Trattoria Carina

Name: Trattoria Carina
Address: 2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 732-5818
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1155)

$31 to $50

Italian

2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Trattoria Carina is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant from the same family as Pub & Kitchen, focused on providing delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere at a great value. Located on the corner of 22nd and Spruce, it’s a charming and easygoing 32-seat trattoria, whose name means “Little Darling” in Italian. The menu changes seasonally, but always features a variety of homemade pastas and classic Italian dishes made up of the freshest ingredients. Trattoria Carina has a small bar program, featuring Italian wines by the glass, seasonal beer options, and a selection of cocktails including Negronis and Aperol spritzes. Should guests choose to BYO, there is no corkage fee. Trattoria Carina is open seven days a week for dinner starting at 4:30 PM.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 732-5818
Website
http://www.trattoriacarina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
Spruce Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,155 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Trattoria Carina is a beloved Italian gem in a charming neighborhood. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "best chicken parm" and bolognese. The cozy atmosphere and "friendly staff" add to the appeal, though seating can be tight. Overall, a delightful dining experience.

1,155 Reviews

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michael s VIP
Philadelphia County24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent. Some of the best prepared dishes you'll ever eat. Highly recommend it.
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Vincent VIP
Philadelphia County24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time here and boy I will say that we will definitely be back. First off when you walk in and EWF is playing in the background you can say that the place has a vibe. It’s a BYOB along with a drink menu. Our meals from apps to entree were large and made fresh from the antipasto to the Chicken Parmigiana were delicious. All pasta is made in house and was served with pride. Shout out to our waiter David who was excellent. A return visit cannot come fast enough.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great experience and friendly staff! surprise rained on us outside was the only downside
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Michael
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious brunch of whipped ricotta cheese on sourdough toast points and a bold pasta dish of tomato, crabmeat and Calabrian chilis. The trattoria was gracious enough to substitute bucatini (a personal fave) for the shells in the pasta dish.
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Alexa
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing will definitely be coming back! The vibes were immaculate
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Sameer
Philadelphia County5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This reservation was arranged through my FoundersCard Elite Concierge, with clear and specific requests submitted in advance: outdoor seating in a quiet area, attentive service, and a strict no-pork dietary restriction. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not reflect those expectations. Upon arrival, the hostess instructed us to seat ourselves at an outdoor table, something I’ve never encountered at a full-service restaurant. There was no escort, no greeting beyond a brief mention that menus would be brought out. For an establishment of this caliber, that lack of hospitality was surprising and disappointing. Once seated, we waited approximately ten minutes before our server arrived. Initially, it was unclear whether the no-pork request had been acknowledged, but I do appreciate that it was ultimately respected in the preparation of our food. The dishes themselves were excellent, and our server was kind. However, it took over 30 minutes after our food was served for anyone to return to check in on us, an inexcusable delay in even the most casual of dining settings, let alone a restaurant of this reputation. In addition, our request for quiet seating was completely disregarded. The area was noisy and did not offer the calm, private atmosphere we were assured of. Overall, I left feeling disappointed. Trattoria Carina has built a name for itself, and while the food met expectations, the service fell well short of what one would reasonably expect, especially for a thoughtfully coordinated reservation.
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Peter
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere! A little crowded indoors but they do a great job pacing the dishes to not fill up the entire table. Will definitely be back!
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Evan
Philadelphia County5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant has a lovely aesthetic and is in a quaint part of the city. It's a visually appealing restaurant, but don't be fooled by the looks. The food left much to be desired, and the price point didn't match the quality or the taste. However, the service wasn't bad, and the house wine was good, worth the price point, and the highlight of the meal.
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RT
Nebraska1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. The indoor and outdoor dining options offer two completely different atmospheres.
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michael s VIP
Philadelphia County24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Book a table early before it fills up.
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Trattoria Carina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 732-5818.

Trattoria Carina is rated 4.8 stars by 1155 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

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 55 times today

2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Spruce Street
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoriacarina.com/
Phone number
(215) 732-5818

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