La Fontana Della Citta

4.3

2051 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 875-9990
Website
http://www.lafontanadellacitta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Enver Parllaku
Catering
100 people and up
Private party facilities
Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

Location
1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Salciccia e Rapini$14.95
Fresh onion and roosted peppers sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Italian sausage in touch of spice
Cozze Posillipo$14.95
Mussel sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine or tomato sauce
Clams Sautéed$15.95
Clams sautéed with garlic fresh basil extra olive oil, in white wine or tomato sauce
Caprese$12.95
Tomato with fresh mozzarella, basil, and roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil
Calamari Fritti$16.95
Fresh fried calamari served with marinara sauce
Bruschette alla Fontana$12.95
Toasted bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Portobello alla Fontana$13.95
Grilled Portobello mushroom served with roasted peppers finished in balsamic vinaigrette sauce
Antipasto alla Fontana$16.95
Prosciutto, salami, roasted peppers, pecorino Romano cheese, grilled vegetables, black olives, artichokes

Insalate

Arugula Salad$10.95
Arugula with sharp pecorino Romano cheese and lemon-extra virgin olive oil dressing
House Salad$9.95
Baby greens served with cherry tomatoes and house dressing
Caesar Salad$9.95
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing
Spinach Salad$11.95
Baby spinach topped w/ pine nuts bacon and cherry tomato and gorgonzola in raspberry dressing

Entrees - Pasta

Spaghetti Caprese$21.95
Spaghetti with fresh mozzarella, cheese, basil and fresh pomodoro red sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo$23.95
Fettuccine pasta with alfredo sauce
Penne Arrabiata$23.95
Penne pasta sautéed with fresh garlic, basil, finish in red spicy marinara sauce
Penne alla Vodka$25.95
Penne pasta with bacon, and peas in rose tomato sauce
Gnocchi Sorrentina$26.95
Homemade potato pasta in a light pink sauce and chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi Gorgonzola$25.95
Homemade potato pasta with gorgonzola and mascarpone, cream cheese sauce
Gnocchi Pomodoro$25.95
Homeade potato pasta finished in a red marinara sauce
Fetuccini Bolognese$24.95
Pappardelle pasta with grounded beef, basil, carrots and celery finished in red wine tomato sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$26.95
Homemade layer of Italian pasta stuffed with fresh meat sauce
Linguini Barese$25.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with mild Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, spinach extra virgin olive oil, in white wine sauce
Eggplant Rollatini (With Side of Spaghetti)$25.95
Egg battered fresh eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Entrees - Pasta de Mare

Capellini alla Positano$28.95
Capellini pasta sautéed with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, crabmeat and capers in tomato sauce
Linguine alle Vongole$27.95
Linguine sautéed with little neck clams with, garlic extra olive oil in white wine or tomato sauce
Linguine alla Pescatore$29.95
Linguine sautéed with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, garlic extra virgin olive oil, in white wine or tomato sauce
Linguini Calabrese$27.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with calamari rings, Calabrian peppers, capers black olives in light marinara sauce
Linguine Fra Diavolo$28.95
Linguine sautéed with shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in spicy tomato sauce
Penne alla Scampi$28.95
Penne pasta sautéed with shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil in pink cognac sauce
Spaghetti alla Fontana$28.95
Spaghetti pasta sautéed with shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, artichoke, extra virgin olive oil in a white wine lemon sauce

Entrees - Pollo

Pollo Fantasia$25.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with asparagus, topped with mozzarella cheese in lemon white wine sauce
Pollo alla Marsala$24.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala extra virgin olive oil wine demi-glaze sauce
Pollo alla Piccata$25.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with fresh shitake mushrooms and capers, in lemon white wine sauce (over capelini)
Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.95
Lightly breaded chicken, cutlet baked with fresh marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese (spaghetti)
Pollo alla Fontana$26.95
Chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella cheese in white wine demi-glaze sauce

Entrees - Carni

Veal Fontana$28.95
Veal medallions sautéed with dry porcini mushrooms, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, in cognac demiglace sauce
Veal Scaloppini$26.95
Veal medallions sautéed with fresh mushrooms and roasted peppers, in white wine tomato sauce touch of demi-glace
Veal Parmigiana$25.95
Lightly breaded veal medallions baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce (spaghetti)
Veal Piccata$27.95
Veal medallions sautéed with fresh shitake mushrooms and capers, in white wine lemon sauce (over capellini)
Rack of Lamb$36.95
Rack of lamb sautéed with shitake mushrooms, roasted peppers, asparagus in a cognac demi-glace sauce

Entrees - Risotto

Risotto Agli Scampi$28.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil w/ garlic and shrimp, in pink cognac sauce
Risotto alla Pescatore$29.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari in white wine, or tomato sauce
Risotto Fungi$25.95
Arborio Rice sautéed mix mushrooms in light truffle cream sauce
Risotto Primavera$24.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil garlic in, fresh vegetables in white wine or tomato sauce

Entrees - Pesci di Mare

Tilapia$27.95
St. Peter's fish sautéed with sun dried tomatoes, capers and asparagus extra virgin olive oil in white wine lemon sauce
Salmon alla Bruschette$29.95
Grilled salmon served with brochettes (chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil) and spinach or blackened
Langoustines
Grilled large Mediterranean shrimp dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
- Market Price
Fish of the Day
- Market Price

Cortoni (Sides)

Side Grill Asparagus$6.95
Sautee Spinach Oil and Garlic$6.95
Pasta Pomodoro, Oil Garlic or Alfredo Sauce$5.95
Choice of home made Gnocchi, Penne, linguini or Spaghetti

Beverages

Coffee or Tea$2.95
Cappuccino$4.95
Espresso$3.95
Soda$3.50
Mineral Water$7.95

What 2,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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La Fontana Della Citta offers a delightful Italian experience with standout moments such as "excellent service," "imaginative menu," and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the BYOB policy and the charming ambiance. Highlights include "perfect for business dinner, date, or a family event," with rave reviews for the gnocchi and attentive staff.

2,051 Reviews

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Akash
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for Valentine’s Day and they were so kind. My wife’s flight was delayed and we ran super later but they still accommodated us. Additionally, our server, Jordan, was amazing. He was a pleasure to interact with us. He really cared about each of the table he attended to.
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Brian
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was slightly more complex than an average Italian place but was more expensive and of lower quality. The Bluetooth speaker playing Italian music had a bad connection so it was cutting in and out and playing static throughout the night. Messed up a food order. The art on the wall still had price stickers on it from Marshals.
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Lacie
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place always is great! The food is very good and the service staff is amazing!
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Cheyrl
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came in for lunch today and let me tell you something… they do not pay that server enough! The place was PACKED and she handed everything so well. This girl did.not.miss.a.beat. The food was just as good. My server recommended me the “restaurant week hot items” and I’m glad I listened because they were very good. The portions were a bit small if I’m being honest but I can’t complain given that it was a $20 menu.
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Karen
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This review may not mean much since today is the last day of restaurant week but the menu is fantastic and I would highly recommend. I only got a chance to partake in the lunch menu but it was fabulous. The selection, the service, the kindness -- everything was to die for. My server told me to come out for the dinner menu once they partake in restaurant week again. She ensured me it's equally as amazing if not, I will definitely be holding her to it:
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joan
VIP
New York City
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal here on a very busy Saturday night! Service and food were great! Our favorites were the burrata, shrimp risotto, and tiramisu; though all were really good!
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sherrie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Ii would recommend this restaurant for the food and location. The server was rude and acted like taking our order, bringing butter ....anything and everything was a bother. On top of that, you are forced to pay 20% gratuity for bad service - it's built in and maybe the reason for bad service. The food was very good and priced reasonable - atmosphere very dated and the bathrooms were not clean, but it was in a nice neighborhood close to other places to go for an after dinner drink or desert.
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Shari
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I was completely disappointed. There was only one server and she was waiting in all the tables, checking people in s as nd seating them as clearing tables. The service was awful!!!I don’t blame her but it’s not my fault they were short handed. I look forward to being served once in s as while but I would have been better to eat home. The food was mediocre. Ordered ravioli as that seemed to be only entree without meat or fish. It was supposed to be in light red sauce and it came out with a gluey white sauce that I had to push off the pasta. The Cesar salad was just ok; I think there were maybe 2 croutons on the salad. The bread was not fresh and was hard to chew. There were many large parties and it seems their food came out before mine. Would not recommend and would not return s as by time soon!!!!!!
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Stephanie
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice dinner for eight — they seated us promptly and were attentive with service. We’ll be back!
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Dale
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were there for Restaurant Week on a Wednesday evening. There weren't a lot of diners there and service was good. Portions were small, possibly because we ordered from the special Restaurant Week menu. Our meals were fine. I appreciate that it was BYOB.
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La Fontana Della Citta offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Fontana Della Citta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 875-9990.

La Fontana Della Citta is rated 4.3 stars by 2051 OpenTable diners.

La Fontana Della Citta does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Enver Parllaku
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lafontanadellacitta.com/
Phone number
(215) 875-9990
Catering
100 people and up
Private party facilities
Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

Gift card

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La Fontana Della Citta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Lobster Ravioli

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Gnocchi Pomodoro

Antipasti

Salciccia e Rapini$14.95

Cozze Posillipo$14.95

Clams Sautéed$15.95

Caprese$12.95

Calamari Fritti$16.95

Bruschette alla Fontana$12.95

Portobello alla Fontana$13.95

Antipasto alla Fontana$16.95

Insalate

Arugula Salad$10.95

House Salad$9.95

Caesar Salad$9.95

Spinach Salad$11.95

Entrees - Pasta

Spaghetti Caprese$21.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$23.95

Penne Arrabiata$23.95

Penne alla Vodka$25.95

Gnocchi Sorrentina$26.95

Gnocchi Gorgonzola$25.95

Gnocchi Pomodoro$25.95

Fetuccini Bolognese$24.95

Lasagna Bolognese$26.95

Linguini Barese$25.95

Eggplant Rollatini (With Side of Spaghetti)$25.95

Entrees - Pasta de Mare

Capellini alla Positano$28.95

Linguine alle Vongole$27.95

Linguine alla Pescatore$29.95

Linguini Calabrese$27.95

Linguine Fra Diavolo$28.95

Penne alla Scampi$28.95

Spaghetti alla Fontana$28.95

Entrees - Pollo

Pollo Fantasia$25.95

Pollo alla Marsala$24.95

Pollo alla Piccata$25.95

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.95

Pollo alla Fontana$26.95

Entrees - Carni

Veal Fontana$28.95

Veal Scaloppini$26.95

Veal Parmigiana$25.95

Veal Piccata$27.95

Rack of Lamb$36.95

Entrees - Risotto

Risotto Agli Scampi$28.95

Risotto alla Pescatore$29.95

Risotto Fungi$25.95

Risotto Primavera$24.95

Entrees - Pesci di Mare

Tilapia$27.95

Salmon alla Bruschette$29.95

Langoustines

Fish of the Day

Cortoni (Sides)

Side Grill Asparagus$6.95

Sautee Spinach Oil and Garlic$6.95

Pasta Pomodoro, Oil Garlic or Alfredo Sauce$5.95

Beverages

Coffee or Tea$2.95

Cappuccino$4.95

Espresso$3.95

Soda$3.50

Mineral Water$7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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