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
La Sera Italiana's menu was last updated 2025-03-07.
HOT
ESPRESSOUSD 3.00
COFFEEUSD 4.00
CAPPUCCINOUSD 5.00
AFFOGATOUSD 6.00
HOT TEAUSD 4.00
DBL ESPRESSOUSD 5.00
COLD
ACQUA PANNAUSD 7.00
PELLEGRINOUSD 7.00
ICED TEAUSD 4.00
ORANGE JUICEUSD 4.00
COKEUSD 4.00
DIET COKEUSD 4.00
SPRITEUSD 4.00
GINGER ALEUSD 4.00
What 112 people are saying
La Sera Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value
Noise • Moderate
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Philadelphia County
Neighbourhood gem
Philadelphia
Best Value
Philadelphia
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
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La Sera Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food and large portions." Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and the charming BYOB setting. The atmosphere is vibrant with "homemade pasta" and standout dishes like "gnocchi La Sera." While noise can be an issue, the overall "excellent value" and "wonderful ambiance" keep patrons returning.
112 Reviews
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Mark
Philadelphia151 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious Sunday lunch.
This quaint out of the way BYOB is a real gem.
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Jere
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always amazing. Our go to when in the city. Highly recommend.
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Torrell
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was a fun time. Lighting, ambiance, food all hot the right spots. Would try again
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Anthony
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food across the board. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere.
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Evan
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent little Italian byob on south street, food was superb and a great value, service was great too.
The food was excellent. The penne bolognese was the best I’ve ever tasted.
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Wayne
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and large portions. Servers were very polite and attentive
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Howie
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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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 112 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.