Best of Philly 2009: Prix-fixe
Ample portions of opulent ingredients — house-made sausage, sweetbreads, suckling pig — homemade pastas, and breads and l...
Best of Philly 2007: New BYOB, City
Cicchetti — the small plates that Italians nibble at their favorite bars — are supposed to be the focus at Modo Mio. Howeve...
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
WHERE TO EAT
- Honey's Sit 'N' Eat
(0.2 miles) - Silk City Diner
(0.2 miles) - N. 3rd
(0.3 miles)
WHERE TO SHOP
- Teresa Chang Ceramics
(0.3 miles) - Casa Papel
(0.3 miles) - P.A.D.
(0.4 miles)
WHERE TO DRINK
- The Abbaye
(0.3 miles) - Jerry's Bar
(0.5 miles) - Zee Bar
(0.5 miles) - GiGi
(0.9 miles) - Farmicia
(1.0 miles)
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Cuisine(s):
Italian,
Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Entree Price:
$$$ — Expensive
Meals Served:
Dinner
Dessert
Payment Type:
Cash Only
Features:
Prix Fixe Menu
Alcohol Type:
BYOB
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Fishtown
Northern Liberties
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2009: Prix-fixe, Best of Philly 2007: New BYOB, City
Italian,
Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Entree Price:
$$$ — Expensive
Meals Served:
Dinner
Dessert
Payment Type:
Cash Only
Features:
Prix Fixe Menu
Alcohol Type:
BYOB
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Fishtown
Northern Liberties
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2009: Prix-fixe, Best of Philly 2007: New BYOB, City
Modo Mio
161 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia, PA 19123
| Phone: 215-203-8707 |
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Website: modomiorestaurant.com
Rustic homemade bread, ethereally light gnocchi, veal cheeks enlivened with gremolata, and indulgent chocolate-filled crespele are just a few of the lures this BYOB dangles. Even better, the dishes can be sampled either in a $32 four-course menu or à la carte. The kitchen is occasionally careless and the service often clueless, but when everything is clicking, it’s irresistible.
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My friends told me the food was ok. But what really dominated their experience at Modo Mio was the waiter, at the behest of chef/owner, working to turn over the table (hurry to get them out!) ASAP. They were seated while waiting for one other person (who arrived soon thereafter), were pestered to know when she would arrive and were not allowed to even order appetizers until all had arrived (FYI there were empty tables there). When I arrived to meet up with them as they finished dessert, the place was full, but there was no one waiting for a table and only three remaining reservations in the book at the front (I checked when I left). When I sat down, we overheard the chef/owner tell the waiter "I will not serve her!" They were very rude about it and flatly told me that because I was not seated at the same time with my party, I could not order food. Mind you, there were only 3 more reservations on this very rainy night and the place wasn't to close for 2 more hours! Neither I nor my friends have EVER been treated so horribly at a restaurant. The funny thing is, they were acting like Modo Mio was the latest hotspot in NYC and so busy they had to turn people away at the door! Don't get me wrong, I love the neighborhood....but it IS Northern Liberties, not Soho. In the end, I was treated properly, well-fed and more than satisfied at their MUCH friendlier neighbor, Las Cazuelas! Don't waste your time at Modo Mio, go to LAS CAZUELAS!!!!
Posted by stephanie: Mar. March 13th, 2010 at 4:36 PM
| Overall (1) | Food (2) | Service (1) |
| Decor (3) | Value (1) | Average (1.60) |
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My friends told me the food was ok. But what really dominated their experience at Modo Mio was the waiter, at the behest of chef/owner, working to turn over the table (hurry to get them out!) ASAP. They were seated while waiting for one other person (who arrived soon thereafter), were pestered to know when she would arrive and were not allowed to even order appetizers until all had arrived (FYI there were empty tables there). When I arrived to meet up with them as they finished dessert, the place was full, but there was no one waiting for a table and only three remaining reservations in the book at the front (I checked when I left). When I sat down, we overheard the chef/owner tell the waiter "I will not serve her!" They were very rude about it and flatly told me that because I was not seated at the same time with my party, I could not order food. Mind you, there were only 3 more reservations on this very rainy night and the place wasn't to close for 2 more hours! Neither I nor my friends have EVER been treated so horribly at a restaurant. The funny thing is, they were acting like Modo Mio was the latest hotspot in NYC and so busy they had to turn people away at the door! Don't get me wrong, I love the neighborhood....but it IS Northern Liberties, not Soho. In the end, I was treated properly, well-fed and more than satisfied at their MUCH friendlier neighbor, Las Cazuelas! Don't waste your time at Modo Mio, go to LAS CAZUELAS!!!!
Posted by stephanie: Mar. March 13th, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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I have been to Modo Mio several times, and everytime I go there is always something new on the menu-that's what keeps me coming back. Everytime I have been back, I try to take someone new, so they can share the experience. The price is right on target too. I think that overall the place is great!
Posted by Kim: Apr. April 24th, 2009 at 11:46 AM
| Overall (10) | Food (9) | Service (9) |
| Decor (8) | Value (10) | Average (9.20) |
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I have been to Modo Mio several times, and everytime I go there is always something new on the menu-that's what keeps me coming back. Everytime I have been back, I try to take someone new, so they can share the experience. The price is right on target too. I think that overall the place is great!
Posted by Kim: Apr. April 24th, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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Been there twice and found it quite authentico. Food is way way above average. Prices are very fair....it's good value and the BYOB is the only way to go. It's cash only, which I think keeps prices down.... it's been packed with people both times I went there.
Posted by morris: Nov. November 20th, 2008 at 5:10 PM
| Overall (8) | Food (8) | Service (8) |
| Decor (5) | Value (9) | Average (7.60) |
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Been there twice and found it quite authentico. Food is way way above average. Prices are very fair....it's good value and the BYOB is the only way to go. It's cash only, which I think keeps prices down.... it's been packed with people both times I went there.
Posted by morris: Nov. November 20th, 2008 at 5:10 PM
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Both pasta dishes and the sausage stuffed steak were so salty that they were not edible. The server admitted that the chef was going overboard with the salt. This was on a Saturday night. On our previous visit on a Thursday, everything was great, especially the pasta and roasted pork. We felt bad for the other 2 couples with us Saturday night for the lousy meal.
Posted by Robert: Feb. February 25th, 2008 at 6:34 AM
| Overall (3) | Food (2) | Service (8) |
| Decor (8) | Value (8) | Average (5.80) |
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Both pasta dishes and the sausage stuffed steak were so salty that they were not edible. The server admitted that the chef was going overboard with the salt. This was on a Saturday night. On our previous visit on a Thursday, everything was great, especially the pasta and roasted pork. We felt bad for the other 2 couples with us Saturday night for the lousy meal.
Posted by Robert: Feb. February 25th, 2008 at 6:34 AM
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