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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
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!
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.
Any pasta availabe, served with tomato, pesto or vodka sauce
Spinach$8.00
Asparagus$10.00
Extra Serving of Bread$2.00
Dessert
Tiramisu$9.00
Chocolate Mousse Cake$9.00
Pistachio Panna Cotta$9.00
Tartuffo$9.00
Affogatto$8.00
Double esspresso, vanilla ice cream
Esspresso$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Coffee, Tea$3.00
Mineral Water$6.00
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
Noise • Moderate
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
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Michael VIP
Atlantic City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent neighborhood spot. Great food, service and ambiance.
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Susan VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious pasta and attentive service. We’ll be back.
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christopher
Atlantic City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The essence of a local restaurant. Great owner operators!
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Nella
Washington DC10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
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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Moe
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Amanda
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Adorable place with great service! Food was delicious, tasted like homemade!
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Francis
Philadelphia1 review
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 1
Food was delicious. Inside is tiny and was I sat in a very small corner with no room.
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Jordana
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was delicious and everyone was lovely! I will definitely come back again!
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Jules VIP
Philadelphia112 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Thank you for a great night and the delicious food 😋
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Paul VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
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.
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.
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!