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La Famiglia Ristorante, Philadelphia, PA

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2106 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM

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Booked 11 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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking meters in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gino Sena

What 2,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

Review summary

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La Famiglia Ristorante in Philadelphia offers a consistently "outstanding" Italian dining experience with "impeccable" service. Guests praise its "old world charm" and "extensive wine list." Notable dishes include "superb" seafood and "delicious" desserts. A favorite for special occasions, the ambiance and attention to detail make it a "gem" in the city.
2,106 Reviews
  1. Edward

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great spot for any occasion. A short 5 minute uber ride from center city, it’s especially fantastic for weekday business dinners and luncheons. Service and food are superlative!

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  2. Amy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Table-side fish serving is a thing of art. And incredible wine list, if you ask to see the list from their basement wine collection, which is a must-see.

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  3. Sharria

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, I had a really great time. The food was amazing and The service was excellent. They didn’t have something on the menu anymore and they said they would make it and they did that was awesome!  I would definitely recommend and I can’t wait to return.

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  4. Tammy

    VIP

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best Italian food I’ve ever had including the desserts. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was outstanding and most extensive wine list at reasonable prices we’ve ever encountered as world travelers, foodies, and wine connoisseurs! We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to our next visit when we are in town! Thank you!!

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  5. Pat

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding! Food was expensive but worth it!

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  6. David

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    499 reviews

    5.0

    499 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The OG Italian fine dining experience in Philly. In a city that has so many stellar dining options, the fact that this still exists after 50 years says it all. Best tartufo in the city too (possibly anywhere).

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  7. Tricia

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon arrival, the restaurant was empty yet they moved us upstairs, which was also empty and seated us next to a closet which several employees needed to use while we were sitting. This made absolutely no sense to us since the restaurant was empty and when I tell you, the closet was so close to us that my date had to continuously move his chair for them to be able to get into the closet to use it. It just was insane to me. As for the food, we ordered the cheese and meat board  which had some of the best meat and cheese I ever had but could’ve used some fresh ingredients like fruit or something. My date had a pasta dish that was some sort of green sauce and it was just OK. He got the lamb chop which he said was excellent and I got the filet mignon that  I asked for it to be medium rare, and it was medium and dry. I should know better than to order a steak in Italian restaurant.  Overall, the service was very attentive and at one point we did finally move our table and we were glad that they allowed us to do that.  The drinks from the bar were good, but not great.  Overall the restaurant was pretty on the inside, and the waiter was very professional but the food wasn’t our favorite and we will likely not return.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This one of me and my wife's favorite Italian restaurants. It is small, quiet, and beautiful. The food is outstanding and the service is some of the best that we have encountered.

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  9. Toriano

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible experience, I went on a Saturday sat upstairs near the window, with a great view of the bridge that was lit up green (go bird) . I proposed to my now fiancé at the restaurant. The staff went above and beyond to help me with that . By making a beautiful dessert and putting. The ring in the middle Treated us so well . even filmed the proposal on there personal phone and air dropped it to me to capture the moment . Also put a napkin down for me when I got down on one knee. Gave us complementary Champagne from the owner to celebrate the engagment . Also at the end gave us a tour of the wine cellar. And as me and my fiancé walked out each employee even down stairs who never even waited on us said congratulations!! Truly an amazing experience I will be back.

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  10. Peter

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. It’s no wonder that they are still great for 50 years

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La Famiglia Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2106 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 times today
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8 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking meters in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gino Sena
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