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La Famiglia Ristorante, Philadelphia, PA

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.9
4.9
2084 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 922-2803
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,084 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Famiglia Ristorante is a charming Italian gem offering "fantastic food" and "excellent service" in a beautiful, old-world setting. Guests rave about the "nostalgia menu" and the extensive wine list. The atmosphere transports diners to Italy, making it perfect for special occasions or a relaxing night out.

2,084 Reviews
  1. Allen R

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner with a wonderful menu of selections. We are on a family trip for the Christmas week and found La Famiglia as a walkable restaurant from our hotel. From the moment we arrived we were treated exceptionally and the evening was a spectacular visit for us. We had the Branzino special, the stuffed veal special and the pasta of the day. Really exceptional place to eat!

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  2. gary

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 8, staff was friendly and attentive. Pace of dinner was relaxed, no rush to get us out, which was refreshing. Appetizers, main course(s), and dessert were very good. The have an extensive wine list, and the sommelier was able to find a great bottle of wine and below the price point we gave him. I would recommend if you are in the area.

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  3. Celeste

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all excellent! Service was especially good considering two of the six of us had dietary restrictions. They accommodate it completely for my son was celiac’s and even worse my son that has all allergies to onions and garlic and dairy. Both had a delicious meal and experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible location. Can wait to go back again. The service was very high end. Only way to explain the atmosphere and food and service is - perfection!

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  5. Josh

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always impeccable. Easily the best restaurant and experience in the city!

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  6. Edward

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go to place in Philadelphia. Always outstanding experience.

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  7. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Famiglia is our chosen restaurant for our anniversary dinner. We’ve been happily married for twenty four years. Enough said.

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  8. Tom

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice. Seated right away. Didn’t get menus right away but minor

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  9. Dave

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service. The pasta is always very good.

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  10. Lawrence

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traditional Italian restaurant. Excellent food and service.

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La Famiglia Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 2084 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 17 times today
Google Map for La Famiglia Ristorante

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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.
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