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Trattoria Carina, Philadelphia, PA

Trattoria Carina

4.8
4.8
664 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 732-5818

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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 664 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  • Philadelphia

    Italian

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, ambience fantastic. Our waitress Andie could not have been more accommodating or friendly. Huge fan will be back often.
  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and great for everyday dining
  3. NY

    NotYourAvgPhillyPhan

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trattoria Carina is a great spot for catching up with friends over a meal or date night. It's location in Fitler Square is prime. Do yourself a favor and sit outside on a nice summer night. You'll thank yourself later!
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and creative food in a peaceful bright and cheery setting
  5. s

    seco

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service! Will be back again soon.
  6. T

    Thomas

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great pastas!
  7. M

    Michael

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightfully lit corner space with excellent food and prompt polite service.
  8. LO

    LindaO

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Since I prefer eating outside, I don’t experience the noice level I side:) I guess in the fall I’ll have to endure the noise level inside, as I love the food and service!😊
  9. M

    Mary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was wonderful. Sitting outside was pleasant, with lots of people watching. Service was 2022-level adequate. Recommend getting or buying a bottle if you want more than one drink with your meal.
  10. MP

    MariaP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service, can’t wait to go back!
  11. JA

    JanaA

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    love this place - keep going back and discovering new menu items everytime. but those meatballs!!
  12. CB

    CarrieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and super fresh since its all made in house! Our server was also one of the best we have ever had; very friendly and attentive. I wish I remembered his name for a proper shout out! All in all we plan to go back - it was a perfect date night! :)
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed outdoor dining on a beautiful Saturday evening our server Hope was just the sweetest thing and made us feel so very special. The food as always was outstanding as for the cocktails. We have eaten here three times thus far and I would definitely recommend it!
  14. M

    Molly

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and extremely fast service! Would definitely recommend this delicious and cute restaurant in a beautiful area of philly.
  15. SI

    SeanI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a romantic date. Food was spectacular, good portion sizes for the money very cute and appealing atmosphere
  16. BM

    BMLOVESFOOD

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ALWAYS FANTASTIC. One of our fav spots!!!
  17. C

    Chugs

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was well-paced.
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful
  19. N

    Neville

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food; we dined outdoors, which is quieter in general than indoors, except for the traffic,
  20. JT

    JohnT

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was fantastic. Had an uneven table and didn’t stop fixing it until it was perfect. Good, as always, was wonderful.
  21. m

    melissao

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was 10 out of 10. I brought out of town colleagues here for dinner and the food did not disappoint. The pasta was amazing and the chicken park was to die for. We also split meatballs, olives, and burrata and they were each outstanding. The portion size for the entrees was impressive and everything was so fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend. Great vibe, nice staff, AWESOME food. My colleagues were impressed and happy with their Philly dining experience here.
  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first visit and we enjoyed te meal and the service - we will go back.
  23. K

    Karen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best BYO in the city!! The food was excellent. Can't wait to go back.
  24. LC

    LisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chicken Parm is a MUST! It's absolutely delicious.
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing!
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    awesome Great food. Great service. Can’t be the location
  27. S

    Sssss

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pork Milanese was really good.
  28. DR

    DeniseR

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Everything was perfect. Meatballs are delicious. Salads are big enough to share with 4 people! Burrata mmmm! No words for the chicken parm...just get it! And don't forget your espresso martini!
  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    Shockingly poor service. We would be hard pressed to come back, even though pasta was delicious.
  30. MF

    MartinF

    Philadelphia

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great pasta. Never fails to provide a great meal
  31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food, good drinks, good times
  32. FA

    FarahA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate outside. Everything we had was delicious. The snap peas were so bright and fresh and amazingly crunchy. The chicken parm and meatballs were lovely. Enjoyed the tiramisu as well. Would return.
  33. L

    Lrachelt

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! We shared apps and pasta dishes and everything was great.
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was wonderful from the beginning to end. Although I was there early, the host greeted me and kindly set up our table so I can wait inside. The staff were very thoughtful- from getting a cooler to chill the wine before the rest of the party arrives to getting me a drink while I wait. The food was spectacular from the starters to the dessert and the whole ambiance made the experience unforgettable. It’s a perfect, cute and laid back spot to catch up with friends surrounded by nice people, great food and drinks.
  35. JB

    JB108

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Very excellent, traditional Italian cuisine. Ample portions and great scenery.
  36. MC

    MegC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place! Fitler Square/Rittenhouse is one of the most beautiful areas of the city, and Carina is wonderfully tucked away amongst brownstones and gorgeous architecture. Both food and drinks are outstanding, and I cannot recommend their brunch menu enough.
  37. EC

    ErinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, very sweet little place. A little loud inside but I like that busy feel. Ordered almost everything on menu and was not disappointed.
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent salads and pasta dishes for brunch
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Server was not friendly at all. Thank goodness the food was amazing.
  40. JM

    JennaM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed this restaurant. Perfect for date night!! Nice part of the city.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Trattoria Carina using the Order Online button. Trattoria Carina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 732-5818.

Trattoria Carina is rated 4.8 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 732-5818

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Trattoria Carina

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

  • 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

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