Luna BYOB

This is a small Italian restaurant in rittenhouse. It has a cozy and upscale vibe. I went here on a weekday later on and it wasn't too busy but there were customers. There was no wait. Noise levels were a little under medium noise.The complimentary bread+olive oil was very nice. I liked the olive oil and it came in a container so it was very easy to dip the precut bread.I got the calamari as an appetizer. This was good. The olives and capers were very flavorful. I also enjoyed the calamari itself. But I did feel like the calamari was a bit plain. Maybe there could have been some zest or something making the calamari pop more, but I did like this.The arugula pesto with crab chunks was decent. But I think I could nitpick a few things... I felt like the pasta was a little too chewy and the sauce also on the plainer side. I was thinking for a pesto there would be more of a pine nut or salty flavor. Also, the crab meat chunks were plain. I was expecting a more garlic or buttery punch but they were plain.Overall the service was excellent and I think the wait staff was knowledgeable and attentive as well as being friendly. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and prices were reasonable for this ambiance and ingredients.

This restaurant is small but so cute! It's a very limited menu but the food was delicious! Unfortunately some rude fellow diner was a total Karen and scolded my friends and I for laughing with eachother and having fun which really but a downer on the evening, we were a large party of 8 on a Saturday night in a tiny room of course it was loud inside, the fact this lady really went out of her way to yell at us about it was really ridiculous, we weren't the only people laughing and talking in the place!

Dinner was amazing here and they were able to accommodate our larger party of five! Pasta tasted fresh and all the different sauces were great. Menu leaned into a lot of seafood in the pasta dishes which is a little different! The staff was so nice and service was smooth and the room was packed! This is a nice date spot, a little spot for a celebratory occasion, and a solid neighborhood BYO :)

Loved this place. Nice ambience. Small cozy byo (near Corked wine shop). The service is as good as it gets. Hostess was nice and greeted us immediately. The server was so cool and knowledgeable about the menu. The manager came by several times during dinner to check on everything. Really impeccable service. The portions were good too. We got two apps, a pasta second course, an entree each and we were stuffed. The calamari was tender, not chewy, and sauce was delicious. Heavy on the olives, but I really enjoyed the flavor. Great for bread dipping. The mussels app was one of the stars of the meal. The sausage in the white wine sauce created the best flavor ever. Highly recommend this app. The pasta was cooked very well, and the sauce was straight forward but very well executed. The pork chop was the star. While the scallops were also delicious, the pork chop had so much flavor. I could not get over how the seasoning was infused inside the pork chop. No idea how they did that. Highly recommend this places. Prices are affordable. Great for dates and small groups.

We went to Luna BYOB last night; I knew the neighborhood well, and didn't recognize the restaurant. I found out it just opened last year.I had the two specials of the evening - the Halibut and Raviolis. I like my fish and pasta served at the same time, enjoying both dishes, as they compliment each other. I wasn't expecting to encounter such unique and flavorful sauces on the fish and pasta. The creamy pear-pecorino sauce with the ravioli was spectacular as was the tomato based gravy for the Halibut. The pasta was tender and the cheese inside had a soft velvety texture. The Halibut was cooked perfectly - it was one of the best fishes I've had in awhile. My friend had the Branzino, which was very good.....but I'm glad I ordered the Halibut! Luna is a hidden jewel just off Rittenhouse Sq. - it's worth uncovering!

Came on a Saturday night with some friends and had a nice night! We got Caesar salad, squid ink pasta, gnocchi, risotto and lamb shank. Caesar salad - could use a little more dressing but the anchovies was a nice addition Squid ink pasta - I wanted to love this but the noodle texture was way too chewy. A little thinner on the dough and I think it would have been perfect. The sauce was perfectRisotto - this was delicious. Good amount of lobster too. I want a bowl of this rnGnocchi - this was prob my least favorite dish. There was something in this that made it overly stinky cheesy. The sausage I wish was more of a crumble thank cut up Lamb shank - def not the best I've had but it was tender! Needed more flavors Our server was also a little abrasive. Kept asking if we were finished and could they clear my plate even though I had a fork full of risotto about to enter my mouth. I felt rushed and he seemed frazzled. But it was a Saturday night so I was forgiving creme brûlée was the perfect ending to a pleasant byob meal! I'd def come again

I was really surprised and impressed by Luna BYOB. The service was so friendly and welcoming, and the food was comforting and delicious. The best thing we had was the veal chop ($45), which was perfectly cooked and worth the higher cost. The pastas were also excellent - we had one spicy seafood linguini that the whole table loved (I think between the six of us, we ordered 3!), and while the lobster risotto kind of looked like fancy fried rice, it was truly decadent. Portions were, in our opinion, quite generous, so when it was time for dessert, we really had to think about it. But then our server listed tiramisu and nutella panna cotta, and we somehow made room. Both were absolutely worth it.The restaurant itself is tasteful and simple in décor, and feels like a nostalgic nod back to the BYOBs of the early 2000s. There is only one bathroom for the restaurant, but other than that, I really thought this was a close-to-perfect BYOB experience.

I really do love an intimate BYOB and this fits the bill nicely. It's small, so sometimes, (perhaps also depending upon who you are sitting next to) it can get a bit loud, but that should not stop one from dining here. We dined with a reservation on Saturday night and Luna was bustling inside. We were able to enjoy a lovely table for two next to the picture windows with a sidewalk view. My friend and I both agreed that the highlight of the evening was one of the specials. Those meatballs on creamy polenta! Oh my gosh! If I could have had a plate of four for the entree that would have been the perfect evening. They were juicy, seasoned perfectly in delicious red sauce nestled in the creamy polenta (that should not be missed with each bite of meat. ) Seriously! So good! The beet salad was delicious too with a wonderful glaze and lots of texture from the nuts. We both ordered the pappardelle with bolognese sauce and braised lamb. It was good but I think having had the meatballs, nothing could compare! We ended the evening with crème brûlée that was creamy and delicious. This is a sweet place. Make a reservation, grab a bottle and go!

I was so impressed with my recent visit here to Luna. I found this restaurant opened when I walked by and when I saw the menu and I was hooked. It had such great options, from seafood to chicken to red meat. There weren't any vegan or vegetarian options, except appetizers - so that may be an issue for some diners. For appetizers, we tried the antipasto and radicchio. The antipasto was delicious, the burrata was so fresh and delicious. The presentation of the radicchio and all the other dishes was beautiful. For entrees we had the branzino and the sachetti pasta. The branzino was grilled to perfection and the skin was fantastically crispy. The pasta was rich but perfectly cooked. For dessert, we had the chocolate layer cake and tiramisu, both were fantastic and the waiter said all the desserts (besides the ice cream) were made in-house! My only complaint was that it was SO LOUD inside. The restaurant is small and tightly packed and definitely not the place to go to hear your dining companions.

I was really excited to try Luna, especially since Burrata is so good. It's a cute, cozy little BYO where Casta Diva used to be. I tried making a reservation about a week in advance for a Friday night dinner and they were booked from 6-8pm. I kept an eye on Tock and finally saw a 6pm reservation open up the day before. All that to say- plan ahead if you want to eat here on a weekend. There aren't many veg options on the menu- something to keep in mind in case there are any dietary restrictions. With that being said, the chef was accommodating for the slight changes we requested to our dishes so I feel like there may be some flexibility if you do have any restrictions. We got the ravioli special as an appetizer to share and then for entrees we got the gnocchi (subbed out the gorgonzola sauce for a blush sauce), tomato linguine, squid ink paccheri, and lobster risotto. All of us agreed that the ravioli special was the clear winner- it was seriously one of the best pasta dishes I've had. Everything else was pretty stellar, too- except the lobster risotto. It didn't taste bad- it just didn't taste like anything at all. It was really disappointing. For dessert, we got the tiramisu, creme brulee, and chocolate cake. 10/10 for all of them- especially the chocolate cake and creme brulee. The service was quick and efficient and friendly. No complaints here. I'd love to come back here- there are definitely some standouts on the menu and the specials are a nice addition. I would just not at all recommend the risotto.