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La Fontana Della Citta, Philadelphia, PA

La Fontana Della Citta

4.2
4.2
1752 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 875-9990

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Enver Parllaku

  • Catering

    100 people and up

  • Private party facilities

    Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Arjan or Rafael: (215) 875-9990

  • Neighborhood

    Rittenhouse Square

  • Cross street

    17th Street

  • Parking details

    Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

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What 1,752 people are saying

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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  1. Pinta

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food which was nice and hot, considering it was a very cold evening.
  2. GoodFood

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been here multiple times and the food is always delicious!
  3. CulinaryDelight

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Fontana Della Citta NEVER disappoints. The Food is phenomenal. The Staff is attentive and welcoming. If you want a culinary experience, this is where you want to be. My friend and I had Branzino and Lobster Ravioli and Scallops in a Vodka Cream Sauce. One word: Delicious!!!!!
  4. lllll

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    for 2 seat tables have it in a place not near a 12 person table, room was very loud, my date and I could barely hear eachother.
  5. Kosova

    Las Vegas

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a great restaurant. This restaurant has great and very tasty food. The staff is very friendly, helpful, warm and knowledgeable. The associate Xhani is great. It is always great dining in this restaurant. I strongly recommend this restaurant if you like fine and very tasty dining. It is always great pleasure dining in this restaurant.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Hostess completely ignored our presence and took a another couple who came in after us to their table when we were clearly infront of them. Clams were incredibly salty. Lobster ravioli was delicious but food took forever to arrive. Overall an okay experience but I won’t be coming back here.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Food was delicious. Services was lacking, they rush you out and drop the check before you’re dessert even arrives.
  8. Dave

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with great food and a great staff.
  9. BobS

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside. Very comfortable.
  10. DavidR

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I have always had a good experience at this restaurant, but last night, I experienced disappointment. I ordered the eggplant rollatini and was surprised to see such a small portion for the price. The flavor of the food was just ok. Not sure if I will return to this, what used to be, one of my favorite restaurants.
  11. Cara

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food here was delicious but service left something to be desired. Our server was not easy to get ahold of and didn’t do a good job giving information on the menu.
  12. DrewM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    We went on valentine's day. Food was overpriced and very mediocre. We felt neglected by the waiters. I had to go inside the building multiple times to get a waiter after several long waits, even after most of the crowd left. Perhaps it is better when it's not valentine's but I will not return.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The weight staff was extremely friendly. The ambience was perfect for Valentines.
  14. EricS

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Great vibe and gorgeous set up for our Valentine's meal; the first two courses were average at best. The lobster ravioli saved the food rating since the rest of it tasted like it was from the frozen section of the store.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a blast, food was awesome server was polite and timely, i received great service from the moment I walked thru the door. I have to come on a regular day, I want to try a few more things that weren't on the valentines day menu. Awesome place guys
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic date
  17. LiaaM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Need liquor license
  18. MbCb

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside in one of those little pods. Wonderful way to spend time with friends. The pod was warm and nicely decorated; the service outside was as good as it is inside; and the food as delicious as always. This is our favorite go-to Italian restaurant. Perfect for a fun evening or pre-theater.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Pretheater dinner. Excellent service and good food.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Lami kaayo!
  21. ShawnS

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every dish we ordered was fantastic and the service was excellent. We will definitely return in the near future.
  22. Foodisfun

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Delicious food at good value. It’s just way too loud.
  23. EstebanSali

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The restaurant had several large parties. We were seated in the upstairs dining room where a party of 25 or so people were enjoying themselves. However, our party of 6 could not hear each other. We asked to be moved and we were accommodated. Dinner was ordered and everyone was served except me. The runner said there. were many orders and what did I order. At least 10 minutes passed before my veal piccata arrived. It was average at best. Will not return to this restaurant. Oh yeah bread was served cold and a little stale
  24. Lynn

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was wonderful and the food was delicious
  25. Laishi

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Visited during restaurant week. Mussel app and veal entree was so bland I thought I either 1) had COVID and could not taste or 2) got a low sodium option. Dessert was good. Unlikely to return again.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for restaurant week and it’s definitely one of the best menus out there! Food was delicious. Love that it’s BYOB. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
  27. xCherry

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Small plates. I can make the food at home. Pollo Oscar was quite dry.
  28. GailE

    Baltimore

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We chose this restaurant because of its walkable central location between our hotel and the Performing Arts Center. We came from out-of-town to see a concert at the Center and booked an early dinner, then discovered it was Restaurant Week. The food was excellent, the service impeccable, the prices extremely reasonable. We liked the luxurious decor but the noise level was high as you would expect during Restaurant Week. I highly recommend either indoor or charming, heated, tented outdoor dining.
  29. JeffS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there 3 times, excellent every time. Love the byob
  30. DonnaM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Great Company .. however, we forgot to BYOB. LOL
  31. Nina

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I went here for restaurant week. Generally the food was alright, not too great not too bad, but ambience was not what I expected - decor seemed to indicate that the place would be quite classy but there was extremely loud club/edm music playing the entire time. I asked them to turn it down a bit if possible and they turned it off for five minutes and then turned it back on at the same level. The mussels appetizer was great. I got the veal combination for my entre. It was just ok and tasted slightly like chicken more than beef. One of the people in my party got a tiramisu for dessert and the slice was maybe half an inch thick at its thickest part. It seems like they ran out and were trying to split their remaining slices amongst as many people as possible. Note: They automatically added a 20% tip for a party of 3 which honestly I totally don't mind paying (I usually tip that or more) but my understanding was that usually that's only added at most places for parties of six or more.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food for restaurant week.
  33. DianeH

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were a party of six. It was Restaurant Week with a prix fix menu which offered a nice array of options As always food and service were very good.
  34. OutToLunch

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was good, good variety. Service was exceptional, perfectly paced and pleasant.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    There were a lot of people waiting inside in a small area for a table and it was very packed and loud inside. We ended up waiting outside. The food was very good though.
  36. KathyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for restaurant week. food was excellent as well as the service.
  37. KateM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    We went for Restaurant Week lunch (Jan 2023). Service very attentive & food delivered quickly. The stars of our lunch were the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce & the desserts--Tiramisu and Tartuffo. Very worth while. The Caesar salad tasted good--but it didn't look so good. Looked a bit old. Bread is nothing to write home about!! Glad we tried it. Would go back for Gnocchi & the desserts!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my spouse out for Restaurant Week lunch at La Fontana I have not dined at this restaurant before but I was very impressed. The mussels in white wine sauce was outstanding. I ordered the Tilapia in a caper sauce that was amazing. We will be back and I recommend the restaurant.
  39. vicy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    I was very disappointed by the overall experience. The soup of the day tasted like dining hall chili. The mussels were not bad. The gnocchi gorgonzola just tasted like cream, and the gnocchi itself was grainy. The veal parmigiana was thin, and the parsley sprinkled on top was shriveled. Would not recommend.
  40. 25wp

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Gracious hostess greeted me. Seated immediately--had 12p reservation. Server (sorry I don't recall her name) was very attentive + food arrived very timely. 1st time there, somewhat disappointed w/size of Caesar salad--about 3 shavings of cheese and about 4 croutons. Veal Picatta was okay. Dessert was Tiramusi -- very good. Server was best part of my visit. Perhaps I'll try it again next year's 2024 Restaurant Week.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from La Fontana Della Citta using the Order Online button. La Fontana Della Citta also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Fontana Della Citta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 875-9990.

La Fontana Della Citta is rated 4.2 stars by 1752 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Postmates
Google Map for La Fontana Della Citta

1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    17th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Rittenhouse Square

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Enver Parllaku

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

  • Phone number

    (215) 875-9990

  • Catering

    100 people and up

  • Private party facilities

    Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Arjan or Rafael: (215) 875-9990

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