Osteria Ama Philly

4.5

333 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Osteria Ama is your premier BYOB Italian restaurant with locations in Chadds Ford, West Chester and now in Philadelphia. We specialize in Italian cuisine. We use traditional ways to make our homemade bread, pizza crust, pastas and use imported, authentic Italian products for our dishes. At Osteria Ama, we strive to put together delicious dishes that can be shared with our friends, family, and community.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(484) 355-4133
Website
http://osteriaama.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Marco Passante
Catering
Catering options available, call (484) 355-4133 to inquire.
Private party facilities
Private events hosted on our 2nd floor dining room with a maximum capacity of 65 guests, price-fixed menu available designed for every budget.BYOB without corkage fee.

Location
1905 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3500
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
19th st & Chestnut St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
30th street stationSuburban station Bus routes 17, 44, 48, 124, 125 from Market st & 19th st.Bus route 33 from JFK Blvd & 19th st.Bus routes 21, 42 at Chestnut st & 19th st
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Osteria Ama Philly offers a delightful dining experience, praised for its "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests enjoy the "beautiful decor" and generous portions. The restaurant is a "hidden gem" with a cozy, BYOB atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a favorite for its "authentic Italian delicacies."

333 Reviews

M
Madison
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for Valentine’s Day menu! Amazing food that came out quickly! Great selection and very fresh! It’s BYOB so plan ahead!
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Kelsey
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibe check! The food was solid—nothing mind-blowing, but definitely enjoyable. They had a set menu for Valentine’s Day, which worked out fine. Portions were generous, and the restaurant itself had a lovely ambiance. Our waiter, Clint, was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The presentation of the dishes could’ve been a bit more refined, but overall, it was a nice Italian spot in the heart of downtown. Parking was manageable—found street parking, and there’s a lot on the corner. Bonus: it’s BYOB with no corkage fee! The restaurant has two floors, and the upstairs section has a slightly more charming vibe. While it’s not a place I’d rush back to, it’s definitely worth trying at least once. 4/5.
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Devin
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The scallops had the chemical metallic taste of previously frozen scallops. Other then that the food was fantastic, great sauces.
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Pamela
VIP
Philadelphia
82 reviews
1.0
82 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were so disappointed with our meal here. We had heard good things about the food and value Unfortunately both were subpar. We will not be returning.
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lawrence
Philadelphia
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is the third time we have dined here. It is a consistently good neighborhood restaurant charging neighborhood restaurant prices. The chicken parm is a particularly good value. You will not leave hungry. The meat appetizer is well worth the money. Also very good bread served as much as you want. It is a BYOB.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal in a charming setting with great service.
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Alleya
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, quick service. Server was so accommodating and helped to recommend the crab cakes…delicious and worth the price.
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Elizabeth
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decor was beautiful. Staff were attentive and very friendly. Food was delicious.
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sandra
VIP
Philadelphia
142 reviews
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food in restaurant week, lunch was delicious. Grilled artichokes and crab capellini outstanding. Will return.
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Christina
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was good but the waiter was a bit strange. He totally dismissed most of my (an African American woman) requests and mainly conversed with my coworker (an Albanian woman).
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FAQs

Osteria Ama Philly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (484) 355-4133.

Osteria Ama Philly is rated 4.5 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1905 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3500

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
19th st & Chestnut St
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
30th street stationSuburban station Bus routes 17, 44, 48, 124, 125 from Market st & 19th st.Bus route 33 from JFK Blvd & 19th st.Bus routes 21, 42 at Chestnut st & 19th st
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marco Passante
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://osteriaama.com/
Phone number
(484) 355-4133
Catering
Catering options available, call (484) 355-4133 to inquire.
Private party facilities
Private events hosted on our 2nd floor dining room with a maximum capacity of 65 guests, price-fixed menu available designed for every budget.BYOB without corkage fee.

Osteria Ama Philly

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Osteria Ama Philly offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Osteria Ama Philly restaurant rated?

Is Osteria Ama Philly currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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