La Famiglia Ristorante

Name: La Famiglia Ristorante
Address: 8 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106
Telephone: (215) 922-2803
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1852 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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The Sena family tradition of culinary excellence dates back to early 1947 when Carlo “Papa” Sena began to cook in postwar Naples. The family carried this experience across the Atlantic and opened La Famiglia in 1976 in the shell of a Colonial tea warehouse. Today, La Famiglia stands as the finest Italian restaurant in Philadelphia and a major landmark on the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 922-2803
Website
http://www.lafamiglia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gino Sena
Private party facilities
La Famiglia can accommodate large parties of 10 or more. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
Private party contact
Manager: (215) 922-2803

Location
8 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Old City
Cross street
Front and Market street
Parking details
Parking meters in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Salsiccia e Broccoli di Rabe$9.95
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Mozzarella alla Milanese$8.95
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Insalata di Pomodoro$7.95
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Cozze Napoletane$9.95
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Prosciutto Crudo e Grana Padano$10.95
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Ziti all'Amatriciana$13.95
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Secondi

Vitello alla Milanese$17.95
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Vitello alla Panna$16.95
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Pollo Capri$13.95
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Sogliola alla Fiorentina$16.95
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Gamberi alla Famiglia$18.95
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Parmigiana di Melenzane$14.95
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What 1,852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Italian
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Best Service
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Good for business meals
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Great for fine wines
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LindaG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience! The good, service and ambiance is awesome.
ML
MitchL
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch service. Friendly staff. Food expertly prepared.
TD
TimD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Food and Service. Highly recommend for a special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The finest Wine Cellar in Phila. One of the few Restaurants that is what I would call a fine dining experience with old school servers who care and know their food. Exceptional
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!!
GM
GeorgeM
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delivers an excellent experience. Service and old school ambiance a welcome respite for a leisurely, formal experience. Great for celebrations, conversations, and food excellent.
j
jacky
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was excellent. All 3 meals were perfect. Well done again!
MU
MarkU
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic high end Italian dishes served by professional waiters in a wonderful ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing experience. Would give more than 5 stars if I could!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We try to get to La Famiglia every few months , One of the best if not best restaurants in Philly
D
Donna
Philadelphia
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as always. First class service & food, great ambiance
S
Scholar
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Service was rushed even though the restaurant was not busy.
K
Kitticus
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is so elegant. The service is impeccable, food always excellent. It’s a special place for a special evening out.
E
Elliot
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food and one of the best wines I’ve had.
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Leslii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and the service was immaculate.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!!!! Always a great experience here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Very good food not enough giving on plate . Very overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience. Thoughtful service, amazing food, fantastic ambiance. Highly recommend.
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pipp
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant. Every thing wonderful. Lamb chops outstanding.
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ericS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food in the city. Warm attentive service - very elegant yet great value
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is truly special. It is elegant and refined, but not stuffy. The service was superb. The wine list was in a huge binder which was fun to look through and the wine cellar on the bottom floor was intriguing. My food was absolute perfection. Unforgettable experience.
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ReggieM
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delish. Wait staff great. Very nice experience. Only thing I would have changed was not serving the tenderloin so well done, I need more much moo to my beef lol, but I expect that has something to do with the need to properly cook the porcini, spinach, Parmesan mousse that’s in the middle.
F
Familydinner
Charleston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
I went for restaurant week. The appetizers and desserts were great. The entrees were just okay. The ambiance and service was fantastic. I’d give them smoother try.
CM
CrisM
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Best dining experience I’ve had in Philadelphia. Amazing service and ambiance.
j
jamesw
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Italian food outside of Italy. Fine dinning at its best, was a great prix fix menu for Restaurant week. Every dish tasted fresh and authentic and the desert trio was a great sampler. It is the best Italian restaurant in Philadelphia.
J
Jack
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good food, good service, a bit overpriced for what you get though.
LG
LisaG
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic. Servers were amazing. Can't wait to go back!
EB
EllieB
Philadelphia
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Atmosphere and food were truly amazing! Service was a little chaotic, but all of the food came out right and in a very timely manner.
CG
ConcettaG
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was awesome. The food was great. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us went for Restaurant Week 2023. We had a great time! The food was amazing - portions are a little small. The desserts were wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed it and everyone cleaned their plates - no doggie bags 😂 It is a little pricey even with Restaurant Week pricing. Parking was very easy - right out front. So easy to get to, right off 95.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
It was a nice portion for restaurant week. Don’t get the chicken. It was mealy. Didn’t eat it but still got charged. Also, asked what was in a drink and the server was wrong. So if you have an allergy please be careful. Manager never came over after they made 2 large mistakes at our table.
S
Sharon
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Restaurant week. My son had the Penne Arrabbiata (kick of spice) and the veal medallions (2). I had the ravioli burrata and the braised beef short rib. Everything was delicious. The waiter put a candle on my son’s desert and sang Happy Birthday to him. The desert sampler was delicious as well! Wonderful service, great ambiance, and delicious dinner! Would definitely go back!
JJ
JJabz
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always, the food and service are what make this my favorite.
D
Dana
Philadelphia
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, great service and wonderful ambiance. This restaurant is consistently good.
R
Rosie
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at La Fa
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ChristineH
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall great
B
Bill
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff, food , and atmosphere was phenomenal!
r
roscoe07
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance plus. Impeccable service,great food. A real gem at a reasonable price
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You just can’t have a bad experience here ! I love this place , the staff all super friendly and have extensive knowledge of tbe menu and the wine list. I highly recommend this place for any romantic encounter ! You simply can’t go wrong !!!! Five stars !
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gene
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there for restaurant week and had a wonderful dinning experience. The fixed menu had many selections and we all enjoyed our dinners Will definitely go back!

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La Famiglia Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1852 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

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

8 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross street
Front and Market street
Neighborhood
Old City
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking meters in front of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gino Sena
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.lafamiglia.com/
Phone number
(215) 922-2803
Private party facilities
La Famiglia can accommodate large parties of 10 or more. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
Private party contact
Manager: (215) 922-2803

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La Famiglia Ristorante

Make a reservation

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Menu

Primi

Funghi e Prosciutto$8.95

Salsiccia e Broccoli di Rabe$9.95

Mozzarella alla Milanese$8.95

Insalata di Pomodoro$7.95

Cozze Napoletane$9.95

Prosciutto Crudo e Grana Padano$10.95

Spaghetti alla Napoletane$13.95

Tortellini alla Panna$12.95

Granfusili alla Bolognese$12.95

Ziti all'Amatriciana$13.95

Capellini Aglio e Olio$11.95

Secondi

Vitello alla Milanese$17.95

Vitello alla Panna$16.95

Pollo Capri$13.95

Sogliola alla Fiorentina$16.95

Gamberi alla Famiglia$18.95

Parmigiana di Melenzane$14.95

Salmone Grigliato$15.95

Calamari in Casseruola$14.95

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