Still up there rating-wise! What a fantastic takeout dinner. All we had to do was warm up certain selections from their "From Russia with Love" menus and we were on our way to an exceptional meal. (These special menus change weekly) We opted to try both the regular and vegetarian menu and we were glad we did. Both were priced at $65 per person and included an Amuse Bouche along with 4 courses. I will translate the Russian names from the menus (such as Golubtsi, Morkovcha, Coulibiac etc.) for what what they are in English. So that I don't keep repeating myself, I'll just tell you that 90% of what we had was Very Good to Outstanding. The Amuse Bouche was a tiny pancake with a dollop of sour cream. From the regular menu we had a salad that was a layered offering of smoked trout, egg, carrot, cheese and it was amazing. Then there was the delicious Cabbage Roll with tomato and parsley. This was followed by Salmon baked in pastry with dill and mustard. From the vegetarian menu we had a thinly sliced Carrot Salad with smoked paprika and mustard. This was followed by a Russian Dumpling filled with wild mushrooms and sour cream. The least favorite of all the dishes was the Braised Cabbage with New Potato and Dill but still good. Both the Lemon Cake with cinnamon & vanilla as well as the Sponge Cake with apple and cinnamon were also very good. Can't wait till we will actually be going into the restaurant again for dinner.
Caroline D.
We just enjoyed an amazing "holiday hack" meal for Christmas. Not only were the directions spot on, but the food was absolutely delicious! The tenderloin roast was beautifully tied and ready to cook. The accompaniments of kale Caesar salad, whipped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and gingered carrots were sublime. The chocolate chestnut roll with candied cranberries was the perfect end to our meal. They are especially thoughtful and accommodating with several challenging food allergies. We have enjoyed Mica's inventive curbside meals during these past months- from roast chicken and pumpkin bisque to roasted salmon with sunchokes. They are meticulous in their curbside delivery and each meal was better than the last.
Justin Contes
One of the best meals I've ever had!
Angus P.
Ordered a $100 gift card from Mica in mid May, after they had reopened for takeout service post Covid shutdown. My credit card was charged immediately, but after the gift card had not been received a couple weeks later, I called them to check on the status. They told me that they had just re-opened a few days ago (which wasn't true) and that it would be sent out shortly. I was understanding, given everything that had happened with the shut-down, so no big deal. However, 3 weeks after that, I still had not received so I had to report as a fraudulent transaction with my credit card company. Almost 2 months later, the gift card has still not been received. No contact from Mica, no explanation. Beware of this business.
Jeannine F.
Giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, with all that has been so unsettling, I am still, disappointed. We called for takeout for a special occasion, having made the reservation the day before, and dinner wasn't ready. Drove it home a couple miles, having paid 200. for three meals, and didn't have one meal that could be appreciated between us. Spouse got up and popped open a can of rolls from God knows why we have them, and enjoyed that more. Speaking of which, no rolls? Steak, a couple of potatoes and squash (with jalapeño?) $33. later, our tongues are burnt and so is our wallet. Bouillabaisse for two, four unopened clams, a couple scallops, mussels, fennel slices and unsalted broth had us staring at one another. We couldn't stomach a forkful of tart between us. -I'm so looking forward to getting back into weekend restaurant mode. But I'm not convinced there is a reason to return. Too many places are very, very good in Philly. Now I can't afford another choice this weekend. And after brushing my teeth, I can't get the heavy handed garlic out of my mouth. Happy anniversary to me!
Jessica Ajoux
A perfect, delicious and cozy restaurant!
AmblerJ
Just about every week, Mica publishes a special "From ____with love" focusing on a specific region's culinary specialties. Past week was Baltimore, and the meal was outstanding! Pit Beef (carpaccio style) with horseradish was melt in your mouth, Crab in a reduced old bay cream was delicious and lighter than you would expect, soft shell crab was perfectly grilled and the desert was a take on a black and white cookie. Keep up the great work!
Sara T
Soooo delicious!!! Beet salad=best I've ever had! Gourmet, well thought out menu, and BYO! Will be coming in much more often!
Dave
Went for Valentine's (15th) Day. Was looking forward to the 7 course tasting menu for $75, but instead got the up-charged 4 course Valentine's Day menu for $90. Would have preferred regular menu. Overall food was well prepared and portioned. The tuna tartare had "jalepeno" listed with it on the menu but had 0 heat and missed the mark. Hanger steak and seafood (mussels) curry were both excellent. I was enamored with how amazing the service was. Perfectly paced meal and Jackie was fantastic in her approach to our table. We'll be back for sure.
Jerry
This was the second time at Mica and I was unimpressed. The restaurant attempts to be creative with its offerings, but fails. This is one time when I was glad that the portions are on the small side. The space is tight.
Mica has usually been excellent, so I am sorry to write that our last meal there was anything but. We ordered the the weekly special - this time Ethiopian inspired. It was poor in all sorts of ways: the injera bread served with each course was good, but heavy and too much of it.The flavoring was not very Ethiopian, except slightly for the main course. There was too little variety - every course had a sprinkling of a farmer's type cheese (perhaps this is used in Ethiopia, but I have never had cheese in any Ethiopian restaurant); the collard greens in the first course were repeated in the second, and that was the only vegetable served; lentils were repeated in the 2nd and 3rd courses. In addition, the dried legumes in the second course were not cooked nearly enough. The highlight of the meal was the excellent dessert. Service was superb, as it always is, warm and attentive without being intrusive.
Cecil
A warm welcome, excellent service, exquisitely and creatively executed prepared cuisine, and reasonable prices, all in an intimate setting that encouraged thoughtful conversation - - that was our evening at Mica. We look forward to returning soon.
Joe K.
One of the best byo restaurants in the Philadelphia area. My wife and I have been here 5 times and every time the food and service were both exceptional. Well done to the team that runs this restaurant, not easy to consistently put out an exceptional product. We've tried almost everything on the menu, and it has all been solid. Highly recommend
Foodie
What a wonderful experience! A foodies dream - the Seasonal 7 course dinner is worth every dime. There were so many items we wanted to try on the menu that this was the way to go for us. The chef accommodated our requests, the food was flavorful and the presentation top shelf all the way. Our wait staff was exceptionally helpful, pleasant and engaging. Small venue allows for relaxing personal dining. Enjoyable! BYO is a plus.
Jim R.
Other than New Years Eve, we usually don't go out for dinner on holidays because you can sometimes feel you're being rushed through your meal so that the table can be used by the next guest. This was not the feeling we had at Mica. We were in the main dining room (? - the first room when you enter) and it was fairly loud but not overwhelming. The New Years Eve menu, set at $89 per person, was 4 courses, with 4 choices under each one. It's always good to have a problem trying to pick what you want to try when all of them sound so good. The Smoked Trout Salad with potato chips and fennel was a fantastic start as was the Tuna Tartar with smoked jalapeño and peanuts. The Heirloom Pumpkin Bisque was outstanding. The Seared Scallop with cauliflower and capers was cooked perfectly. Our main entrees were amazing: The Duck; the Grilled Hanger Steak; and the Wild Striped Bass with a lightly smoked shellfish chowder. The desserts were also very very good. Looking forward to returning soon. Remember, it's a BYO.
Still up there rating-wise! What a fantastic takeout dinner. All we had to do was warm up certain selections from their "From Russia with Love" menus and we were on our way to an exceptional meal. (These special menus change weekly) We opted to try both the regular and vegetarian menu and we were glad we did. Both were priced at $65 per person and included an Amuse Bouche along with 4 courses. I will translate the Russian names from the menus (such as Golubtsi, Morkovcha, Coulibiac etc.) for what what they are in English. So that I don't keep repeating myself, I'll just tell you that 90% of what we had was Very Good to Outstanding. The Amuse Bouche was a tiny pancake with a dollop of sour cream. From the regular menu we had a salad that was a layered offering of smoked trout, egg, carrot, cheese and it was amazing. Then there was the delicious Cabbage Roll with tomato and parsley. This was followed by Salmon baked in pastry with dill and mustard. From the vegetarian menu we had a thinly sliced Carrot Salad with smoked paprika and mustard. This was followed by a Russian Dumpling filled with wild mushrooms and sour cream. The least favorite of all the dishes was the Braised Cabbage with New Potato and Dill but still good. Both the Lemon Cake with cinnamon & vanilla as well as the Sponge Cake with apple and cinnamon were also very good. Can't wait till we will actually be going into the restaurant again for dinner.
We just enjoyed an amazing "holiday hack" meal for Christmas. Not only were the directions spot on, but the food was absolutely delicious! The tenderloin roast was beautifully tied and ready to cook. The accompaniments of kale Caesar salad, whipped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and gingered carrots were sublime. The chocolate chestnut roll with candied cranberries was the perfect end to our meal. They are especially thoughtful and accommodating with several challenging food allergies. We have enjoyed Mica's inventive curbside meals during these past months- from roast chicken and pumpkin bisque to roasted salmon with sunchokes. They are meticulous in their curbside delivery and each meal was better than the last.
One of the best meals I've ever had!
Ordered a $100 gift card from Mica in mid May, after they had reopened for takeout service post Covid shutdown. My credit card was charged immediately, but after the gift card had not been received a couple weeks later, I called them to check on the status. They told me that they had just re-opened a few days ago (which wasn't true) and that it would be sent out shortly. I was understanding, given everything that had happened with the shut-down, so no big deal. However, 3 weeks after that, I still had not received so I had to report as a fraudulent transaction with my credit card company. Almost 2 months later, the gift card has still not been received. No contact from Mica, no explanation. Beware of this business.
Giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, with all that has been so unsettling, I am still, disappointed. We called for takeout for a special occasion, having made the reservation the day before, and dinner wasn't ready. Drove it home a couple miles, having paid 200. for three meals, and didn't have one meal that could be appreciated between us. Spouse got up and popped open a can of rolls from God knows why we have them, and enjoyed that more. Speaking of which, no rolls? Steak, a couple of potatoes and squash (with jalapeño?) $33. later, our tongues are burnt and so is our wallet. Bouillabaisse for two, four unopened clams, a couple scallops, mussels, fennel slices and unsalted broth had us staring at one another. We couldn't stomach a forkful of tart between us. -I'm so looking forward to getting back into weekend restaurant mode. But I'm not convinced there is a reason to return. Too many places are very, very good in Philly. Now I can't afford another choice this weekend. And after brushing my teeth, I can't get the heavy handed garlic out of my mouth. Happy anniversary to me!
A perfect, delicious and cozy restaurant!
Just about every week, Mica publishes a special "From ____with love" focusing on a specific region's culinary specialties. Past week was Baltimore, and the meal was outstanding! Pit Beef (carpaccio style) with horseradish was melt in your mouth, Crab in a reduced old bay cream was delicious and lighter than you would expect, soft shell crab was perfectly grilled and the desert was a take on a black and white cookie. Keep up the great work!
Soooo delicious!!! Beet salad=best I've ever had! Gourmet, well thought out menu, and BYO! Will be coming in much more often!
Went for Valentine's (15th) Day. Was looking forward to the 7 course tasting menu for $75, but instead got the up-charged 4 course Valentine's Day menu for $90. Would have preferred regular menu. Overall food was well prepared and portioned. The tuna tartare had "jalepeno" listed with it on the menu but had 0 heat and missed the mark. Hanger steak and seafood (mussels) curry were both excellent. I was enamored with how amazing the service was. Perfectly paced meal and Jackie was fantastic in her approach to our table. We'll be back for sure.
This was the second time at Mica and I was unimpressed. The restaurant attempts to be creative with its offerings, but fails. This is one time when I was glad that the portions are on the small side. The space is tight.
Restaurantji Recommends
Mica has usually been excellent, so I am sorry to write that our last meal there was anything but. We ordered the the weekly special - this time Ethiopian inspired. It was poor in all sorts of ways: the injera bread served with each course was good, but heavy and too much of it.The flavoring was not very Ethiopian, except slightly for the main course. There was too little variety - every course had a sprinkling of a farmer's type cheese (perhaps this is used in Ethiopia, but I have never had cheese in any Ethiopian restaurant); the collard greens in the first course were repeated in the second, and that was the only vegetable served; lentils were repeated in the 2nd and 3rd courses. In addition, the dried legumes in the second course were not cooked nearly enough. The highlight of the meal was the excellent dessert. Service was superb, as it always is, warm and attentive without being intrusive.
A warm welcome, excellent service, exquisitely and creatively executed prepared cuisine, and reasonable prices, all in an intimate setting that encouraged thoughtful conversation - - that was our evening at Mica. We look forward to returning soon.
One of the best byo restaurants in the Philadelphia area. My wife and I have been here 5 times and every time the food and service were both exceptional. Well done to the team that runs this restaurant, not easy to consistently put out an exceptional product. We've tried almost everything on the menu, and it has all been solid. Highly recommend
What a wonderful experience! A foodies dream - the Seasonal 7 course dinner is worth every dime. There were so many items we wanted to try on the menu that this was the way to go for us. The chef accommodated our requests, the food was flavorful and the presentation top shelf all the way. Our wait staff was exceptionally helpful, pleasant and engaging. Small venue allows for relaxing personal dining. Enjoyable! BYO is a plus.
Other than New Years Eve, we usually don't go out for dinner on holidays because you can sometimes feel you're being rushed through your meal so that the table can be used by the next guest. This was not the feeling we had at Mica. We were in the main dining room (? - the first room when you enter) and it was fairly loud but not overwhelming. The New Years Eve menu, set at $89 per person, was 4 courses, with 4 choices under each one. It's always good to have a problem trying to pick what you want to try when all of them sound so good. The Smoked Trout Salad with potato chips and fennel was a fantastic start as was the Tuna Tartar with smoked jalapeño and peanuts. The Heirloom Pumpkin Bisque was outstanding. The Seared Scallop with cauliflower and capers was cooked perfectly. Our main entrees were amazing: The Duck; the Grilled Hanger Steak; and the Wild Striped Bass with a lightly smoked shellfish chowder. The desserts were also very very good. Looking forward to returning soon. Remember, it's a BYO.