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La Fontana Della Citta, Philadelphia, PA

La Fontana Della Citta

4.3
4.3
2004 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:30 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 875-9990
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access
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What 2,004 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fontana Della Citta is a charming Italian BYOB with "incredible food" and "excellent service." The menu offers a variety of imaginative dishes and "fabulous" specials. While some diners note noise levels and seating arrangement issues, the warm atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "lovely" dining experience.

2,004 Reviews
  1. Charlene

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Staff did an admirable job of serving us considering the number of patrons in the facility.

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  2. James

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you are looking for a quiet romantic spot you are in the wrong place. If you want amazing Italian food with a communal vibe then you will love it here. The seating is tight so be prepared for close quarter dining but it’s perfect for people who enjoy getting to know their neighbors. I had Vitello Alla Fontana and my wife had Gnocchi Alla Gorgonzola and we loved every bite. Can’t wait to go back.

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  3. Michael

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is excellent, but the empty, dirty dishes from the previous course do not need to be left on the table when the next course is brought. Also, it would be nice if the silverware would changed. The waiter was annoyed when I tried to help him open the bottle of wine at which he was making a total mess.

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  4. Sandy

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Open Table listing Did Not clearly show it was BYOB as others do, eg in the name of the restaurant. That was a surprise to us as visitors to the city. The veal was unremarkable and slathered in what seemed like gravy not a demi glaze. the place seems to have a loyal following, with a line out the door, but we were not impressed. it was fine, but wouldn't go out of my way to go there.

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  5. Cynthia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious. It was wonderful that it was a BYOB. We would highly recommend.

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  6. Stella

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and excellent service, perfect for business dinner, date, or a family event. Thank you!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I pre selected an indoor seat when making my reservation. When arriving we were told there was a party inside and we could only sit outside. We then had ti scrambled to find a reservation somewhere inside as it was 50 degrees and too cold for us to stay outside.

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  8. Pamela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter goes to school at Temple and we found this place 4 years ago and have been coming back ever since when we are in town to visit her. Food is delicious. It is BYOB so make sure you come prepared if you want a drink. Service is always excellent.

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  9. Jay

    Philadelphia

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at a couple of their locations at the Shore, and this was our first visit to this location in Center City. They are known for great service, tasty recipes, and lovely restaurants, and that was true here. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Grace

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter barely checked in with our table. Took him 20 minutes to even come to us for our drink orders. Had to consistently ask for water refills too. Food was ok but a couple people in the group had upset stomachs after. Would not go back.

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FAQs

La Fontana Della Citta offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Fontana Della Citta also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 875-9990.

La Fontana Della Citta is rated 4.3 stars by 2004 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for La Fontana Della Citta

1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Area
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:30 Sun 14:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (215) 875-9990
  • Catering
    100 people and up
  • Private party facilities
    Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.
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