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La Famiglia Ristorante, Philadelphia, PA

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2112 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gino Sena
  • Private party facilities
    La Famiglia can accommodate large parties of 10-25 in our private Wine Cellar or 25-90 in our Upstairs Dining Room. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Vera: (215) 922-2803

Private dining

What 2,112 people are saying

La Famiglia Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Famiglia Ristorante in Philadelphia offers a charming "old world ambiance" with "impeccable service" and "outstanding Italian cuisine." Guests rave about the extensive wine list and unique dishes like the table-side Branzino. It's a beloved spot for special occasions, boasting "fantastic food" and a "warm and inviting atmosphere."
2,112 Reviews
  1. Ivan

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we celebrated our anniversary on Saturday night. As always our night was perfect from start to finish. La Famiglia NEVER disappoints. We are already looking forward to our next visit

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  2. Tony VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I often say the Italian food scene is better in Philadelphia than NYC, and whenever I’m in the City of Brotherly Love I head straight to La Famiglia. Best wine list in town. Cordial and courtesy service.

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  3. Bill VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the city. Food and wait staff always top notch. Try the veal, it's the best in the city.

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  4. Cara

    Key West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Service was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Joe VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still one of the best restaurants in the city. Fantastic.

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  6. Frances

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was really nice , everyone was so exceptional nice!

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  7. Edward VIP

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great spot for any occasion. A short 5 minute uber ride from center city, it’s especially fantastic for weekday business dinners and luncheons. Service and food are superlative!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall terrible experience. Sat down for dinner and waited over 10 minutes just to receive the menu. Appetizers were subpar… ordered dinner… the rack of lamb (over 100 dollars) and was like eating rubber bands. Sent back all meals for poor quality or completely wrong meal sent to the table. Ended up telling our waiter we were leaving and would take the check. They removed all the food we returned but didn’t even discount our remaining appetizer and drink bill. Very disappointing and will not be going back.

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  9. Amy

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Table-side fish serving is a thing of art. And incredible wine list, if you ask to see the list from their basement wine collection, which is a must-see.

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  10. Sharria VIP

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, I had a really great time. The food was amazing and The service was excellent. They didn’t have something on the menu anymore and they said they would make it and they did that was awesome!  I would definitely recommend and I can’t wait to return.

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La Famiglia Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Famiglia can accommodate large parties of 10-25 in our private Wine Cellar or 25-90 in our Upstairs Dining Room. Please contact the restaurant for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Vera: (215) 922-2803
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