Core De Roma - Bala Cynwyd

I'm Italian and picky about my Italian restaurant experiences. Core di Roma is one of the most authentic and delicious Italian I have had anywhere. I have been a patron for at least the past 15 yrs at their previous location. The owners are lovely and truly treat their guests like family. Service is always fantastic. Highly recommend

TLDR;Atmosphere: datedFood: food was decentService: we were kinda ignored and the owners wife didn't seem to like us being thereOutcome: not likely we'll returnMy veteran buddy loves Italian food and wanted to go to a new spot. Upon arrival we sat there for a few minutes waiting to be acknowledged--not like we were hiding or anything--we were in plain view of the owner! I thought it was customary to wait to be seated right?The owner finally tells us from behind the bar, we can sit anywhere. Seemed like a decent place, although, I get a little nervous when there are no other customers. Tonight, there were 2 other tables being waited on.Fast-forward, we order and food arrives. My friend ordered lasagna, I think a bottom corner of it was burnt so he was having trouble cutting into it. The one waitress noticed and asked if he needed a sharpener knife, when she brings it over, the owners wife is visibly upset stating he doesn't need a sharper knife. I personally don't appreciate when people belittle their employees.One of the dishes sounded great on paper, turned out to be incredibly heavy. I think maybe the recipe should be tweaked. My bechamel at home isn't that heavy either.The owner seemed to be hanging out with one table in particular, I was nervous I wouldn't know what to talk about when he came to hang with us... This didn't happen but it was very noticeable that their friends were in town.Dessert was pretty good. And the bill was somewhat reasonable.But based on the service, food quality to price ratio, I think if you want to try it, it might not hurt, but we won't be going back

Not an attractive place but we heard good things so sat down at table with family 3 adults 2 teens. Service very spotty. Long story short. I have never had such inedible, terrible food at the worst place I've been in my life. One family member who will eat anything, left his food after a couple bites. There is nothing good I can say about the food or the place except we got out of there and no one got sick from what few bites we did eat. I cannot understand how it stays in business. Sorry to give a bad review but all 5 of us agreed and everyone got something different.

From the appetizers and the entrées to the desserts, everything was absolutely delicious! The service was exceptional, and each member of the staff made us feel like we were family, especially our waiter!!!

This was our first time here and the food is absolutely awesome ? loved the risotto rolls and Alfredo we had the limoncello cake as desert so so good! we’ll definitely come back!!!!!! Everyone was super friendly.