La Cena Restaurant

Name: La Cena Restaurant
Address: 2233 Galloway Rd., Bensalem, PA, United States, 19020
Telephone: (215) 639-9969
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

365 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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La Cena Ristorante has been in the heart of Bensalem, PA for 25 years and we are still going strong! We offer delicious and authentic Italian food that is made with only the freshest ingredients. We offer a full bar that comes complete with live entertainment and, we also offer delicious daily specials in addition to our traditional menu. At La Cena we are proud to offer a fine dinning experience at a great price. Simply put, we aim to please!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 639-9969

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:15 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 639-9969
Website
http://www.lacenarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
At La Cena we offer a private banquet area that seats up to 65 people. But the possibilities don't end there. At La Cens we aim to accommodate you and yours. Our dinning room can be set as an extension for your event or even the main stage.

Location
2233 Galloway Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020
Neighborhood
Bensalem
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Great bands all with their own unique style!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Antipasto De La Casa$9.00
Our selection of cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables
Calamari Fritti$8.00
Fried calamari over mixed field greens served withspicy marinara sauce
Cozze O Vongole$8.00
Fresh musselsor clams with spicy marinara or garlic white wine sauce
Clams Casino$11.00
Mozzarella Sticks$8.95
comes with 6
Broccoli Bites$7.95
comes with 10

Zuppa Del Giorno

Pasta Fagioli$4.95
Soup of the Day$5.95

Insalate

Traditional Caesar Salad$6.00
Insalata Mista$7.00
Mixed field greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, shaved parmesan,and balsamic vinaigrette
Fruit and Nut Salad$10.00
over arugula salad, goat cheese, blueberries,and balsamic vinaigrette
Diced Caprese Salad$12.00
over spring mix, tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette, and extra virgin olive oil.
Grilled asparagus$14.00
with roasted peppers, red onions, marinated mushrooms, grilled shrimp, and feta cheese with arugula salad in a light citrus dressing
Hearts of California romaine$12.00
with herb crusted chicken breast, roasted red peppers, croutons and Caesar dressing
Grilled seafood salad$18.00
Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, lump crab meat, smoked bacon, tomato, cucumber, and bleu cheese over iceberg lettuce with cherry tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing
Tuna salad$12.00
over crispy romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and crispy pancetta in Italian delight dressing
White Tuna Salad$12.00
Fresh white tuna served over arugula lettuce with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and sliced avocado
Insalata Mediterranea$18.00
Romaine lettuce topped with grilled shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, and Caesar dressing

Pizza Personali

Plain Pizza$7.95
Margherita Pizza$8.95
Pepperoni Pizza$8.95
White Pizza$9.95
topped with broccoli & chicken
Vegetarian White Pizza$8.95
topped with artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers

Panini

Served with french fries or a house salad

Panini Di Pollo$9.95
Herb grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and roasted red peppers
Panini Italiano$10.95
Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, and olive oil
Panini Vegetariano$8.95
Zucchini, eggplant, and roasted peppers sautéed in a light tomato sauce

Wraps

Choice of honey wheat wrap or regular wrap, Served with Curly Fries

Chicken Caesar Wrap$8.95
Tuna Salad$8.95
Lettuce, tomato, and provolone
Prosciutto$9.95
with roasted red peppers, arugula, and fresh mozzarella

Burgers

8oz angus beef Served with French Fries

Cheeseburger$7.95
BBQ Jalapeno Texas Cheeseburger$7.95
Steak House Cheeseburger$11.95
BLT Burger$8.95

Pasta

Spaghetti or Ziti Pomodoro$10.95
Penne Alla Cena$13.95
penne pasta with shrimp, asparagus, and sundried tomatoes in a vodka cream sauce
Gnocchi Bolognese$12.95
homemade potato and ricotta gnocchi sautéed with meat sauce
Whole Wheat Penne Primavera$12.95
with zucchini, roasted peppers, spinach, and peas in a fresh tomato basil or garlic white wine sauce
Tortellini Alfredo$11.95
cheese tortellini tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce
Musselsor Clams over Linguini$12.95
marinara, fra'diavolo, or garlic white wine
Lobster Ravioli$14.95
ravioli filled with lobster meat, tossed in a vodka cream sauce and topped with jumbo lump crabmeat

Pesce

Salmon Alla Griglia$16.95
fresh salmon served over lemon and arugula salad
Tilapia Francese$11.95
egg dipped filet of tilapia sautéed with lemon and white wine
Broiled Flounder$13.95
Fried Flounder$11.95
with arugula salad

Carne

Served with salad and pasta

Sirloin Steak New York strip$24.00
Filet Mignon$25.00
Lamb Rack$28.00

Vitello o Pollo

Saltimbocca Di Pollo$13.95
Pollo Caprese$13.95
Pollo Parmesan$13.95
Pollo Picante$13.95
Pollo Cacciatore$13.95
Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper

Desserts

Tiramisu$5.00
Ice Cream Cup$5.00
Flan$5.00

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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DavidM
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
I go here quite often and Eric is a new server who is a little rough around the edges. He needs more experience and patience.
G
Goyasauce
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service5ambience4
My wife and I ate here yesterday. Food was tasty. They have a live performance. The server we had was great. The only down falls were that they sat us at a wobbly table. We don’t like to complain so we dealt with it. Also the food was very small portions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family is regulars here and we have never had a bad meal. Great food, live music on weekends and service is impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place to eat with your spouse.
K
Kathy
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love going to such a friendly place. The cocktails are always on point; service is great and the food is awesome.
PM
PaulM
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent and reasonably priced. The Saturday night 2 man band was very entertaining. This place is a bit of a hidden gem. The veal piccata was very tasty. We will be back!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistent. Always a great dinner.
CB
CindyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was great and we will definitely be back. We were disappointed in the music last night since they usually have great entertainment.
RT
RobertT
Philadelphia
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been going here for years. Great food and service.
AI
ArleneI
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and atmosphere is very nice Not noisy
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service was great & drinks were great as well!
MR
MariaR
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service good food first time there and we’re definitely going back
JP
JanieneP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went there for Mothers Day. Staff and dining experience was wonderful. They made my 76 year old mother feel very special. Interior needs a little updating but overall a great experience.
PB
PaulB
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been going to La Cena since it opened. It has a cozy friendly atmosphere and the food is always delicious. I noticed the portions were smaller than before and we didn’t get the basket of bread but it was still a good time. The staff was friendly and attentive and the singer Vince, was very good. The noise level can get loud but it’s a small place with many patrons at the bar listening to the live entertainment. We will definitely be back.
M
Mike
Philadelphia
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was another enjoyable meal at a friendly restaurant my family knows well. Everyone was super friendly and the food very good.
CL
ChristineL
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
The food was delicious but the portion sizes have gotten smaller and smaller and we left hungry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My boyfriend and I took my parents out to dinner as they passed through town. Service is always excellent, the waiters are quick, efficient, have good personalities, and they are attentive yet don’t linger (I don’t like when wait staff is constantly checking in on the table interrupting conversations.) Everyone had amazing meals, and great wine. Their daily specials are always diverse with a pasta option, meat option, and seafood option, a little bit of something for everyone!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night again. Food is always 5 star
CG
CatG
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
La Cena always has great food, and some wonderful specials. We have never been disappointed by the food and service. The entertainment is really good. Highly recommended,
MO
MicheleO
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for a great meal and atmosphere. Staff is attentive with all your needs.
JS
JackS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed dinner here unexpectedly being I had no pre planning done to find a restaurant for the particular evening. Staff was extremely friendly. You can tell it’s a place where people keep going back to. The host knew always everyone that walked in by name. Quality everything. Band, Food, Service, Pricing, etc Romantic setting and will be going back again frequently.
K
Kacy
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service. Veal Milanese & 3 fish special both fantastic. Good martinis. Great crème brûlée for dessert.
JM
JohnM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Cena is an incredibly fine restaurant surprise to be found at the end of a strip mall. Once you go inside you will find a large, well styled space impeccably maintained. While we were only there for lunch the menu was varied and interesting. Our choices were prepared perfectly and nicely presented. Our waiter "Chtistopher" provided excellent service and attention. While we are only in the area once a year our experience at La Cena has been consistently good each time we have visited.
DM
DavidM
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Normally, Stephanie is very good, just like Chris but that night her service was so so.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st time there anniversary dinner very good choice we will be back!
j
jackd
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable evening with family. Food was very good and service was terrific. Would definitely recommend.
JB
JoeB
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
How could we have missed this place for so long. The food was great and they had a small and, too! I had a stuffed mushroom caps and my wife the crabs & oysters, Both were unique tastes and wonderfull. We liked the gluyen free options, too.
M
Mmmmgood
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent time, great food and a piano player to boot. What more can you ask for.
RW
ReneeW
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant. The food and service were great. The band that played was awesome also. Played really good music.
MP
MichelleP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place with an even better atmosphere! Will return for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time diners. The food was very good, had the red snapper special. Very fresh and tasty. Martini from the bar was excellent too. There was a piano player, he wasn’t great but it added to the fun the peeps at the bar were having. I’d definitely go back. Waiter was great too!
BS
BarbaraS
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service is always excellent. Love the atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful night. Great food. Fantastic band -Nothing2 Prove. Can’t wait to come back again!
GP
GinamarieP
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
The “Valentine’s menu” was a dud. Small portions, high prices, and not great food. The rowdy bar crowd made for a loud and unromantic atmosphere. We won’t return any time soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everyone was very pleasant and it was very clean with a beautiful ambience my wife and I really enjoyed our evening… we will be back… Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I liked a lot about this lunch experience. The tables are nicely spaced and my friend and I didn’t feel rushed at all. However, a few areas could use a bit of improvement. No one on staff wore a mask, even when we entered wearing them. Halfway through the meal, our waitress appeared with a mask but we were well into the meal. My chicken was a bit overdone, a bit stringy but still tasty. We ordered coffee at the conclusion of our meal and it was delicious, but no one ever came by to ask if we’d like a refill. We would have!! I will return because it was still a pleasant experience.
BC
BobeC
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always consistently very good. We had clams and soup for appetizers and the linguini special with scallops in a Sambuca sauce. Excellent dish and quite different than other specials we have eaten here before. Service is always welcoming and attentive. Thank you
CG
CatG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was well prepared and the presentation was lovely. There were many choices and some very nice specials. Our waiter was polite and observant and didn't rush us from one course to the next. We never felt like we were being rushed out.
NM
NancyM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, live music

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

La Cena Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 639-9969.

La Cena Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 639-9969

2233 Galloway Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bensalem
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:15 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Great bands all with their own unique style!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacenarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(215) 639-9969
Private party facilities
At La Cena we offer a private banquet area that seats up to 65 people. But the possibilities don't end there. At La Cens we aim to accommodate you and yours. Our dinning room can be set as an extension for your event or even the main stage.

La Cena Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Antipasto De La Casa$9.00

Calamari Fritti$8.00

Cozze O Vongole$8.00

Clams Casino$11.00

Mozzarella Sticks$8.95

Broccoli Bites$7.95

Zuppa Del Giorno

Pasta Fagioli$4.95

Soup of the Day$5.95

Insalate

Traditional Caesar Salad$6.00

Insalata Mista$7.00

Fruit and Nut Salad$10.00

Diced Caprese Salad$12.00

Grilled asparagus$14.00

Hearts of California romaine$12.00

Grilled seafood salad$18.00

Tuna salad$12.00

White Tuna Salad$12.00

Insalata Mediterranea$18.00

Pizza Personali

Plain Pizza$7.95

Margherita Pizza$8.95

Pepperoni Pizza$8.95

White Pizza$9.95

Vegetarian White Pizza$8.95

Panini

Panini Di Pollo$9.95

Panini Italiano$10.95

Panini Vegetariano$8.95

Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wrap$8.95

Tuna Salad$8.95

Prosciutto$9.95

Burgers

Cheeseburger$7.95

BBQ Jalapeno Texas Cheeseburger$7.95

Steak House Cheeseburger$11.95

BLT Burger$8.95

Pasta

Spaghetti or Ziti Pomodoro$10.95

Penne Alla Cena$13.95

Gnocchi Bolognese$12.95

Whole Wheat Penne Primavera$12.95

Tortellini Alfredo$11.95

Musselsor Clams over Linguini$12.95

Lobster Ravioli$14.95

Pesce

Salmon Alla Griglia$16.95

Tilapia Francese$11.95

Broiled Flounder$13.95

Fried Flounder$11.95

Carne

Sirloin Steak New York strip$24.00

Filet Mignon$25.00

Lamb Rack$28.00

Vitello o Pollo

Saltimbocca Di Pollo$13.95

Pollo Caprese$13.95

Pollo Parmesan$13.95

Pollo Picante$13.95

Pollo Cacciatore$13.95

Desserts

Tiramisu$5.00

Ice Cream Cup$5.00

Flan$5.00

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