Mona

Name: Mona
Address: 1308 Chestnut St, Philly, PA, United States, 19107
Telephone: (215) 770-4319
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

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4.3 (163)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

1308 Chestnut St, Philly, PA 19107

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

A vibrant Mediterranean restaurant with a Greek-forward menu, set in a lively and upbeat atmosphere. The space flows seamlessly with an open layout, blending communal dining areas and intimate corners. The design features modern touches alongside traditional Greek elements like whitewashed walls, floral accents, and olive trees, evoking the charm of the Mediterranean.

Please be advised of the following dress code:
No hats
No hoodies
No steel toe boots

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(215) 770-4319
Website
http://monaphilly.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1308 Chestnut St, Philly, PA 19107
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
13th & Chestnut
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 163 people are saying

Mona reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia County
Mediterranean

Review summary

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Mona offers a lively atmosphere with beautiful decor, perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like chicken and shrimp kabobs. While some find the setting noisy, others appreciate the "great vibe" and recommend it for drinks and a fun night out.

163 Reviews

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Hatice VIP
Philadelphia County17 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was gorgeous. The service was excellent. The starters were very tasty but the main dishes were average.
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Saige
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite dinner experiences to date. There’s nothing in the area that quite matches the vibe of MONA. There’s great music during dinner, played at a loud enough volume to feel the energy, but not loud enough so that you have to shout to converse, incredible ambience, great food AND drinks, great service. Overall wonderful experience. Can’t wait to be back and experience the live music/entertainment on Friday/Saturday nights!
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Andrew
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful decor inside with a Miami restaurant vibe. Food and drinks were delicious. The waiter was super helpful and nice with great recs. We were there for a birthday so they brought out dessert with a bottle service style presentation it was a vibe.
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Lauren
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was very nice and the drinks were really good but I got a lamb dinner entrée. I just remember it being $48 and it was OK. It wasn’t that great and it is on the pricey side to begin with; should have stuck with the apps. The server was OK however we did have the assistant manager come to see if we wanted to put any food in because I guess he noticed we didn’t have our server as prompt as he would have liked to have seen. But overall, I would say the drinks and atmosphere were the best part.
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Jennifer
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone looking for a high quality experience. We waited over 10 minutes just to get water or even have anyone come to our table. But don’t worry the 2-3 person host/cleaning team were always around during those 10 mins to clear off tables around us to create what it seemed like a high turn over of tables. Upon walking in the host staff seemed annoyed and not very friendly that we were there. I went for my birthday and the host did not acknowledge it, nor did our server once they came. Some other random staff member gave us a pre typed card with no personalization which seemed like an afterthought. A table got seated after us and they had a server and waters poured at our table before us. Once we did order the food came in a timely manner. I was very thrown off though that the host came to the table while my plate was clearly full asking if I was done. I felt rushed to push all of my food onto my side plate and give her the plate. First, don’t think that’s the hosts job to clear off tables, but to each restaurant their own, but mostly it was that she didn’t get the cue that I clearly wasn’t done. Where was she when we needed waters and were waiting over 10 minutes for our waitress? Floor management needs to do better. Attention to detail goes a long way. This could have been a wonderful experience if they took these cues. There are way better places to spend your money and time. If you’re reading this, reconsider going here if you see similar reviews to this popping up.
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Eliza
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mona was great, amazing service, nice presentation and flavors in the meal! Looking forward to visiting the downstairs speak easy soon!
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Paul
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Pete was amazing at giving us recommendations, great place!
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Shane
Philadelphia County4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Music was just too loud- nice staff though and they made up for their mistakes
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Carole VIP
Philadelphia County150 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First, the decor is just beautiful and so it sets expectations high. Second, it was noisy, but a little less so near the back where we were seated. Third, our server was charming and made good suggestions when asked, and she didn’t put in all the orders at once so we’d have some breathing room between courses. Four, and most importantly the food was delicious. We shared everything - four different mezze and then the lamb kebab. Then olive oil cake for dessert. Very yummy. I declined the sparkler and noisy birthday celebration tho! A little OTT! Definitely recommend
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Nancy VIP
Philadelphia County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous recommendations from our server. We took his recommendation to share the plates and it was a great move.
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Mona is rated 4.3 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

1308 Chestnut St, Philly, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
13th & Chestnut
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://monaphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 770-4319

Mona

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Appetizers

Hummus

Tabbouleh

Baba Ganoush

Tetramorph

Mjadara

Kibbeh

Tirokafteri

Halloumi Fries

Saganaki

Gyro Dumpling

White Bean Dip

Tzatsiki

Grilled Octopus Salad

Kolokithakia

Shrimp Cocktail

Entrees

Branzino

Spanakopita

Veggie Mousaka

Lamb Chops

Filet Mignon

Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken

Dessert

Baklava

Baklava Cheesecake

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Lemon Gelato

Souvlaki (Kabobs)

Chicken Kabob

Filet Kabobs

Beftaki Kabob

Pork Kabob

Shrimp Souvlaki

Salads

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Cous Cous Salad

Village Salad

Dakos

Soup

White Bean

Lentil

Pasta

Lobster Fettucini

Shrimp Orecchiette

Pasta Primavera

Sides

Scordallia

Dolmades

Carrots & Green Beans

Mediterranean Rice

Orange & Leek Sausage

Lemon Potatoes

Horta

Leek Sausage

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