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La Cena Restaurant, Bensalem, PA

La Cena Restaurant

4.8
4.8
475 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
La Cena Ristorante has been in the heart of Bensalem, PA for 25 years and we are still going strong! We offer delicious and authentic Italian food that is made with only the freshest ingredients. We offer a full bar that comes complete with live entertainment and, we also offer delicious daily specials in addition to our traditional menu. At La Cena we are proud to offer a fine dinning experience at a great price. Simply put, we aim to please!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:15 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:15 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At La Cena we offer a private banquet area that seats up to 65 people. But the possibilities don't end there. At La Cens we aim to accommodate you and yours. Our dinning room can be set as an extension for your event or even the main stage.
  • Neighborhood
    Bensalem
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Great bands all with their own unique style!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cena Restaurant in Bensalem is a hidden gem offering "absolutely delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests praise the "attentive service" and enjoy live music, though it's sometimes "way too loud." The atmosphere is warm, with "friendly staff" and a charming old Italian decor. Despite occasional service delays, it's a beloved spot for many.
475 Reviews
  1. Terri VIP

    Philadelphia34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love this restaurant!!! The people that work there are just the nicest people and very good at their jobs. Hostess, bartenders , servers and wait staff, truly all of them. The food is absolutely delicious! We have tried many different things and it is always so good. On Friday night we had a scallop appetizer special that was just perfect. We love the entertainment! We have heard all different duos, groups and genres of music and have enjoyed every single one. I highly recommend it!

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  2. Joseph

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a hidden gem in Bensalem in a strip mall not far from the nearby Parx Casino. From the outside, it doesn’t seem like much being in a strip of stores but that hides a gem of a very nice restaurant & bar with entertainment. Here you’ll find quality Italian food and attentive service. Pricing is fair for what you get, no complaints. The bar seems to be a place for many to gather at Happy Hour, and there is frequent low-key entertainment that can be heard throughout the restaurant. It might not be quiet or look fancy from the outside, but you’d likely pay more for less at one of the Casino restaurants. We’d gladly go back even if though it’s not exactly right in our neighborhood. But it’s worth the trip and worth trying very much.

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  3. Timothy

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely pleasant pace to dine. .

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  4. David VIP

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoy the music but it is so loud it is impossible to have a conversation.

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  5. Connie

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    First time diners, have been seeing good things about it. Walked in and was greeted by a friendly and helpful hostess, seated quickly. There was live music, it was nice but EXTREMELY loud and jarring. Forget having a conversation or relaxing for a 7pm dinner, it wasn’t the vibe for dinner service more like a bar level loudness. The service from our waitress was slow, I forget her name young girl very nice but was inattentive. It took 20 mins just to get our drinks (non alcoholic) and bread. Our salad took half an hour and entrees 45 mins? The food was good, almost great. I got salmon with pasta and vodka sauce, the beet salad and my daughter got seafood pasta. Bread and bruschetta was also good. I will definitely try again and really hope the music isn’t insanely loud for a restaurant and that they find their groove for timing of drinks and food. Hostess and other staff were also very nice and they helped fill in when our waitress wasn’t available. Prices were fair.

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  6. Susan

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was tremendous we plan on returning. The only negative was the music (good) was very loud.

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  7. Michael

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food. Great music. Great service. We love the live music.

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  8. Rob

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and so was the atmosphere . I’ve eaten there before and I enjoy the dinner and the dessert.

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  9. RICH VIP

    Philadelphia165 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Apps were good main not so much. Would go back but not for a long time.

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  10. Samuel

    Naples4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I dined here on Thursday night. They had a very small amount of diners in the restaurant, mostly sitting around the bar. They had live entertainment / two singers. They were so loud that I had to shout at my companion sitting across from me in order for him to hear me. I could only hear half of what he said. It ruined the whole experience. I will never go back again. The food although good was nothing to shout about.

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FAQs

La Cena Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 639-9969.

La Cena Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for La Cena Restaurant

2233 Galloway Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bensalem
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 4:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:15 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:15 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Great bands all with their own unique style!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At La Cena we offer a private banquet area that seats up to 65 people. But the possibilities don't end there. At La Cens we aim to accommodate you and yours. Our dinning room can be set as an extension for your event or even the main stage.
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