Trattoria Valona

We started with the calamari, and it immediately set the tone—perfectly tender, lightly fried, beautifully seasoned, and paired with a sauce that tasted fresh and house-made, not an afterthought. Absolutely outstanding. The burrata was unreal—creamy, rich, and served with a vibrant tomato sauce that balanced it perfectly. Simple, classic, and executed flawlessly. For entrées, the braised short ribs over mashed potatoes were melt-in-your-mouth tender, deeply flavorful, and comforting in the best way. This is the kind of dish that reminds you why Italian cooking is so special. The chicken dish (finished in a buttery, lemon-forward sauce) was equally impressive—juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Even the arugula salad stood out—fresh greens, great texture, and a dressing that

Very good BYOB restaurant. The quality and consistency are commensurate with the price. 4 of our 5 visits over the past two years have been very good. I was in between 4 and 5 stars but anybody can have an off night, 5 stars for flavor is truly representative of their quality. Service staff is always polite and punctual. Owner is always there working hard too (restaurants with hands on owners usually perform better, in my experience) and also always a gracious host.

My wife took me here for my birthday as we love trying new restaurants and it was a fantastic experience! The restaurant was very clean and had that “family owned authentic Italian” vibe to it which makes you feel very welcomed! The staff was super friendly, and all the food was amazing! We shared a crab stuffed mushroom as an appetizer. I had a lobster tail, scallop and shrimp pasta over a white wine garlic sauce and my wife had a scallop risotto. For dessert I had the pistachio cake (was super light and refreshing) and she had the caramel cake (was delicious & decadent). Super glad we came and can’t wait to return!

Absolutely blown away by this place! Trattoria Valona is a small, cozy gem tucked away in Hatboro, and it deserves way more attention. The food was outstanding — every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and plated beautifully. We started with the calamari and octopus appetizers — both were perfect. For our main courses, the seafood risotto and filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus were melt-in-your-mouth amazing. The wine selection was great too — we had a bottle of Villa Antinori that paired perfectly with everything. Dessert was delicious, especially the Italian layered cups that rounded out the meal. On top of the incredible food, the service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and made the whole evening feel special. If you’re in the area and haven’t tried this place yet,

This was our first time going to this highly recommended place on google reviews. We ordered fried calamari and it was pretty good. Our server was thorough in her knowledge of the menu which was great! But our main entrees were a total disappointment. My Vodka penne with grilled chicken tasted like tomato sauce with overcooked penne and chicken had a fresh taste to it. My husband wasn’t pleased with his jumbo Shrimp and crab pasta as well, couldn’t find any bits of crab in the pasta. Overall paid $100 for our 2 entree and an appetizer.