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La Famiglia Ristorante, Philadelphia, PA

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8 (2173)
$31 to $50
Italian
8 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Old City

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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

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What 2,173 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Great for fine wines

  • Philadelphia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Famiglia Ristorante offers a "delicious old-world dining experience" with a menu featuring delectable dishes like branzino and veal chop. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "extraordinary wine list." The restaurant's elegant atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, ensuring a memorable dining outing in Philadelphia.
2,173 Reviews
  1. Dennis

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old world experience, great foods, unbelievable wine cellar. Service and quality that use to be common in upscale restaurants. Hard to find today.

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  2. William Gold

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, an d equally great list of wine, by the bottle and by the glass, and service I haven't seen in many years. It has become a favorite and we will be back.

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  3. nick

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience we will come back again soon i

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  4. Diane Gold

    Philadelphia77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to La Famiglia, and we can't wait to return! We had the vitello tonnato, which was melt-in-your mouth delicious, and the tuna tartare, also very good. For main dishes, we tried the veal chop special and the pork chop. They were excellent - wish they would put the veal chop on the menu permanently! Wine selections were perfect. Service was attentive, professional, but also friendly. Prices surprisingly reasonable for Philadelphia fine dining. La Famiglia is a new favorite!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Lisa Gold

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! First time visiting. Great food and attentive service. The branzino!! Amazing! You won’t be disappointed!

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  6. Seth

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing. Servic was slow and forgetful. A good place for a special occasion. A little overpriced.

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  7. Jonathan

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic. The food was a good as any I’ve had in Rome. The bronzino I had was perfect. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. I took my brother there for his birthday and the whole dining room joind the waiter in singing ”tanti auguri a te.” Reason alone to visit Philadelphia.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lawrence Gold

    Philadelphia45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Pastas were amazing. The Branzino salt crusted and served table-side was delicious and the wine list is extraordinary . Highly recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Alex

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was top notch. Great restaurant for a business meeting

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  10. Rachel

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. There were so many items that appealed to each at my table. The help is friendly and offers guidance when selecting from the menu The desserts and homemade limoncello proved to be the perfect way to conclude our dinner

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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
  • 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
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A photo of La Famiglia Ristorante restaurant

La Famiglia Ristorante

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Old City

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
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