La Fontana Della Citta

3.9 (2148)

$30 and under

Italian

1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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La Fontana Della Citta

3.9

$30 and under

Italian

Rittenhouse Square

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Experience the taste of Italy at La Fontana Della Citta, where every dish is crafted with tradition, passion, and fresh ingredients. Enjoy classic Italian favorites, handmade pastas, and hearty seafood and meat dishes served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving comforting Italian flavors, La Fontana Della Citta brings the charm and soul of Italy to Philadelphia.

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Additional information

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

Location
1701 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
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, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access

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APP SPECIAL$17.00
SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON IN A CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
SOUP OF THE DAY$12.00
LOBSTER BISQUE
PASTA SPECIAL$44.00
LAMB SHANK$49.00
homemADE LOBSTER RAVIOLI SERVED WITH JUMBO SHRIMP, CRAB MEAT, LOBSTER MEAT & BABY SPINACH IN A COGNAC BRANDY BLUSH SAUCE
meat SPECIAL$55.00
GRILLED T-BONE RIBEYE SAUTEED WITH CRAB MEAT IN A CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE
- Rare$0.00
- M/Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- WELL$0.00
- WELL DONE$0.00
FISH SPECIAL$49.00
RACK OF LAMB$49.00
PAN-SEARED HALIBUT FRANCESE WITH CRAB MEAT, CAPERS, CHERRY TOMATOES IN A LEMON CHARDONNAY SAUCE

ANTIPASTI

CALAMARI FRITTI$15.00
FRIED CALAMARI, GOAT CHEESE, CHERRY PEPPERS, SIDE MARINARA
COZZE E VONGLE$16.00
MAINE MUSSELS WITH GARLIC & SHALLOTS IN A WHITE WINE OR MARINARA SAUCE
- RED$0.00
- WHITE$0.00
VONGOLE$17.00
CLAMS SAUTÉED IN A GARLIC WHITE OR MARINARA SAUCE
- RED SAUCE$0.00
- WHITE$0.00
INVOLTINI$14.00
EGG-BATTERED EGGLANT STUFFED WITH PROSCIUTTO, BABY SPINACH, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, BLUSH SAUCE
SALCICCIA CACCIATORE$16.00
ITALIAN SAUSAGE RAGU, MIXED PEPPERS, ONIONS, CROSTINI IN LIGHT MARINARA SAUCE
ARANCINI$14.00
BABY OCTOPUS, ARTICHOKES AND RED ONIONS WITH A LEMON PESTO SAUCE
BURRATA$17.00
BURRATA CHEESE SERVED WITH PROSCITTO, ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES, CROSTINI BREAD
FONDI DI CARCIOFI$15.00
GRILLED ROMAN ARTICHOKES WRAPPED WITH SPECK OVER STRACIATELLA & ROASTED PEPPERS
BRUSCHETTA$13.00
ASK YOUR SERVER FOR THE BRUSCHETTA OF THE DAY
SALSIICIA$17.00
BATTILARDO CHOICE OF 2$20.00
BATTILARDO CHOICE OF 3$26.00

INSALATA

ARUGLA$13.00
BABY ARUGULA, RED & GOLDEN BEETS, GOAT CHEESE WITH E.V.O.O. DRESSING
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00
CAPRESE$17.00
SLICES OF TOMATO, LONG HOT PEPPER, MOZZARELLA & AVOCADO TOPPED WITH BASIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00
CESARE$12.00
ROMAINE HEARTS WITH CAESAR DRESSING, CROUTONS & SHAVED PARMIGIAN
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00
SPINACI$14.00
BABY SPINACH, PANCETTA, GORGONZOLA CHEESE, PINENUTS, RASPBERRY DRESSING
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00
SOUP OF DAY$12.45
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00
POMODORINI$14.00
HEIRLOOM CHERRY TOMATOES, RED ONIONS, FETA CHEESE, RED PEPPERS IN A E.V.O.O—
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- ANCHOVIES$1.50
- DRESING ON SIDE$0.00
- NO DRESSING$0.00
- EXTRA DRESSING$0.00
- LITE DRESSING$0.00

PASTA

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA$25.00
MEZZI RIGATONI PASTA WITH PANCETTA IN A SPICY VODKA SAUCE
FETTUCINE ALFREDO$25.00
FETTUCINE PASTA IN A CREAMY SAUCE
RAVIOLI CACIO PEPE$25.00
CHEESE RAVIOLI, BABY SPINACH, SUNDRIED TOAMTOES, CREAMY TUSCAN SAUCE
Tortelloni ALLA BOLOGNESE$28.00
HOMEMADE EGG-FETTUCINE PASTA, PECORINO & MEAT SAUCE
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA$26.00
SPAGHETTI PASTA WITH EGGS, PANCETTA, BLACK PEPPER, AND GRATED PARMIGIANA CHEESE IN A LIGHT CREAM SAUCE
SPAGHETTI ALLA AMATRICIANA$26.00
SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA, ONION, PECORINO IN A SPICY MARINARA
GNOCCHI ALLA GORGONZOLA$27.00
HANDMADE POTATO PASTA SERVED IN A CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE
GNOCCHI SORRENTINA$27.00
HANDMADE POTATO PASTA IN A PINK SAUCE WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE

PASTA DE MARE

SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE$29.00
SPAGHETTI SAUTEED WITH SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI AND CHERRY TOMATOES IN LEMON CREAMY SAUCE—
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
LINGUINI VONGLE$27.00
ANGEL HAIR WITH JUMBO LUMP CRAB MEAT & CAPERS IN A LIGHT MARINARA SAUCE
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- RED SAUCE$0.00
- WHITE$0.00
LINGUINI PESCATORE$32.00
LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & CLAMS IN A GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
- RED SAUCE$0.00
- WHITE$0.00
- RED SPICY$0.00
- WHITE SPICY$0.00
PACCERI SCAMPI$29.00
PENNE PASTA SAUTÉED WITH JUMBO SHRIMP IN A BASIL-ROSE COGNAC BLUSH SAUCE SAUCE
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99
LINGUINI NERO$39.00
SQUID INK LINGUINI SERVED WITH LOBSTER & CRAB MEAT IN A SPICY COGNAC BLUSH SAUCE
- GRILL CHICKEN$4.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP$7.95
- GRILL SLAMON$11.95
- SCALLOPS$7.95
- CRAB MEAT$7.95
- CLAMAS$4.95
- MUSSEL$4.95
- CALAMARI$4.95
- SPINACH$1.95
- SAUSAGE$3.95
- MEATBALLS$4.95
- ONION$0.99
- MUSHROOM$0.99
- BROCCOLI$0.99

POLLO

POLLO ALLA FONTANA$29.00
CHICKEN BREAST WITH PROSCIUTTO, SPINACH & MOZZARELLA IN A COGNAC DEMI-GLAZE
POLLO ALLA MARSALA$28.00
CHICKEN BREAST WITH MUSHROOM IN MARSALA DEMI-GLAZE SAUCE—
POLLO ALL PETRONIANNA$29.00
LIGHTLY BREADED PAN-SEARED CHICKEN CUTLET WITH ARUGULA, CHERRY TOMATOES AND SHAVED PARMESAN
POLLO ALLA FRANCESE$27.00
EGG-BATTERED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CAPERS IN LEMON WHITE WINE OVER CAPELLINI—
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA$27.00
BREADED CHICKEN CUTLET WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN A MARINARA SAUCE WITH RIGATONI

CARNE

VITELLO ALLA FONTANA$29.00
VEAL MEDALLIONS WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS & PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA IN A COGNAC DEMIGLAZE
RACK OF LAMB$39.00
BREADED VEAL MEDALLIONS BAKED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE & MARINARA SAUCE WITH RIGATONI
VEAL CHOP PARM$55.00
EGG-BATTERED VEAL MEDALLIONS SAUTEED WITH CRAB MEAT & ASPARAGUS IN A COGNAC BRANDY BLUSH SAUCE
PORK CHOP MILANESE$36.00
VEAL MEDALLIONS DIPPED IN EGG, SAUTÉED WITH CAPERS IN LEMON WHITE WINE SAUCE OVER CAPELLINI—
COSTATA ALLA GRIGLIA$49.50
GRILLED RIBEYE STEAKED SERVED WITH MUSHROOMS & ASPARAGUS IN A MARSALA DEMI-GLAZE SAUCE—

PESCE

SALMONE LIVORNESE$31.00
FILET OF SALMON SERVED WITH ONIONS, OLIVES AND CAPERS IN A LIGHT MARINARA
BRANZINO$34.00
FILET OF BRANZINO SAUTÉED WITH ROMAN ARTICHOKES, BROCCOLI RABE, CAPERS, CHERRY TOMATOES IN A LEMON WHITE WINE WHITE WINE
LANGOSTINOS$77.50
GRILLED LARGE MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

RISOTTO

RISOTO FUNGI$25.00
WITH MIXED MUSHROOMS IN A CREAMY TRUFFLE SAUCE
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$25.00
SHRIMP IN A BASIL-ROSÈ COGNAC PINK SAUCE
RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORE$33.00
SHRIMP, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & CLAMS IN A MARINARA OR GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE
- Red Sauce$0.00
- White Sauce$0.00
- RED SPICY$0.00
- WHITE SPICY$0.00
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA$26.45

CONTORNI

CAVOLO DI BRUXELLES$13.00
SAUTEED SPINACH$12.00
SAUTEED IN GARLIC OLIVE OIL SAUCE
RAPINI DI PADELLA$12.00
PATATINE AL TARTUFO$12.00
SIDE OF PASTA$12.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Fontana Della Citta.

3.9

(2148)

4.1Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fontana Della Citta offers an enticing selection of "fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented" Italian dishes. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" service and "quaint" atmosphere. Highlights include the calamari and lobster ravioli, with generous portions and a "great wine selection." However, service inconsistency is noted.

2,148 Reviews

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Ethan
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was phenomenal, service was a bit slow. The place is LOUD. If you’re looking for a quiet date night, this is not the place.
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Denis
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions and a great selection of classic Italian dishes.
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Debbie
Atlanta3 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible doesn’t do the experience justice. We sat outside and were forgotten. Our order didn’t go in to the kitchen until well over an hour after we placed it. We had to beg another server for bread and never got water refills. We were ready to leave and had to demand our check and also a discount (which was minuscule). The food tasted good but it was one of the worst restaurant experiences ever. I’ve waited tables and understand things can get crazy. This was beyond unacceptable.
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Joy
Philadelphia2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It’s our second and final attempt to enjoy this restaurant. Service was exceptionally delayed and the food was quite mid (polenta was good, sauces were quite frankly awful — over salted, unsubtle). Not sure if FOH was understaffed or what but it’s twice in a row that I’ve been very underwhelmed.
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Tousiant
Philadelphia1 review
2.0
Dined on October 19, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The Cesar salad was terrible, croutons were stale and it was expensive for the the portions
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Gina
Atlantic City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
At the spur of the moment we decided to go into Philly and were looking for a good Italian restaurant. We made a reservation at La Fontana Della Citta and it was the right choice. All of the staff were so friendly and attentive. The restaurant was so quaint. The food was superior, such high quality and the flavor on everything we got was amazing. The calamari was one of the best we ever had and the lobster raviolis were outstanding, that sauce, OMG. The Halibut with capellini special was truly one of the best pieces of fish I ever had at a restaurant and we have been to a lot of high end places. Truly a 5 star restaurant that I highly recommend. We live an hour away and it was worth the trip.
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Eric
Philadelphia4 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
service was poor. Examples; had to ask for my ordered glass of wine, pasta was served without offering parmesan, two separate servings included chicken - one that came like a hockey puck and the other had as much breading as chicken. Check came without wine listed. We haven't been here for 15 years and will not return.
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Karen Gold
Philadelphia15 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 12, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. But I didn’t appreciate having the gratuity included on the bill for a party of 4 and the credit card slip then including space for an additional gratuity. It seemed like the restaurant was trying to trick us into tipping twice.
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Natalie Gold
Philadelphia3 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were seated outside and waited for quite some time for our waiter to come over, and when he did was not particularly attentive. We ordered glasses of wine that never came, and when we were done eating we had to go into the host stand to let them know we were ready to pay as the waiter did not come back out. Additionally, we were charged for the wine we never received, but handled getting it taken off the bill with the hostess. The place was not packed but they seemed to be understaffed. The food was good, but we could have had something just as good with better service. It was an unfortunate meal, leaving us wishing we went elsewhere.
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Frankie
Philadelphia9 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely tucked away gem, with a perfect round table tucked in the corner for a last minute dinner for 7!
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