Mona

4.0

8 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Mona

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Center City

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 125 times today

Mediterranean free-flowing restaurant serving Greek forward food in a lively setting with upbeat music and DJ on the weekends!

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

Dining areas

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 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

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8 Reviews

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Alex
Wilmington
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was very basic. Appetizers were fine but entrees were not good for what they were priced. I would recommend going here for drinks but not for the food.
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Abigail
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We ordered drinks & they arrived about 30 minutes later. The waitress had 0 knowledge about the menu. She took our orders and returned to let us know 2 items we ordered were sold out and we ordered substitutes. Then proceeded to give us the items that were sold out & our substitutes. We refused the substitutes and they put them on the bill still. When this bill came it had 6 mistakes. The ambiance is okay - however the dj is not great. Everyone is just standing mingling. The speaker system doesn’t sound powerful enough for the space. I recommend going to Almyra instead.
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Laura
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Ugh just about everything fell short. I can’t say too much about the food. We only ordered the platter with 4 dips. But the dips were lackluster and the pita was cold. The drinks were extremely watered down. I got two rounds of the same drinks and they tasted like two completely different drinks. My friend ordered an espresso martini and it tasted like refrigerated black coffee with no alcohol. Our waitress seemed like she was either drunk or on something. And I know this is a big accusation to make but it was very obvious. And we heard the table next to us say the same thing. We’d order our drinks, visibly see her not put the order in, remind her, and she’d apologize saying the bar did something wrong. Then forget again. The whole experience was extremely odd. She could barely keep her eyes open. I gave her my card to pay the bill and she charged my card to someone else’s table, their bill was $400. Our bill was $100. Unfortunately I will not be coming back here
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alissa
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, vibe, stunning decor, best new restaurant in Philly!!
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Jeffrey
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at mona starting when you enter the door. Your greeted by the owner teddy and his family polished staff. We sat in the bar area and everything from the unique atmosphere, lighting music, our server Arielle was adorable, the people dining and the tentative staff. Food was spectacular and very unique with great flavor. It is a must experience i highly recommend it..
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Joseph
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First, let me say that the food was outstanding and we would return. However, it’s hard to believe that with so many employees and servers, the service could be this disorganized. 1. In the reservation, I was asked if this was a special occasion and listed a birthday. There never was any acknowledgment during the meal. 2. We never pay for water. After being seated, we were asked “still or sparkling” I chose still assuming that we would be getting tapwater. We were served a bottle of water and later one of the servers came around with a pitcher of tapwater asking if we would like our glasses refilled. This seems like a deliberate up charge. 3. Our first course of the mixed spreads was excellent. The server then brought out our first main course. There were no utensils on the table and we had to get another servers attention. We also had the small dinner plates remaining from the appetizer. I asked if there larger plates available, and the server looked bewildered and then responded “yes sure”. 4. When we dine at a small plates restaurant, we always ask the server for guidance about the quantity of food to order. There were four of us and I asked for suggestions on ordering. She merely recited her own menu preferences rather than suggestions for quantity. Fortunately, we hit it right with two entrées, one Kebob and three other small plates. The restaurant had only been open for two weeks, but given the obvious investment in the facility, they should have spent more time training the staff.
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Sandy
Philadelphia
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Village Salad was yummy and Bronzino was fresh, delicious and cooked to perfection. I sat at the bar and Al and Kevin were delightful and very attentive.
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Mary Ann
Philadelphia
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Newly opened, so too many servers hovering. Seemed like a place "to be seen" rather for great food. The octopus was great, but the rest of the mezzas and spreads were meh. Also, every single person had to use their phone flashlight to read the menu -- not just old folks.
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Mona is rated 4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

Mona

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Center City

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 125 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

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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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