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Trattoria Alla Costiera
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- None
9 reviews for Trattoria Alla Costiera
So I read some of the other reviews that said the food was bland but still wanted to try this place since I live so close. As a disclaimer I am not Italian so can't compare the food here to "real home cooking" but I loved it! When I go out to eat, how good the food is is just part of the experience so here's the rest:
1) Service was perfect, everyone that worked there was extremely friendly and not pretentious. The server was Italian and could pronounce all the menu items authentically (not a deal breaker if he couldn't but I noticed)
2) The restaurant is as nice on the inside as it is on the outside. It's not a tiny crowded restaurant where the tables are piled on top of each other and needs updating. Definitely spacious enough for groups.
3) It's inexpensive..my mom and I got appetizers and entrees and it was under $50, that's hard to beat especially in this neighborhood!
4) It's a BYOB!
I've lived in this neighborhood for five years and only eaten here once. Just doesn't seem to stand out from its competitor/neighbors Cochon and Little Fish.
I stumbled upon here with a cheap bottle of wine and my fiancée. We were surprised to find an Italian restaurant in the neighborhood with no South Philly influence. We sat by the big window and had the place to ourselves. You also have the option to eat outside, which is big in my book.
Food was good, and the menu was small but I believe it changes frequently. They need to step up their pr or marketing because it can give its neighbors a run for their money.
(Inside tip, I heard they've been fighting with the neighbors and/or neighboring restaurants because their kids play outside the restaurant on scooters zipping by and disturbing other residents...)
The location is PERFECT for a pre-South Street night, or even an alternative to the hard to get a table at Dmitris on 3rd.
We'd never heard of this restaurant before eating there this past Halloween. What a gem this little place is! Service was impeccable and the decor made us feel like we were dining in a small trattoria somewhere in Italy. We decided to share an appetizer and I'm glad we did. We ordered the mozzarella ball, which was all soft and creamy inside and served atop mixed greens with the most delicious balsamic olive oil dressing. It was more than enough for the two of us as the mozzarella ball was the size of a baseball! The balsamic dressing on the greens was so good, I was mopping it up with the delicious soft and warm bread that was immediately placed on our table when we arrived. After eating that, our server who was, I believe, the owner brought us a slice of margherita pizza on the house. What a lovely delicious surprise. For dinner, DH ordered the farfelle al salmone alla vodka, and I ordered one of the specials, a very thick frenched pork chop stuffed with proscuitto, herbs and thinly sliced cheese with a white wine rosemary reduction. DH loved his pasta dish, and could have eaten more. My pork chop was very good, although slightly overcooked. Snow peas and polenta were served on the side. After dinner, we shared tiramisu and it just vanished...it was so good. All in all, I'd say we had a lovely evening, great conversation with the owner as he and DH were speaking Italian to each other and a wonderful dinner. We've definitely added Trattoria Alla Costiera to our list of favorite places to eat.
If only the owners put the same consideration into their food as they do into their decor! Do not be fooled by the cute exterior or the decor inside! The food was a huge disappointment! The ingredients listed on the menu and in the descriptions of the "special" were not what we received on our plates! For example the saffron mussels were completely lacking the saffron! And the homemade Fettuccine was obviously not "homemade". I could go on. . . .To top this off, we were shocked when we got our bill! The special that we ordered was 25% more than the most expensive entree on the menu. We questioned our server and he told us it was because it was "special".
This is the first complaint I've ever written online!!!! I was just so disappointed and bothered by the deceit of what happened that I felt compelled to warn others. It is as though this restaurant stole the menu of a really good Italian restaurant and then decided to omit all of the important ingredients!
I hope the owners read this and remedy the situation!!!
We went for walk and stumbled across this pleasant looking trattoria in Queen village. The service was spotty but the waiter was very pleasant when available.
The sign posted outside said it was pizza night so we thought it would be a nice way to get a lite bite. We selected the Positano pizza which had carmelized onions, mushrooms and chicken in a light tomato sauce. What a mistake.
The pizza was dry, the chicken was bland, the onions weren't carmelized and the dough tasted like it came from Shoprite.
Although our taste for pizza revolves around Taccanellis, Mara's and Mam Palma's, which are the best of the best, this place is a far cry and ranks with the pizza at the Wachovia Center. Awful!
This is a fabulous BYOB with authentic Italian food. You feel like family from the minute you walk in. I had the special that night which was Pasta Bolognese. It was amazing. I had calamari as an appetizer. I even splurged and had dessert which was unique. It was a white chocolate covered sorbet mixture. I had never had anything like that before. This is definitely a place that you will love.
Bring your favorite bottle and an appetite for authentic Italian to this hidden cozy corner spot in Queen Village/Bella Vista. Classic recipes combine with neighboring Mediterranean influences to add just the right amount of spice and interest to please the palate. Start with one of the salads to share. I recommend the simple yet delicious tomato and mixed greens with balsamic - the creamy, smooth mozzarella melts in your mouth and kicks this classic up a knotch. The pastas are handmade, cooked al dente and combined with all fresh ingredients. I devoured the Orecchiette with shrimp, cannellinis and broccoli rabe in a light lemony herb sauce. My plate was mopped clean with the rest of the crusty and warm table bread, which is brought promptly upon seating for dipping. The simple hodgepodge of faux décor in this small and quaint space serves its purpose to create an old world feeling, while the open air side in warmer months creates a casual yet romantic ambiance that almost invokes breezes from across the Atlantic...which is amazing for a spot just a stone's throw from South Street.
A hidden byob gem for sure! If you are looking for an authentic italian dinner this is the place to go. The restaurant is family run and the entire staff is friendly and knowledgable. I have eaten here numerous times and I simply cannot get enough of their Spaghetti alla puttanesca (fresh pasta with gaeta olives, capers, basil & marinara sauce). The pasta is freshly made and the sauce is out of this world- I'm italian and have been eating this food all my life. Some of the best I've ever had. My boyfriend had the Spaghetti alle erbe on one occasion, and the Farfalle al salmone alla vodka another time. Both dishes were top notch. Highly Recommended!
La Costiera is a nice little neighborhood restaurant with friendly owners. The pastas and fish specials are usually great and I enjoy going there on a regular basis. The prices are reasonable, combined with the fact that they are a BYOB, it keeps the bill at the end low.
