La Sera Italiana

4.9

111 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood 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

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
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
Area
Center City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

What 111 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

Diners' Choice Awards

Philadelphia County
Neighbourhood gem
Philadelphia
Best Value
Philadelphia
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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La Sera Italiana is a "charming neighborhood BYOB" offering "amazing food" and "exquisite service." Diners rave about the "large portions" and "superb" menu selections, including homemade pasta and fresh seafood. With a "pleasant atmosphere" and "great value," it's a must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine lovers.

111 Reviews

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Jere
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 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..
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joe
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. Our go to when in the city. Highly recommend.
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Torrell
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 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
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Anthony
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food across the board. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere.
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Evan
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 January 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.
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Jamya
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful menu, exquisite service, beautiful authentic ambiance
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Patricia
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 January 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.
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Wayne
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and large portions. Servers were very polite and attentive
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Howie
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 January 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.
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Robert
VIP
Las Vegas
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good dinner with very nice service. The staff is friendly, courteous, and accommodating. Very good food!!!
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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 111 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

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1608 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Center City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

La Sera Italiana

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Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Penne Vodka

SACCHETTI

SPAGHETTI CAPESANTE

Menu

HOT

ESPRESSOUS$3.00

COFFEEUS$4.00

CAPPUCCINOUS$5.00

AFFOGATOUS$6.00

HOT TEAUS$4.00

DBL ESPRESSOUS$5.00

COLD

ACQUA PANNAUS$7.00

PELLEGRINOUS$7.00

ICED TEAUS$4.00

ORANGE JUICEUS$4.00

COKEUS$4.00

DIET COKEUS$4.00

SPRITEUS$4.00

GINGER ALEUS$4.00

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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