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La Famiglia

Item: La Famiglia
Author: Sharon Rigney

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

At La Famiglia, old-world cuisine is paired with old-world service to create a true Italian dining experience. For starters, the focus is on seafood � try the garlic-saut�ed shrimp or seafood in red sauce. Pastas include tagliolini with black and red caviar, or capers and black olives. With several traditional veal entrees, as well as steaks and chicken, there's sure to be something for every taste. The wine list has incredible depth, and you can also tour the incredible basement wine cellar if you so desire. Waitstaff are attentive to old world traditions of pulling your chair out for you and placing your napkin on your lap. Reservations are recommended.

Address:

8 S Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-2803

Hours:

Mon: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tue-Thu: Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri: Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Sat: 5:30pm-10pm

Website:

lafamiglia.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert

Italian: "Sample the biscotti, as it is said to be some of the best in town."

Best for Italian Because: Fine dining, Italian style is this restaurant's claim to fame, and they do it well with service, food and specialties to wow you.

Lunch Menu
- Primi
  
  Broccoli di Rape
  
  Sauteed with Italian sausage, garlic, olive oil ($9.95)
  
  Mozzarella Caprese
  
  Fresh mozzarella with tomato, served with basil and extra virgin olive oil ($7.95)
  
  Insalata Nizzarda
  
  Romaine lettuce with potato, tuna, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes in a house dressing ($6.95)
  
  Cozze Napoletane
  
  Steamed mussels in Red or White sauce ($6.95)
  
  Prosciutto Crudo e Grana Padano
  
  Slices of prosciutto, green olives and grana cheese ($7.95)
  
  Spaghetti Pomodore
  
  with fresh tomato and basil ($10.95)
  
  Gnocchi Sorrentina
  
  homemade gnocchi in a fresh tomato mozzarella cheese ($11.95)
  
  Linguine alla Bolognese
  
  Pasta with meat sauce and vegetables ($10.95)
  
  Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
  
  Pasta with pancetta, tomato and cheese ($10.95)
  
  Pasta e Fagioli
  
  Pasta and beans, a traditional Neapolitan dish ($10.95)
  
  Capellini Aglio e Olio
  
  Angel hair pasta with fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil ($9.95)
- i SECONDI
  
  Milanese
  
  Veal cutlet with mixed greens ($12.95)
  
  Mandolese
  
  Veal with prosciutto mozzarella cheese, wine sauce ($12.95)
  
  Vitello Parmigiana
  
  Veal with cheese topping and tomato sauce ($12.95)
  
  Scaloppine All'aglio
  
  Veal with roasted garlic, onions, olive oil and parsley ($12.95)
  
  Pollo alla Toscana
  
  Breast of chicken with spinach, cheese in a white wine butter ($11.95)
  
  Sogliola alla Fiorentina
  
  Pan seared filet of Sole in wine, lemon butter sauce ($12.95)
  
  Zuppa di Mare
  
  Clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp served in a fresh tomato or white sauce ($13.95)
  
  Parmigiana di Melenzane
  
  Layers of eggplant, mozzarella cheese and tomato topped with parmigiano cheese and baked ($10.95)
  
  Salmone Grigliato
  
  Grilled salmon with lemon, olive oil and herbs ($14.95)
  
  Calamari Fritti
  
  Fried Calamari served with Diavolo sauce or lemon ($12.95)
- Sides
  
  Broccoli Rabe
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Roasted Peppers
  
  ($3.95)
- Dolce
  
  Desserts
  
  Various Italian tortes, cheese course, sorbet, ice cream or various biscotti ($6.95)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($2.50)
Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Carpaccio di Manzo con Funghi e Grana
  
  Cured beef marinated in lemon, olive oil and salt served with wild mushrooms, capers, scallions, and Grana cheese ($16.95)
  
  Mille Foglie di Verdurec
  
  Grilled vegetables layered with slices of smoked mozzarella served with herb pesto sauce and extra-virgin olive oil ($13.95)
  
  Riccioli di Calamari
  
  Sautéed calamari with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil and fresh thyme ($15.95)
  
  Polipo alla Sena
  
  Grilled octopus served with fennel, olives, lemon and extra virgin olive oil ($16.95)
  
  Insalata con Arancia e Finocchio
  
  Mixed greens with fennel in a lemon extra virgin olive oil dressing, garnished with fresh orange slices ($9.95)
  
  Gamberi con Zucchine
  
  Shrimp wrapped in grilled zucchini, sautéed in a light garlic white wine sauce, topped with sesame seeds ($16.95)
  
  Fave con guanciale e pecorino
  
  Fave beans with Italian bacon extra virgin olive oil and pecorino cheese ($9.95)
- Primi Piatti
  
  Paccheri alla Scarpariello
  
  Neopolitan large rigatoni with cherry tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano ($16.95)
  
  Fettuccine ai Porcini
  
  Pasta prepared with fresh porcini mushrooms, light tomato sauce, cheese and fresh herbs ($17.95)
  
  Gnocchi Gorgonzola
  
  Homemade gnocchi with Gorgonzola cheese, cream and crushed almonds ($16.95)
  
  Mezzelune Ripiene
  
  Homemade pasta filled with shrimp and arugula served in a light mushroom sauce ($18.95)
  
  Tagliolini ai Frutti di Mare
  
  Fresh pasta with mussels, clams, shrimp and crabmeat served in a white or light tomato sauce ($19.95)
  
  Penne alla Famiglia
  
  Sena Family recipe pasta prepared with prosciutto, caramelized onions and Parmigiano cheese ($16.95)
- i Secondi
  
  Coronello Tartufato
  
  Chilean sea bass with a black truffle puree drizzled with extra virgin olive oil ($29.95)
  
  Pesce Del Giorno
  
  Fresh Catch of the Day filleted tableside
  
  Pesce spada alla Siciliana
  
  Swordfish, pine nuts, raisins and cherry tomato with a touch of lemon and fresh basil ($27.95)
  
  Capesante al Limone
  
  Seared sea scallops served with spinach and fresh mint in a lemon wine sauce ($28.95)
  
  Salmone con Crema e Capperi
  
  Fresh salmon sautéed with capers and herbs in a light brandy cream sauce ($24.95)
  
  Pollo Saltimbocca
  
  Breast of chicken, prosciutto di Parma and fresh sage in a butter wine sauce ($22.95)
  
  Vitello al Pistacchio
  
  Pistachio crusted veal medallions served with cranberry in a light madeira sauce ($26.95)
  
  Costata di Vitello
  
  Veal chop slowly roasted served with porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil ($39.95)
  
  Filetto di Manzo al Vino Porto
  
  Filet mignon served with smoked mozzarella cheese in a peppercorn, red port wine sauce ($39.95)
  
  Agnello alla Sena
  
  Herb crusted lamb chops with original Sena style sauce ($29.95)
- Side Dishes
  
  Broccoli Rabe
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Roasted Potatoes
  
  ($6.95)

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