Great place and an amazing ambiance! The menu has so many good Greek dishes to try! Definitely get the 4 sampler of dips, the flaming cheese and plus the cocktails. Would definitely visit, but hopefully we are not rushed like last time! read more

3.5 stars. Nice ambiance, but that's really it. I will say that the waitstaff here are great - there are no photos upstairs so the host sat us downstairs and told us to roam around for pics before it got busy (we were a group of college girls celebrating a birthday lol), and our server kept checking in, bringing us refills of pita, bumping the kitchen, etc. She was the MVP! As for food, nothing was impressive, and in a city with many great Mediterranean restaurants, this would not be my pick for food. The spreads could have been from a supermarket, the spanakopita was under seasoned and had no cheese in the filling, the halloumi was very salty and otherwise not seasoned, I could go on. Plus, it took forever to get our food - we got two items, and over an hour later hadn't received anything else. We didn't get the other dishes until our server bumped the kitchen, plus she had to go upstairs to the kitchen herself to get the (raw!) crudite platter when they didn't bring it after she put it in multiple times. We didn't mind sitting and chatting, but it was 3 hours from the start of our reservation until we were done because of how slow everything was, and nothing was all that amazing. Would come back here for another birthday/photo op as it's a fun place to celebrate something, but would not if you're looking for great food. read more

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I came with a large group to celebrate some engagements and it was such a fun time. The drinks were made very well I got the forbidden fig and the apollos which I liked better. The food we just ordered a bunch of things to share. I especially liked the skewers the best and the hummus and tzatziki. The service was great. Pete did a great job paying attention and making sure we have everything we needed. At the end they came out with sparklers to celebrate which was super cute. I would definitely recommend coming here for a celebration. read more

Mona - Gyro Dumplings - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The experience is fun because of the decor and vibe of the place, but none of the food is very good, especially for the price!

Had reservations.....we seated immediately.. Decorated throughout ...very charming ! Angeline our waitress was very helpful .. Went sort of tapas as we ordered 4 different items to share with.... Food is fresh as comes out quickly & hot !! Tried the APPOLOS PASSION cocktail as half price & tasty ... Reccommend totally read more

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We were fortunate enough to land two seats at the bar right around 8:00 PM on a Friday evening. The bar staff was engaging and knowledgeable. Our cocktails were delicious and well-balanced (The Spicy Meli Marg for me and the Forbidden Fig for him). Two separate bartenders made our two rounds, and both times our cocktails tasted equally the same. I love consistency! The food was a bit of a miss. The Hummus (a bit on the thin side) and Tzatziki (not overly garlicky) were okay. We split the Lobster Pappardelle, which turned out to be a rather small portion and salty as all get-out. We had trouble finishing it. I would be remiss if I didn't comment on how beautiful the atmosphere is. It reminded us of our Grecian honeymoon. No detail was spared with the décor, lighting, and tables/chairs. Even the bar stools were swanky. As the evening progressed, it felt like more of a club than a restaurant. The age bracket was 20's to early 30's. Lots of beautiful people enjoying blowing off some Friday steam! We will return for cocktails if we find ourselves in the area again. read more

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Standouts from the menu were the strawberry mocktail, tzatziki, and the braised lamb. Lamb was overpriced but really delicious. We also had the flaming saganaki (not pictured) because it was vital to give my bff a taste of home away from home for her birthday. Our server was fine, and the people-watching was excellent. So many people dressed to impress, it was a bit like realizing repeatedly that my closet's most over the top outfit would still have been tame compared to what I saw. We witnessed one girl make her entire group of friends wait while she had her photo taken in front of the tree by the hostess stand. Pose after pose, showing more leg, reviewing pix and repeat it all over again. This went on for at least 20 minutes. Homegirl's onlyfans must be legit. Anyway, I knew from their Instagram it would be a party atmosphere after 10pm. That's when the dancers come out and do their thing. I didn't realize an 8:30pm reservation would also mean not being able to hear my friends speaking across the table from me. I sank into the vibe, and I def recommend it for the atmosphere if you're a certain type of person looking for a certain kind of evening! read more

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Saw some mixed reviews on yelp and google but wanted to give this spot a chance. Restaurant is beautiful inside especially downstairs area. I requested seating there but was told they were converting that into a speakeasy type situation soon while upstairs is getting a stage built. So we sat on the first floor and despite having many open tables, were squished into a tight area in middle of 2 other tables. Food was below average. Not one thing I loved. Octopus which they said was a speciality didn't taste fresh. Drink was ok, I had the recommended one as well. With so many phenomenal Mediterranean options in the city I won't be returning here unfortunately. read more

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The ambiance may aim for "upscale," but the experience starts falling apart the moment you're greeted by the hostess. Her attitude was dismissive, cold, and completely out of place for a restaurant trying to deliver high-end hospitality. Management should be far more selective when hiring front-of-house staff, because the hostess is the first impression -- and in this case, it reflected poorly on the entire restaurant. We lost our appetite and ended up leaving -- not just because we didn't get the table we wanted, but because the entire mood was ruined by the hostess's attitude. We were refused a booth because it was for five people while an identical booth nearby sat four people. When we pointed that out, the hostess admitted it but said she needed to keep the other booth open "just in case." For an upscale restaurant, that level of inconsistency and dismissive treatment is unacceptable. I guess the management just do not care that the hostess is the face of the restaurant, and first impressions matter. read more

Super nice place. Perfect for a date night. We started with a taste of everything. You get to pick 4 dips and you get pita pieces/veggies with which to dip. It's a pretty big helping. I got the lemon herb soup and grilled octopus over mashed potatoes. Very delicious. The octopus was super different. I haven't been eating octopus for long so I feel like I just keep experiencing new inventive ways for it to be made. My wife got some feta/spinach flakey crusted things that were delicious. We ended up stuffed and we only got appetizers and starters. Servers were super quick. There were a lot of people on staff. Everyone that walked passed asked if we needed anything. Finally my wife left her purse. They called right away to let us know. Thank goodness we weren't out of the parking garage yet! I def go here again for a special occasion. read more

This place is beautiful. Its such a nice place to have dinner or grab a drink. Perfect date spot. The food is really good. I recommend sharing a bunch of plates. The drinks are great and they have a mocktail section of the menu. The waitress we had (I wish I got her name) was so nice and helpful with recommendations. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful! Great for SM pictures upstairs and downstairs. It's on Chestnut Street so parking lots are recommended if driving. Service was okay. Not as attention as I would have wanted. The food for me was just okay. Nothing was too exciting and sort of bland. Portions were small. The fig cocktail & hummus appetizer was my favorite! If you go for drinks, I approve! read more

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We checked out Mona for my friend's birthday the other night and we loved it! We ordered a spread trio, the octopus, xoriatiki salad, kolokithokeftedes, dolmades, loukaniko and some souvlaki. Everything was delicious! The servers were all very nice and we enjoyed the birthday light service. The interior was beautifully designed with florals and lighting was beautiful. read more

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I do want to preface that the company I was with was fantastic and I had a wonderful evening with them! Mona is a newer concept in Philly and gives off Miami/club vibes. The space is huge and the bar itself is beautifully carved. The live music from the saxophone artist was a really nice treat! They did a great job with bringing out sparklers for a birthday! A Little of Everything - the baba ghanoush was excellent Grilled Octopus - I really enjoyed this and thought it was charred perfectly Pasta Primavera - felt like the sauce wasn't fresh Shrimp Cocktail - it seemed like the shrimp was sitting out all day I don't know if its because its so loud and dark but we were missing cutlery and glasses for the table. It took quite some time to track our server down to ask for these, especially when we had to replace our cutlery as meals/dessert came out. read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner. I had reservations and was seated right away, which is always a plus. The food was good and came out quickly. I wasn't a fan of the cocktails, though. My friend had planned a surprise birthday cake, but unfortunately, the staff forgot to bring it out, which was a bit of a letdown. Still, I enjoyed the overall experience. read more

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Overall: (4/5) Ambience: 10/10 The atmosphere is amazing chic, stylish, and lively with the perfect balance of energy and intimacy. It's a great place to grab a drink, catch up with friends, or enjoy a nightcap. Food: 6/10 The food was just okay not bad, but not particularly memorable either. While the presentation was nice, the flavors didn't stand out, and for the price, I expected more. I wouldn't come here for a full dinner, but the appetizers were solid, making it a great spot for small bites alongside drinks. Service: 10/10 Service was excellent! The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming making sure we had a great experience from start to finish. Even with a busy crowd, they were on point. Overall:Mona is perfect for drinks, appetizers, and a nightcap but not my first choice for dinner. If you're looking for a trendy spot with great vibes and cocktails, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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Visited Mona for the first time. They have more of an American Mediterranean food feel. The place is located right across from the old Macys and has a great internal ambiance. The first floor has a bar and the lighting on top of the bar is amazing. They have these amazing colorful trees that really add to the ambience. The bottom floor has the restrooms and small bar. The place seems like it has a good lounge feel to it. Our waitress was very helpful and kind. The Baklava old fashioned was too sweet for me. We started with some appetizers- Tessera, saganaki, mujaddara, grilled octopus. The grilled octopus was pretty tasty. I really liked the lemon I could put on top of the dish (really made it taste better). For the tessera we got the tirokafteri, hummus, babba ganoush, and the lefka fasolia. My favorite one out of all the spreads was the tiroaftereri which was a very spicy feta. The saganaki was presented then it was burnt. I felt like the show was interesting but the feta cheese was too salty! The mujaddara was a dish of lentils and rice. The dish also contained turnip. The grilled pita that came with that dish was pretty amazing. The mujaddara was my favorite vegetarian dish that our table ordered because it was so delicious. For the entrees we got the lobster pappardelle, branzino, and youvetsi. We also ordered a side of horta. The lobster pappardelle is the entree to order. It had a lot of lobster and was very tasty. The branzino had way too many bones that were hard to get out. I did like how it was topped with gremolata. I don't really like when branzino is full fillet with the eyes. The youvetsi was lamb stew with orzo. I really liked how it was such a different taste than I was used to. The horta had amazing tasting wild greens. The desserts included baklava and pistachio gelato. I really liked how tasty the balaclava was. The gelato was so thick and really tasted like pistachio. read more

Came through for our anni and first things first: the ambiance does NOT disappoint. They went in on the Mediterranean style and the lighting were all a chefs kiss. We had a okay seat by the back window. Food: pretty good. The lamb tho...lit! The hummus to share was okay. Drinks: very cute and I love me a cocktail with some drama which they do have. They do have a speakeasy that opens at a certain time and the whole restaurant start their turn up too with music and even dimmer lights. Def will be back for some vibes and cocktails. read more

It's very nice for an Instagram post. The service was decent and the food was ok. I think overall I would've expected more creative dishes and more vegetarian options. The drinks were also just ok. Given the prime location and the trendy atmosphere, was hoping for a little more wow. Maybe I'm setting the expectations too high but overall it was meh. read more

Dips were very tasty and filling! We got shrimp kebab, watermelon salad, and cheesecake as well. It tasted ok but didn't stand out. Read about it in the inquirer and wanted to try read more

Mona - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried Mona out over the weekend and had a very pleasant experience overall! The managers were very accommodating and attentive!! And our server Catherine amazing!!! She definitely went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant experience. She gave her recommendations and never rushed us!! The food overall was pretty decent as well!! I will say my favorite would be the beef kabob ! The chips are salty so leave that behind. The lamb was good. But I would've definitely selected something else. My date loved the lobster pasta! And the expresso martini with tequila was by far exquisite!!! The ambience is instagram worthy! Beautiful! read more

Mona - Expresso Martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

service was horrible. really horrible. did not have a chance to complete meal so cannot comment on food. told them when we arrived that we had 1 hour because of theater tix. we left after an hour having been served two starters and no entrees. i do not think the server understands English very well and may have just not understood what i was saying. read more

Food and drinks were good. Their espresso martini was so tasty! Some strobe lights went off during our dinner which was a little confusing but other than that the experience was good. read more

Mona - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am in love with this Restaurant! I am always looking for a great Happy Hour experience when I come to the city for work. I was immediately drawn in due to the gorgeous decor at the entrance. I am so glad I decided to check it out. The Ambiance, food and bartender were all superb! I will be bringing my coworkers here! read more

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When looking at restaurants to dine near my hotel, I took a chance on Mona. The reviews are very scattered, with some pretty negative and concerning reviews. However, the restaurant was packed and I didn't think it could be awful of so many people were still going! My friend and I ordered their tzatziki, salad, roasted Chicken, and spanakopita. The Tzatziki seemed watered down and was a little disappointing. I love Costco, and I think their tzatziki is better...but they don't sell it with fresh pitas and veggies...:). Their salad was served with a dressing similar to what you dip bread it. I enjoyed it and was surprised by the large portion. The roasted chicken was served with roasted potato wedges, broccoli, and green beans. I found the chicken to be moist, flavorful, and filling! I appreciated the sides that accompanied the chicken too! All in all, I had a decent time dining here. It does get very loud and most of the guest were on the younger end. read more

I had one of the best experiences yesterday with my coworkers. I visit Mona a lot as their cocktails are not only delicious, but they're carefully crafted and beautiful as well. Our bartender was Cristos i believe his name was and his colleague. The service was excellent, we also got to meet the manager for the evening who was also very lovely. Cristos has made suggestions of drinks and food and they were both a HIT. He was attentive and very helpful As always the ambiance was beautiful and smells amazing in there. read more

Came here with my grandma because she absolutely had to know what was going on inside of this place, perplexed by the giant statues outside. We agreed to get drinks, quickly learning that it's a Greek tapas bar. A bit pricey for me, but otherwise an excellent date spot. The food is meant to be shared, the tables are small and intimate and the drinks are STRONG. Low dramatic lighting, and music just loud enough to keep everyone's conversations relatively private. The vibe here is kinda like a fairy's garden at night. I didn't get a chance to explore the downstairs venue or the seat upstairs. Our waitress was very polite. read more

I visited Mona two times and really enjoyed it. Mona is different from other Philly restaurants, it gives me Miami vibes with the lighting, trees and flowers. I believe after 9 PM on weekends the dancers and live musicians come out. Both times I ordered the appetizer "a little of everything" - you get to pick 4 dips out of 6 options. I tried the hummus, babba ganoush, taziki, tirokafteri, and melitzano. All were pretty good but the babba ganoush was definitely my favorite. Other appetizers we got was the grilled octopus , Greek fries and shrimp saganaki. For main course we got the chicken kabab, shrimp kabab, branzino and roasted lemon herb chicken. I usually love octopus but this one wasn't my favorite- was a little burnt and didn't blow me away. The branzino was definitely my favorite and was very tender and flavorful. Definitely recommend the branzino! Both times the service was fast and efficient. Overall I have had a great experience at Mona! read more

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Beautiful place, but food was very underwhelming. The only dish I would give 5 stars are the lamb lollipops. The sides took me out, especially when I saw what they considered "Mediterranean rice". It resembled more of a school lunch side with peas in it. The apps were ok too, just pricey for the amount that they give. Also, if you are only a party of 2, be prepared that you may bump elbows with the tables next to you as they are placed so close together. Our server, although his first day was super prompt and attentive. read more

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Great spot for dinner with friends. We ordered a bunch of dishes: from mussels, to the hummus sampler to the branzino and everything was flawless. No notes. Server was great and everything came out pretty fast. My only critique would be my mojito. It wasn't good and very sour but would def come back! read more

Michele and Christos are the bartenders to see when you are in Philly! The drinks were pure perfection! They have a happy hour that was wonderful, the atmosphere can't be beat, but I am telling you the service at the bar WILL bring you back! Can't wait to return! read more

Mona - The best drinks! - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was excellent, server was amazing and helpful because it was our first time, the atmosphere space was like outside in the Middle East like, stars in the sky, music was also cultural And warm, i definitely recommend. read more

Mona - Shrimp Orecchiette - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place has great ambiance soon as u walk in the door. U may want to be dressed nice or somewhat presentable here but the vibes are great. I went for drinks on a Friday early evening. Giavanna was my bartender and she was amazing. My favorite drink was the Baklava Old Fashioned read more

Mona - Baklava Old Fashioned - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went on a Saturday night. Very lively, the veggie entree with bechamel sauce was good. Love the decor. I enjoyed myself! read more

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Mona itself is a beautifully designed restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive. The dips are a must try. The pasta choices were misses. Mines being too salty and my friend's being too spicy. We did visit on a busy Saturday night. With clientele only seemingly worried about creating social media content, the loud music, and loud birthday celebrations going off every 4 minutes, it's not a place I'd personally go back to. Definitely a good choice if you're looking for a lively night out or a venue to create social media content - there were a lot of distracting video and photo shoots going on by people who didn't seem to actually be dining there. But not a great choice for people who appreciate the art of enjoying a night out at a great restaurant. read more

Step into Mona and immediately be transported to the beaches of Santorini. Authentic Mediterranean food with huge portions. Service was impeccable. Ambiance was immaculate. And speakeasy in the basement will blow you away. I'm going back next weekend. read more

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I would go back to Mona, solely based on how pretty this restaurant is. The vibes are immaculate here, and seem like it would be a great date night spot. I visited during a work trip with coworkers, and we enjoyed our experience there. Service was ok, with our waiter disappearing for extended periods of time during our dinner. Everyone seemed to like their food, which made up for it. Pro tip: order the flaming cheese! The presentation alone was very memorable. If you're in downtown Philly, make sure to give this place a visit! read more

My boyfriend and I (btw I love him so much) had the best experience at Mona! Great food and vibes. Highly recommend coming. Speakeasy in the basement is crazy cool. read more

I made a reservation for 2 people. The hostess sat us but then when the waitress greeted us she explained it's a fixed menu for $70 per person. As a last minute reservation on New Year's Eve I didn't want to take the chance and go else where. But upon making the reservation it wasn't clear it was a fixed menu. That's not the problem- We were there less then an hour. Completely rushed. The timing and spacing between courses was so fast. The entrees hit the table while we were still eating the appetizer. Then the waitress was trying to take our entrees before we were done, to drop the desert. Then before we could even sign the check , the bussers were shuffling around us to clear the table before we could even put on our coats. THEY WERE NOT BUSY NOR PACKED . They didn't know how to space out courses with a fixed menu because all the dishes were already made so it's not like they had the kitchen to wait for. read more

Mona - The entrance - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Adorable speakeasy! Cocktail prices were to be expected in Center City. Service was good, workers seemed stressed though read more

Mona - Speakeasy - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania