DaMò founders Monica Fenocchio and Danilo D’EugenioMonica and Danilo preparing food at DaMò Pasta Lab
OUR STORY

Born in Italy.
Built in Philadelphia.

DaMò Pasta Lab is a fast-casual Italian concept centered around high-quality, fresh pasta, combining authentic Italian traditions with a streamlined and scalable operating model.

Everything we serve is made in-house from scratch. Our production model combines carefully standardized processes with a curated selection of imported Italian ingredients, helping us maintain consistency, quality and authenticity as DaMò grows.

The concept was designed around speed and simplicity without compromising the food. With ticket times typically under five minutes, a focused menu and a strong mix of dine-in, takeout and digital ordering through kiosks, delivery platforms, web and app, DaMò brings fresh Italian pasta into the rhythm of everyday life.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to inspire a virtual journey to Italy and its most genuine Pasta traditions, just a wish away.
HOW IT STARTED

DaMò Pasta Lab was founded by Danilo D’Eugenio and Monica Fenocchio, both born in Italy, with the goal of bringing a modern and authentic Italian pasta concept to the U.S. market.

In 2016, after recognizing a gap between the Italian dining experience they knew and how it was often represented in the United States, they began developing a concept built around fresh pasta, speed of service and operational simplicity.

Danilo and Monica invested their own capital, spent two years researching the market and developing the concept, refined its technical and operational model, relocated to the United States and ultimately launched DaMò in Philadelphia.

Since opening, the concept has continued to evolve with the same priorities at its core: quality, consistency, speed and scalability.

OUR HISTORY

Our history
timeline

The Idea
2016The Idea

It Started With a Journey

After a trip to the United States, Danilo and Monica saw an opportunity to bring a more genuine Italian pasta experience to the U.S. They chose Philadelphia for its diversity, energy and growing culinary curiosity.

The First Step
2018The First Step

We Found Our Home

After two years of research, planning and refining the concept, DaMò signed the lease for its first Philadelphia location.

Opening Day
2019Opening Day

DaMò Opens Its Doors

After nine months of renovations, DaMò Pasta Lab officially opened on May 25, 2019, bringing fresh, handmade pasta to Philadelphia.

We Kept Going
2020We Kept Going

Through an Unprecedented Time

When the pandemic changed everything, DaMò remained open through enormous challenges, from sourcing Italian ingredients to adapting daily operations, while protecting the quality of the food and keeping the team together.

The Next Chapter
2024The Next Chapter

Rittenhouse Opens

On April 11, 2024, DaMò opened its second location. Delayed by the pandemic, the expansion marked an important milestone and a new chapter in the evolution of the concept.

THE FUTUREWhat’s Next

Growing Without Losing What Makes DaMò, DaMò

The next chapter is about bringing DaMò to more people while protecting what has defined it from the beginning: fresh pasta, authentic Italian flavors, consistency and quality.

DAMÒ TODAY

Fresh Pasta.
Made Daily.

Today, DaMò Pasta Lab brings together Italian tradition and the pace of modern life. Our pasta, sauces and recipes are prepared in-house from scratch, with carefully selected ingredients and the same attention to flavor and authenticity that inspired the concept from the very beginning.

From a quick lunch to dinner at home, catering and special events, our goal remains the same: make genuine Italian pasta approachable without compromising the traditions behind it.