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Bistro La Baia, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro La Baia

4.7 (668)
$30 and under
Italian
1700 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146-1519

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Bistro La Baia, meaning "The Bay" in Italian, is a casual neighborhood restaurant serving delicious homemade traditional and creative Italian/Mediterranean dishes.
With a light and inviting ambiance and a wonderful outdoor seating, this BYOB restaurant is great for any occasion.
Buon appetito!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Puma
  • Catering
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Bistro La Baia is located a leisurely stroll away from most Center City points. There is free street parking between 16th and 17th along Lombard St after 6 PM. Meter Parking also available on South Street as well as the surrounding blocks. More street parking is available along 17th street below South.
  • Public transit
    There are two bus stops across the street. There is also a subway stop, Orange Line, three blocks away on Broad Street.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 668 people are saying

Bistro La Baia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro La Baia is a charming neighborhood gem offering "excellent food" and "outstanding service" with an authentic Italian flair. The homemade pastas and seafood dishes are particularly praised. This cozy BYOB spot impresses with "reasonable prices" and a "welcoming atmosphere," making it a delightful dining choice.
668 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent neighborhood spot. Great food, service and ambiance.

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  2. Susan VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pasta and attentive service. We’ll be back.

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  3. christopher

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The essence of a local restaurant. Great owner operators!

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  4. Nella

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little neighborhood restaurant. Our waiter was sooooo accommodating. The meal was delicious and so filling we didn't have room for dessert.

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  5. Moe

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Excellent service! We will be back! The seafood pasta was so flavorful and the tiramisu was so good!

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  6. Amanda

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adorable place with great service! Food was delicious, tasted like homemade!

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  7. Francis

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was delicious. Inside is tiny and was I sat in a very small corner with no room.

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  8. Jordana

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and everyone was lovely! I will definitely come back again!

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  9. Jules VIP

    Philadelphia112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a great night and the delicious food 😋

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  10. Paul VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food- Reasonable prices- Spot on service- Wonderful neighborhood place. It is small and the noise level can be a little bit high.

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FAQs

Bistro La Baia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bistro La Baia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 687-1561.

Bistro La Baia is rated 4.7 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 13 times today
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1700 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146-1519

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bistro La Baia is located a leisurely stroll away from most Center City points. There is free street parking between 16th and 17th along Lombard St after 6 PM. Meter Parking also available on South Street as well as the surrounding blocks. More street parking is available along 17th street below South.
  • Public transit
    There are two bus stops across the street. There is also a subway stop, Orange Line, three blocks away on Broad Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Puma
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
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