La Fia

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   Amanda

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We recently came for a date night and had a fantastic dining experience. The food was outstanding (eggplant milanese, wagyu beef tartare, bucatini alla gricia, pappardelle, and a chocolate hazelnut entremet to end the meal). It was intimate enough that I could carry on a conversation with my husband quietly but also loud enough that if we wanted to people watch and ear hustle the diners around us for our own entertainment we could, basically the best of both worlds. We will be back!
   

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   DenaL

   VIP

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the vibe and the food at La Fia. Very grownup and stylish. Natasha is a superb server too. It’s always lovely at La Fia. We’ll be back!
   

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   Emily

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   74 reviews

   5.0

   74 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fabulous meal at La Fia; it's always fun to go with someone who hasn't been before, or only once or twice and get to see them experience all of the amazing food for the first time! As always, everything was absolutely outstanding: the focaccia with the honey butter is so addicting, I feel like I can't not order it now--same for the duck leg confit. I wasn't going to get it this time, and then someone else in our party was ordering it, and I knew I would wish I had ordered it when it arrived at the table for him! The pappardelle was incredible; all of us ordered it! And then we got the maple ice cream and the passion fruit sorbet for dessert, and both were excellent. Terrific cocktails as always, and the best service! The most wonderful place to have a meal that somehow manages to feel both informal and homey and special and chic at the same time (and love the holiday decor)! The best start to vacation!
   

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   Greg

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I don’t typically write about food but this meal was exceptional. Flavors were extraordinary in everything we tried. The squids ink spaghetti was a standout dish, beautifully made and unbelievably delicious. Go. It’s Wilmington but it challenges the best of Philly or NYC. Really.
   

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   jenna

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great menu, we had the halibut and the pappardelle both tasting so good!
   

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   Steve

   Atlantic City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La fia. Perfect experience and meal. From start to finish amazing. U need to go. Apps- GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS pistachio mole verde, pickled red onion- habanero salsa, tomatillo WAGYU BEEF TARTARE horseradish gremolata, herbed buttermilk, grilled focaccia Meal- black Squid ink pasta with chorizo crumbs, Spanish blue prawns and oregano citrus butter. DRY-AGED DUCK BREAST charred caraflex cabbage, black lime vinaigrette, asian pear, duck jus Desert Roasted banana ice cream with roasted bananas over peanut butter mouse. Topped with peanut butter wafer Sweet potato pie with maple bourbon sauce, pears, and something on top-mouse- marshmallow. OUTSTANDING. Bar menu is also creative and fantastic. Missed on nothing.
   

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   Chelsea

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal meal as usual at La Fia. Service was top notch. Everything was delicious!
   

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   Ruth

   Baltimore

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was very good and the server was attentive
   

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   Mallory

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been to LaFia a few times and every dish generally has been a winner. This time, we tried the Eggplant Milanese, and for lack of better words…it’s just not good? It was lacking acidity or something, but was generally inedible. Everything else was a hit, including the cheese board and little gem salad. Our server was fantastic, the ambiance was lovely, but just order the eggplant with caution.
   

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    Mackenzie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It seems crazy to rate a restaurant experience a 5/5 on EVERY aspect, but our experience on Saturday, 12/7 2024 was spectacular! I made a reservation for 2 @8:00pm to celebrate my 2 year anniversary with my girlfriend. Not being from the area at all, picking from such a wide array of restaurants in Wilmington was a bit overwhelming. Needless to say, La Fia was the right choice. When we arrived, we were seated immediately in the back, private corner of the restaurant. The ambience is extremely warm and cozy, and despite the restaurant being full, the noise was minimal. Our server, Natasha ( I hope we remember correctly!) was SPOT ON. We were greeted, and offered a toast on the house. It was delicious! Such a nice touch. We ordered the Stracciatella starter, which I really cannot explain well - but it is a must order. We also got extra toast when our waitress noticed we flew through it - lol. We ordered a round of cocktails and our mains. Our whole experience was well-paced. For dinner, I ordered the grilled pork coppa. Balanced, tender and absolutely stunning. However, I was tempted by what my girlfriend ordered - the Parsnip Agnolotti. We both admittedly tried to eat slowly… but the food was way too good. Since it was our special day, we both ordered a dessert + a cappuccino and a latte. The chocolate cake and the roasted banana ice cream. Both were absolutely delicious - rich but so balanced. A real treat! We are both incredibly impressed. The food, atmosphere and most importantly, the people at La Fia create a safe and welcoming place to share your special moments! We will return.
    

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