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La Veranda - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed, Philadelphia, PA

La Veranda - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed

4.3
4.3
480 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
La Veranda Ristorante is known for its delicious Italian Food, incredible Wine list, waterfront views, and its superior service.

Located at Pier 3 on Penn’s Landing in Historic Old City Philadelphia, we offer the perfect setting whether it be an intimate dinner for two, office gathering, holiday celebration, or private meeting space.

All rooms feature an incredible waterfront view and the perfect back drop for all your Instagram photos.

Our Classic Mediterranean Cuisine , full service bar, and outstanding wine list are all sure to impress your guests.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 351-1898 ext. 2

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    Catering Menu's are available for lunch, dinner or Cocktail Receptions.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer 2 private dining rooms both overlooking the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Both rooms offer access to our Veranda. Rooms will accommodate from 20-150 guests. We are here for all your banquet needs from small family gatherings and business affairs to family functions and wedding receptions.

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Cross street

    Market

  • Parking details

    Meter parking is available within walking distance.Valet Parking is provided at a rate of $21.00 per car beginning at 4pm. Large vehicles, Pick-up trucks, and SUVs will be charged an additional $5.00.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. MariaQ

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    There for pre fixed New Year's Eve dinner. Music was no where near us so we couldn't hear it.. Room looked like a church hall. They put a couple of party hats not even enough for everyone. Finished my salad and noticed one person at table hadn't even gotten their salad yet. Salmon was overcooked. Ran out of some desert. Gave out champagne glasses. Said there was no champagne toast only Rose. EXPENSIVE. Very disappointed. Left before my "ROSE" midnight toast.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    NYE prix fix dining menu was excellent.
  3. MarkF

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Probably not fair to judge aNYE event, but not the greatest - food was nothing special - staff was trying hard but getting nowhere
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The food was subpar and the service was slow and inattentive
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Client lunch
  6. LovesFood

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The food was very delicious but not the best we've ever had. Wine choices and glasses were subpar. Service was very slow and poor. The ambiance was very relaxing with the piano playing. Nice view of the water, bridge and lights at night. Willing to go again to see if the service improves. We really wanted to like this place!
  7. DavidS

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Birthday lunch. Food and wine were excellent. Bartender was great. Server was inattentive.
  8. PatH

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyable afternoon spent with good friends, nicely presented and delicious food and an excellent server. We will return.
  9. TruthBeTold

    Philadelphia

    406 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    406 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and drinks are to be found at this nice Society Hill riverfront Italian dining room. Fine live piano on selected evenings as well .
  10. Ginny

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I’m pretty certain nothing was fresh I.e. everything came straight from the freezer. Just blah. Not good not bad
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good and service was really great. Cozy spot out of the downtown core.
  12. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Veranda is a wonderful find and the food is always consistently very good
  13. FrankS

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the service was great.
  14. Nikki

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I dined here for our 15th wedding anniversary. We were seated with a water view (as I had requested on the app). We were treated to a glass of champagne to toast with and we received excellent service throughout our meal. The food was fresh and delicious! I would definitely recommend eating here!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Awesome waitress. Ambiance was nice. Food was onay
  16. kandyk

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have visited 3 occasions, Shauntel is fabulous ! We will be back and request her to take care of our table Best...Kandy and Dave !
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!! All around!!
  18. JoeI

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Early for reservation but sat immediately Service was professional yet friendly Meal was excellent Gnocchi was very fresh and “light” Would have likes to eat outside
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food good service :)
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous evening! The view of the water is beautiful and the food was delicious!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of the food was outstanding. The best veal parm dish that I had in years!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Service was very poor. Waited for drinks. Opened my own wine but had no wine glass. Got no bread or oil. Had to ask for it after half an hour. Ossi bucca was burned. Over cooked. Pasta sauce was also over cooked and acidic. They either need more servers or more help in kitchen
  23. JBCM

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The food was ok but everything was spoiled by the poor service. Upon being seated I was not offered a wine list. I had to wait and ask. The waitress couldn't answer the most basic question about the wine and did not offer to find out. Apparently there were several specials that I heard another waiter tell the table next to me but no mention was made to me. The best I can say is that the lady who refreshed the water had the best attitude and service manner. Unfortunately, I can not recommend this restaurant.
  24. KristinN

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    DO NOT GO HERE! I read mixed reviews, but decided to try it anyway. Service was slow, and there were only 9 tables between the dining room and the outside part. Once we sat down and were given menus, it was almost 10 minutes before someone came to get our drink order, even though people had walked by us the entire time. We ordered our food and continued to wait for the appetizer. They brought it over to us, and spilled it completely on the table. They wiped it up, and left us at that dirty, red stained table the entire night, even though there were 12 other open tables near us. The food finally came, 45 minutes AFTER our appetizer, and it was HORRIBLE. I had the filet with veggies and roasted potatoes. Most places will butterfly the filets, they did not here. So my filet on the outside was completely burnt on the outside and had no flavor at all. The only good part was the couple potatoes. My wife had the chicken alfredo. The noodles were under cooked, and the chicken was rubbery. We thought we would try the canoli as a dessert. Even that was bad, it tasted like the filling was old. It was mushy on the inside, and you could hardly break the shell. If you want a quiet, romantic dinner, this is not the place to go. The piano player plays on weekends, and is so incredibly loud, you can hardly hear the people you are with talking. I'm so mad that our romantic getaway started off with this horrible place.
  25. Dori4

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our time at Veranda was wonderful! We were two groups of friends a total of 14 people. It was a beautiful day and we had a view of the water and boats. Everyone loved the food. The portions were very generous. Especially high marks for the grilled vegetables, the pastas and the risotto. And the service was outstanding! Definitely will return.
  26. SallyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Carbonara I ever ate. Fettuccine Alfredo was also wonderful.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recommend this place was beautiful.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a beautiful restaurant on the waterfront. Atmosphere was delightful. There was a live pianist there. Service was courteous and welcoming. Food was to die for. Bruschetta to start was fresh and delicious. I had the Fettuccini Alfredo - creamy and filling. My fiancé had the Chicken Parm; she says it’s the best she has had in a long time. For dessert, a wonderful Creme Brûlée - highly recommend. We had a delightful bottle of Merlot (Kendall Jackson Sonoma) throughout the evening. Delicious food, and honestly, great value. Staff was incredibly kind, polite, charismatic, and attentive. You must see for yourself!
  29. JLD214

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I wanted to try La Veranda floor some time. It's in a great location but the food is just average. I had the pasta primavera with whole wheat pasta. It was good but not good enough to make me want to eat there again. The server was very nice and attentive (which wasn't a challenge given how few people were there).
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    View is gorgeous! Was a quiet night and the service wasn’t incredible but not bad either. Will come back and try again!
  31. JanetP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambiance
  32. ThomasW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place atmosphere was pleasant.only complaint was parking.which is expensive
  33. garyfisher

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great server, great food. Would go back again if in the area.
  34. ferns

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Service was poor. Food coming out at different times and not all meals were complete. Food was not tasty.
  35. MICHELEB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    I used to LOVE LaVeranda... within the past 2 months, something is off with their food. Not NEARLY as great as it used to be.
  36. JanetP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to celebrate birthdays with friends and family. The staff is always helpful, the bartender always remember your drinks. Not to mention the manager is very accommodating. Beautiful view with great food.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance and food was absolutely amazing! The gnocchi was the best that I have ever eaten. I am from New Orleans and frequent many Italian Restaurants but La Veranda is one spot that I plan to visit every time I am in traveling to Philadelphia.
  38. ReneeM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    The experience at LaVeranda was not a good one. We ordered Osso Bocco and expected veal on the shank. Instead there were five small pieces of veal mixed with a very salty bitter, heavy red sauce. I ordered Rigatoni Amatriciana and was so disappointed at the same heavily salted, bitter red sauce. Thank God the caesar salad was good because we’re hungry and it was are saving grace. I have eaten at La Veranda in the past and always had a good meal. The chef needs some culinary training or needs to be replaced.....thus the reason for few clients. I am a foodie and eat out several times a week. I will not be returning to your restaurant. Irene Mosca
  39. ChrisP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiancée and I travel from New York to Philadelphia for a weekend every summer. This past weekend, I proposed. Before the proposal, I was looking for a nice restaurant to eat at and came across La Veranda. I cannot speak highly enough about the experience. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous, and sitting outside with a stunning view of the Delaware River and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The food is outstanding; we had the salmon and chicken parmesan with a side of penne alla vodka. Quite possibly my favorite meal I’ve ever had. La Veranda is definitely becoming a new go-to whenever we’re in the city.
  40. BCMom

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service.

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La Veranda - Philadelphia - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 480 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Market

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Meter parking is available within walking distance.Valet Parking is provided at a rate of $21.00 per car beginning at 4pm. Large vehicles, Pick-up trucks, and SUVs will be charged an additional $5.00.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (215) 351-1898 ext. 2

  • Catering

    Catering Menu's are available for lunch, dinner or Cocktail Receptions.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer 2 private dining rooms both overlooking the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Both rooms offer access to our Veranda. Rooms will accommodate from 20-150 guests. We are here for all your banquet needs from small family gatherings and business affairs to family functions and wedding receptions.

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