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Bella Cena
Bella Cena

Bella Cena Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.giancarloslounge.com/
  • Email: belacena1506@gmail.com
  • Phone: (267) 858-4600
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner:
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm,
    Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm,
    Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Hugo Tovino
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: Our private 'Milan Room' can accommodate up to 72 for sit-down or 90 for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres. Buffet starting at @ $25 per/p to 4 course sit-down @ $30 per/p. Located in the heart of Center City, there is no room charge and you can BYOB or choose from our selection of fine wines and cocktails
  • Private Party Contact: Michael or Giancarlo (888) 885-3521
  • Entertainment: Live music and performers call for more information.
  • Special Events & Promotions: We cater to all events, from anniversaries to wedding rehearsals.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: between 15th & 16th
  • Public Transit: We are just blocks from SEPTA Suburban Station, the Broad Street Subway at Walnut/Locust and PATCO's 15-16th & Locust Street station.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: There is a public garage located directly across from our restaurant on Spruce Street. A voucher for $5 off the cost of your parking fee is available upon request.
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A word from Bella Cena
Our food is as pure, sincere & genuine as mountain spring water. No fusion, no gimmicks, no shenanigans. We remain true to the artisan way of cooking, brought to America by my mother, Clelia, featured in many newspapers & magazines for her award-winning recipes. In the 1950s & ‘60s, in Rome, she cooked for many famous people in the film industry. Her favorite pupil for 15 years, Ugo, is still in the kitchen cooking her delicious recipes for you to enjoy.






P.S. In 2001 I told my mother, “Things are changing. The restaurants are now doing food designing, color combinations, etc. etc.” She looked at me & said, “If people want to see designs & colors, they should go to a museum, not a restaurant.” And that’s my mother: never makes long speeches. Enjoy your meal.
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Bella Cena
3.8
35 $30 and under restaurant
Featured Reviews
  • "Very reasonably price. Absolutely yummy food. Great service. You can byob or they have a liquor license. Best of both wo..."
    Dined on 5/14/2013
  • "This was always a favorite of mine, but it disappeared for a long time due to a fire next door. But now it's back, and i..."
    Dined on 5/6/2013
  • "Great restaurant! Went before a show. Even though they have a bar - they let us bring our own wine. Will return!..."
    Dined on 4/9/2013

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