drinks are good

I came here yesterday with my family for dinner. They renovated the interior and it looks fabulous! Everything we ordered was delicious. We especially love the complimentary roasted peppers and bread. The service as always was very attentive and nice. read more

Classic Italian food done with an elegant flare. I've only had my food to go but when I go for pick up I see a beautiful, ambient restaurant with a bar area. It's dimly lit and pristine. Food is always well made. You can tell the chef has some culinary experience with fine dining. A hidden gem in the Northeast/Old Bustleton area. read more

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Food is excellent with a +! The server was very knowledgeable with the items on the menu and was very helpful with our choices! Be back as soon as possible! read more

Very impressed! Ample seating and great vibes. Such a cozy and modern spot, not like your more formal or traditional Italian restaurant like Toscano's. All the food we ate was light, crisp, airy, and absolutely amazing! I highly recommend their wood fired pizza and flavorful salads. Drinks were top notch. This is a great date night spot, and I'm happy to come here again and again! read more

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Tony and Gio were amazing! 1st time here and we will most certainly be back. Thank you so much! The food was delicious and the customer service was outstanding! Top tier read more

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My first time there for my birthday and I am in love! The food was amazing, the drinks were perfect, the space is beautiful and the service was impeccable. I'm so happy I found this gem so close to me. I will revisit often. read more

Great food. Newly decorated and elegant. Friendly staff. Our go to place for special occasions

It was my first time coming here. My first impression when I walked in was that this place seems very romantic especially for couples. When we got seated outside it was really pretty and I would say the food is good quality as well. Even though that there is small portions, I feel like it's a place to chill and hang out with friends. I would definitely recommend this place read more

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I submitted a reservation online for 4 people for a birthday dinner last night (5/4/2025) in your dining room. Upon arrival, we were seated at a high top table in the bar area. I told your hostess that my reservation was for the dining room and she told me it was full and would not even attempt to accommodate us. The bar area was extremely loud with rude patrons, even banging into us and our table. I submitted a contact us form on your website last night to relay the horrible experience we had. The only response I received today was an automated email thanking me for dining in your dining room, which never happened!!! And to top it off, my birthday was not even recognized. read more

This is my absolute favorite place. Everytime I dine I feel as if I'm treated like a queen. The food is always so amazing. They make my dirty Martini the best. I also found my new favorite wine there. They go above and beyond. The ambiance is amazing as well. read more

We took my Aunt here for lunch for her 89th birthday and boy was it good! We received top notch service from the time we walked in. We ordered the roasted Brussels Sprouts as an appetizer; they were delicious, I highly recommend. Between the three of us we had eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, and a veal dish. Absolutely delicious with a generous portion! We ended our meal with the waiter bringing out a slice of cake with a lit birthday candle at our request in order to sing happy birthday to my Aunt. Excellent place to dine; loved their food! read more

Excellent food and service! Great ambience Prices are high, not unfair - but spendy, so be ready read more

Great atmosphere! I took my wife here for her birthday dinner. We ordered appetizers, calamari and Brussel sprouts. They were both gone within minutes. My wife ordered the Italiano which consisted of sausage, meatball, rigatoni and ricotta cheese. Large portions so she could not finish it. I ordered the braised short rib and it was amazing. Perfectly cooked flat noodles with a brown sauce with nice chunks or short rib. My daughter ordered penne vodka. Again nice size portions and we had to take the rest home. Great way to finish things off with some tiramisu and lemon torta. We will be back to try new Items on the menu! read more

We went here to celebrate my son's 16th birthday. The restaurant is strategically designed to accommodate diverse customers. One side of indoor dining has the bar and high tops for casual diners. The other side of the restaurant is more formal and intimate. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and did an excellent job explaining what to expect. The food was delicious as it was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The fish special was fresh, flavorful, juicy and seared well. The ribeye special was seasoned well, juicy and cooked to a perfect medium. Dessert was also amazing (chocolate cake and tiramisu ). Definitely adding this to my list of local restaurants to visit for a great dinner. Unfortunately I was too busy enjoying the food to take pictures to share. read more