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Bistro La Baia, Philadelphia, PA

Bistro La Baia

4.8
4.8
648 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Bistro La Baia, meaning "The Bay" in Italian, is a casual neighborhood restaurant serving delicious homemade traditional and creative Italian/Mediterranean dishes.
With a light and inviting ambiance and a wonderful outdoor seating, this BYOB restaurant is great for any occasion.
Buon appetito!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 687-1561
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Puma
  • Catering
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Bistro La Baia is located a leisurely stroll away from most Center City points. There is free street parking between 16th and 17th along Lombard St after 6 PM. Meter Parking also available on South Street as well as the surrounding blocks. More street parking is available along 17th street below South.
  • Public transit
    There are two bus stops across the street. There is also a subway stop, Orange Line, three blocks away on Broad Street.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro La Baia offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent Italian meals" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests love the "authentic Italian dishes," especially the homemade pasta and sauces. The BYOB policy adds charm. Despite occasional noise, service remains "fantastic" and "attentive," making it a neighborhood gem worth visiting.

648 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian spot in the city. Love this hidden gem

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, excellent cuisine! Authentic southern Italian feel. Will be back for sure!

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  3. myra

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    restaurant week menu was awesome with so many choices for everyone and delicious food. went on a tuesday so it was crowded but not noisy. great choice

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  4. claudia

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food! Very nice staff- but not quite enough for excellent service rating. They only had two people on the floor and it was very crowded. We will go back, but during the week-

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  5. Randy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great with great customer service. However, it was cold inside.

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  6. Lamisha

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great and intimate setting for my birthday dinner. We had a great time and it’s BYOB ! We will be returning soon …!

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  7. Holly

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meals were excellent and our server couldn't have been any better. He gets five stars

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  8. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic. Sweet owners. Get the LAMB CHOPS!

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  9. Benjamin

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food. Wide variety of Italian classics. Probably the best meatballs I’ve ever had. Great BYOB!

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  10. Sean

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a small little restaurant with a cozy vibe. BYOB with no uncorking fee. Food was phenomenal

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FAQs

Bistro La Baia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bistro La Baia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 687-1561.

Bistro La Baia is rated 4.8 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro La Baia

1700 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146-1519

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bistro La Baia is located a leisurely stroll away from most Center City points. There is free street parking between 16th and 17th along Lombard St after 6 PM. Meter Parking also available on South Street as well as the surrounding blocks. More street parking is available along 17th street below South.
  • Public transit
    There are two bus stops across the street. There is also a subway stop, Orange Line, three blocks away on Broad Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Puma
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (267) 687-1561
  • Catering
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro La Baia team will cater to your private event both in house and at your office or home. Please contact us at BistroLaBaia.com for more information!
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