Bistro La Baia

I had not been to La Baia for years, so I was a little nervous taking a friend there, even though it's considered a good "neighborhood" place. It was wonderful! We both had seafood based entrees and they were delicious. Good Caesar salad too, and the desserts were very good. Will definitely be back.

What a splendid neighborhood Italian restaurant. Took my wife and two children (18 and 22) here on a busy Saturday night. While it was rather loud because it’s a cozy spot and every table was taken, including two large parties, the service was sweet and first rate. It’s a delightful menu, and I can highly recommend the veal porcini and chicken genovese. Outstanding. They also bake their own bread and make all of their desserts. The tiramisu was one of the best we’ve had. (And we’ve had plenty :) ) It’s BYO so don’t be like us and forget the wine! Enjoy …

My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for a couple years now. It is ALWAYS consistently wonderful!! I can not understand why people aren’t beating the doors down to get in. Lol Altho, I think part of the charm might be that, it’s cozy and quiet. Our waiter, straight from Italy himself also is the host. He is charming, handsome and quite attentive. But we go for the delicious food!!! By now we have tried just about everything on the menu. We have NEVER been disappointed, we leave happy and content , with plenty to take home.. they are quite generous with their portions , It’s always a fun dining experience! A GREAT GEM IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR SURE!!!! PS… 10% off if you pay with cash.

As always service and food at good quality. I enjoy every time I dine in this place. Everyone is friendly and respectful. Definitely recommend it . I can not recommend a certain food because they are all very very good. No matter what you order , you won’t feel sorry , because everything is fresh and really tasty.

Took my Girlfriend to dinner for her Birthday. When we arrived we were only the 2nd, 2-top. No one else. It was quiet and cozy but Our server was amazing and we were able to get some close up attention. I ordered the Caesar and she ordered an appetizer with Tomato, Mozzarella, grilled Zucchini, and roasted peppers. We both enjoyed those. I asked our server: "Branzino or Swordfish"? He recommended both but told me to try the Swordfish. It was AMAZING!! She got the Enochi in pesto sauce.. My GF is Sicilian (SP Sicilian) and rarely leaves any evidence of food on a plate. She couldn't finish the Enochi because the portion was so large. I had em for breakfast.. they were also delicious. We finished with the chocolate moose, which reminded me of a chocolate frosting my G-Pop used to make. It was very good!! 2 apps, 2 entrees, & dessert, plus the cost of the bottle of red - less than $100. Definitely going back . Awesome spot I've driven by thousands of times over many years .. So glad I finally made it in!

BISTRO La Baia 1700 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA This restaurant has the old world charm of an Italian Bistro. It is small and intimate. The food however comes packed with HUGE flavors. I had the Pollo Parmigiana which is what I order at every new Italian Restaurant. This was a delightful and tasty version. The sauce was sweet, the pasta al dente and the chicken was seasoned well. There were three other entrees ordered which were all fabulous. Pappardelle con Salsiccia Homemade wide ribbons of pasta, Italian sausage, vodka sauce Ravioli di Aragosta Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a light cognac sauce Pollo Genovese Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and peas in a light tomato sauce I would highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing meal with fabulous service, terrific atmosphere at prices that are very reasonable. Remember that this is a BYOB restaurant so if want wine with dinner bring your favorite.

I’m becoming a regular to Bistro La Baia because the atmosphere is so cozy and the food is spectacular. The appetizers and entrees have not disappointed in my three visits there. Dessert isn’t at the same level of the meals in my opinion, but still enjoyable. Here are some pictures from my time there recently.

We went on a Saturday for lunch during Restaurant Week. A very cozy and family style place. The food was good and portions were definitely on the bigger side. The service was decent. The Tiramisu and the Panna Cotta were one of the best we have tried. The downside was that the inside feels very cramped and the tables are too close to each other. Overall a good experience but really wish they would expand the space and make more room. The seating arrangement was not enjoyable.