La Sera Italiana

4.9

112 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

BISTRO BYOB

In the bustling heart of South Street, Philadelphia, our Italian restaurant offers a dining experience steeped in tradition and passion.Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Albert, every dish on our menu celebrates the authentic flavors of Italy, starting with our signature homemade spaghetti carbonara—a creamy, decadent favorite crafted with the finest ingredients. Pair your meal with one of our irresistible, freshly made desserts, from velvety tiramisu to other sweet delights, each prepared with care and precision.

As a BYOB establishment, we invite you to bring your favorite bottle of wine to elevate your meal, creating a personalized and memorable dining experience. Whether you're joining us for a romantic dinner, a gathering with friends, or a celebration, you'll be welcomed with warm hospitality in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Step into our little corner of Italy, where every bite tells a story, every meal is made with love, and every visit is unforgettable

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(267) 930-7805
Website
http://www.laseraitaliana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1608 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Neighborhood
Center City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

What 112 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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Neighborhood gem
Philadelphia
Best Value
Philadelphia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Sera Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food and large portions." Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and the charming BYOB setting. The atmosphere is vibrant with "homemade pasta" and standout dishes like "gnocchi La Sera." While noise can be an issue, the overall "excellent value" and "wonderful ambiance" keep patrons returning.

112 Reviews

M
Mark
Philadelphia151 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Sunday lunch. This quaint out of the way BYOB is a real gem.
Is this helpful?
J
Jere
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t even begin to tell you me and my husband dining experience. From the time we walked in the door to our exit. Service was top tier. It was my bday. Everything we ordered was soooo good.. my favorite is the Gnocchi La Sera… Omgg!! Me and hubby have already deemed this our new date night spot… it’s BYOB but the ambiance is everything.. loved it we talked about it all night on the way home..
Is this helpful?
j
joe
Atlantic City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. Our go to when in the city. Highly recommend.
Is this helpful?
T
Torrell
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fun time. Lighting, ambiance, food all hot the right spots. Would try again
Is this helpful?
A
Anthony
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food across the board. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere.
Is this helpful?
E
Evan
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent little Italian byob on south street, food was superb and a great value, service was great too.
Is this helpful?
J
Jamya
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful menu, exquisite service, beautiful authentic ambiance
Is this helpful?
P
Patricia VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The penne bolognese was the best I’ve ever tasted.
Is this helpful?
W
Wayne
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and large portions. Servers were very polite and attentive
Is this helpful?
H
Howie
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during Restaurant Week because we wanted to try the place, and the RW menu looked good, with many selections. Every dish we had was extremely good. In particular, the mushroom appetizer and the branzino entree were superb. I would rank it with the best Italian restaurants in the city The service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was about half full, and it was pretty quiet. But I suspect it could get loud inside if it was full, given all the hard surfaces. They did have sound absorbing panels throughout, which of course are helpful. More restaurants should have them. We will definitely return.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Sera Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 930-7805.

La Sera Italiana is rated 4.9 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1608 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.laseraitaliana.com/
Phone number
(267) 930-7805

La Sera Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Penne Vodka

SACCHETTI

SPAGHETTI CAPESANTE

Menu

HOT

ESPRESSO$3.00

COFFEE$4.00

CAPPUCCINO$5.00

AFFOGATO$6.00

HOT TEA$4.00

DBL ESPRESSO$5.00

COLD

ACQUA PANNA$7.00

PELLEGRINO$7.00

ICED TEA$4.00

ORANGE JUICE$4.00

COKE$4.00

DIET COKE$4.00

SPRITE$4.00

GINGER ALE$4.00

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Sera Italiana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Sera Italiana restaurant rated?

Is La Sera Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information