Expensive for a BYOB. Pay cash for a discount. Very good food and service. Nice new dining room. Semi open kitchen. The kitchen and servers are fast! We went from appetizers to dessert and out the door in an hour. Large portion sizes. This is actually a slight criticism, because we would prefer smaller portions that would allow us to have a separate pasta course.
We had grilled salmon with citrus salsa and parmesan polenta, and a grouper with shrimp special, served over risotto. Both were good, though my partner thought the salmon was a bit dry. I would happily order the grouper special again; the fish tased fresh and was nicely flaky. We also had the lobster gnocchi, which has received some rave reviews here, but I thought was just okay.
For appetizers we had a Eggplant Rollatini special, and grilled octopus. Both of these dishes were fantastic. The red sauce served with the eggplant was simple and slightly sweet. I was reaching for the bread to mop up every last bit. The octopus was tender, and presentation was very nice. Dessert was some kind of chocolate brownie cake (made here!), and presented nicely. Bread and oil flavored with dry herbs are brought out to each table. The oil was not great; bread was average.
Overall, this is one of the better quality Italian restaurants in the area. Worth another visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
John Eisenlohr
Found this little gem while looking for places to take my mom mom for dinner. Fey was a very professional, composed captain who made us feel welcome, and the food is the real deal. Burrata is fire, Lamb with Risso special was amazing. BYOB what's not to love. Also, a gentlemen who I assume is the owner and / or manager was there helping his server and touching tables all night. It was a great sign and appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denisa Teme
We had our daughter’s first birthday party at Trattoria Valona and it was better than we expected. The owner was accommodating to the menu that we wanted to serve our guests The food was delicious and all of our guests raved about it. Also, the servers were attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that our guests had a great dining experience. Trattoria Valona was the perfect place to have our daughter’s birthday and we would go again for lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Rosenbaum
I had an incredible experience at Trattoria Valona in Hatboro! The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. They offered great recommendations, and their genuine passion for great food really stood out.
The pasta here is outstanding—fresh, homemade, and cooked to perfection. I had the pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and so comforting. The rest of our meal was just as impressive, but it’s the pasta that really steals the show.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian in a welcoming atmosphere, Trattoria Valona is a must-try. Can’t wait to return!
We tried this place for the first time tonight. Expected to be wowed from the recommendation we had got to check it out. It fell kinda flat for us. Service was definitely slow. It took almost 15 minutes from when we were seated to when any staff came to our table, other than 1 guy who dropped a bread basket off when we first sat. The food then was slow to come out too. Arrancini was delicious, calamari was just ok - lots of breading and some really thick/tough pieces. Scallop risotto was tasty but had quite a bit of butter/oil sitting in the bottom of the dish. My husband got the Pappardelle Bolognese and it was very flavorful, and the pasta was delicious. The lighting coming from the kitchen area was very fluorescent and killed the softer lighting in the dining area. They should consider some different lighting to give it a better atmosphere. It was also weird that the hostess desk was far into the restaurant so you are pretty much standing between seated tables while waiting to be seated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese
ROSE HEATH
Entrees very small portions and disappointing , bread cold tasteless and no butter, Caesar salad very small portion and non descript I was embarrassed that I took friends there. also very expensive for the food that we were served.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Chas B
4 Star overall rating above is generous. If I could have selected 3.5, I would have.
BYOB Restaurant. Vibe - No nonsense, clean, smaller space w/ close quartered tables. Doing a fairly brisk business.
Meat and Cheese Board App was just OK. Some of the cheese was cut too close to the rind and entire board was served too cold. Meats and cheeses should have been served at room temp.
Caesar Salad - Simple and Very Good.
Entrees: Daily Special - Grouper w/ Shrimp ($44) that was very good and decent portion.
Daily Special - 20oz. Ribeye w/Crabmeat-Gorgonzola cream sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe. ($52) All very good but they should have mentioned that it was a bone-on ribeye and wasn’t really 20oz. Don’t think it was worth the $52 price.
Tiramisu was good but not worth $10
Service OK but could do with some improvement. Even though it is a BYOB no one offered to open our bottle of wine. Good thing we had a bottle opener with us. You are required to order all your food at once. (Apps, salads, entrees,…) I requested to have the Gorgonzola sauce served on the side - that didn’t happen. Timing of the food arrival could also do with improvement. Our Salad and our Meat & Cheese board came out together.
This restaurant is the definition of a gem. The care they put into the quality of meals they serve is noticed when you take the first bite.
Strongly urge everyone to stop by. They’re a Haboro mainstay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Kimberly Avis
We ate here almost 2 years ago and I have been dreaming of going back ever since to have the Lobster Gnocchi. It did not disappoint as takeout tonight, even after a very long buildup. The Valona salad was also great and the parmesan truffle fries had just the right amount of truffle that my husband and toddler enjoyed them, without being overwhelming (as truffle can easily be). I highly recommend this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
John Butterly
This was an absolute disappointment , our server was the only good thing about this.Food had no flavor in it but had plenty dirty dishes for you to use . 36 dollars for lamb with nothing on it but parsley , waitress asked me how everything was and I was honest and she took my food after only a couple bites and they still charged us for it. First time in my life I’ve ever sent something back too at a resturaunt!
I strongly recommend to avoid this place unless you want overpriced flavorless food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Oneda Hoxha
Wow! The food was delicious - I can’t remember the last time I had such great authentic Italian food and I was in Italy over the summer. I had the burrata salad and scallop risotto and I highly recommend it. Our group also had the rib eye, lamb chops, grilled seafood, penne alla vodka, spaghetti pomodorro and they were all amazing - it was hard to decide what to order and I couldn’t have gone wrong! With the atmosphere and decor it felt like we were dining in Tuscany and the service was perfect. This will be our go to restaurant every time we come to Philly
We had a private family event at Trattoria Valona and it was our first time there. The restaurant is beautifully and elegantly decorated with a rustic Italian style which made you feel like like you were in Tuscany. The owner and staff were some of the most amazing people that we have met, they went beyond all of our expectations and made our special day that much better. They helped create an atmosphere that will be forever in our memories. We will be visiting this place as part of our Philadelphia trips going forward. Thank you for everything Ilir & team!
Expensive for a BYOB. Pay cash for a discount. Very good food and service. Nice new dining room. Semi open kitchen. The kitchen and servers are fast! We went from appetizers to dessert and out the door in an hour. Large portion sizes. This is actually a slight criticism, because we would prefer smaller portions that would allow us to have a separate pasta course.
We had grilled salmon with citrus salsa and parmesan polenta, and a grouper with shrimp special, served over risotto. Both were good, though my partner thought the salmon was a bit dry. I would happily order the grouper special again; the fish tased fresh and was nicely flaky. We also had the lobster gnocchi, which has received some rave reviews here, but I thought was just okay.
For appetizers we had a Eggplant Rollatini special, and grilled octopus. Both of these dishes were fantastic. The red sauce served with the eggplant was simple and slightly sweet. I was reaching for the bread to mop up every last bit. The octopus was tender, and presentation was very nice. Dessert was some kind of chocolate brownie cake (made here!), and presented nicely. Bread and oil flavored with dry herbs are brought out to each table. The oil was not great; bread was average.
Overall, this is one of the better quality Italian restaurants in the area. Worth another visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus
Found this little gem while looking for places to take my mom mom for dinner. Fey was a very professional, composed captain who made us feel welcome, and the food is the real deal. Burrata is fire, Lamb with Risso special was amazing. BYOB what's not to love. Also, a gentlemen who I assume is the owner and / or manager was there helping his server and touching tables all night. It was a great sign and appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had our daughter’s first birthday party at Trattoria Valona and it was better than we expected. The owner was accommodating to the menu that we wanted to serve our guests The food was delicious and all of our guests raved about it. Also, the servers were attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that our guests had a great dining experience. Trattoria Valona was the perfect place to have our daughter’s birthday and we would go again for lunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an incredible experience at Trattoria Valona in Hatboro! The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. They offered great recommendations, and their genuine passion for great food really stood out.
The pasta here is outstanding—fresh, homemade, and cooked to perfection. I had the pappardelle with wild boar ragu, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and so comforting. The rest of our meal was just as impressive, but it’s the pasta that really steals the show.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian in a welcoming atmosphere, Trattoria Valona is a must-try. Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Pappardelle Bolognese, Veal Osso Buco, Chicken Parmesan, Tiramisu, Grilled Octopus
We tried this place for the first time tonight. Expected to be wowed from the recommendation we had got to check it out. It fell kinda flat for us. Service was definitely slow. It took almost 15 minutes from when we were seated to when any staff came to our table, other than 1 guy who dropped a bread basket off when we first sat. The food then was slow to come out too. Arrancini was delicious, calamari was just ok - lots of breading and some really thick/tough pieces. Scallop risotto was tasty but had quite a bit of butter/oil sitting in the bottom of the dish. My husband got the Pappardelle Bolognese and it was very flavorful, and the pasta was delicious. The lighting coming from the kitchen area was very fluorescent and killed the softer lighting in the dining area. They should consider some different lighting to give it a better atmosphere. It was also weird that the hostess desk was far into the restaurant so you are pretty much standing between seated tables while waiting to be seated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese
Entrees very small portions and disappointing , bread cold tasteless and no butter, Caesar salad very small portion and non descript I was embarrassed that I took friends there. also very expensive for the food that we were served.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
4 Star overall rating above is generous. If I could have selected 3.5, I would have.
BYOB Restaurant. Vibe - No nonsense, clean, smaller space w/ close quartered tables. Doing a fairly brisk business.
Meat and Cheese Board App was just OK. Some of the cheese was cut too close to the rind and entire board was served too cold. Meats and cheeses should have been served at room temp.
Caesar Salad - Simple and Very Good.
Entrees:
Daily Special - Grouper w/ Shrimp ($44) that was very good and decent portion.
Daily Special - 20oz. Ribeye w/Crabmeat-Gorgonzola cream sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli Rabe. ($52) All very good but they should have mentioned that it was a bone-on ribeye and wasn’t really 20oz. Don’t think it was worth the $52 price.
Tiramisu was good but not worth $10
Service OK but could do with some improvement. Even though it is a BYOB no one offered to open our bottle of wine. Good thing we had a bottle opener with us. You are required to order all your food at once. (Apps, salads, entrees,…) I requested to have the Gorgonzola sauce served on the side - that didn’t happen. Timing of the food arrival could also do with improvement. Our Salad and our Meat & Cheese board came out together.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Pappardelle Bolognese, Valona Salad
New Year’s Eve I got food poisoning. I couldn’t even make it home.
Check it out if you like Italian food
It was a good experience
It's one of the best
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant is the definition of a gem. The care they put into the quality of meals they serve is noticed when you take the first bite.
Strongly urge everyone to stop by. They’re a Haboro mainstay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
We ate here almost 2 years ago and I have been dreaming of going back ever since to have the Lobster Gnocchi. It did not disappoint as takeout tonight, even after a very long buildup. The Valona salad was also great and the parmesan truffle fries had just the right amount of truffle that my husband and toddler enjoyed them, without being overwhelming (as truffle can easily be). I highly recommend this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
This was an absolute disappointment , our server was the only good thing about this.Food had no flavor in it but had plenty dirty dishes for you to use . 36 dollars for lamb with nothing on it but parsley , waitress asked me how everything was and I was honest and she took my food after only a couple bites and they still charged us for it. First time in my life I’ve ever sent something back too at a resturaunt!
I strongly recommend to avoid this place unless you want overpriced flavorless food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wow! The food was delicious - I can’t remember the last time I had such great authentic Italian food and I was in Italy over the summer. I had the burrata salad and scallop risotto and I highly recommend it. Our group also had the rib eye, lamb chops, grilled seafood, penne alla vodka, spaghetti pomodorro and they were all amazing - it was hard to decide what to order and I couldn’t have gone wrong! With the atmosphere and decor it felt like we were dining in Tuscany and the service was perfect. This will be our go to restaurant every time we come to Philly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops Risotto, Tiramisu, Burrata Plate, Lamb Chops, Grilled Octopus
We had a private family event at Trattoria Valona and it was our first time there. The restaurant is beautifully and elegantly decorated with a rustic Italian style which made you feel like like you were in Tuscany. The owner and staff were some of the most amazing people that we have met, they went beyond all of our expectations and made our special day that much better. They helped create an atmosphere that will be forever in our memories. We will be visiting this place as part of our Philadelphia trips going forward. Thank you for everything Ilir & team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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