La Fontana Della Citta

Name: La Fontana Della Citta
Address: 1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 875-9990
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2056 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 875-9990
Website
http://www.lafontanadellacitta.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Enver Parllaku
Catering
100 people and up
Private party facilities
Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

Location
1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighbourhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross Street
17th Street
Parking details
Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Salciccia e RapiniUS$14.95
Fresh onion and roosted peppers sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Italian sausage in touch of spice
Cozze PosillipoUS$14.95
Mussel sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine or tomato sauce
Clams SautéedUS$15.95
Clams sautéed with garlic fresh basil extra olive oil, in white wine or tomato sauce
CapreseUS$12.95
Tomato with fresh mozzarella, basil, and roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil
Calamari FrittiUS$16.95
Fresh fried calamari served with marinara sauce
Bruschette alla FontanaUS$12.95
Toasted bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Portobello alla FontanaUS$13.95
Grilled Portobello mushroom served with roasted peppers finished in balsamic vinaigrette sauce
Antipasto alla FontanaUS$16.95
Prosciutto, salami, roasted peppers, pecorino Romano cheese, grilled vegetables, black olives, artichokes

Insalate

Arugula SaladUS$10.95
Arugula with sharp pecorino Romano cheese and lemon-extra virgin olive oil dressing
House SaladUS$9.95
Baby greens served with cherry tomatoes and house dressing
Caesar SaladUS$9.95
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing
Spinach SaladUS$11.95
Baby spinach topped w/ pine nuts bacon and cherry tomato and gorgonzola in raspberry dressing

Entrees - Pasta

Spaghetti CapreseUS$21.95
Spaghetti with fresh mozzarella, cheese, basil and fresh pomodoro red sauce
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$23.95
Fettuccine pasta with alfredo sauce
Penne ArrabiataUS$23.95
Penne pasta sautéed with fresh garlic, basil, finish in red spicy marinara sauce
Penne alla VodkaUS$25.95
Penne pasta with bacon, and peas in rose tomato sauce
Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$26.95
Homemade potato pasta in a light pink sauce and chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi GorgonzolaUS$25.95
Homemade potato pasta with gorgonzola and mascarpone, cream cheese sauce
Gnocchi PomodoroUS$25.95
Homeade potato pasta finished in a red marinara sauce
Fetuccini BologneseUS$24.95
Pappardelle pasta with grounded beef, basil, carrots and celery finished in red wine tomato sauce
Lasagna BologneseUS$26.95
Homemade layer of Italian pasta stuffed with fresh meat sauce
Linguini BareseUS$25.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with mild Italian sausage, cherry tomatoes, spinach extra virgin olive oil, in white wine sauce
Eggplant Rollatini (With Side of Spaghetti)US$25.95
Egg battered fresh eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Entrees - Pasta de Mare

Capellini alla PositanoUS$28.95
Capellini pasta sautéed with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, crabmeat and capers in tomato sauce
Linguine alle VongoleUS$27.95
Linguine sautéed with little neck clams with, garlic extra olive oil in white wine or tomato sauce
Linguine alla PescatoreUS$29.95
Linguine sautéed with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, garlic extra virgin olive oil, in white wine or tomato sauce
Linguini CalabreseUS$27.95
Linguini pasta sautéed with calamari rings, Calabrian peppers, capers black olives in light marinara sauce
Linguine Fra DiavoloUS$28.95
Linguine sautéed with shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in spicy tomato sauce
Penne alla ScampiUS$28.95
Penne pasta sautéed with shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil in pink cognac sauce
Spaghetti alla FontanaUS$28.95
Spaghetti pasta sautéed with shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, artichoke, extra virgin olive oil in a white wine lemon sauce

Entrees - Pollo

Pollo FantasiaUS$25.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with asparagus, topped with mozzarella cheese in lemon white wine sauce
Pollo alla MarsalaUS$24.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with fresh mushrooms and marsala extra virgin olive oil wine demi-glaze sauce
Pollo alla PiccataUS$25.95
Chicken cutlet sautéed with fresh shitake mushrooms and capers, in lemon white wine sauce (over capelini)
Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$24.95
Lightly breaded chicken, cutlet baked with fresh marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese (spaghetti)
Pollo alla FontanaUS$26.95
Chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella cheese in white wine demi-glaze sauce

Entrees - Carni

Veal FontanaUS$28.95
Veal medallions sautéed with dry porcini mushrooms, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, in cognac demiglace sauce
Veal ScaloppiniUS$26.95
Veal medallions sautéed with fresh mushrooms and roasted peppers, in white wine tomato sauce touch of demi-glace
Veal ParmigianaUS$25.95
Lightly breaded veal medallions baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce (spaghetti)
Veal PiccataUS$27.95
Veal medallions sautéed with fresh shitake mushrooms and capers, in white wine lemon sauce (over capellini)
Rack of LambUS$36.95
Rack of lamb sautéed with shitake mushrooms, roasted peppers, asparagus in a cognac demi-glace sauce

Entrees - Risotto

Risotto Agli ScampiUS$28.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil w/ garlic and shrimp, in pink cognac sauce
Risotto alla PescatoreUS$29.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari in white wine, or tomato sauce
Risotto FungiUS$25.95
Arborio Rice sautéed mix mushrooms in light truffle cream sauce
Risotto PrimaveraUS$24.95
Arborio rice sautéed with extra virgin olive oil garlic in, fresh vegetables in white wine or tomato sauce

Entrees - Pesci di Mare

TilapiaUS$27.95
St. Peter's fish sautéed with sun dried tomatoes, capers and asparagus extra virgin olive oil in white wine lemon sauce
Salmon alla BruschetteUS$29.95
Grilled salmon served with brochettes (chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil) and spinach or blackened
Langoustines
Grilled large Mediterranean shrimp dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
- Market Price
Fish of the Day
- Market Price

Cortoni (Sides)

Side Grill AsparagusUS$6.95
Sautee Spinach Oil and GarlicUS$6.95
Pasta Pomodoro, Oil Garlic or Alfredo SauceUS$5.95
Choice of home made Gnocchi, Penne, linguini or Spaghetti

Beverages

Coffee or TeaUS$2.95
CappuccinoUS$4.95
EspressoUS$3.95
SodaUS$3.50
Mineral WaterUS$7.95

What 2,056 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fontana Della Citta offers a delightful Italian experience with standout moments such as "excellent service," "imaginative menu," and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the BYOB policy and the charming ambiance. Highlights include "perfect for business dinner, date, or a family event," with rave reviews for the gnocchi and attentive staff.

2,056 Reviews

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Jasline
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience here was way better than expected, the ambiance was perfect for my special occasion. The food is a 10/10! I suggest ordering the crab cakes and lobster ravioli. It was chef’s kiss. Most importantly, my waitress Ona made the whole service special. She was highly attentive, made the best recommendations, and always made sure we were satisfied! I will definitely be back to dine here soon :)
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Marry
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been at La Fontana before, a few years back, and my have things changed. My server was an absolute pleasure to talk to and she made this experience lovely. The last time I went to La Fontana, the only dish I truly liked was the chicken fontana but my server encouraged me to try something new; her recommendations were absolutely fabulous. This girl could sell sand to a beach because I am not one for new things but I am glad I took her advice. I will be booking again this weekend so that I can dine with some friends who are coming from out of town; hopefully, the same specials will be around.
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Natalie
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to La Fontana Della Citta for lunch today and what an experience! Our server Ona recommended the calamari for an appetizer and we were so impressed. The sprinkled feta cheese was a nice touch. Our main entrees blew us away too, no complaints. The star of the show was the service! Ona was there to answer any questions we had about the menu and check up on us throughout our meal. There was never a time we needed her where she wasnt there! Exceptional service, we can not say enough good things about her! I will be taking all of my friends and family to this restaurant and asking for Ona every time!
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Akash
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for Valentine’s Day and they were so kind. My wife’s flight was delayed and we ran super later but they still accommodated us. Additionally, our server, Jordan, was amazing. He was a pleasure to interact with us. He really cared about each of the table he attended to.
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Chantel
Baltimore
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had to wait outside in the rain for 20 minutes before getting in the door to talk to a hostess. My boyfriend then was finally able to get inside and talk to someone after waiting for 10 minutes. Hostesses seemed like they had no idea what to do as there were like 25 people waiting in the lobby to get checked in for their reservations. Once my boyfriend finally talked to someone he saw my name on top of the list and pointed it out to the hostess. Then we were sat two minutes later. Place is cramped as heck, so many tables in a tiny little space, place is BYOB—- we didn’t know that but they do have soft drinks. They gave complimentary sourdough bread that was cold and a bit stale. We had bruschetta that was below average at best. We got chicken parm that was average and gnocchi in the blush sauce that was very good. If I ever came back, it would be for the gnocchi but honestly the overall experience sucked so definitely will not return.
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Mary Ann
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jordan was our waiter and very friendly, professional and accommodating. Gave us specials, took our order. Food came out quickly. Was hot and delicious. Checked back with us a few times. Very happy overall
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Brian
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was slightly more complex than an average Italian place but was more expensive and of lower quality. The Bluetooth speaker playing Italian music had a bad connection so it was cutting in and out and playing static throughout the night. Messed up a food order. The art on the wall still had price stickers on it from Marshals.
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Lacie
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place always is great! The food is very good and the service staff is amazing!
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Cheyrl
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came in for lunch today and let me tell you something… they do not pay that server enough! The place was PACKED and she handed everything so well. This girl did.not.miss.a.beat. The food was just as good. My server recommended me the “restaurant week hot items” and I’m glad I listened because they were very good. The portions were a bit small if I’m being honest but I can’t complain given that it was a $20 menu.
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Marry
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This review may not mean much since today is the last day of restaurant week but the menu is fantastic and I would highly recommend. I only got a chance to partake in the lunch menu but it was fabulous. The selection, the service, the kindness -- everything was to die for. My server told me to come out for the dinner menu once they partake in restaurant week again. She ensured me it's equally as amazing if not, I will definitely be holding her to it:
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FAQs

La Fontana Della Citta offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Fontana Della Citta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 875-9990.

La Fontana Della Citta is rated 4.3 stars by 2056 OpenTable diners.

La Fontana Della Citta does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
17th Street
Neighbourhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Closest parking lot is on 17th and Pine, just a block away. There are also multiple parking lots around the restaurant that you can use to park.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Enver Parllaku
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.lafontanadellacitta.com/
Phone number
(215) 875-9990
Catering
100 people and up
Private party facilities
Business meeting, Birthdays, Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners. Please call for details.

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La Fontana Della Citta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Lobster Ravioli

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Gnocchi Pomodoro

Antipasti

Salciccia e RapiniUS$14.95

Cozze PosillipoUS$14.95

Clams SautéedUS$15.95

CapreseUS$12.95

Calamari FrittiUS$16.95

Bruschette alla FontanaUS$12.95

Portobello alla FontanaUS$13.95

Antipasto alla FontanaUS$16.95

Insalate

Arugula SaladUS$10.95

House SaladUS$9.95

Caesar SaladUS$9.95

Spinach SaladUS$11.95

Entrees - Pasta

Spaghetti CapreseUS$21.95

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$23.95

Penne ArrabiataUS$23.95

Penne alla VodkaUS$25.95

Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$26.95

Gnocchi GorgonzolaUS$25.95

Gnocchi PomodoroUS$25.95

Fetuccini BologneseUS$24.95

Lasagna BologneseUS$26.95

Linguini BareseUS$25.95

Eggplant Rollatini (With Side of Spaghetti)US$25.95

Entrees - Pasta de Mare

Capellini alla PositanoUS$28.95

Linguine alle VongoleUS$27.95

Linguine alla PescatoreUS$29.95

Linguini CalabreseUS$27.95

Linguine Fra DiavoloUS$28.95

Penne alla ScampiUS$28.95

Spaghetti alla FontanaUS$28.95

Entrees - Pollo

Pollo FantasiaUS$25.95

Pollo alla MarsalaUS$24.95

Pollo alla PiccataUS$25.95

Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$24.95

Pollo alla FontanaUS$26.95

Entrees - Carni

Veal FontanaUS$28.95

Veal ScaloppiniUS$26.95

Veal ParmigianaUS$25.95

Veal PiccataUS$27.95

Rack of LambUS$36.95

Entrees - Risotto

Risotto Agli ScampiUS$28.95

Risotto alla PescatoreUS$29.95

Risotto FungiUS$25.95

Risotto PrimaveraUS$24.95

Entrees - Pesci di Mare

TilapiaUS$27.95

Salmon alla BruschetteUS$29.95

Langoustines

Fish of the Day

Cortoni (Sides)

Side Grill AsparagusUS$6.95

Sautee Spinach Oil and GarlicUS$6.95

Pasta Pomodoro, Oil Garlic or Alfredo SauceUS$5.95

Beverages

Coffee or TeaUS$2.95

CappuccinoUS$4.95

EspressoUS$3.95

SodaUS$3.50

Mineral WaterUS$7.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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