La Fontana Del Mare

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   Kathryn

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I specifically asked for a quiet table away from restrooms and the wait staff station for two people due to a hearing problem. I also said we were celebrating a special occasion, but nobody ever asked what that was. I don’t think the host even read the request/message, because we were seated next to both the restrooms and weight staff station, and a loud air conditioning fan motor which created a very cold draft on us. When I asked if we could move to a table that two people just left, there was push back until I mentioned that I had asked for the above when making the reservation on Open Table. The fruit flies were a major problem there. They were flying around us and crawling into the vinegar that was left on the table. I was so happy I didn’t bring any wine, because it just would’ve been worse. I asked the waitress to remove the vinegar, but some flies remained and flew around the food  My bread plate had a chip out of it and one of the water glasses had a lipstick stain on it. The waitress was very nice and attentive, so I gave her a 25% tip. She took care of the issues, but they shouldn’t have been there in the first place. The food was delicious though. I rated it a 3 , because the ambience, etc. was not good. 
   

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   Janice

   VIP

   Fort Lauderdale

   41 reviews

   2.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on September 26, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   For purposes of my review, a rating of 2 stars equates to just OK. La Fontana is certainly not a bad restaurant and perhaps on another visit my experience might have been better than just OK. The two things that were not impressive were the chicken parm which was drowned in a very average red sauce and our lackluster, aloof server. To begin with, the thick chicken breast would not have been as tough as it was had it been properly cut and pounded before the breading process. When it arrived on the table, The breast was gasping for breath under a thick blanket of that bland red sauce. Every inch of the chicken was blanketed in sauce. As a result, any would-be crispy edges of the cutlet were rendered soggy and disappointing. Our service was just OK and maybe even a little less than OK as he wasn’t very attentive. He delivered our entrees and disappeared without a word. In fact in its entirety, interaction was limited to his taking our orders and then delivering them. Half-way through our entrees, he reappeared to ask if everything was OK. In fact, everything was just OK. When dining I always begin with a mindset that the experience is going to be really enjoyable and something to remember. I don’t mean that the memory has to invoke fireworks and confetti. No, what I want is for it to bring a smile to my face and a desire to return for more. Neither is the case at La Fontana Del Mar in Strathmere, NJ .
   

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   Mary Kay

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   60 reviews

   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great dinner with great friends, and the meal and service was excellent! Frankli is the best!
   

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   Diane

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
   

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   amy

   VIP

   Atlantic City

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always we had a delicious meal, excellent service ! La Fontana is always on point - my absolute favorite place to eat !!
   

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   Joe

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always terrific food and service ! Love this place!
   

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   Phillyfun

   Atlantic City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always enjoy dining at La Fontana Del Mar. Food was delicious, the staff is amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for a beach night get together.
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   91 reviews

   5.0

   91 reviews

   Dined on September 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent meal with terrific service. Parking can be a challenge but definitely worth it!!
   

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   Daria M.

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had yet another outstanding meal during our vacation! The fried calamari, artichoke app special, prosciutto and melon special, Spaghetti carbonara, Penne alla vodka, Capellini with lobster, shrimp and crabmeat were our selections and each was supremely delicious!! We dine here often and Food and service are consistently phenomenal!!! Highly recommend!!
   

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    Barbara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our server Joe made the night SO special! He remembered 6 names. Suggested favorites which we all loved and was funny and forthright! That coupled with the usual delightful food and buzzing atmosphere and beautiful night with friends and family! Perfection! Thank you again for a delicious summer 2024! Our favorite restaurant of the summer!
    

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