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Took my Girlfriend to dinner for her Birthday. When we arrived we were only the 2nd, 2-top. No one else. It was quiet and cozy but Our server was amazing and we were able to get some close up attention. I ordered the Caesar and she ordered an appetizer with Tomato, Mozzarella, grilled Zucchini, and roasted peppers. We both enjoyed those. I asked our server: "Branzino or Swordfish"? He recommended both but told me to try the Swordfish. It was AMAZING!! She got the Enochi in pesto sauce.. My GF is Sicilian (SP Sicilian) and rarely leaves any evidence of food on a plate. She couldn't finish the Enochi because the portion was so large. I had em for breakfast.. they were also delicious. We finished with the chocolate moose, which reminded me of a chocolate frosting my G-Pop used to make. It was very good!! 2 apps, 2 entrees, & dessert, plus the cost of the bottle of red - less than $100. Definitely going back . Awesome spot I've driven by thousands of times over many years .. So glad I finally made it in!
I’m becoming a regular to Bistro La Baia because the atmosphere is so cozy and the food is spectacular. The appetizers and entrees have not disappointed in my three visits there. Dessert isn’t at the same level of the meals in my opinion, but still enjoyable. Here are some pictures from my time there recently.
We went on a Saturday for lunch during Restaurant Week. A very cozy and family style place. The food was good and portions were definitely on the bigger side. The service was decent. The Tiramisu and the Panna Cotta were one of the best we have tried.
The downside was that the inside feels very cramped and the tables are too close to each other. Overall a good experience but really wish they would expand the space and make more room. The seating arrangement was not enjoyable.
BISTRO La Baia
1700 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA
This restaurant has the old world charm of an Italian Bistro. It is small and intimate. The food however comes packed with HUGE flavors. I had the Pollo Parmigiana which is what I order at every new Italian Restaurant. This was a delightful and tasty version. The sauce was sweet, the pasta al dente and the chicken was seasoned well.
There were three other entrees ordered which were all fabulous.
Pappardelle con Salsiccia
Homemade wide ribbons of pasta, Italian sausage, vodka sauce
Ravioli di Aragosta
Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a light cognac sauce
Pollo Genovese
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and peas in a light tomato sauce
I would highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing meal with fabulous service, terrific atmosphere at prices that are very reasonable. Remember that this is a BYOB restaurant so if want wine with dinner bring your favorite.
Small inside, cozy atmosphere. Excellent place for a weeknight pasta meal with friends. Our favorites were the ragu and spicy sausage pasta. The tiramisu for dessert was delicious!
My husband and I had the weekend special. 3 course meal and it was incredible! The service was amazing as well as the food. Tiramisu was so fresh, tasted home made and everything was the perfect temperature. Honestly everything tasted as tho I was in someone home having home cooked meals. I’m sad I don’t live close enough to frequent this little gem.
I had not been to La Baia for years, so I was a little nervous taking a friend there, even though it's considered a good "neighborhood" place. It was wonderful! We both had seafood based entrees and they were delicious. Good Caesar salad too, and the desserts were very good. Will definitely be back.
Came here for restaurant week, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating for a great Italian meal. Menu was fantastic with entrees from lobster ravioli, gnocchi, chicken parm, and more. Plenty of app and dessert options as well. Service was a bit slow because restaurant week but very friendly and atmosphere was perfect for a weekday date night.
Very intimate and cozy little restaurant, serving up delicious, authentic dishes. Very good meatballs, delicious pasta choices, excellent grilled calamari, an amazing seabass, and more. The funghi appetizer of mushrooms, shrimp, and cheese is a must try. And don’t forget about the homemade tiramisu! Note: Cash only.
This place was great. The prices were fair for the high quality food. Also, you save money by not having to pay for bar with the BYOB. The service was very good, everyone was friendly. The food was really really good. We had the lobster ravioli and the seafood pasta. All seafood looked and tasted fresh and delicious. I had the ricotta and spinach appetizer special, and it was good but next time I would probably get the caprese salad instead. Mostly because I didn't really need to eat 2 pasta dishes. The meatball appetizer was also delicious. We will definitely go back.
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