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Bistro La Baia
- Italian
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
The elegant and cozy restaurant of La Baia is perched in the city center of Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania. This elegant restaurant is compact and lovely and provides a great place for dates and intimate gathering. Serving wonderful Italian cuisine from pollo piccata to calamari marinara, this restaurant brings Italy to your plate. The compact Italian joint is a BYOB and it is cash only. In spite of its small size, it delivers quality and charms you with its friendly service. Reservation is recommended.
Location details
1700 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
First visit to bistro: Food is good (not great); staff's attitude is not made to order – My first visit to Bistro la Baia: STAFF is curt--not necessarily rude, but could definitely use an attitude adjustment. I smiled at them incessantly and was as polite as can be, but didn't get much response. FOOD is good, but not amazing. I had lobster ravioli and my Dad had shrimp pasta, both good. ATMOSPHERE is clean, cozy, comfortable, inviting. Other diners seemed intelligent and eclectic. PRICES are amazing! Our bill for the night w... read more
Amazing food, courteous waiter, romantic and very inexpensive! – Having never been to La Baia, I read the 20+ reviews here. More than 50% of the reviews mentioned how poor the service was and how they were treated so badly, but almost 90% of the reviews admitted that the food was great! I called and scheduled a 7pm reservation to beat the rush that I read would push us out of our seat. The Maitre d' explained in a very professional manner that if this was our first time dining with La Baia, that we should know that they are ... read more
fantastic food staff and place!! – don't belive anything else you read! We went on a Wed. for restaurant week and we took our time, brought our own wine, had fantastic fresh hot food, enjoyed and warm friendly staff and will definitely go back!
Terrible customer service, rude staff and does not cook food properly – I have eaten at Bistro La Baia for many years and was never overly impressed with the service, although the food was good. However, my most recent experience was the worst I have had at a restaurant. Several in our party ordered the chicken special (supposed to be in red sauce but came out in a white sauce) and when we cut into it, the chicken was still raw. Our waiter and owner seemed very annoyed when I brought this to their attention and made a commen... read more
Same problem with rude staff (and owner) – We went to this restaurant on a Thursday night and there was only one other table seated when we arrived. We were seated at the worst table (in front of where the waiters enter and exit) right next to the only other occupied table. The food was delicious but evidently we were taking too long (the place had started to fill up while we were there). The owner (I think) kept glaring at us and motioning to our waiter to get us out of there. He literally seated another couple at our table... read more
Rubbish! – If you would have asked me a few months ago about my experiences at la baia, I would have told you it was a "must do" of Philadelphia. The food is good for its price and the people that I would pass my unfinished bottle of wine to at the end of my meal were always pleasant. I would dine there frequently; even a couple times a month. BUT, recently my opinion of this restaurant has completely changed. Not once but TWICE I have literally been pushed out the door of this restaurant. In the first instance I realize it ... read more
Authentic in Every Way – I've noticed that most of the reviews seem to focus on the "poor service" at Bistro La Baia. In fact, reading these reviews is what made me try this place out! It's a tiny little Italian restaurant which no more than 10 tables. I found the service hilarious - Philadelphia Italian waiters are supposed to be rude, if they are "authentic," that is! If you are looking for a quiet, fun spot for a date, this is the place. Leave the kids at home and enjoy some real Italian food and service.
Rudest service in Philadelphia – I had a reservation at this restaurant on a saturday night with a couple friends, and they were incredibly rude. literally the worst service and rudest restaurant I've ever experienced. they were clearly overbooked the evening we were there, and were trying to push us out the door the entire time to make room for parties coming in. the waiter was terse and mean to us, and they tried to remove our plates before we were done eating, brought us a check before we requested it, in the end, told us... read more
Fabulous food. Average decor/setting. Good discount for La Reserve Bed & Breakfast Guests – My parents stayed at La Reserve Bed & Breakfast (1804 Pine) for the weekend, and we visited Bistro La Baia twice. Guest of the B&B get 20% discount on the food. The food tasted fabulous! The atmosphere isn't fabulous, as the outdoor patio sits on 17th and Lombard, a rather unsightly and busy area. It's a BYOB, which is also great for keeping the price down. Te service is a bit stoic, but the owner is quite involved and speaks with eve... read more
Frequently asked questions about Bistro La Baia
How is Bistro La Baia rated?
Bistro La Baia has a 4.6 star rating with 430 reviews.
When is Bistro La Baia open?
Bistro La Baia is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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