Had passed this charming little restaurant regularly but this was our first time stopping in for a meal. And, wow! What generous and affordable lunch options (many $15 or under) with fresh bread included. Sat at a sun-dappled window seat and watched the walkers and cars go by. A pleasant experience all around. We brought home leftovers enough for two more meals each! Note that they're only open for lunch Wed-Friday and, if you require an accessible entrance, park in the lot behind the restaurant and use the unmarked door on the left. read more

la Padella - Shrimp and crabmeat linguine and eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Came back for some more great food! I just can't visit home without hitting La Padella. The staff is fantastic and the food comes out delicious every time. See you next time! read more

la Padella - Crab Cake! So good! - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Celebrated my brother's birthday Friday evening, 7:30 reservation for a party of five. As a first time customer, La Padella is a real gem...a perfect, comfy neighborhood restaurant with excellent Italian food, great drinks, wonderful, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Not a white tablecloth establishment. I have been known to be picky so please consider this an outstanding review. We will definitely be back. Thank you, La Padella! read more

The menu has a great variety, and everything we tried was good and came out hot and ready to serve. Portions were generous, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. It's a solid spot whether you're stopping in for a casual dinner or celebrating something special. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

Have visited media many times to see my son at college and we try different places each time. This place was amazing! All the pastas and sauces are fresh and rich. Arancini and calamari appetizer were so tasty we didn't even get a pic. But mostly we came Friday night at 5:45 without a reservation. They scrambled and got us seats at the bar. The hostess was so incredibly friendly and kind and Tyler (I think?) the bartender took amazing care of us. I'm a bit of a foodie and this place delivered. All around a lovely place!! read more

la Padella - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Several old friends met here recently for dinner- as soon as we walked it, it was welcoming- as if you'd been there before. All of us loved our meals and the portions are massive! Our server was funny and real- steered a friend away from the crab cakes- guess they aren't stellar- and she appreciated that. Feels like a true neighborhood joint- no frills, but good food run by good people. read more

Business dinner tonite. Apps came out perfect. Drinks were well done. Entrees were spot on. Fun time for 7 of us. read more

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A birthday diner for wife brings us back to Lapedella. Great service from a sweetheart sorry dont remember her name, Delicious apps came right out. Entrees soon followed. All piping hot, 10 entrees I may add. They were all delcious. 10 for 10. A guest table appearance by Owner/ Head Chef Nick makes the night complete. Nick doesnt realize how good it is.we locals do but shhhh we dont want it over crowded. Job well done to all Staff. read more

I had made a inquiry for an upcoming visit and Nick was super responsive. Quick replies and great communication. He even met us in the parking lot when we arrived. Food was excellent. We sat by the window with Lori (Laurie?) as our server who was friendly and attentive. A brutal storm blew through and the restaurant lost power but our dinners had already prepared. They handled the outage with grace and professionalism and we will definitely return to this little gem!!! read more

Always delish! They never disappoint. Food and staff always top notch. Love their happy hour. our favorite place!

The food is very good and reasonably priced. The parking is good. The service was excellent. It's a neighborhood place with lots of tables, but you don't feel crowded. The people at the bar made it seem like it was a neighborhood joint. read more

Perfect for a quiet night out with the wife or food was delicious and the staff were so friendly, I highly recommend. IMO

Our Go To Spot when visiting family in Media. Great food and great employees. Owner works in the kitchen, which makes it our kind of spot! All the food reflects it. read more

We stopped at this restaurant during Media restaurant week and had an amazing meal. We stayed for dessert. The drinks from the bar were also amazing. I would definitely go back when in the area read more

This is old school rustic Italian. Nothing like Center City but much like tried and true places in South Philly. It's a homey place with great warmth. The woman who seated us but kept checking in on us and reminded my daughter it was "unlimited refills" for her ginger ale was delightful. (Owner? Manager?) My kid wanted mussels for the starter and I agreed but was skeptical. No need to fear. They were delicious and they tasted fresh. We ordered fries to dip in the white wine butter sauce but were also served soft bread for the same reason. Our pastas were delicious. And the chocolate, peanut butter bomb was decadent. I'm still on my "making my way through media" restaurants since my daughter has appointments here every week. This was a sweet place. I liked the food, the warmth, the hominess and the old-style-Italian charm. read more

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Great happy hour and nice place to meet for lunch or dinner. Staff is very gracious and welcoming. Fabulous bartenders. Regular crowd are great people. Feel right at home. read more

Everything was delicious. Great atmosphere, Friendly staff. We will definitely be returning.

What a delicious and lovely experience to have dinner at la Padella! The front of the house staff were very friendly and welcoming and our server made helpful suggestions about food and drinks since choosing among the array of yummy menu items was not easy! The bartender made my Prosecco & limoncello drink just right - not too sweet. We tried the crispy calamari, roasted brussels sprouts with crab meat (!) and bruschetta starters which were all excellent. My eggplant parmesan entree and pasta were perfect. I ordered cannolis to share for dessert and tried a bite of a peanut butter chocolate bomb...amazingly good! la Padella for the win! read more

For really fine Italian food, we prefer la Padella. The entrees are special and well cooked, there's good variety and the ambiance is pleasant. Parking is available. read more

Friendly , happy upbeat atmosphere . The happy hour is excellent. Having tried ever happy hour place in Media I rank la Padella number one for value . Try the mussels in white wine and the Brussels sprouts or the flat bread pizza it's all on the happy hour menu. read more

Delicious food at this place. The arancini are some of the best I've ever had, and my house salad was just perfect (I got the lemon vinaigrette instead of the balsamic). I also enjoyed the homemade tortellini with long hots in the tomato sauce. There was a lot of sauce on there though, and it was pretty spicy, so I would have preferred less of it. It was my first time there and I really enjoyed it. It was a birthday treat for me, from my oldest daughter and her fiance - they love La Padella and go there every chance they get. I hope to join them again sometime. read more

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Edit The pictures do NOT do it justice! I got this today as a to go. It was amazing!! You get so many clams. I have been trying to find place for clams and I am ecstatic that I have found it! I got the mussels in white wine and garlic. You get so many and they are fresh and great. The 2nd appetizer I got were roasted Brussel sprouts with with crabmeat. It's was phenomenal!! The only reason I have it 4 and not 5 is that te Brussel sprouts were a little salty. They are meant to be that why I'm pretty sure ( the have cracked salt and capers) I would definitely get this again but probably ask for not as much salt. Again it's meant to be on the salty side He was just a little too much for me. Go ahead and grab this but if you aren't a salt person have them hold the salt. I will definitely be returning and trying these both again and some of there other dishes. They do have outside seating read more

la Padella - Brussel sprouts crab meat - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Had an amazing date night with the hubby! We sat at the bar high tops and enjoyed every minute! The hostess went above and beyond, Mark was a great server, and the food hit the spot! This is one of many trips to come here ! read more

la Padella - Mussels and Malbec - Italian Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

From my first phone call to book my daughters bday dinner. Customer service was excellent. We arrived customer service was excellent , waiter was Everything and the food was DELISH. Never had Brussels with crab meat...delish ! Came with a few picky eaters including myself everything was delish. The only complaint was that the crab cake had too much lemon but was switched out for blackened salmon which was Delish. Mad I didn't take pic of food. But trust me everything was amazing !!!! It was some ladies having a gift exchange it's such a cute place for that ! We will be back..great date night spot read more

My husband had a pork chop that was delicious. It was tender and could have been cut with a butter knife. It was accompanied by sliced red potatoes and couscous and a delectable sauce. I chose the Filet tips app and a salad which was so good ! Tender steak and a tasty salad. The service was excellent( thank you Amanda and Danielle) with pleasant, attentive servers. By far,our favorite restaurant in Media,PA read more

Bad service no knowledge bartender was not knowledgeable food overcook no idea how to take care of customers

Great food, full menu, pleasing & comfy vibe. Something for everyone, whether you're looking for a wine bar, a full well done restaurant that kids to dates will enjoy, or anything in between. Nice find. read more

After checking out several locations and giving multiple choices to Jen, my wife, this is where she made the decision to go for our sixth anniversary, and let me tell you we are so happy we chose la Padella. Everything here was fantastic; from the food, to the drinks, to the service and atmosphere. Just absolutely perfect. We weren't one-hundred-percent sure we had made the right choice based on some of the other unfairly biased reviews here on Yelp, but we definitely did. This was one of the best Italian experiences that we have had in a very long time, and we are obsessive about our Italian cuisine. Like usual, we over-ordered and both started with a drink from the bar that quickly turned into three. The bartender knows what he's doing, and my negroni was made to perfection- not too bitter nor too sweet. Jen said her bellini was exactly how they tasted when she visited Italy, and said it may have been the best she's ever had. The drinks paired perfectly with the antipasti plate and the smoked pork flatbread, which was a special menu item for that night. Normally, when visiting a restaurant where you expect to pay a high dollar ticket, the portions are a bit lacking, but this fell perfectly into place. Both the plate and flatbread were more than enough food that we could have just ended our dinner there, but not been overly stuffed. However, we ordered our main course and were completely blown away by what arrived. Jen ordered the scallops, perfectly-braised, so succulent, soft, and sweet they would be at home at a three-star michelin rated restaurant. I only tasted half of one of the six she received, but it was heavenly. They came atop a bed of Israeli-style couscous, mixed with a beautiful tomato sauce with just a bit of a zesty spice that we couldn't help but finish the whole plate. She also ordered a side of their spaghetti in sauce because all of their pasta is HOMEMADE, and absolutely worth all of your money. It was so fresh, tender, and perfect that she commented to me that she could simply eat their pasta every evening for dinner and be satisfied for an eternity. I opted for another special menu item for the evening and ordered the grilled/seared cobia. Having never had this fish before, I was excited, as I am all about trying new things. It was a lovely white flaky fish, with a slightly higher oil level than something like branzino, and was cooked to perfection. It was extremely juicy, yet still flaked apart when cut with a fork, but somehow still had enough structure to stay together as a filet of a "steakier" fish like swordfish would. Served over a huge bed of linguine, topped with their butter-tomato sauce, I couldn't get enough. The sauce reminded me of a rosa-style sauce but without the over-the-top creaminess that usually reserves those kinds of sauces for things like gnocchi. We even had a chance to speak to one of the owners, who was extremely nice and took the time to have a REAL conversation with us, which turned into a half hour back and forth about the area, the food, the restaurant, and everything else. All in all, la Padella has become our new staple place when it comes to high-end Italian and we will be returning here many times in the future. I hope they have continued success and recommend that if you're thinking about a nice Italian meal in and around Media, that you go here. You will not be disappointed at all! read more

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We love LaPadella. They are the friendliest people and we love sampling their dishes. Last week got the last table on a Saturday night with no res. Love the bread and olive oil mix, drinks are full pours and perfect, and the food ....meatballs, veggie flatbread, escarole soup meatball and arugula salad and the pasta and seafood were all delicious. Such a nice spot with perfect service. Glad to live so close. read more

I had wanted to try La Padella for months and finally got a chance to dine here. It was worth the wait and I can't wait to return and sample more of their fabulous Italian menu. The meatballs are large and very tasty. If you enjoy Brussels sprouts, don't miss the Brussels sprouts app - with lump crab meat and a rich remoulade. Super fattening and heavy, so share with friends. Service from the amazing Laurie is top notch. We love her. Great food and even better service. read more

I just spoke with the owner, Nick, and he could not have been nicer! Some of the best customer service I have ever received and made us want to go back again and spread the word. Not to mention the fact that the brussel sprouts and pork chop were out of this world!!! Thanks, Nick! Matt read more

Excellent tasty meals! Excellent service and meal was perfect! Pity happy hour stops at 5

My guy and I were beetling by on a Friday night & decided to stop in for late happy hour drinks. We both have Celiac and weren't expecting to eat, therefore were pleasantly surprised to find we could. The owner put us at ease as he came over to our table to discuss how the food was prepared. We shared the caprese salad and scallop entree. OMG...the creamy polenta accompanying the scallops was divine, the scallops seared perfectly and the sautéed spinach perfectly garlic'd. Returned for more of the same a few weeks later and were delighted to find the owner had brought in GF beer Returned again this past Friday, almost as the kitchen closed. The lovely owner made us a plate of creamy vodka sauce penne with spinach- fresh. It was delish. I hope La Padella stays in Media for a very long time! read more

5 stars, GREAT FOOD, AND SERVICE! You have to try the crabby brussel sprout appetizer made w old bay crab roulenode and the sirloin tipped fettuccine entre. read more

Party of ten. Nice atmosphere. Good drinks. Five in the party had the seafood risotto. Risotto was not cooked correctly and the sauce basically ruined the dish. Five other in party were fine with their meal but said they wouldn't necessarily be rushing back. read more

We really enjoyed our time together at la Padella. Service (Amanda), food and drinks were great. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. read more

This place is a treasure. Fabulous home made Italian at reasonable prices. Our party of four had the veal parm, fettuccine with steak tips, pork chop, and scallop entrees. All were excellent. Meatball app is amazing, and my wife is still raving about the Brussels sprouts with pork belly. Nick, the owner is an attentive host. And Sal, behind the bar, makes a perfect Negroni. Alex is a friendly and efficient server. Do yourself a favor and be sure to visit La Padella. And I forgot to mention the tiramisu! read more

The atmosphere is small town cozy, warm and welcoming. We didn't have a reservation and arrived at 4:55pm. 5 min before happy hour ended! We ordered our drinks first! There were no tables available in the dining room due to reservations but they pushed two high tables in the bar/lounge area together for our family of 4 (2 adults 2 kids under 7). Food and drinks were yummy. Service was excellent. The only complaint would be the pasta itself was too cooked for our liking. We prefer al dente and this was a little too mushy but the sauces on top were delicious. Would be back to try more. read more

I could sit there and eat the bread and olive oil and be happy for the rest of my life, but then there's the food and the wine and the staff and the desserts, so this place just makes me happy, period. Very glad we journeyed to the end of Media and found this little gem. read more

Extremely warm and kind. As soon as I walked through the door, I met Nick. Host? I felt like he was happy for me to be here. Turns out he was the owner! Very kind, warm and handsome. I signaled my husband to come in. Lori was our waitress, also warm, happy, and accommodating. Generous portions and DELICIOUS food. We are only in town for a wedding and found la Padella on Yelp. It was exactly what we were looking for. Excellent!! We hope to come back someday! read more