La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYO

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   Marsha

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   53 reviews

   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We returned to LaStrada a second time because of the deliciously prepared food. As I mentioned in a previous post, it would have been nice if they had heated up the Italian bread when they brought it to the table instead of room temperature bread. Also I did not like the fact that the servers are all constantly trying to clear diners’ plates before everyone has finished their meals. I definitely felt rushed while I was eating my salad and the server wanted to take the plate from the person sitting next to me who had just finished their salad. Same thing happened while I was still eating my dinner. It’s not proper to clear the table when not everyone has finished that course. Other than that complaint, everything was excellent!
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Marsha, Thanks for your thoughtful feedback and for choosing to dine with us again at La Strada. We're glad to hear that our food continues to impress you. We appreciate your suggestion about the bread; we'll consider ways to enhance this part of our service. We also apologize if you felt rushed during your meal. We strive to provide attentive service without making our guests feel hurried, and we'll address your concerns with our team to ensure a more relaxed dining experience in the future. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention, and we hope to serve you better on your next visit.
   

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   Ramon

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The experience overall was great with the exception that the hostess (older male) didn't seem to "find" my name on the reservation list and then when he did he seated us smack middle of the walk way when there were side tables available (which had me thinking a bit, only because I'm not the "majority" that goes there. Maybe I'm thinking about too much. MAYBE NOT 🤷‍♂️). Other than that, our waiter Austin(if I'm not mistaken) was amazing! Top of the line fella, very attentive, kind, funny and friendly. The food was soooo GOOD! We got calamari (delicious!!), my fiance got the chicken Parm(chicken was good and pasta was on point), I got the lobster ravioli (pasta could've DEF been COOKED A BIT LONGER lol. Other than that it's DELICIOUS!!!!!) Bring your BOTTLE🍷🍷
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Ramon, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, especially the calamari and chicken parmesan, and Austin's service was top-notch. We apologize for the seating issue and any discomfort it caused. It's important to us that every guest feels welcome and valued, and we'll strive to ensure your next visit is perfect from start to finish. We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to your next visit.
   

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   Eileen

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   One of our favorite restaurants! Excellent food with so many options. Gluten free pasta available. Attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Charming interiors. BYOB.
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 2 days ago

   Eileen, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our diverse menu and that our team made your experience memorable. It's great to know our gluten-free options, and charming atmosphere resonated with you. We appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal!
   

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   Judy

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   It was a holiday and I loved the atmosphere. The food was below par. I had a shrimp dish that was swimming in a bland chicken broth. Someone had meatballs and said they were terrible. The salmon was terrible and the lobster bisque was bland and very watery with no flavor. It was very pricey but the reviews were all good so maybe this was just a bad night.
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Judy. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, but we're sorry that the food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the shrimp dish, meatballs, salmon, and lobster bisque is invaluable, and we will address these issues with our culinary team. We hope you consider revisiting us for a much better experience.
   

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   Janeiro (Jai)

   Philadelphia

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Mia famiglia e Io siamo venuti qui per cena e tutto era Molto BUONO. Molto autentico. DELIZIOSO. Moreover, my server (she had beautiful dark hair), in fact the ENTIRE staff was attentive, amicable and informative with menu suggestions.
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your wonderful dining experience with us, Janeiro. We’re delighted you enjoyed our authentic dishes and found everything delicious. It’s especially heartening to know that our staff, including your server, provided attentive and friendly service. We strive to make every meal memorable, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!
   

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   Sheila

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The food is always great. Never any issues from start to finish!
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the fantastic review, Sheila! We're thrilled to hear that your experiences with our food have been consistently great from beginning to end. We appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Melissa

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

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

   The food was excellent! I can’t remember the last time I had octopus so delicious and tender. We wouldn’t let them take the plate away because we kept using our breads to dip up all the wonderful garlic wine sauce if I weren’t in a restaurant I would pick that plate up and licked it clean! 10/10 highly recommend!
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded on December 22, 2024

   Thank you so much for your glowing review, Melissa! We're pleased you immensely enjoyed our octopus dish and garlic wine sauce. It sounds like you genuinely savored every bite! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again.
   

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   Shannon

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   49 reviews

   4.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   Delightful food and staff. Always enjoy. Seating in the breezeway next to the door should really not be utilized in 25 degree weather. Far too cold.
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Shannon, Thanks for sharing your delightful experiences with our food and team! It’s always a pleasure to serve you. We hear your concern about the breezeway seating in colder weather and are exploring ways to enhance comfort in that area. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

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

   Great food. There was a large party that night and the group was very loud.
   

   La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We apologize for the noise level due to the large party that evening. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you again soon for a more pleasant dining experience!
   

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    suefr

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

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

    Our first visit but not our last!! The food was delicious. We had eggplant parm, mussels, veal parm and the tortellini special. It’s nice to have the salad inclusive. Our waiter was really great. We arrived very early so really had full attention.
    

    La Strada Italian Restaurant|BYOResponded on December 18, 2024

    Suefr, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit and loved the eggplant parm, mussels, veal parm, and tortellini special. It’s great to know our team provided attentive service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!
    

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