Cry Baby Pasta - Philadelphia

Really solid pasta, yummy appetizers and a good variety of cocktails. My only complaint is the cooling inside the restaurant is weak.... Makes it kind of tough on these hot summer days we are having. But good food, good service and tasty drinks definitely make up for it.Pro tip: The pasta portions are not your normal sizes. A little on the smaller side. So if you are hungry, you probably need to get some appetizers and stuff.

Had a lovely dinner with friends here. The staff were friendly, the drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was nice. The pasta was cooked to perfection and was filling. Definitely coming back to try their dessert options.

If things are bigger in Texas...they are smaller in Philly. I came here to eat for my birthday eve, the night I arrived in PA for my birthday getaway. I was so excited to eat here. Don't get me wrong, I applaud those restaurants that give people who are gluten-free the opportunity to eat like other human beings. I've said this before and even spoke with the manager about it during my visit. She feels good about offering pasta to GF individuals, and she genuinely seemed excited about it. The atmosphere was dark but charged. Lots of lively discussion, even on a Thursday night. The area felt safe, and I loved the cute and quirky planter pots in the windows. There were apartments across the way, and it was fun to see the people in the windows socializing, especially after the pandemic. The drink was small and weak. I don't mind paying 13 for a drink, but I noticed all the drinks were in small glasses in every restaurant where I ate. Maybe I'm too used to being in New Orleans, but no bang for my buck there. It was some kind of Punch. Kind of an orangey taste. My server was Jackie L. She did a great job of taking note that I was GF and making me feel safe. I ordered the GF rigatoni with vodka sauce and chicken. When I received the plate, I was shocked. Don't take my word for it...look at the picture. The pasta didn't even cover the bottom of the bowl. There were LITERALLY two little pieces of chicken in it. I mean...it's pasta. It's 3-4 a pack. I did get GF pasta, but paid 2 extra for it. Look at that picture and tell me if 25 for a small scoop of pasta is fair. Now, was the sauce exquisite...yes, it was. The dish was delicious, but two hours later, I was running to Mcdonald's for a bunless burger because I was so hungry I had been travelling all day long from Ontario). I did also get the flourless chocolate torte. That was very rich, and I thought the price was a bit high 12 for a dessert) but it was a treat I don't often get to have and felt worth it to me. The dish I ordered was absolutely delicious and I enjoyed the location, but I could never justify going back and paying what was charged for such a small portion. It wasn't a fair value for the . But hey, kudos to them for that sauce. I would eat that every day as long as we fill the bowl up at least halfway).

This place was fantastic, a hidden gem. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. We had our autistic son with us that has food issues and they accommodated us with an unusual request. They were exceptional and would highly recommend them.

Cry Baby Pasta had a variety of high-quality cocktail and food options. My friends and I ordered a variety of options and LOVED some and felt meh about others. The wait staff is friendly and offer honest recommendations. If you're ready for the price-point, definitely check this spot out!Food: 4/5