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La Famiglia Ristorante, Philadelphia, PA

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2078 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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 2,078 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 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 offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about its "old world elegance" and "beautiful atmosphere" reminiscent of Italy. The Nostalgia Menu is a standout, offering "delicious and reasonably priced" dishes. Ideal for special occasions, it boasts an extensive wine list and attentive staff.

2,078 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good and friendly. We celebrated a birthday. They gave a slice of cake with a candle and sang happy birthday. It was very nice. Food was good.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service!!

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  7. JonG

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old school, white table cloth, classic italian on Front St, can’t be beat. It’s been years since we’ve been here and nothing has changed, and that says it all. You feel like you are stepping into Philadelphia’s past. So glad we came back. Only recommendation is for softer lighting in the bar area when you enter. It’s too bright.

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  8. terrance

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. One of the best in Philly! Great time every time! Total class act.

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  9. Anthony

    Philadelphia

    151 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at La Famiglia on Saturday evening was exceptional. Greeted as soon as we walked in with a warm welcome. The servers are always helpful and professional. Great food tops the experience at La Famiglia. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant for special occasions, date night or just a night out not having to cook. Will always go back to this great find.

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  10. Adrienne

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Excellent dining experience with friends! Not rushed not slow just right!!

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La Famiglia Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2078 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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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