Finally made it to Carina and was not disappointed. It was late on a Saturday night and we were welcomed with smiles and helpful parking tips. We had the tagliatelle bolognese and the gemelli pesto with pistachios. Both were excellent but the bolognese was probably the best I've ever had. The place is super cute inside and out. Great service. Can't wait to go back and try more!

Trattoria Carina was such a great experience! First of all, you can BYOB! We love that. Our party opted to start with a ceasar salad. It was a delicious ceasar salad. We also got the spicy crab pasta and the chicken parm which a huge portion. It also comes with a side of rigatoni. The menu has a lot of classics and the service was extremely friendly. The outdoor seating is so charming and on a Wednesday evening it was buzzing. Would totally put this in my regular rotation if I lived in the area.

Expectations were high because some of the specific reviews for this spot were unbelievably high praise. In the end, it really did live up to expectations. To start, we were torn between the whipped ricotta and the meatballs. At the recommendation of the waitress, who was delightful, we went with meatballs as she said these would make us happy (plus they also have ricotta). And they really really did make us happy. They were enormous and so well seasoned. The sauce was a delight. The caesar salad is a fairly standard choice for us at this point but this was also great. A hint of lemon that wasn't overbearing and the dressing itself not overly sardine-y. Also a huge portion. For the mains, we got what everyone else seemed to be getting: the spicy crab and the chicken cutlet. The spicy crab is no joke in terms of spice, maybe even a bit too spicy for a pasta. But there is a generous portion of crab meat and overall it's a nice dish. The chicken cutlet was the star, as we knew it would be. So well breaded with an amazing layer of cheese. It comes with pasta on the side which was somewhat of an afterthought for us. The space itself is a bit cramped but we were sat next to the window which actually worked out quite well, as we had a little ledge to place our dishes and wine on. The place is BYOB but also serves drinks. Would definitely come back as there were so many other things on the menu I was interested in trying!

A flawless experience top to bottom! Make your rezzies and add "eating spicy crab pasta on the sidewalk" to your summer bucket list. I (finally) got to enjoy a full meal here and was totally blown away by the quality and care that goes into this menu. Not to brag, but my date (hello Yelp Miami legend Diandra L!) and I put together the most flawless order: 1) The classic Aperol Spritz. Hard to do poorly but this was extra refreshing as we sat outside on a hot night. 2) Our server recommended the caesar and it really is very good. Crunchy breadcrumbs on top, tossed to perfection so every leaf is properly sauced, and a refreshing addition to an otherwise heavy meal. 3) Chicken parm. If you're dining here for the first time, this is a MUST order. Their cutlets are some of the best I've had and it comes with an order of rigatoni. The portion size is out of control - enough to fill up four hungry people. 4) Spicy crab pasta. A nice amount of heat and the pasta is al dente perfection. I don't think you'll go wrong with any of the pasta options here but this is a fabulous dish. We also opted to BYO a little rosè and I deeply appreciate the option to do so. They kept the ice coming and we dined at a leisurely pace. Very European vibes and so grateful to have this gem in the neighborhood!

There's something magical when fresh pasta and good sauce get together. They food is great, other than the one time I went and the free bread looked a bit undercooked, everything was delicious. I'm a big fan of the octopus and Caesar salad. Everyone says to get the chicken parm... but the pasta... ooo the pasta is where it's at. Im not even a huge pasta person, but I can get down with what Trattoria is serving. Ambience is cute: casual enough to drop in, nice enough to have a date night. Service is detailed and very attentive. Love when places fold napkins when you step away for the bathroom Looking forward to coming here again! Haha my ex is now obsessed, so I'm guessing we'll be back soon

You ever just had a Chicken Parm that changed your life? One that makes you question if you've ever actually had a Chicken Parm before? I hear you lol, it's not the most common occurrence. Well, you can guess where this is going, but if you want your life to be changed by a beautiful amalgamation of breaded chicken and mozzarella cheese with a side of rigatoni pasta, Trattoria Carina is the place. My God. I know they put mozzarella cheese on this bad boy, but this isn't no normal mozzarella. This is like pizza cheese. I LOVE pizza cheese. I know that likely doesn't make any sense to you, but it makes sense to me and I think real ones will understand. Look at the attached pic and tell me you don't feel me. Every bite of this goliath was spiritual, as it was perfectly breaded and kept its crisp all the way throughout the last bite. It didn't turn soggy like some mid Chicken Parms do. The only other time I've had a Chicken Parm in the same stratosphere was Emilio Ballato in NYC. Emilio an egomaniac though lowkey... There is no corkage fee here, so we walked into this beautiful Northern Italian ambiance with a chilled bottle of 1858 Red Blend (bottled by Caymus) and a dream. We built a SOLID team around the S-Tier Chicken Parm (CP), starting with the Prosciutto and Caesar salad and getting the Spicy Crab Pasta to be the Robin to CP's batman. My girlfriend's death row meal is a caesar salad and fries (the craziest death row meal I've ever heard, I know), with her caesar salad of choice being from here. That should tell you everything. The Spicy Crab was PHENOMENAL, and paired extremely well with the chilled bottle of 1858 Red Blend (bottled by Caymus). My sources are actually saying it is looking to be the goto guy next year on a new team. Spicy Crab wants to run his own show... CP and Spicy Crab oddly reminiscent of LeBron and Kyrie on the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers... All in all, Trattoria Carina has become my 2nd favorite restaurant in Philly right behind Kalaya. They're so different though it's hard to pick... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Came in on a Monday evening. The Yelp reviews did not disappoint. Incredible, fresh, flavorful food with attentive service. Highly recommended.

I've been dying to try this place for literal years. Finally made it in for dinner and it's just as good as I hoped it would be. We got the butternut squash arancini and burrata to start. They were both fantastic but the arancini in particular is one of the best things I've had in a long time. The flavors were perfect. We got the cacio e pepe and spicy crab pasta for entrees. Cacio e pepe was 10/10. I was a little disappointed by the spicy crab pasta though. I thought the flavor was mild and while it was good, it just didn't compare to how extraordinary everything else was. They also had a good wine list and were quite generous with the pours, which is always a plus. The staff in general was very kind and attentive. Even though it took me years to come here, I'm counting on being back soon. It's such a cute spot.

I honestly loved this place. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Italian because I hate overpaying for noodles, but this place was definitely worth it. It is on the pricier side, but their pasta and their dishes were also so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I thought it was better than ambrosia which is another amazing pasta place in the city that gets a lot of attention. The one thing I will say about this place is that the inside is LOUD. It's pretty small and packed so it feels like people are constantly screaming over each other. I literally lost my voice after the dinner and my ears were ringing. To be fair I think maybe it would be a bit more peaceful outside, but the weather was still chilly so we didn't want to opt out for outdoor seating. Also the service was a bit passive aggressive but it could've been because of how crowded the place was.

Went here last Monday for my birthday dinner. Forgot to make a reservation, as it was a last minute decision, so inside was full but there are tables outside with heat lamps, so it wasn't bad. My wife and I sat along the building, where there were also awnings, so when it started to rain we had some protection. Food was good, with some things better than others. We started with the burrata, which we really liked, just would have liked at least one more piece of bread with it. For our entrees, I got the cacio e pepe which was good but not fantastic. In my opinion, it needed more cheese and pepper; it mostly tasted like butter. My wife loved the prorcini radiator. It had a strong flavor profile but it was tasty. I couldn't have done a whole plate, but it was nice to have bites in between my more mild dish. We then ended with tiramisu for dessert, which I thought was okay and my wife really liked. In my opinion, it was a bit too much of the cake/lady fingers but the mascarpone was really nice with a lemon flavor to it that I enjoyed. Overall it was a nice experience and I wouldn't mind going back.